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

Two Frogs Games' Back 2 Back: A Couch Co-op Mobile Game?

Can couch co-op survive in the age of online multiplayer? Two Frogs Games thinks so, and they've created Back 2 Back, a two-player mobile game aiming to recapture that shared screen experience. The game boasts a unique selling point: couch co-op on your phone.

The concept is ambitious. Back 2 Back, inspired by co-op titles like It Takes Two and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, tasks players with distinct roles. One player drives a vehicle through challenging terrain, while the other acts as a shooter, protecting the vehicle from enemies.

Will it Work?

The biggest hurdle? Mobile screens. How does a two-player experience translate to smaller devices? Two Frogs Games' solution is clever, if not entirely elegant: each player uses their own phone to control the shared game session.

While the implementation might not be perfect, the core concept is intriguing. The enduring appeal of local multiplayer, as evidenced by games like Jackbox, suggests that Back 2 Back could find its niche. The potential for fun, shared gameplay in the same room remains a strong draw. The question remains: will it be successful? Only time will tell.