How to do LOCAL Multiplayer on PCs?

[SirT]

Am I missing something? I have three PCs, all right next to each other, all connected to the same nework. Yet I see no options or selection for joining each other games? What am I missing?

[hamskin]

It's all based on one computer, through one screen. Similar to split screen, but everyone is on the same screen anyway.

[Fish]

This is a local co-op from 1 computer only. There are no network connections of any kind.

[SirT]

Ug, so yea this is partially a misunderstanding on my part but also very poor description on the store page. Most PC gamers are not familiar with the term "couch multiplayer". They will see the multiplayer part only and expect what that usually entails. Also, to enjoy full multiplayer (4 person) on a PC you need additional hardware, this is a pretty big deal and should be stated front and center. Although I can see this game looks fun, I will be requesting a refund.

[Ashezth]

Originally posted by SirT:

Ug, so yea this is partially a misunderstanding on my part but also very poor description on the store page. Most PC gamers are not familiar with the term "couch multiplayer". They will see the multiplayer part only and expect what that usually entails. Also, to enjoy full multiplayer (4 person) on a PC you need additional hardware, this is a pretty big deal and should be stated front and center. Although I can see this game looks fun, I will be requesting a refund.

It's not though, Local Coop has always, and will always mean One screen, one device playing the game, 2-4 (usually) players, 2-4 controllers. It may have been a misunderstanding but in no way was it the store's or dev's fault lol. Think Super Smash Bro's, Mario Party, that's what this game is. There's a Megathread pinned about adding Online Multiplayer if you wanted to contribute to it or just read through what's already been said.

[Siltion]

how was that the devs failt XD what!? you can plug in controllers to your computerw ithout software, (If wired controllers) thats how im going to use it when i but the game today... all you need is wired controllers and you are all set

[liverpoolwillwintheleague]

So if you want to do two player then you have to have a controller? You can't share a keyboard?

[Tyrope]

Originally posted by liverpoolwillwintheleague:

So if you want to do two player then you have to have a controller? You can't share a keyboard?

Correct (Most keyboards have a limit of 3 keys at a time, so sharing it would be... difficult)

[liverpoolwillwintheleague]

Originally posted by Tyrope:

Originally posted by liverpoolwillwintheleague:

So if you want to do two player then you have to have a controller? You can't share a keyboard?

Correct (Most keyboards have a limit of 3 keys at a time, so sharing it would be... difficult)

ok thank you :)

[kingjay]

Many arrogant and agressive reactions here. Please be a bit more considerate. I'm thankful for this discussion because it wasn't clear for me as well. Not everyone has multiple controllers laying around, so this is useful info.

[NoMusicHere]

Originally posted by kingjay:

Many arrogant and agressive reactions here. Please be a bit more considerate. I'm thankful for this discussion because it wasn't clear for me as well. Not everyone has multiple controllers laying around, so this is useful info.

You got a point because everyone has multiple gaming machines laying around on a network.