Local multiplayer

[Exee]

Is this game local multiplayer? i want to play with my sister, but i don't know how. if its not, then it should be

[G0rilla]

Originally posted by LegoC:

Is this game local multiplayer? i want to play with my sister, but i don't know how. if its not, then it should be

Escape Simulator only supports online multiplayer.

[Exee]

dang

[BurningCrisis Savage]

Originally posted by G0rilla:

Originally posted by LegoC:

Is this game local multiplayer? i want to play with my sister, but i don't know how. if its not, then it should be

Escape Simulator only supports online multiplayer.

Ugh, really? Why? Will that ever be changed? If there's not local co op, there's no point in me buying it.

[Ryark]

Yeah that sucks

[Iggy_Pine]

I get that the lack of local co-op might be disappointing, but Escape Simulator was designed from the start with online co-op in mind. It really shines when you’re playing with friends or even with random strangers. Solving puzzles together, no matter the distance, makes for some great connections and memorable moments, so hopefully you'll give it another chance :-)

[Newma Newma]

'Nucleus co-op' (free open-source software) will let you play (unofficial) local co-op on Escape Simulator if you own Escape Simulator on Steam!

I only bought escape simulator because of the existence of nucleus co-op (thanks to the amazing devs who made that software and add support for various games that don't have built-in split-screen/local co-op). This allowed my wife and I to play escape simulator together since we only have my PC, and we absolutely love it!
Since its an unofficial 3rd party software there are some quirks like no button prompts (you'll have to memorize what buttons do what at first) and I don't think you can play community rooms through it. Other than that it worked quite well.

Hopefully the PineStudio devs add official split-screen/local co-op in the future? (I would even pay more for this!) They seem like awesome people/devs that have already poured lots of time/love into Escape Simulator and very community oriented, and released a lot of free add-ons (rooms) and updates (like VR) already!

[BurningCrisis Savage]

Originally posted by Iggy_Pine:

I get that the lack of local co-op might be disappointing, but Escape Simulator was designed from the start with online co-op in mind. It really shines when you’re playing with friends or even with random strangers. Solving puzzles together, no matter the distance, makes for some great connections and memorable moments, so hopefully you'll give it another chance :-)

My mom and sister are obsessed with escape rooms, I like video games. Please just add local co op so I can blend our hobbies together and finally hang out with them :(

[Iggy_Pine]

Originally posted by BurningCrisis Savage:

Originally posted by Iggy_Pine:

I get that the lack of local co-op might be disappointing, but Escape Simulator was designed from the start with online co-op in mind. It really shines when you’re playing with friends or even with random strangers. Solving puzzles together, no matter the distance, makes for some great connections and memorable moments, so hopefully you'll give it another chance :-)

My mom and sister are obsessed with escape rooms, I like video games. Please just add local co op so I can blend our hobbies together and finally hang out with them :(

I'm really happy to see that escape rooms are something your family enjoys together :-)

Unfortunately, we're not adding local co-op to the game.

However, I sincerely hope you and your family can still have a blast playing together through online multiplayer or sharing the experience by solving puzzles as a team from the same room :-)

[hammerhai1985]

I don't understand it. Why do you not add a local co-op? I would buy your game in a heartbeat :)

[SergeS2K]

Originally posted by hammerhai1985:

I don't understand it. Why do you not add a local co-op? I would buy your game in a heartbeat :)

It's easy to understand, it's not simple and not just a button they can press. Devs have to consider the time and money investment it takes to develop it at the same time looking at the potential return. Compared to the amount of people that play online versus only ever sticking with local co-op, that's a small amount of players.

Don't get me wrong it sucks for players that don't play online, but not every game can cater to that group of people.

[Ranch]

Local co op is a relic of the past. For a developer/company to add it into the game and continue to bugfix it cost resources and time. Time and resources that they would not recoup. For every 1 person who "wont buy this unless it has local co op" theres 1000 people who dont care and will buy it anyway.

Its a bad return on investment.

[Sase3119]

I know this is an old thread, but I assume the answer to local co-op hasn't changed? Is anyone with the game able to confirm whether I can play it with someone online via family sharing or similar? I can't afford to buy two copies of the game just so my mother can play it with me :(

[mac]

Hey Sase. Local multiplayer isn't possible in Escape Simulator. However, you can perhaps try by playing one next to other and solve puzzles together. Works for some people.

[Iggy_Pine]

Originally posted by Sase3119:

I know this is an old thread, but I assume the answer to local co-op hasn't changed? Is anyone with the game able to confirm whether I can play it with someone online via family sharing or similar? I can't afford to buy two copies of the game just so my mother can play it with me :(

Hey Sase, Escape Simulator does support Family Sharing, but shared copies can’t be played at the same time, whether in single-player or multiplayer. So, unfortunately, it won’t work the way you’re hoping. That said, the game goes on sale regularly, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for discounts to grab it at a more affordable price. Hope that helps! 😊

[BurningCrisis Savage]

Originally posted by Iggy_Pine:

Originally posted by Sase3119:

I know this is an old thread, but I assume the answer to local co-op hasn't changed? Is anyone with the game able to confirm whether I can play it with someone online via family sharing or similar? I can't afford to buy two copies of the game just so my mother can play it with me :(

Hey Sase, Escape Simulator does support Family Sharing, but shared copies can’t be played at the same time, whether in single-player or multiplayer. So, unfortunately, it won’t work the way you’re hoping. That said, the game goes on sale regularly, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for discounts to grab it at a more affordable price. Hope that helps! 😊

Still no chance of co-op? Still really wanna buy, still really require that functionality in order to do so.