I'm pretty sure the best survival horror co-op game came out 21 years ago and still hasn't topped it.

Survival-horror games are traditionally single-player experiences, but there have also been a few co-op horror games released over the years. Resident Evil 5 and 6If you count them as existential-horror, both traits co-op as main traits, while the latter Outlast tests That translated rather expertly into the franchise's messy first-person horror co-op. I've played every co-op survival-horror game released over the years, and in my opinion, none have topped the 2005 PlayStation 2 hidden gem. unclear or its sequel, Obscure: The Aftermath.

unclear Released in Australia and Europe in 2004, but did not reach North America until 2005.

Rented unclear Back in the day a wave from the movie gallery and instantly hooked, playing through it with my brother start to finish in all its local co-op glory. Growing up, I was a big fan of the classics Resident Evil Games, and the idea that I could experience the survival-of-scare style in co-op flashed to mind. It's a co-op horror experience that still hasn't been topped, and I sincerely wish more people would get to try it for themselves.

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unclear Plays like old school Resident Evil game, but takes that classic puzzle-solving and exploration gameplay and sets it in a high school. unclearThe playable characters are all high school stereotypes, and these stereotypes play a role in the gameplay. For example, a stoner/criminal character can pick locks, while a jock has better agility and strength than other characters. The story and characters in unclear Not really the most complicated, but they get the job done.

Ambiguous stands out thanks to its unique features

unclear’s biggest selling point is its incredibly fun local co-op mode, which lets two players experience a classic-style survival-horror adventure together. But there are a few other reasons the game stood out, such as the ability to combine items together to create useful new equipment and the increased threat of permadeath clinging to characters. Dead characters unclear are dead forever, meaning players have fewer characters to work with on their way to the finale.

You can play both obscure games on Steam

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Obscure: Later on Steam

Intrigued by survival-horror fans unclear Note that the game and its sequel were re-released on Steam almost a decade ago. The Steam versions have earned “very positive” reviews and retail for $6.99 (original) and $9.99 (sequel). They seem like faithful ports without too many fancy bells and whistles added, so don't expect new features like online co-op, but the excellent local co-op mode is still intact.

It's good unclear And its sequel can be played on Steam, but I'd like to see these games ported to other platforms, so more horror fans can discover them. It's a shame that none of the games are playable on any modern gaming console and are instead stuck on very old hardware.

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It is impossible, but it would be better if unclear Games can get remakes or remasters. Capcom has had incredible success with its line Resident Evil Remake, and while unclear While not carrying nearly the same weight, there are plenty of survival-horror fans who would jump at the chance to play a local co-op entry in the genre. A remaster or remake may also add online co-op to the mix, but local co-op is should do for the unclear To maintain your identity.

There is no news unclear franchise over the years, and fans shouldn't hold their breath for any developments. PC gamers can check out the games on Steam, and console players can cross their fingers that classic horror games will eventually make their way to modern systems.