Games to Play With A Date: A Gaming Alternative to 'Netflix and Chill'

Amy O’Callaghan gives you an alternative to ‘Netflix and Chill’Gaming with your boyfriend, girlfriend, significant other or “friend” is literally one of the cutest things you can do, just trust me on this. Granted, it’s not a stroll on the beach or a candlelit dinner but you do get to shoot things together which is sort of adorable really. So I’m here to suggest some good games to play with your S.O. Regardless of your skillset, there’s bound to be one that you’d both like.First things first, the obvious choice: Mario Kart, and its often forgotten but just as amazing cousin, Super Mario Bros. The Wii and Wii-U versions of these games are absolutely brilliant and are much more fun to play with someone else than on your own. A word of warning however: maybe don’t play these games if you really like the person. Few relationships survive the dreaded blue shell or accidentally pushing your S.O’s character off a ledge in the Mushroom Kingdom.If Nintendo isn’t your thing, there’s also plenty of options on the various Sony and Microsoft consoles that will appeal to both casual and experienced gamers. For the casuals, I heartily recommend Minecraft’s co-op story mode, which I personally find much more fun compared to playing single player because two players can work together to find supplies and build shelter, which is sort of cute when you think about it. If hiding from Creepers doesn’t sound fun, then any game from the LEGO series will do. Commonly thought of as just for kids, the LEGO games are surprisingly entertaining and have their own brand of humour which appeals to all ages. As well as that, co-op mode is especially encouraged as players work together to solve puzzles and use their individual powers to advance through the levels. There’s also plenty of options, ranging from Star Wars to Lord of the Rings, so you’re bound to find something that both you and your “friend” can enjoy, there’s literally one for everyone.Now if you’re both more experienced gamers, or just so happen to want to act your age for some strange reason, there’s still a few options. Borderlands, Diablo III, Halo and Resident Evil are all from a variety of different genres and have different gameplay styles, so there’s bound to be one that would suit both of you. Regardless of whether you’d rather hack and slash games such as Diablo III or a first person shooter like Halo, they all have excellent co-op modes that are really fun and enjoyable to play.Hopefully these suggestions will be helpful and you’ll have fun gaming together, and you know, if all this fails, just watch Netflix or something.