#CARS 2 THE VIDEO GAME COOP DRIVERS#
#CARS 2 THE VIDEO GAME COOP SERIES#

With so much variety when it comes to multiplayer modes, there really is something for everyone to enjoy in Forza Horizon 5.

#CARS 2 THE VIDEO GAME COOP DRIVERS#

When it came to stopping the other team, we worked together to cover two different sides of the zone and stop as many drivers from reaching the goal as possible. One side has to pick up flags and successfully secure them by driving into a designated zone, while the opposing team has to essentially crash into the opposing cars to take away their flag before they can reach the area. A playlist party event took me and my dad through each game in succession, and we really got to put some of our teamwork and tactics into play – especially when we dived into Flag Rush. With the likes of Flag Rush, Infected, Survival, and Team Crown, these quick-fire games see two teams compete to earn the most points. There's also a mode called Playground Games, which offers up a variety of different competitive minigames. I've always much preferred cooperative play when it comes to multiplayer, and I love that the option is included in just about every kind of race in Forza Horizon 5. Each player can earn points that goes towards the team's overall score and winning position by overtaking other drivers and being in the lead. Opting for co-op instead of PvP, everyone taking part is split into two teams, with my dad and I being on the same side.

#CARS 2 THE VIDEO GAME COOP SERIES#

Once we successfully formed a convoy, we revved up our engines and drove straight to a Horizon Tour event to take part in a series of races against other drivatars. We decided to work together to complete several of the festival playlist goals in Forza Horizon 5 and to try out some of the modes we hadn't dipped into on our own. I was first introduced to the Forza Horizon series thanks to my dad, and we've long since bonded over each entry.

While I've actually been enjoying the online multiplayer races and modes on my own with random players, there's nothing quite like playing with friends or family. While the Arcade mode is a great cooperative experience that's a lot of fun to jump into when you're playing with pals, I've also found it to be a great place to meet other drivers when I'm playing solo. Once you've successfully completed three arcade rounds and the event comes to a close, you'll even be given a prompt that asks if you want to remain with the group you just played with, so you can easily jump into another mode with the same players. I appreciate the way the Forza Horizon 5 encourages you to say hello to any other drivers in the circle while you wait for the event to begin – a few times now, I've sat in these circles parked up next to other players while we play our novelty horn noises like some kind of makeshift car choir. The event itself appears on the map as pink circles you need to drive into, and the session will kick off after a timer winds down.

From Arcade sessions that see you drifting in a designated zone to smashing as many pinatas as you can, and driving through speed traps, Horizon Arcade is a fantastic, fast-paced mode that pulls together lots of familiar challenges. Horizon Arcade presents you with a variety of different challenges, and it's up to you to work with fellow drivers to contribute to the group's overall score. While there are plenty of competitive PvP modes like the Eliminator that pit you against other drivers, there's one mode, in particular, that brings players together for a spot of cooperative fun.

Cars 2 the video game coop