It Takes Two

 PlayStation 5
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 927 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 845 out of 927
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 927
  3. Negative: 50 out of 927

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  1. jessejojo
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    Just a well build and beautifully crafted game for you and one of your mates. You can tell that devs were passionate about it. It starts to drag out a bit, but if you play this in several sessions this shouldn't be a problem. Great game!
  2. Adamthejudge
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing coop game again from hazlelight studios. About the only game I would buy from EA.

    Great story, gameplay was the best coop I've ever played
  3. ElGomezLooko
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    El juego perfecto para jugar con tu pareja. Aproximandamente cerca de 15horas y con una completa diversidad de escenarios y habilidades.
  4. DistantKingdom
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    The future game of the year, and one of the best cooperative titles on the market.
  5. Philkidder
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    This is genuinely a great game full of moment to moment fun. It’s basically a puzzle platformer with a story, but There is a huge variety of mechanics, so it never gets old. If you are a fan of the genre, or especially if you have a kid to who wants to play games with you, this is a must have.
  6. AndreOF
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    This game is the perfect combination of creativity, passion and Col-lab-or-a-tion!
  7. LucasK001
    Feb 21, 2022
    6
    The game is incredibly diverse in terms of gameplay and that's cool. It's also fun to play two and we have a good time. But for me the game quickly became nondescript and I couldn't wait for it to end. The challenge is nice but nothing more, it's certainly not a GOTY for me anyway!
  8. Addidaswguy
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    This game is great, I was shocked at how Much I like it. Also, ANY studio that is willing to sell a game, that you gotta play with people, and your friend Online can play for free, Is okay by me, Loved A Way out, and this is another Hit. I hope it sells great and they do sequels to both games
  9. anabora
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Игра просто невероятная - очень интерактивная, интересная, увлекательная.
    Разнообразие игровых механик, необычная стилистика, захватывающий сюжет, так еще в кооп - в общем заскучать не успеешь, а удовольствия получишь невероятное. Явно заслуживает внимания)    Игра просто невероятная - очень интерактивная, интересная, увлекательная.
    Разнообразие игровых механик, необычная стилистика, захватывающий сюжет, так еще в кооп - в общем заскучать не успеешь, а удовольствия получишь невероятное. Явно заслуживает внимания)
  10. Robinxbox
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    The best gaming experience I have ever had, absolutely incredible, 100 different gaming mechanics and ideas, every level completely unique, pure genius, my mind still tries to handle that level design brilliance, coop in its finest, the word coop gets totally new heights
  11. PanteraHouse
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    This game is just wonderful, there are SO MANY unique environments and game mechanics. The amount of assets this game has is staggering. A masterpiece co-op platformer that's GOTY worthy
  12. koala_kid
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    My girlfriend and I just beat the game and we had so much fun! The artstyle and creative co-op gameplay is absolutely amazing! Hazellight really put there heart into this game, it's wonderful!
  13. TomRoller
    Apr 7, 2021
    6
    The most creative level design since Psychonauts gets paired with cringe-inducing cast of extraordinarily unlikeable protagonists. Characters have little to offer beyond vapid quips and non-stop obnoxious banter. All attempts at emotional moments have a subtlety of a hippopotamus and depth of a puddle. Once Hazelight ups their writing to the same level as the rest of the team, we're in forThe most creative level design since Psychonauts gets paired with cringe-inducing cast of extraordinarily unlikeable protagonists. Characters have little to offer beyond vapid quips and non-stop obnoxious banter. All attempts at emotional moments have a subtlety of a hippopotamus and depth of a puddle. Once Hazelight ups their writing to the same level as the rest of the team, we're in for a timeless classic. It Takes Two ain't it.… Expand
  14. steffmaister
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Unique, fun and thrillng game with an absolutley wonderful narrative. Sure, it might not be for everybody because of the coop only restrictions but my oh my have I missed a game designer truly for two players.
  15. Raven2401
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Solid 10 for me infact I wish I could rate this higher! Game is stunning, storyline has a good mix of emotional moments which are countered with comedy when the emotions get to sad! Takes approximately 14 hours to complete but every area has different tools and abilities to make it fun and mini games! The only downside? This game ruins other co op storyline driven games that can’t live upSolid 10 for me infact I wish I could rate this higher! Game is stunning, storyline has a good mix of emotional moments which are countered with comedy when the emotions get to sad! Takes approximately 14 hours to complete but every area has different tools and abilities to make it fun and mini games! The only downside? This game ruins other co op storyline driven games that can’t live up to the innovation hazelight has put into this game… Expand
  16. scruffy_77
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    Every now again in life something comes along which is revolutionary, something that sets a new bar. This game is exactly that. It’s flawless, remarkable, polished and every step is breathtaking. Hands down, the best co-op game ever produced by mankind to date.
  17. rmnfr777
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Coop masterpiece, amazing art design, fun, fun, fun, beautiful and really breathtaking
  18. RhinoC
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    What else should I say... this game is by all means truly absolutely amazing!!! A massive shoutout to the dev team Hazelight.
  19. Jacksjus
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    This game is nothing short of a masterpiece. It's fast paced with no dull moments at all. The challenge in combat is fair with the only complaint being that the puzzles could have been slightly tougher.
  20. resh_aykut
    Apr 27, 2021
    9
    It takes two şu zamana kadar oynadığım en keyifli ve en güzel coop&split screen oyun diyebilirim rahatlıkla. Joseph Fares yine her zamanki gibi müthiş bir iş çıkarmış gerçekten A Way Out'dan sonra. Oyunun uzunluğu piyasaya çıkmış pek çok oyundan uzun olması dikkatimi çeken unsurlardan biri oldu. Her bölüm üstüne uğraşılmış fazlasıyla emek verilmiş o kadar net anlaşılıyor ki. Oyunda yerIt takes two şu zamana kadar oynadığım en keyifli ve en güzel coop&split screen oyun diyebilirim rahatlıkla. Joseph Fares yine her zamanki gibi müthiş bir iş çıkarmış gerçekten A Way Out'dan sonra. Oyunun uzunluğu piyasaya çıkmış pek çok oyundan uzun olması dikkatimi çeken unsurlardan biri oldu. Her bölüm üstüne uğraşılmış fazlasıyla emek verilmiş o kadar net anlaşılıyor ki. Oyunda yer alan Easter egg'ler ve oyun içersinde keşfettiğiniz mini oyunlar ( toplamda 25 adet mevcut ) arkadaşınızla bir anlık soluklanıp, birbirinize meydan okumanızı çok daha farklı mekaniklere eğlenceli mücadeleler etmenizi sağlıyor. Tek kelimeyle BAYILDIM! Bu sene Game of the Year oyun ödüllerinde kesinlikle platformer olarak güçlü bir aday ! Resident Evil Village da oldukça iddialı geliyor. Bu seneki oyunlar arasından şimdilik favorim bu ikili. Satın alan kişi oyunu olmayan bir arkadaşıyla davet sistemi ile oynayabiliyor. Ben Playstation 5 üzerinden oynadım dualsense özellikleri oldukça keyifliydi oyuna bambaşka bir atmosfer katmıştı. Sizlerde oynayın, oynatın.… Expand
  21. SebboBastian
    Dec 12, 2021
    7
    Fun game to play with my partner. The game is a bit all over the place from time to time. The studio really need to get some better actors for their child rolls. Both this kid and the kid in a way out is just anoying.
  22. nbt98001
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    My (5yo) son loves this game and so do I. Fantastic game world and most levels are very well designed. I love Fares Fares for making these couch coop games, a genre forgotten by so many others. This is his best game so far and I recommend this game to anyone who like couch coop games young or old. Strong 9, borderline 10.
  23. dimkew
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    I recommend everyone to play this game with their loved one. Great game with simple graphics but real relationships.
  24. lrg4you
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    For me, this game is a Masterpiece period
    the level design is absolutely georgus, the story is amazing, and the gameplay is beyond fun, this game reminds me of the old-time when they make real games, the game is solid well built, and the graphics are amazing.
    THANK YOU for making this game.
  25. 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
  26. Antiagr
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    **** the Oscar" man again made an amazing game! One of the best coop game in history!
  27. vashkor
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    My expectations were high to begin with, based on Hazelight's former two games that I quite enjoyed. Then my first impression with this game was that it's the best two player co-op out there. But even that was exceeded with the realization that there is simply no comparison with anything else, for this is something very unique.

