How to play co-op with friends in PHOGS!
If you go the local route, the solution is quite simple. When you first start PHOGS! will ask you if you are playing with one or two controllers. This is where you can decide if you're playing on your own or through a local co-op. Choosing two controllers will prompt you to connect another controller or move you forward if one is already available. Once in the game, one controller must manage Blue's movements while the other must manage Red's.
While testing this for our review, there were a few glitches on occasion. For example, on Switch, you might need to reconnect the controllers by going home and choosing the Controller menu, then reconnecting them. Once you restart in the game, this will cause you to repeat, but then securely assign the controllers to the individual PHOG head. Other consoles may be similar, so if you have any issues, try reconnecting the controllers to see.
You should also head to the Options menu by tapping on More, Options, or Menu depending on the platform, then selecting Controls by pressing the right shoulder button. This is where you'll want to go if you're also adding a player to a previously single-player game, as you can switch between a controller setup and two controllers. But what if your friend isn't already nearby? How do you play PHOGS! coop online?
It is also quite simple. All you have to do is open the menu (More on Switch, Options on PS4 / PS5, Menu on Xbox One / Series X) and choose Online. This will open your Friends List and allow you to invite anyone you want to the game. Keep in mind that this will reset you to the last worm or portal you left, so you might lose some progress. Also know who is hosting, as this is the backup that will be used.
And this is how to play co-op with friends in PHOGS! both locally and online.
