It Takes Two

 Xbox Series X
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 438 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 36 out of 438
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  1. Bump
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    This game is fantastic! I've probably only written one or two reviews over the many years of hanging out on Metacritic but my wife and i have had so much fun playing this game together that i needed to say something about how excellent this game is. This would be so easy to pass on, please don't! YOU'LL LOVE IT!
  2. NatsukiGushiken
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    Very fun, very fantastic. Beautiful plot. Amazing gameplay. Absolutely a masterpiece!
  3. javellinh
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Best co-op gaming experience i've ever had. This game looks and feels just incredible, Josef done it again.

    MUST HAVE for couples, specially if you want to introduce "what is video games" for your spouse
  4. VictorWeb
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Сегодня так мало классных кооперативных игр, я просто не могу поставить ниже 10.
  5. 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 and all that brilliance
  6. antoniomit
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Increible! Necesitamos muchos mas juegos como este. Uno de mis top 5 coop juegos
  7. Mulder46
    May 7, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego que jugué desde hace much tiempo, muy original, divertido y un nivel fácil que no hace que te quedes atrancado, es para divertirte 100% y relajarte
  8. MorganFreemen
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Bellissimo! Bellissimo! Bellissimo! Bellissimo! Bellissimo! Bellissimo! Bellissimo! Bellissimo! Bellissimo!
  9. Forest1991
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played! I recommend to everyone to buy.
  10. rschech13
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    It Takes Two has been an absolute delight. I've played the first few hours with my wife (who is not much of a gamer aside from OG Mario on SNES and Animal Crossing), and it has been the perfect co-op experience. The story is heartfelt, the puzzles present enough of a challenge without causing frustration, and the visuals on Series X are quite nice. I'm looking forward to completing thisIt Takes Two has been an absolute delight. I've played the first few hours with my wife (who is not much of a gamer aside from OG Mario on SNES and Animal Crossing), and it has been the perfect co-op experience. The story is heartfelt, the puzzles present enough of a challenge without causing frustration, and the visuals on Series X are quite nice. I'm looking forward to completing this story soon!… Expand
  11. tomrein
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Best co-op game out there! Cool and creative game mechanics. Much variation, you never get bored. Masterpiece.
  12. guiletheguiles
    Dec 26, 2021
    8
    I'm not the biggest fan of platformers and definitely not a into games that require you to play with others in order to experience it, but It Takes Two became a high exception.

    This game screams creativity and charm, excelling expectations when it comes to gameplay and variety! It's incredible! Every level throws something surprising at you and it hardly ever makes it repetitive. Each    I'm not the biggest fan of platformers and definitely not a into games that require you to play with others in order to experience it, but It Takes Two became a high exception.

    This game screams creativity and charm, excelling expectations when it comes to gameplay and variety! It's incredible!
    Every level throws something surprising at you and it hardly ever makes it repetitive. Each new mechanic is simple to master, clever in its co-op execution and perfected by very well done level designs. You never know what to expect and once you discover something different, it always manages to feel fresh and imaginative.
    Technically, It Takes Two is wonderful. Not only it plays great, with comfortable and responsive platforming controls, but it also looks beautiful. It's definitely not "net-gen-graphics", but it delighted me with nice textures, beautiful environments, good-looking monsters/characters models and high levels of charm.

    As for the story, it's fine. It's not GREAT and most of the times it sounds quite silly, but it's sweet enough to keep you curious to see the end. I also love how the tale's pace transforms it into many other types of genres. For example, there's a boss fight mimicking Street Fighter and a Diablo-like level. Even the mini-games and the way you compete with your co-op partner ties into May and Cody's ordeal.

    But I have to say that the writing could have been a lot better. It's fine, but it's just not remarkable and I blame the way it was told. I also felt like the game tried too hard to be funny and just failed. That annoying Book of Love, for example, is horrible. The worst thing about him is that he is crucial to the story and you're tied to him.
    The ending is also quite hollow, in my opinion. It left me wanting more.
    Which is weird to say, because around the final two levels I felt like It Takes Two started to drag a little. Don't get me wrong, the fun-factor and entertaining mechanics were still there, but it started to get a little bit stale. And maybe one of the main reasons for that is the boss fights. Very few of them are actually cool. They are very gimmicky, lack any type of challenge and only end up breaking the pacing of the game's fantastic level design.

