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It was a first person shooter title released in December 1997.

Quake II is yet another best classic computer games from the 90s. No matter what you and your friends are into, there's a PS4, Xbox One, Windows PC, or Switch experience listed here that's worth checking out. The aim of the game is to expand your own territory and then fight for global superiority. We've whittled down the herd to some of the very best online co-op titles in all kinds of genres: squad-based ninja brawlers, team-oriented zombie slayers that aren't Left4Dead, pixelated farming simulators, and many more. Luckily, there are a ton of games that'll let you keep the fun going from afar. It can be tough to round up your friends to play cooperative games when there's a global pandemic forcing everyone to stay home.
