A cooperative video game, often abbreviated as co-op video game, is a video game that allows players to work together as teammates, usually against one or more non-player character opponents (PvE). Co-op games can be played locally using one or multiple input controllers or over a network via local area networks, wide area networks, or the Internet.
Definition
A cooperative video game (often abbreviated as a co-op video game) lets players work together as teammates. In most cases the shared goal is directed against one or more non-player character opponents, which classifies it as player versus environment (PvE). The emphasis is on collaboration rather than competition between human players.
How It Is Played
Co-op games can be played locally using one or multiple input controllers, allowing people in the same room to share a single system. They can also be played over a network—through local area networks, wide area networks, or the Internet—which lets players who are physically apart collaborate together.
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