Co-op horror

[Ghieri]

So then how would separation work?

Exactly, what's the point of co-op if the players get separated anyways? This kind of beats the purpose of it.

Co-op involves, by definition, stronger support. Not only physical, but emotional as well. The reassurance of a friend who has your back eases tension, not creates it. Even if they are separated, the knowledge that there is a friend suffering with you would be enough. Basically, you have a mechanic that HINDERS the result that you want. Even if you COULD do it, this leaves you having to make extra work just to break even in the level of horror in other areas. There is literally no reason to make a horror game co-op other than to say you have co-op. That's when you breach into gimmick territory.