Does this game have multiplayer mode? My son and I would like to play together on the Internet and/or within our home LAN.
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Yes. The game has two modes. A Single Player mode and Multiplayer mode. Multiplayer requires an Internet connection. You will NOT be able to play multiplayer mode on LAN. The multiplayer mode requires an internet connection with an Origin account, while Simcity is updated to the latest version. In Multiplayer mode, you can create a game or even join other games. A game refers to a region where you have multiple cities. You could invite friends and your son to play in the same region. Since you want to play a multiplayer game with your son, I am assuming you would be purchasing the game once. The game purchase can only be registered with a single Origin account. A single Origin game account allows you to install the game on multiple PCs with the same account. This would technically allow your son and yourself to play the game with this account on different PC's. However, a single account can only be logged in once. Meaning, both of you cant play at the same time. So in order to play the game at the same time, you would need to purchase the game twice, have two separate Origin accounts, one for yourself and your son. This would allow multiplayer at the same time. The other mode is the single player mode. This mode does not require a persistent Internet connection to play. The game data will be stored on your PC rather than on Servers. For the single player mode, you can play the game even though your Orgin account is in offline mode. I am assuming this may allow you and your son to play a single player game without internet on two different PCs at the same time as long as the origin account is set to offline mode on both the PCs. I could be wrong though. Hope This answer helped.
1798373
there is local co-op on pc so yes, you can play with a friend\brother\parent
1841978
No this game does not have a multiplayer mode, although I wish it would, like sonic adventure 2 battle
2269560
Well, yes and no. It does need an internet connection to update the patches, which fix a few minor issues. And you need the internet connection if you want to have the option to do the multiplayer, but you can play the game without a connection. I don't have one for my PS3 and it works just fine. The multiplayer doesn't add a whole lot to the experience except random encounters with hostile players and an option to have players join you for boss fights, so if that doesn't interest you, you miss nothing without the connection.
1865681
You can play if you select play without connection, and then play single player. Try by this way.
2181853
No, it can be played offline too. In fact, I NEVER play this game online. Both "Star Craft" and "Brood War" can be played offline.
141592
you DO not need internet to play this game in single. only if you choose to add DLC content and or multiplayer. other than that! pirate, lute, stab, plunder your brains out my friend. ps: forgive the delay.
786291
You need an Internet connection to play the game. There is a campaign of sorts, but it's more of a way to teach you how to play multiplayer, and it involves playing with other players. The game is a lot of fun, but if you're looking for a Halo-like campaign experience, this isn't it.
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When I play with my son and we are close to each other, its 1 screen but as soon as one of us trails off, it goes split screen and when we reconnect, it goes to 1 screen again. Hope that helps.
1094357
4player is only available online my friend but offline locally you are only able to play with one other person no matter how you decide being in story mode or versus against each other or on teams
1770356
Yes. You can play the game with the computer. Obviously, you'd need to have internet in order to play with other (real) people around the world, though.EDIT: The other reviewers are correct in that you can also play a turn-based game off the same computer with friends.
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Yes. It has local and online multiplayer for 2 players. Online also lets more than 2 people join a game together, but only two people will fight at one time. All extras basically line up and spectate until it's their turn.
1106541
Online multiplayer is its only gamemode. There is a very simple training mode you can do by yourself that involves you fighting a series of one on one titan battles but thats it.
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No, the single player part can be played without Internet at all. People who play the game with Internet will have the opportunity to compete in races, play deathmatch, stalk other players, and play a type of capture the flag. They will also have periodic invasions (unless they're on a single-player mission) from other players. The online stuff can be turned off altogether, if desired. It's a fun game. I especially enjoyed stalking other players, which I could do even with my crummy satellite Internet.
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yes, but personally its not worth the money for this 'game'...do not buy this for the single player, and be aware that this is riddled with bugs/glitches/errors all over the place.edit:i havent played multiplayer, but have heard its the only thing good about the game, also be aware that there are no 'official' servers for the game anymore.you can still use multiplayer though, i think game ranger supports it and there are other ways to connect via unofficial servers (if i remember correctly)
1183496
The only multiplayer feature this game really has is Kirby Fighters. People who do have the game can choose from 1 of 10 copy abilities to use in battle. People without can only select Sword and Cutter.
1574203
We don't play it online, but sometimes it is really slow. Sorry, I don't have a clue. Perhaps your internet speed slowed down? Good luck finding the answer.