Back 2 Back wants to put couch co-op on mobile, with shooting and driving action

Back 2 Back: Couch Co-op on Mobile – Can It Work?

Two Frogs Games is aiming high with their new game, Back 2 Back, promising couch co-op gameplay on mobile devices. In a world dominated by online multiplayer, this concept feels almost nostalgic. But is it feasible, and can it succeed?

The premise is simple: two players, each using their own phone, control a single shared game session. One player drives a vehicle through a challenging obstacle course, while the other provides cover fire, fending off enemies. The game is designed to appeal to fans of cooperative titles like It Takes Two and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, requiring players to coordinate their actions and switch roles.

A Novel Approach, but is it Practical?

The immediate question is: can a couch co-op experience truly work on a mobile phone? The small screen size is already a challenge for single-player games, so how will it manage with two players?

Two Frogs Games' solution involves each player using their own device to control the shared game session. It's an unconventional approach, but from what we've seen, it appears functional. The elegance might be lacking, but the core concept appears to be sound.

Ultimately, the success of Back 2 Back depends on whether it can recapture the joy of local multiplayer gaming. The popularity of games like Jackbox proves that the appeal of in-person, shared gaming experiences remains strong. Whether Back 2 Back can translate that to the mobile platform remains to be seen, but the ambition is certainly commendable.