Elden Ring | The Definitive Co-Op Review

It's here. Our definitive co-op review for one of the best games of the year, Elden Ring.
Elden Ring was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on February 25, 2022 #EldenRing #EldenRingReview #Gaming
0:00 Intro
1:30 Ease Of Play
4:25 Gameplay Loop
7:03 The Good Stuff
11:32 The Bad Stuff
15:14 Fun Factor
17:20 Outro
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[@agentfyre]

This is why I'm really excited for the seamless co-op mod that's on its way. Shared progression, no invasions, no barriers (even do the tutorial together if you want), and you and your buddies can all ride your horses! It solves all the co-op issues this game has.

[@TheCoOpBros]

For sure!! Definitely keeping an eye out for that 👀👀

[@austinshaw7866]

Don't mods disable online though?

[@deydey9533]

@@austinshaw7866 the mod uses steams p2p connection and you will have to launch the game "offline" so no bans nothing :D

[@dronionmonkey]

I really need to join the PC master race to take advantage of this. I'm just too cheap. Some day... hopefully

[@agentfyre]

@@dronionmonkey that's totally fair. Though I really feel I've spent far less with a pc than I did when I used to buy consoles. I upgrade my components less often than new consoles release, and games themselves are so much cheaper overall. It's easy to find deep discounts on PC games that you just don't see on consoles.

[@JB-vl2kx]

I feel FromSoftware has the potential to make a truly amazing co-op game in the future with all the systems they have built. Co-op always seems like an afterthought in Souls games. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing. I don’t think its addition takes away anything from the games. If they decide to make it a major priority in an upcoming game, I may just get to finally play the co-op rpg I’ve always dreamed of.

[@TheCoOpBros]

Yeah I see what you’re saying, if they ever made a game that prioritizes the multiplayer experience - yeah that’d be amazing hahah

[@PTultra53]

I really cant complain, me and my bro pretty much helped each other throughout the entire story. There were times where we were in boss fights and one of us would disconnect. Another thing I wish they fixed is the fact that they go back to their world once they help you defeat a boss and I wish they could stay for longer. But other than that like I said I really cant complain

[@dronionmonkey]

My wife and I live and breathe co-op games. The info in this video was very helpful, and thorough. We've played through all the other souls games together, and we're pretty sick of all the hoops we have to jump through to play together. I'm still on the fence about Elden Ring for that reason. I was hoping for a much more updated way to play together in a game series that's been around this long. This is, by far, the best info I've found on its co-op experience yet. Thanks!

[@TheCoOpBros]

That makes us really happy to hear! Finding good info on soulslike co-op can be really hard - part of the reason we started this channel. Glad to hear you found it helpful!

[@llawlied6902]

Not sure if you already started but I played it in coop with a friend and would say it's one of the easiest souls to play in coop since the coop items are very easy to get compared to the other souls

[@porterwake3898]

Same but we haven't found many that are really good. Stardew Valley is awesome, but cut scenes occur in real time. Valheim is freaking AWESOME coop.

[@adamburnett566]

Keep making videos please! There are not enough channels like this!

[@TheCoOpBros]

Thanks a ton, we’ll do just that!!

[@ChronoChristian]

Balan wonderland. One of the greats. Thanks for letting the count join you on this journey. You’re the man(s)

[@TheCoOpBros]

Couldn’t have done it without The Count

[@kirkfamily]

Can anyone explain when we play coop only the host can go into a boss fight? I am a guest, and there is yellow mist blocking the entrance.

[@KhaosElement]

Did...did Christian do a Wilhelm? I would kill for From to make an actual, legit co-op game. No invasions, shared progression. The whole nine yards. Amazing work as always sirs. Keep it up!

[@TheCoOpBros]

Yes. Yes he did. That’s not a sound effect 😂 We agree! There’s actually a really cool PC mod (we’ll be talking about it on the monthly) that makes it a seamless co-op experience. It’d be really cool if they could add that as legitimate mode. But alas 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks for watching!!

[@KhaosElement]

Well thank goodness I'm a PC player then.

[@sirdockery5972]

New upload let’s goo!!! 😎

[@KedaiCiplak]

The COOP system definitely could be patch to be more stable. But ever since I watch a modder who's project is to make a fully COOP MOD system without the EAC running. I'll just wait for that mod and get my casual mates to play the game.

[@scatter_brain]

I'm late to the game but thanks for making this! It's pretty much what we were looking for. Out of curiosity, you mentioned it's not at the top in terms of co-op experience. What is at your top? :) Always on the hunt for good co-ops

[@trevorbernard4477]

My buddy and I played this whole game co-op, it was a blast. We just went through and did everything twice, once on my end, once on his...double the fun.

[@TheCoOpBros]

Let’s go!! That’s awesome to hear. That aspect will definitely vary from person to person. We had a ton of too. Didn’t mind doing the Legacy Dungeons and all major bosses three times over for the most part hahah

[@jonathancaldwell517]

Awesome Review! Thanks! (p.s. um... a brazier is not a brassiere...)

[@Hunter_s_morrison]

Best video i seen on co op thank you

[@saturnargentavis1901]

Do you have to gather all the materials to summon your friend in game every time?

[@TheCoOpBros]

Yes, you have to have the required items everytime, but like we said, it wasn’t an issue for us

[@marcd8576]

Is story progression still not transfered? Do you still have to do everything twice if you playing wity a friend ?

