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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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Impulsegamer
    Feb 26, 2025
    100
    It Takes Two is a fun cooperative game on the PlayStation that is filled with consistent surprises and delights, offering a unique and unforgettable experience. Whether you’re playing with a significant other, a friend or a family member, It Takes Two is an essential title for any PS5 owner who is looking for a cooperative challenge and from an incredible moving perspective from a story point of view that can easily be knocked over in a few binge gaming sessions.
  2. Carole Quintaine
    Mar 25, 2021
    95
    It Takes Two is an incredible game thanks to its ingenious and addictive gameplay and its fresh and neat universe. Josef Fares has a real gift for offering experiences in successful cooperation but here he sets the bar very high with a multitude of brilliant ideas at the heart of a touching and well-told story. A must to share without moderation!
  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. Games.cz
    Apr 20, 2021
    90
    It Takes Two is full of ideas and it’s, unquestionably, the best cooperative game for two players out there. The environments and puzzles change frequently enough to keep things fresh, the only slight disappointment being a rather weak story.
  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: 265 out of 295
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 295
  3. Negative: 16 out of 295
  1. SMOKER07
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very wonderful game, all stages are varied, at each stage a new map, weapons and new leaders. The game is a sea of ​​creativity… 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. Antiagr
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    **** the Oscar" man again made an amazing game! One of the best coop game in history!
  6. Hoaaeinshrt98
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    I Just Can Say Awesome...
    One of Best Games I've ever Played... Thank You Josef Fares...
    Thank You...
  7. FRomary
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    I have been playing with my wife and it has been a blast! The variety of mechanics and gameplay are great. This game could have been a 10/10I have been playing with my wife and it has been a blast! The variety of mechanics and gameplay are great. This game could have been a 10/10 if they didn't have a certain book in the game. Some story elements are cringe - but the gameplay is so good I dont really notice.… 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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