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

Back 2 Back: Two-Player 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 of remote online gaming, this concept feels almost nostalgic. But is it feasible, and more importantly, fun?

The game pitches itself as a successor to co-op titles like It Takes Two and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, requiring players to collaborate and switch roles. One player drives a vehicle through challenging terrain, while the other handles shooting, defending against enemies that threaten their journey.

A Novel Approach, But Is It Practical?

The immediate question is: how does a two-player co-op game work on a mobile phone screen? The smaller screen size presents an obvious challenge for single-player games, let alone two players sharing the experience.

Two Frogs Games' solution involves each player using their own phone to control the shared game session. While not the most intuitive approach, it appears to function.

The potential for success is promising. The enduring appeal of local multiplayer gaming, as evidenced by games like Jackbox, suggests that the desire for in-person co-op experiences remains strong. Whether Back 2 Back can successfully translate that experience to mobile remains to be seen, but the ambition is certainly noteworthy.