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  • Summary: Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op action adventure from the studio behind 2021 Game of the Year Winner, It Takes Two.
    Mio and Zoe are contrasting writers - one writes sci-fi and the other writes fantasy -
    Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op action adventure from the studio behind 2021 Game of the Year Winner, It Takes Two.
    Mio and Zoe are contrasting writers - one writes sci-fi and the other writes fantasy - who become trapped in their own stories after being hooked up to a machine designed to steal their creative ideas. They’ll have to rely on each other to break free with their memories in-tact, working together to master a variety of abilities and overcome diverse challenges while jumping between sci-fi and fantasy worlds in this unexpected tale of friendship.

    Split Fiction is a unique action-adventure experience that keeps you on the edge of your couch with unexpected moments. One minute you’re taming adorable dragons and the next you’re fighting as cyber ninjas, escaping terrifying trolls, or dodging hover cars thrown by a robotic parking attendant.
    It’s weird, it’s wild, and it’s designed to be shared.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 32
  2. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Apr 8, 2025
    100
    Hazelight has nailed it once again with Split Fiction. I was hooked on the adventure from start to finish, full of fun, creative and impactful moments, all with impressive polish. Each new idea presented left me excited to continue and discover how far the game would go, always accompanied by impeccable graphics and sound. Split Fiction will stay with me for a long time, being one of those unique experiences that remind me why I love video games so much.
  2. Mar 4, 2025
    100
    Split Fiction could very well be the best cooperative game I've ever played. At the very least, I firmly believe it sets a new standard for the genre. And yet, it's more than that. Split Fiction is a love letter to creativity--to stories, games, and the people who make them. It is funny, dark, joyous, childish, tender, cheesy, thrilling, and remarkable. All this combined with gorgeous environments, fantastic gameplay, and sheer spectacle make Hazelight Studio's newest release an early contender for the best game of 2025.
  3. Mar 24, 2025
    95
    Ultimately all of its component parts come together to make a game that needs to be played primarily because of how it feels. How it feels to play and how it feels to discover the bits of joy both big and small. There's no other way to do it justice.
  4. Mar 4, 2025
    90
    Split Fiction is one of the best narrative co-op games available. Hazelight once again proved that they are the masters of the genre by eliminating virtually all the shortcomings of their previous game, It Takes Two. At the same time, the developers have managed not to lose their distinctive style, delivering a title that is fun, at times challenging and above all, bursting with creativity.
  5. Mar 4, 2025
    90
    Split Fiction is a delightfully creative co-op adventure with a lot to say about human connection through creativity.
  6. Mar 4, 2025
    87
    An incredibly inventive, rapid-fire co-op adventure that never breaks its stride, despite its dull protagonists.
  7. Mar 17, 2025
    40
    Split Fiction feels more like a 9-hour movie than a true co-op game. Interaction is limited, and the multiplayer experience is among the worst. Compared to its predecessors, it lacks depth and creativity, making it repetitive. While its PC optimization is solid, it ends up being a forgettable game rather than a truly remarkable experience.

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