14 Video Games That Prove Local Multiplayer Is The Best

4. Diablo III

Now that Diablo III is on the PS4 and Xbox One with its glorious 1080p visuals intact, there has never been a better time to delve deep into Blizzard's demonic, strangely loot obsessed world. Hell is a horrible place, so it can only be a good thing that you have the option of bringing 4 friends along for the ride. Quite simply, it's one of the best and addictive local multiplayer games in recent memory. A console setup is ideal, as any Diablo III session has the potential to turn into a marathon of kill-the-monster-and-collect-its-loot goodness. A comfy sofa is as essential as a bacon sandwich on a hungover Saturday morning in this context. It also makes sense economically, because playing online would require every player to buy both the game and a subscription to Xbox live or PS Plus. So just get whoever earns the most to buy a copy. Sounds fair, right? If you don't have a shiny new PS4 or Xbox One, fear not - you can still indulge in local co-op on the PS3 or Xbox 360 if you can tolerate the inferior visuals and frame-rate hiccups. In short, there are many ways to play Diablo III, but local co-op is certainly one of the most appealing and cost effective.