[@TheCoOpBros]

Yes, no shared progression. Not something they’re going to change but there is a PC Mod that allows it

[@marcd8576]

@@TheCoOpBros damn shame...thanks for the reply been watching your channel last few days trying to find a good coop game for me and my friend to play and we were set on dying light 2 (as we played the first one with a group of 4 and it was great) but after watching your review the story progression not transferring was a massive nops for us.

[@ZCOS]

let’s go new upload

[@TheCoOpBros]

Let’s freaking go 😎

[@HPRshredder]

It’s finally up ⬆️

[@TheCoOpBros]

It’s finally here ❤️

[@henriquefarias4331]

Dude i want to get my friend to play these games w me but hes afraid because of the difficulty, help

[@TheCoOpBros]

People don’t talk about it enough but these games are definitely easier with a friend. Also, play on PC and look into the co-op mod and it’s a for sure play!

[@VidVayder]

Really enjoyed helping my friend who is a first time Souls player. His confidence is built up now so I’m going to send him to Sekiro…

[@TheCoOpBros]

RIP your friend, play time’s over kid 😂

[@pepito4868]

@@TheCoOpBros its the fairest soul game from fromsoft imo :) also its the best :)

[@mindlessfool42]

This is exactly how my buddy and I play. Souls games make a distinct subtype of role playing gamer and it is great to trudge through the ceaseless difficulty with a likeminded friend.

[@ZeroAxle]

Nioh does coop really well in a souls format

[@llawlied6902]

Hell no it resets the whole mission if you both die

[@sapiensiski]

​@@llawlied6902skill issue

[@garrettiesamoe]

Long have we waited

[@TheCoOpBros]

The day has arrived fellow tarnished.

[@TreeOfPine]

Have yall played bloodborne together?

[@Pikagreg]

Loved the game but it would be cool to play without invaders. Been playing Stranger of Paradise with my friend and having a blast despite the jank!

[@TheCoOpBros]

Thanks for watching! We’re actually going to play SoP sometime in the next couple months! Glad to hear it’s been fun for y’all

[@beje124]

When will this mod come to ps5?

[@TheCoOpBros]

Probably never :(

[@ganeshsubramanya21]

hey did the seamless co op drop

[@TheCoOpBros]

The PC mod is now available!

[@gottabetk2826]

@@TheCoOpBros I hope it comes to xbox

[@ryangervais76]

Why is there no game that does coop right in this setting its so frustrating

[@ryangervais76]

Open world. High fantasy. Shared progression.

[@TheCoOpBros]

One day Miyazaki will hear our cries

[@ryangervais76]

@@TheCoOpBros or anyone for that matter

[@tasteedonut2819]

Where are the clips of yall getting wrecked by invaders? That's the content I wanna see

[@TheCoOpBros]

Only happened like twice and we mysteriously lost that footage…;) hahaha

[@englishbulldogretreat7766]

Your recommendations in the beginning lowers my expectations on the accuracy of this review!

[@99cya]

Elden ring seems too easy to be a challenge in co-op. Not for all the bosses but the normal gameplay.

[@TheCoOpBros]

Yeah that’s fair, most of the overworld enemies are pretty easy but there’s definitely some bigger enemies that pose a challenge even in co-op

[@IDislikeTheNewYoutube]

Co-op for this game was completely and irrevocably broken for ~1-2 months on launch and did not work for an entire platform.

[@quaffie]

could be better

[@TheCoOpBros]

It definitely could! We talk a lot about that in the review. Feel free to watch it ;)

[@quaffie]

i did. and youre pretty much on point

[@ToruKurosawa]

The co-op on this game was awful, I play on Xbox... wanted to play 2p and you had to jump through hoops just for your buddy to join.... once you finally worked out how to get a 2p mode going, you quickly realise that the 2p guy is just a helper and gets shafted. Finally you get rando's on a higher level attacking you every 2 seconds for literally no reason.... its soooo bad

[@EezyVideos]

If a modder can create a perfect coop experience than its clear it shouldn't be hard for From either. Its just their design choice and frankly, its a waste of potential.

[@jessegman1869]

I never played a souls game til this game and my friend and I bought to play together and to be honest this game has the worst co op system I've ever seen that fact you have to be resummoned everytime you want to rest or when u want to enter a dungeon together everytime u have to be resummoned its just kina dumb and the finger items are dumb too complicated took me and my my buddie an hour to figure and u can't summon your horse while co op so it takes for ever to get place to place on foot while co op. This game is perfect besides the co op it's way more complicated then it needs to be. 9/10 Game

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

This isn't a coop game. It's forced in for tards but it's absolutely not a "let's play together" game

[@Shhways]

Hey if anybody wants to play some co-op or needs a friend hit me up😎

[@kevink9365]

Gather ingredients to summon players? Sounds awful, how is this fun?

[@Prof_awesome]

I have no idea why you would made it that stupid to play coop! Like why?Why?

[@kevinbahr3812]

I'm glad everyone can buy a 60 dollar game while they have 2 dollar mics

[@porterwake3898]

You literally can't just play coop?

[@user-ve2gg6yb7s]

This game sucks, why is it? Things can kill you through a wall, but you can't do that to them. Why is it when you hit something with a perfumer bolt? It does no damage yet. When you get hit with a perfumer bolt, it does a lot of damage. And I'm gonna keep going on about it.

[@lynchinjesus]

Most overrated game of the decade.

[@TheCoOpBros]

Well considering we’re only two years into this decade…might be a little early to call that bud :p

[@lynchinjesus]

@@TheCoOpBros I was more referring to a fiscal decade but in either case I'm right!