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Couch co-op is back — and it is wonderful
This month's pick is a split-screen adventure that reminded our whole team why local multiplayer matters. Generous accessibility settings, no online pass, and a campaign that rewards real teamwork.
Our reviewer played the full story twice, once with a seasoned partner and once with a first-time gamer, to see how well it scales for families.
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