    Hazelight is doing wonders with their two characters formula.    My expectations were high to begin with, based on Hazelight's former two games that I quite enjoyed. Then my first impression with this game was that it's the best two player co-op out there. But even that was exceeded with the realization that there is simply no comparison with anything else, for this is something very unique.

    Hazelight is doing wonders with their two characters formula. Their first game had two brothers, then two prison breaking allies, and now a husband and wife at the verge of a divorce with a daughter caught in the middle. All these three stories were simple, yet the journies were vibrant. But the true highlight of It Takes Two is how this journey consistently stays fresh and saturated for very many hours where you are constantly faced with new kinds of challenges, and a new set of tools to tackle them. More on that later.

    If you are a couple with access to this game, there is not much need for dilemma. It's an exceedingly fleshed out AAA game for half the price, that can entertain two players with a single purchase, even if you play online. That already makes it well worth the money. On top of that, the game is simply an endless buffet that is sure to surpass your appetite.

    But, there are a couple of big red warnings. Firstly, this is not a casual game. After playing their last game A Way Out, we were expecting some laid back fun. But this game will put even a seasoned gamer to test. Moreover, one person won't be able to carry both. Both the players will need to climb steep learning curves, together.

    Secondly, the game's genre has been phrased as a "romantic comedy", not for the lack of a better word, but because there would have been too many words. This game packages a ton of genres into one, constantly changing to remain consistently fresh. So players with limited preferences may not enjoy it. If you enjoy Mortal Kombat but not Dark Souls, you're gonna have a hard time. If you enjoy Mario but not Tomb Raider, you're gonna have a hard time. Bear that in mind.

    I crave new ideas. And this game is a roller coaster ride through a fun fair of newness. I don't like to recommend anything, but do check it out, and it may speak to you.    … Expand
  28. SpiderJeruselam
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It takes two is absolutely fantastic. Never do you feel like the gameplay or mechanics are repetitive.. literally every moment is unique and it was so much fun to play with my partner:-) the story was great, there was great character development and I really enjoyed the narrative choices that they made 10/10
  29. Theseus77
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    The biggest surprise of this year .. My son loves the game.She is very funny and brilliant.
  30. 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 10/10 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.
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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
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  2. 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]
  3. Checkpoint Gaming
    May 29, 2021
    90
    It Takes Two is a one-of-a-kind experience. There is a joy and whimsy to the entire game and so much variety it’ll keep players entertained and surprised from beginning to end. The world is so detailed and gorgeous and the cohesion between storytelling and gameplay is incredibly impressive. It’s the kind of game that proves there’s still plenty of room for innovation in games.
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