It Takes Two

 PlayStation 4
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 640 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 564 out of 640
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 640
  3. Negative: 45 out of 640
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  1. bobbsyw
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    I played it with my 11yo, and we loved every minute. It's very cleverly made - each level feels so different from the last, even though the mechanics are essentially the same. It's not too difficult, so great to play with kids, but it's a genuine joy to play and totally unforgettable. The level with the moles was an absolute highlight.
  2. UhMing
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    This game is a breath of the fresh air. A marvelous coop experience. Very well made and diverse gameplay, the visuals are great. Can't believe it costs only $40. Played with my wife and we had so much fun together.

    Regarding the fact that you have to play it together with someone. Well, communication is a huge part of fun, a lot of gameplay elements force you to talk to your teammate,    This game is a breath of the fresh air. A marvelous coop experience. Very well made and diverse gameplay, the visuals are great. Can't believe it costs only $40. Played with my wife and we had so much fun together.

    Regarding the fact that you have to play it together with someone. Well, communication is a huge part of fun, a lot of gameplay elements force you to talk to your teammate, doing it with AI would remove half of fun. Probably would have liked if it had full screen when you play online, but seeing your team mate screen helps a lot and serves as a part of gameplay.    … Expand
  3. AaronA
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    One of those games that makes you log into Metacritic immediately after playing it just to tell everyone how mind blown you were by it. Just wow! Hats off to the entire development team. Must play for anyone who has a second player who can play video games decently to some degree and not hold the other person back.
  4. Spiriel
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This is the Best Coop game i have ever played on my whole life, and im Gaming since 1985

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    Este es el mejor juego cooperativo que he jugado en toda mi vida, y llevo dándole al vicio desde 1985
    Ojalá hicieran muchos más juegos así, jugarlo con mi mujer es una puta delicia
  5. andy_indierock
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This game means for two humans to play at couch side by side to solve puzzle & going to an adventure. Fresh game than solo player games like hitman or doom. This game will occupy your good time till resident evil village arrives.
  6. ptea
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Probably the best couch co-op ever made. Innovative as Mario-games and there is no dull moment.
  7. AloneBit
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Лучший игровой опыт за последние несколько лет!
  8. tomrein
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Best co-op game out there! Cool and creative game mechanics. Much variation, you never get bored. Masterpiece.
  9. doberman2yk
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Easyly the best local coop game I have ever played, and I have been gaming for 20 years!

    I play games with my son and im always amazed at the lack of decent local coop games out there but this game ticked every single box and honestly, alot more! The level design and story are perfect for playing with someone a little younger. You not only have to communicate through the game but it    Easyly the best local coop game I have ever played, and I have been gaming for 20 years!

    I play games with my son and im always amazed at the lack of decent local coop games out there but this game ticked every single box and honestly, alot more! The level design and story are perfect for playing with someone a little younger. You not only have to communicate through the game but it also makes you have to communicate in real life to progress. Your really do go on a little mini adventure with who ever you are playing with.

