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What are some great retro games that I can play with my 5yo? (europe.pub)
submitted 2 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I have an old Raspberry Pi 1 (!) still going strong with Batocera Linux running NES, SNES and Mega Drive (Genesis) emulators.

I’m looking for easy multiplayer games that can be played with a 5yo. Non violent and ideally co-op, bonus points if somewhat educational.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Sonic 2. Make him be tails. As is tradition.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

This is the way.

And in case OP doesn't know: the same can be done with Sonic 3 and then with Sonic and Knuckles.

But also, I second starting with Sonic 2. The controls are a bit simpler, and it's a classic.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago

Honestly? This is a great, low stakes way of letting him get the feel for the game without feeling like he's not "helping".