What are the disadvantages of the co-op?

Answer 1

Depending on the process the board follows when screening applicants, be aware that you may be required to bear significant scrutiny. The board may -- and legally so -- inspect your:

• Financial health
• Credit history
• Work history and reputation
• Social history and reputation
• Citizenship
• Criminal record

and more.

In a co-op apartment, you buy shares in a corporation and are granted exclusive rights to a (residential) unit.

When repairs are necessary, you may be required to produce a significant amount of cash to pay your share.

You may or may not consider any of these elements 'downsides'.

Your realtor can help you understand the screening process, so that there are no surprises during the board's investigative process.

Answer 2

To be honest, there really are no disadvantages of co-op, as far as gameplay goes. You have backup, have twice as much ammo between the team (which, when you think about it, is actually an advantage. Although there are two of you, you have twice as much ammo to put into the Covenant. This is helpful, regardless of the fact that you run out at more or less the same rate), and if one of you dies, the other still has the chance to survive and get to a safe spot so you respawn. The only disadvantage I can think of is if you're trying hard to complete the campaign, or get achievements, and your teammates are being total noobs, screwing around and stopping you.

Or, of course, if your teammates leave in the middle of your game and end it for everyone. Or, even worse, if they just lag out, with the same result. So if your teammates are good, not even good actually, just playing seriously, then co-op will be easier (and generally more enjoyable) then solo.