Games for 2-player fun

[PigInTheMud]

So a friend and I have been playing through a bunch of games that offer a 2-player mode and that allow you to go through a campaign together.
This includes games like:
Donkey Kong Country 1-3 (SNES)
Zombies Ate my Neighbors (SNES)
Obscure 2 (PS2)
Super Mario World (SNES)
Double dragon 1,2 (NES)
Secret of Mana (SNES)
Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
Magician Lord (AES)
And So on...

So I was wondering if there were any other games that we could play. We are really not interested in Beatemups or First person shooters, but when I search the internet only those and the games that we have already played have come up. I'm taking my monthly trip to the retro game store around here and was wondering if there was anything that you recommend I should look for. Console does not matter, seeing as I have most of the modern consoles.

[SamuraiMegas]

Don't hate on beat em ups. Get streets of rage 1-3 for genesis because they rock. Sunset riders is also a good choice

[isiolia]

Your list doesn't mention most of the run n' gun style games like Contra, Metal Slug, Gunstar Heroes, and so on, though that may be the etc (or just something you don't care for). Might consider Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues in that genre, if you've played some of the better known entries. It's unforgiving, but better than you'd think for a licensed game.

Run Saber (SNES) is one to consider, it's kind of like Strider, but has two-player coop.

The X-Men games on Genesis have coop too, thought they're also quite difficult.

Toejam and Earl perhaps.

[Menegrothx]

RPGs:
System Shock 2 (FPSRPG)
Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom (Saturn)
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel
Neverwinter Nights
Icewind Dale
Platformers:
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Rayman Origins
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Lost vikings
Ren and Stimpy (Genesis)
Trine 2
RTS:
Command and conquer 3
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 - Retribution
Puzzle:
Portal 2

[deathsled]

Rock N Roll Racing! It's best on the SNES as the music is vastly superior and doesn't pause when Larry makes comments like it does on the Genesis.

SOOO much fun for two players since you're both playing at the same time and can rage on each other as well as the computer players.

[chupon]

True lies - snes

[PigInTheMud]

Don't hate on beat em ups. Get streets of rage 1-3 for genesis because they rock. Sunset riders is also a good choice

Sunset Riders is a really good game but we played that. I also agree with streets of rage being a great series but we've had some bad luck with all beatemups so we are trying to stay away from them.

Your list doesn't mention most of the run n' gun style games like Contra, Metal Slug, Gunstar Heroes, and so on, though that may be the etc (or just something you don't care for). Might consider Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues in that genre, if you've played some of the better known entries. It's unforgiving, but better than you'd think for a licensed game.

Run Saber (SNES) is one to consider, it's kind of like Strider, but has two-player coop.

The X-Men games on Genesis have coop too, thought they're also quite difficult.

Toejam and Earl perhaps.

I am trying to get a copy of Toejam and Earl so hopefully I'll find one tomorrow. We played through the Xmen games on the genesis with no luck. I'll look into Run Saber since I've never heard of it before. Same with Jurassic Park 2. There just aren't that many Run 'n gun style games I haven't come across any yet, but we're more into the platformers.

RPGs:
System Shock 2 (FPSRPG)
Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom (Saturn)
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel
Neverwinter Nights
Icewind Dale
Platformers:
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Rayman Origins
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Lost vikings
Ren and Stimpy (Genesis)
Trine 2
RTS:
Command and conquer 3
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 - Retribution
Puzzle:
Portal 2

Wow this is a very good list of stuff to try, thanks!

Rock N Roll Racing! It's best on the SNES as the music is vastly superior and doesn't pause when Larry makes comments like it does on the Genesis.

SOOO much fun for two players since you're both playing at the same time and can rage on each other as well as the computer players.

Cool I'll check it out!

True lies - snes

Isn't that a 1-player only game?

[SamuraiMegas]

The two Kirby games on thevwii are quite good co op ones I believe

[Jrecee]

The two snes kirby platformers.
Total Carnage, snes
Batman and robin, genesis
Mickey Mouse, great circus mystery
Super buster bros, snes
Pocky and rocky 1 and 2
Knuckles chaotix
Cannon spike