Gaming fans of the horror genre are buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the third installment in the Little Nightmares series. Little Nightmares 3 is one of the standout revelations from the recently concluded Gamescom 2023, and one of the most discussed aspects of the upcoming game is the absence of local co-op play.
While the game will support online multiplayer, the exclusion of couch co-op has been a point of contention among fans, a point the game's director, Wayne Garland, has chosen to address. In an interview with GamesRadar, Garland explained the reasoning behind the controversial decision, saying: We've been asked questions about online versus couch co-op. Couch is something that we considered, but again, when you come back to the atmosphere and the immersion that we're trying to elicit through Little Nightmares, I think it was important for us that we stuck to our online co-op only rather than traditional more party aspects. The puzzle-platform horror franchise released its first title in 2017 under the capable hands of Swedish developer Tarsier Studios. The dark franchise explores themes of confinement, childhood fears, and the struggle for survival.
Each installment builds on the lore of the world, providing players with glimpses into the grim past and the disturbing secrets of The Maw. With its unique blend of platforming, stealth, and psychological horror elements, the Little Nightmares series has quickly gained recognition as one of the best horror game franchises.
