A little healthy competition is always a part of every sibling relationship. This Raksha Bandhan, why not put the physical fights at bay and amp things up a notch, by competing over a video game? My Kolkata’s list of multiplayer gaming picks is sure to elevate your already entertaining sibling rivalry this festive season!
Valorant
This first-person-shooter (FPS) got many gamers through the pandemic, and is known for its intensely dedicated online community. Set in the future, players take control of characters across cultures and nationalities. Play with people from around the world in its flagship 5v5 game mode, or have each other’s back against a common enemy in the 2v2 game mode. Alternatively, you can also create a custom room and simply take on each other, in a battle of raw skill. The variety of weapons and maps make it an absolute delight!
WWE 2K24
Every sibling has been practising for this game all their lives, especially if they have shared a room. The WWE franchise’s latest entry, released this March, is an exciting simulation of being in a wrestling ring, where you get to take out all your frustrations on your opponent. Comprising an exciting roster of WWE wrestlers, you and your sibling can go toe-to-toe in a battle of brawns, with exciting game modes like ambulance, casket and gauntlet adding more zing to the fights. So if you aren’t happy with your gift or feel that your sibling has cheaped out on the envelope, this game might be a highly-effective way of preparing them for next year!
Mortal Kombat 11
The OG fighting game, this version (11) has beautiful graphics and vivid animations. The game not only builds on its existing foundation for longtime fans of the franchise, but also is immersive for newbies. If you’re fans of gore, then it’s even better, because the game doesn’t hold back. In case you and your sibling are spending Rakhi apart, fret not. The online multiplayer mode will allow you to bash each other up from wherever you are in the world!
It Takes Two
If you and your sibling have had enough conflict for a lifetime and want to get along for a change, this game is tailor-made for you! This co-op action adventure won the Game of the Year Award in 2021, and beautifully blends puzzle-solving with a heartwarming story. The game starts with an estranged couple heading for divorce, before they are trapped in their heartbroken dolls’ bodies. The magic commences in the gameplay, where they must solve exciting puzzles together in order to return to their daughter. Their mending relationship, over the course of the gameplay, is sure to bring you and your sibling a fuzzy feeling, hours after the credits roll.
GTA Online
There’s every other game in the world. And then, there’s this. Explore the Los Santos you know and love from GTA V, but in its ever-expanding glory with a loved one. Not only can you design your own distinct characters, but also navigate the underworld together by collaborating over heists and wiping out rival gangs. Besides this, there are tons of classic-GTA trinkets — like challenging each other to impromptu races, sports, mini games, and even group hikes!