    The guys who made this game deserve every single penny they make from it and im already hoping they will make a 2nd, 3rd, and 9th one. Fantastic stuff! If you game with a family member then buy it now, its honestly a no brainer.    … Expand
  10. MiLorDrs
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    The best game for two in history. Amazing. Incredibly varied gameplay, amazing graphics and design, great story.
  11. Asasinfontom17
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game. It was very funny to play it. My girlfriend liked it two. It has great music, visual design and game design.
  12. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It Takes Two
    to make a thing go right
    It takes towo is a 12 hour long co op based puzzle platforming game and this is the best co op gave ive ever played in my life. Here you play as either May or Cody… This game does require you play with two people either online or locally, I played locally with my girlfriend, she was May, I was cody… Your daughter is sad the two of you are getting    It Takes Two
    to make a thing go right
    It takes towo is a 12 hour long co op based puzzle platforming game and this is the best co op gave ive ever played in my life.
    Here you play as either May or Cody… This game does require you play with two people either online or locally, I played locally with my girlfriend, she was May, I was cody… Your daughter is sad the two of you are getting divorced, the classic magic tears happen and next thing you know, the both of you wake up in the bodies of these 2 dolls,and you have a spansish love doctor in the form of the book of love there to help you find love again, all while the two of you are trying to break the spell and get back in your bodies…. The levels area variety of puzzles, and its that variety that makes it takes two such an amazing game, as again this game is 12 hours long, variety is an absolute necessity.. and because of that, each level here almost feels like a new puzzle game itself… each time youre given a new ability or weapon for that level specifically, which also makes this game so accessible, theres no need to remember every tool or control the game throws at you, as every hour or 2, you throw that item away for a new one, and I loved that..I loved knowing that if im not liking the gameplay of a particular section, that if I just puh through, ill be given a new fresh style of gameplay and not have to deal with it anymore.. and hey.. if you are playing locally and you like one persons ability more than the others, you could just switch characters if theyre willing.. I personally played as cody the whole time… the game does do a great job at switching who gets th better ability… though I feel mostly cody is stuck with the here, let me move this or hold this while you have all the fun platforming… I felt like the cogs inside of a platforming level quite a few times while playing… an interesting idea that im sure would be a pain development wise, is the ability to chose who gets what before a level starts or the ability to switch items as the level goes on.. either to switch things up for each player, or for moments of strengths and weaknesses to play out in the actual people playing… it wasn’t that big of a deal having your ability already pre chosen based on the character you are.. but the choice would’ve been nice.. overall though I absolutely love It Takes Two.. you get a touching story, gameplay variety that revels the likes of a Mario game, and one the most if no the most amazing co op experience in gaming history… it has its moments of this just isn’t fun, and I would’ve like more action sequenes thrown in there than we got, just to break up the puzzle solving more… but it takes two is near masterpiece status, and is a must play for you and that other person in your life…
    I give It Takes Two
    a 9.5/10    … Expand
  13. Reckonix
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    One of the rare local coop games. Truly fun and a great game. Thank you Josef Fares for another wonderful game !
  14. SuperDuck23
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    This really surprised me. It Takes Two is an incredibly fun adventure with an impressive amount of variety that was quite simply a joy to experience with a partner. I have nothing bad to say about this game at all. It's everything a co-op game should be and more!
  15. filip92
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    You can see that this game is made with love, this game is an example why video games are form of art. Everybody should try this game. I was a little bit suspicious when it was pronounced GOTY, but i played it and i say that it is absolutely deserved.
  16. Skitzofreniq
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    The creativity in this game is unparalleled. I played it with a buddy of mine and we were laughing are butts off because of the things you could do in this game (whether it was planned by the developers or not)
    A lot of challenging minigames, great puzzles, great story, great bossfights, a lot of nods to other games, just all in all a very fun and lengthy game. I'd say 20+ hours of gameplay.
  17. DJFANatic
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    This is easily the best co op experience since portal 2! The game is so incredible I cannot recommend it enough. It's fun, it's different, it's entertaining, it's diverse. And there hasn't been a single moment where it felt annoying or anything. Each level is completely new to the previous one. The message is strong, it might even actually help couples who are struggling with theirThis is easily the best co op experience since portal 2! The game is so incredible I cannot recommend it enough. It's fun, it's different, it's entertaining, it's diverse. And there hasn't been a single moment where it felt annoying or anything. Each level is completely new to the previous one. The message is strong, it might even actually help couples who are struggling with their relationship. What am I saying, a fun game that can also work as a therapy? Hell Yeah!… Expand
  18. BuckWild
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Simply incredible! The platforming is fantastic, the mechanics are varied and great fun, the story is both touching and fun. At times it feels like playing a pixar movie. You'd be doing yourself a great disservice by missing out on this one. It's a must buy for sure!
  19. manningn15
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    It Takes Two was visually both very cute but also very beautiful; I just love how unique and intricate each chapter was from each other, I think visually the best chapters were the Cuckoo Clock, Snow Globe, and Attic chapters and the most fun chapters to me were the Snow Globe and Rose's Room chapters. I loved how the puzzles were challenging but not so challenging that they feel like youIt Takes Two was visually both very cute but also very beautiful; I just love how unique and intricate each chapter was from each other, I think visually the best chapters were the Cuckoo Clock, Snow Globe, and Attic chapters and the most fun chapters to me were the Snow Globe and Rose's Room chapters. I loved how the puzzles were challenging but not so challenging that they feel like you could never get past them and the minigames were such a fun part to give a short break between the story. The sheer amount of different genres of games they incorporated into this game was awesome. I also really loved how they contrasted the more cartoony style of the game and the humor with a very deep story and beautiful message, the story was very well written. The performances from Joseph Balderrama and Annabelle Dowler were superb. The music was excellent. An A+ game and one of my top 5 favorite games I've ever played.… Expand
  20. Ben_Franklin
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    This game has become one of of my absolute all-time favourites. I played it through with my daughter, and it was a joyous experience, that will long live in the memory.

