The 7 Best Cross-platform Multiplayer Games You Need to See

December 10, 2015

Seven of the best games online that play on all platforms

Most people like online games, and the truth is, it feels different when you know you're playing with a human opponent or partner or team, instead of playing against a machine. But I especially like cooperative play where we form teams with friends and fight against other teams or do missions together. But what are those games that transcend the platform (PC, Mac, etc.) we're on and play anywhere? We've put together a list for you of seven of the best.

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare by Torn Banner Studios is the best game where we put on our armor and fight in the open field against others who want our lives. Its graphics are a thousand times better than Age of Chivalry. Get ready for free hand-to-hand combat full of tension and ... broken bones. You can even step out of first-person perspective if you want to take a break. Choose from a collection of perfectly reproduced weapons of the era such as the Crusader longsword, the longbow of Azincourt or the iron ball club (morning star). Wander around looting enemy camps or take cover on unpaved walls and prepare some hot oil for your attacking enemies.

Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void

Available through Blizzard's battle.net service, Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void is the number one sci-fi strategy game that everyone has been waiting for. And it doesn't disappoint. For those who haven't watched the entire trilogy, this is the final chapter of the story. If by any chance you haven't followed the story from the beginning - through the previous two games - this might not be the best part of the story to start with. Indeed, given that Blizzard has created one of the most complex stories in gaming history here. The plot doesn't seem very original at first - a race of strange sad aliens who have lost their home planet, etc., etc. - but then it gets quite complex. It's the graphics, though, that are worth all the money, in addition to the great gameplay. The big change in this third installment is the Archon mode, where two players work together to defend an alien outpost. The goal, of course, is for these players to fight side by side rather than against their friends.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

The Borderlands series didn't seem like it was going to be so ... cult when it first came out. No one expected so much continuity, and of the cinematic kind. Its great asset was the - perhaps the best - cooperative gameplay it offered from the start. Instead of playing alone, you could play with other friends to finish the story rather than in an online game, which could be a common thing. As with Borderlands 1 and 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel continues that tradition. Set in the time between the events of 1 and 2, you take on the role of one of four different characters searching for the famous vault (or six, if you add in the extra DLC packs), all while helping the famed outlaw Handsome Jack gain power. Beyond the usual (better and better loot, more and more difficult enemies), what stands out is the cooperation and interaction between the characters, both from a gameplay perspective and within the story's progression. As you play, each character will try to take out the others, even to the point of cursing the poor robot Claptrap. Also, each character's skill tree offers a whole lot of boosting potential to their entire team, making them even more dangerous in battles.

Total War: Attila

Another series that doesn't need much introduction, Total War is so old and successful in every newer version and addition that you never get bored with it. So for those who had seen A Night at the Museum and were intrigued to take on the role of the famous Attila the Magnificent and destroy the already faltering Roman Empire, here's your chance! Combining city-building and - by extension - empire-building in a turn-based game format alongside real-time strategy battles with top-notch graphics, the game has it all, as usual for fans of the genre. What's more: this ninth game in the series adds: "Why destroy a civilization with siege engines alone, when you can use hunger and disease?"

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

Now Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, I don't think it needs much introduction. The premise here is simple: we take a set of cards based on the famous Warcraft game, each with different abilities, and try to defeat our opponent's corresponding set. Okay, this may seem over-simplified, but Hearthstone is really simple and easy to get started and get into the game. It's free - although you can buy extra cards and features by paying - and it has a very good tutorial system that helps you learn most of the features you need. Then, you get into the game against other players, regardless of platform, and each match lasts no more than 10 minutes at most. There are also several game modes to try out, such as Tavern Brawl, which changes rules every week and gives players the chance to play with cards they'd never have otherwise. It's really worth trying, but be careful because it's addictive.

Cities: Skylines

And after all this war, let's see a peaceful game for those who don't like warfare. Cities: Skylines will test our skills in building, creating residential zones, roads, public transport, services, taxation and much more needed for a city to function properly. And it's for those who felt SimCity limited them and didn't have enough capabilities in designing a city (if that's possible). Although it was a single player game at first, developer Colossal Order added online multiplayer earlier this year. For those who are tired of killing monsters and conquering cities, building a city in this game may prove to be just what they need for a change.

Torchlight 2

And after resting while building, so as not to rust, we return and take our weapons and armor again. Though it had problems when it first came out, Torchlight 2 overcame them and came back stronger and better than ever. In fact, the upgrades that have been made have turned it into one of the top MMO RPGs. One of the best features of the new version, is that the player is no longer stuck in the original city. The game is set in vast desert and wild lands, as well as other central cities. Also, players fight in alternating weather conditions, night or day. The randomness of creating missions with all of these elements offers players a new and authentic mission each time they enter the game.

Have fun.

from Elichord