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Foreword: Better to enjoy alone than with others? That's only if you haven't played these games!
As the saying goes, "At home, you rely on your parents; away from home, you rely on your friends." But in the gaming world, this adage might be met with a big question mark. We often say we play games to relieve stress or strengthen bonds, especially with "co-op games," which were originally designed to encourage players to work together and achieve great things. Yet, the ideal is rich, while reality is stark.Some games seem designed solely to test the strength of your friendships or to reveal just how patient your significant other really is.According to renowned gaming outlet SVG, certain classic co-op games—due to their extreme difficulty, heavy reliance on communication, or frustratingly low margin for error—often become "the start of arguments." Today we're listing these 5 notoriously infamous "friendship-terminators." See if you and your teammates have ever bickered over these games until "your faces turned faster than flipping a page"!
1. 《煮過頭》系列 (Overcooked!)
Nickname: Hell's Kitchen, Breakup KitchenWhen it comes to co-op games, if Overcooked! takes second place, no one dares claim first. The gameplay is incredibly simple: grab ingredients, chop veggies, cook meals, serve dishes, wash dishes. It sounds like doing chores, but when the game map becomes a moving truck, a collapsing floor, or a pitch-black cave, everything changes.
- Why Arguments Happen: As time ticks away, you're chopping veggies only to find no one washing dishes, or a teammate accidentally tosses the last finished dish into the trash—that feeling of boiling over is absolutely real. This game puts teamwork and logic to the test; if just one person falls behind, the whole kitchen descends into chaos.
- Editor's Ramblings: This game perfectly illustrates why "toxic teammates are scarier than god-tier opponents." If you manage to calmly clear the final level together, it's true love without a doubt.
2. 《保持通話，沒人爆炸》(Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes)
The Test: The Limits of Communication When Talking Past Each OtherThis is a uniquely styled cooperative game: one player is trapped in a room with a bomb (responsible for operating it), while the other holds the bomb disarming manual (responsible for giving instructions). Neither player can see the other's screen. It's a pure test of verbal communication.
- Why Arguments Happen: When the bomb disposal expert urgently asks, "What does that symbol look like?" the specialist spends ages flipping through books, even describing it as "that part that looks like a hook and a fish." This kind of talking at cross-purposes instantly sends stress levels through the roof. Once the bomb explodes, both sides often start shifting blame, accusing the other of unclear explanations or poor comprehension.
- Editor's Ramblings: This game proves that communication breakdowns can literally be deadly. We recommend taking a sip of water before playing to moisten your throat— lest you lose your voice from all the arguing.
3. Portal 2 Co-op Mode
The Test: Intellectual Disparity and a Mocking AttitudePortal 2's co-op mode requires two players to take on the roles of robots Atlas and P-Body, using portal guns to solve intricate spatial puzzles. This challenges not only your intellect but also your teamwork and coordination.
- Why Arguments Happen: When one person has figured out the logic while the other is still going in circles, frustration naturally builds.What's even more malicious is that the game allows players to open portals under their teammates' feet, sending them into lava or the abyss. What was meant to be cooperative gameplay often devolves into a "mutual sabotage contest," where the greatest joy comes from making the other person "eat humble pie."
- Editor's Ramblings: While backstabbing each other can be fun, getting stuck on a level will wear down even the most patient player. This truly is a cooperative game where everyone has their own hidden agenda.
4. Cuphead
Test: Hand speed, reaction time, and guiltThis game, with its 1930s retro art style, is actually a hardcore shooter with sky-high difficulty. While it supports two-player mode, that doesn't mean the challenge is halved—sometimes it's even tougher.
- Why Arguments Happen: In two-player mode, the screen becomes incredibly chaotic. Both players' bullets and enemy attacks intertwine, often leaving you feeling "dizzy with confusion."When you desperately revive your teammate only for them to "bite the dust" again within three seconds, that feeling of frustration at their ineptitude can make you want to throw your controller. Especially when the final score settlement shows you can't get an A+ because of your teammate's poor performance—arguments are inevitable.
- Editor's Ramblings: Playing this game demands extreme resilience. If your teammates constantly hold you back, it's best to switch back to solo mode—at least you'll die with clarity.
5. 《雙人成行》(It Takes Two)
Challenge: Synergy, Collaboration, and Emotional ConnectionAs the Game of the Year for 2021, It Takes Two is flawlessly designed. It requires two players to work closely together, with each level demanding the complementary skills of both to progress.
- Why Arguments Happen: Although the game's theme is "repairing relationships," during gameplay, if one player's skills are weaker (like failing to clear a jump), the other player ends up waiting around or repeatedly coaching them.For players with fragile egos, teammates' corrections can sound like criticism. Compounding this, certain controversial game elements—like the elephant bridge segment—often spark clashes of values among players.
- Editor's Ramblings: While this game is fun, it can genuinely turn couples into "loving rivals." We recommend approaching it with a "you're no better than me" mindset—show more tolerance and less blame.
Conclusion: Is the game too hard, or are our feelings too fragile?
In summary, these games spark arguments because they bind players together tightly. In them, no one can "go it alone." While the process may be fraught with tension, isn't that precisely the charm of cooperative games? Only through these extreme tests can we see who truly stands out as the "ultimate teammate."Next time you're about to start these games with friends or your significant other, remember to mentally prepare yourself first. Tell yourself, "The game comes first, but friendship comes even first." If things really get heated, consider pausing the game and grabbing a late-night snack to cool off. After all, ending a friendship over a game? That's like biting off more than you can chew—it's just not worth it!Have you ever argued with friends while playing these games? Feel free to share your "disaster stories" in the comments below!“