    This game is pretty much perfection!
  21. MENZ0
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    It Takes Two is a Masterpiece and was incredibly fun to play with my girlfriend and I would expect even more so with a child. Compared to A Way Out which we also liked, It Takes Two offers far more variation in environments, gameplay and it just far more fast paced and larger in content. I've never seen this many game mechanics in a game before that were also so much fun to play aroundIt Takes Two is a Masterpiece and was incredibly fun to play with my girlfriend and I would expect even more so with a child. Compared to A Way Out which we also liked, It Takes Two offers far more variation in environments, gameplay and it just far more fast paced and larger in content. I've never seen this many game mechanics in a game before that were also so much fun to play around with. Every level feels so fresh and exciting. The game also plays far smoother than I expected it to, and although it is very forgiving I enjoyed the challenge and felt far more engaged than with a way out which I found too simplistic in parts. My girlfriend who is not so experienced with games could still easily enjoy this and we just had so much fun together.

    To top it off the game has some absurdly fun characters, is able to throw in some memorable epic moments and offers a very satisfying ending.
    It Takes Two is able to give a solid campaign, brimming with unique characters, environments and excels in its variation in gameplay. Funfactor is throught the roof, was able to surprise me at every corner and now my favourite game of 2021. You can really feel they had asked the whole team of Hazelight studios to gather all creative ideas and implement them in this game. As this is so rarely seen today I will call It Takes Two a Masterpiece!.    … Expand
  22. Bertronomous
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    A perfect example of how to make an extremely engaging co-op game with huge gameplay variety, an intriguing and unique story, impressive visuals and just completely builds off of the great fondation A Way Out set. Josef Fares and his team are by far one of the best game devs out there currently.

    I say if you have a friend to play with, this game is a must buy. Josef Fares, you will be    A perfect example of how to make an extremely engaging co-op game with huge gameplay variety, an intriguing and unique story, impressive visuals and just completely builds off of the great fondation A Way Out set. Josef Fares and his team are by far one of the best game devs out there currently.

    I say if you have a friend to play with, this game is a must buy. Josef Fares, you will be remembered dearly by all and I hope you continue to deliver experiences like these.

    (P.S. there is a very good easter egg when scanning the stars for frequencies ;] )    … Expand
  23. TheRealBemse
    May 8, 2021
    10
    I can't remember a game that has given me so much fun. From the first to the last minute! The game is full of creative ideas, the graphics are excellent and the story fits perfectly with the wacky setting. I can only give it the highest score.
  24. PhillusMaximus
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    A game which is absolutely not even a bit my tipical genre, but the ambient it creates playing with your significant other / friend is phenomenal.

    This game is the undoubtedly the best choice you can make, if you plan to introduce someone into gaming, who wouldn't do it by themself.
  25. denis_MXMV
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    The best game this year. Story, gameplay, cooperative…
  26. NBDeception
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Great game that loves its players and gives you long adventure filled with huge amount of mechanics and little fun stuff to do with your partner on this journey
  27. C4dovnik
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Лучшая кооперативная игра, в которую доводилось играть. Помимо развлекательного характера, в игре очень сильный сюжет с правильным посылом для взрослых и детей. Получил неимоверные эмоции.
  28. VictorWeb
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Сегодня так мало классных кооперативных игр, я просто не могу поставить ниже 10.
  29. ripdiesel
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Шедевр. Разработчик, низкий поклон. В игре гениально все!
  30. ferwqnujuio
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Really fun game with a big variety of mechanics. Clearly a lot of thought has gone into the co-op element, and it's a reasonable price
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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Hey Poor Player
    Jan 6, 2022
    80
    It Takes Two takes the tried and true action/adventure-puzzler genre and turns it into possibly the most collaborative split-screen co-op game ever created. Coupled with the presented marital issues between the main characters that make for fantastic springboards to discuss with your own Player 2, It Takes Two will strongly resonate with just about anyone who picks up a controller. Although character development was a bit lacking and the story somewhat sluggish, these issues do not diminish the incredibly imaginative level design and supremely enjoyable boss battles. If you’re looking for a case study in co-op puzzle games that deserves to define the genre going forward, grab a partner and pick up It Takes Two.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Sep 1, 2021
    100
    However you want to look at it, though, between its solid story and its just-the-right-difficulty puzzles, It Takes Two is a perfect game if you’re looking for something that will interest non-gamer[s].
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jun 17, 2021
    85
    Josef Fares wasn’t kidding when he said that It Takes Two is unlike any other platformer: it’s amazing how many various mechanics and ideas found their place in this game. [Issue#253, p.32]
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