It Takes Two

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  • Summary: From Hazelight comes It Takes Two an innovative co-op adventure where uniquely varied gameplay and emotional storytelling intertwine in a fantastical journey. Founded to push the creative boundaries of what's possible in games, Hazelight is the award-winning studio behind the criticallyFrom Hazelight comes It Takes Two an innovative co-op adventure where uniquely varied gameplay and emotional storytelling intertwine in a fantastical journey. Founded to push the creative boundaries of what's possible in games, Hazelight is the award-winning studio behind the critically acclaimed A Way Out and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.

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    Bring your favorite co-op partner and together step into the shoes of May and Cody. As the couple is going through a divorce, through unknown means their minds are transported into two dolls which their daughter, Rose, made to represent them. Now they must reluctantly find a way to get back into their bodies, a quest which takes them through the most wild, unexpected and fantastical journey imaginable.    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Game Rant
    Mar 24, 2021
    100
    It Takes Two is co-op gaming genius and is going to go down as both a classic of the genre and a Game of the Year contender. There's not a single dull moment in the entire game, and we didn't run into any glitches or technical issues of any kind either. It Takes Two is polished to near-perfection, and an absolute must-play for co-op gaming fans.
  2. Game Revolution
    Mar 24, 2021
    95
    It Takes Two is one of the most delightful and ceaselessly entertaining co-op games I’ve played. Hazelight offers so many exciting levels, abilities, set-pieces, and mini-games, but does not let this extreme level of variety affect its quality. Every new idea is introduced to the game with care and used in a way that players can enjoy, before promptly being recycled out for an even better one. That this is the developer’s first platformer is staggeringly impressive, and I can only hope that this won’t be its final flirtation with a genre it’s clearly head over heels for.
  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Mar 24, 2021
    90
    It Takes Two is endlessly creative. Gameplay speaks to narrative, while narrative informs gameplay, and the entire experience just feels incredibly polished and detailed. It nails relationships in ways that so many games—and even other forms of media—just can’t. It asks the player to engage with the the story through mandatory co-op to tell the tale of a couple on the verge of divorce, rediscovering the good in their relationship. It’s not just one of the best action platformers in recent memory, but also a fantastic and unique story representing a dynamic that you don’t often see represented in games, at least not to this depth and nuance.
  4. Washington Post
    Apr 2, 2021
    90
    Alas, what should be a runaway creative success for the game’s director, Josef Fares, is marred by a tone-deaf narrative element which shows that asinine ethnic caricatures unfortunately still exist in video games.
  5. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Apr 2, 2021
    88
    We have a game that deserves all the praise with its gameplay dynamics, storytelling and most importantly, its dynamic structure from the beginning to the end.
  6. WellPlayed
    Mar 24, 2021
    85
    A fun, gorgeous platforming romp that makes great use of its split screen-only twist in both gameplay and narrative. Hazelight proves that co-op lightning can definitely strike twice.
  7. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    70
    I adore A Way Out, so I had really high expectations for Hazelight’s new game. Instead of sticking to the proven, perfect formula of AWO, the developers decided to give us more of everything and as a result overdid it in many respects. The levels are too long and there are too many minigames, while the story can’t keep up. It seemed to me the narrative is just a pretext to introduce as many different gameplay mechanics as possible, and as a result the relationship between the protagonists is implausible. [05/2021, p.26]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 258 out of 286
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 286
  3. Negative: 15 out of 286
  1. Ronedaz
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Incredible: It Takes Two is not only catchy, but also fascinating. I used to play it with my sister, which is a literal newbie when it comesIncredible: It Takes Two is not only catchy, but also fascinating. I used to play it with my sister, which is a literal newbie when it comes to video games. We had some hard times trying to find the solutions to some mysteries, but at the end of the day, we had so much fun and we really enjoyed the story. A must-have on PS5 to play with friends or family members.… Expand
  2. DistantKingdom
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    The future game of the year, and one of the best cooperative titles on the market.
  4. Gemberkoekje
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    I managed to drag my non gamer girlfriend into this game and we loved it. Of course she struggled a lot with the controls but we managed inI managed to drag my non gamer girlfriend into this game and we loved it. Of course she struggled a lot with the controls but we managed in the end.
    We love the different action skill each chapter has, just the entire setup and detail of each chapter, the brilliance of the puzzles you need to solve..
    Great couch coop game, definitely worth the GOTY award.    … Expand
  5. vkrepkiy
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    That is how the Game should look like. Shame to all tripple-A studios with their game-like crap.
  6. Dutchrabbit
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    What a fantastic beautiful solid adventure platformer is this! Bammmm! It goes on and on and on. Very original, couch co op, amazing graphicsWhat a fantastic beautiful solid adventure platformer is this! Bammmm! It goes on and on and on. Very original, couch co op, amazing graphics en very very good level design. 10/10!… Expand
  7. isocano
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    Si a way out ya fue un gran juego que mostró el camino que podían empezar a recorrer los juegos co-op, este it takes two es una gran evoluciónSi a way out ya fue un gran juego que mostró el camino que podían empezar a recorrer los juegos co-op, este it takes two es una gran evolución en casi todos los aspectos.

    A nivel jugable es un 10, solo se me ocurre el "pero" de que para los jugadores exigentes es un juego de dificultad "muy fácil".

    Entornos y diseño, otro 10, la estética, la cantidad y variedad de escenarios es inmensa y muy bien llevada.

    Música y sonidos, no destacan, pero tampoco restan.

    ¿La historia? Quizás un poco plana, y con alguna cinemática un poco creepy, pero mas que aceptable y con el libro/dr.hakim dando la nota en forma muy positiva.

    ¿Por qué un 9 y no un 10?
    Los puntos negativos: dificultad excesivamente sencilla, un final con sabor amargo, quizás un peldaño por debajo la última etapa respecto a todo el resto del juego.

    Definitivamente un gran juego para disfrutar con un amigo o pareja.    … Expand
  8. kia_salemi
    Feb 2, 2022
    0
    Most boring game I've played ever. Wonder how it won goty award. 0 of 10 for me. Glad I've got it on ea play and didn't pay for it.

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