Guacamelee! offers LOCAL co-op ONLY - Multiplayer designation being removed ASAP

[DrinkboxJimM]

We had designated game multiplayer not realizing that meant exclusively ONLINE multiplayer. Our intent was to let people know that we offered more than a single player experience. Steam has confirmed that multiplayer means online multiplayer, so we'll be removing the designation as soon as ill-timed technical problems we're experiencing allow.

[turboFriend]

Now I kinda don't want to get this. :(

[1337Edrick]

Ah, man, I should have come here before convincing my brother to buy this along with myself. Very sad... :(

[arbor daze]

Daplin, don't let this put you off. The game is amazing.

[Mancomb Seepgood]

As cool as multiplayer is, I have to say this is one of the games where it's definitely more of an amusing distraction than a focus. This game is basically an amalgamation of Metroidvania and Grim Fandango (gameplay and style); multiplayer isn't something I would encourage to get the most out of this game.

[b-ham]

Publicado originalmente por Mancomb Seepgood:

As cool as multiplayer is, I have to say this is one of the games where it's definitely more of an amusing distraction than a focus. This game is basically an amalgamation of Metroidvania and Grim Fandango (gameplay and style); multiplayer isn't something I would encourage to get the most out of this game.

I'd have to agree with this. Multiplayer in this game is definitely fun, but I don't think it's the main focus or draw of the game. Multiplayer doesn't feel like an afterthought here, but it certainly doesn't feel like a core mechanic either.

[Doriphor]

You might want to consider adding online co-op in the future ... I really want to play this with my significant other :)

[Seafarinhare]

Publicado originalmente por Mancomb Seepgood:

As cool as multiplayer is, I have to say this is one of the games where it's definitely more of an amusing distraction than a focus. This game is basically an amalgamation of Metroidvania and Grim Fandango (gameplay and style); multiplayer isn't something I would encourage to get the most out of this game.

I disagree on the basis that multiplayer has never, in my experience, been a distraction. Frankly, I find that a game shouldn't even NEED an excuse to allow you and a friend or group of friends flounder about and figure out what you're doing. That said, this is definitely a game that feels right at home as a single-player game as any good Metroid-vania game should. I would love to see online co-op make it's way into this game, but I'm having a blast on my own. ...Just wish the game would detect my Dual Shock controller.

[Cageymaru]

Dear Developer,

Add in LAN support and then we can make our own multiplayer over the internet games using programs such as Tunngle. http://www.tunngle.net/index.php?l=en That way you don't have to figure out lag issues or buy someone else's multiplayer solution and adapt it to your game. Just make a quick guide showing others how to do it.

Thank you,
Cagey