    And one last thing that may come off as negative is the fact that you NEED to play this game with somebody. And not just anybody, you need to communicate and work well together to reach the ending. And I know that It Takes Two's entire foundation is built around playing co-op - that's alright - but it sucks to know that many people won't play this game as it should be experienced or may never even touch it.

    I didn't think I'd get to have time to finish any other game in 2021, but I'm happy that I finished It Takes Two. It was without a doubt one of the greatest co-op experiences I've ever had and definitely one of the smartest platformers I've ever played.
    Just find the right person to play it with.    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. garyw_81
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Phenominal game, one of the best if not the best co-op games I have ever played. If you have a sibling or a friend you owe it to yourself to play this game together.
  15. kyle20ellis
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    And I thought A Way Out was as good as a coop game could get. Truly floored by this masterpiece. Now, instead of just repeating what everyone else as already said about this video game, I'll just mention a few things.

    Playing this coop with my friend on his PS5 was some of the best times I've ever had playing a video game. Each level keeps the gameplay different, with so many little    And I thought A Way Out was as good as a coop game could get. Truly floored by this masterpiece. Now, instead of just repeating what everyone else as already said about this video game, I'll just mention a few things.

    Playing this coop with my friend on his PS5 was some of the best times I've ever had playing a video game. Each level keeps the gameplay different, with so many little mini worlds to discover, like the inside of a vacuum cleaner for example. There's a certain level where you must murder a stuffed animal in cold blood which was so hilarious, but so dark, it was some of the best material I've ever seen in a video game. Honestly, after completion, I'm still in utter shock. This game has really made me look at video games under a new light, and I pray, pray, pray to GOD that the creative people behind this game continue to make couch coops as refined and as engaging as this. A true masterpiece in every meaning of the word.    … Expand
  16. xavia91
    Jun 17, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game for two players, a friend or significant other. Offers a lot of content with ever changing challenges in a fun, non frustrating way. The only small downside for me were some questionable decisions by the two main characters, bringing your daughter to tears (not of joy) should never be a parents intention. Also that damn Bumblebee should have died!… Expand
  17. notifycritic
    Jun 22, 2023
    9
    Um dos melhores copos que já joguei na vida
  18. SHINYMUSIC
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    May have legitimately saved my marriage. NOT A WORD OF A LIE. AMAZING GAME!
  19. ANTtheKNEEEE
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best co op games i've ever played. The world is extraordinary! First game GF and i played and beat together.
  20. jikflet
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This might be the best coop experience I've ever had. every single level has so much detail can charisma. i can see this game was definitely created with passion. This was brought by the same guy who created A Way Out and now i am a fan of his. cant wait to see whats next on his amazing crazy mind.
  21. Reviewerer
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super fun and dynamic. Challenging. Great co-op. Diablo style part is the best. Neat items.… Expand
  22. andrezero
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    El juego es una obra maestra, excelente en muchos aspectos. De una duración adecuada, lleno de lugares muy lindos y muchos minijuegos. Muchas mecánicas entretenidas. Se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo. Especialmente por que debes jugar con alguien más.
  23. Alvz9
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Josef Fares logra destacar a contra corriente. Mientras las tendencias de los videojuegos nos inundan de juegos como servicio y multijugadores masivos en línea; él junto a Hazelight Studios pretenden hacer un éxito de algo del pasado: sentarse a jugar en un sillón con un compañero. El multijugador local es un elemento algo olvidado, retomado por Gears 5 como gran excepción y por NintendoJosef Fares logra destacar a contra corriente. Mientras las tendencias de los videojuegos nos inundan de juegos como servicio y multijugadores masivos en línea; él junto a Hazelight Studios pretenden hacer un éxito de algo del pasado: sentarse a jugar en un sillón con un compañero. El multijugador local es un elemento algo olvidado, retomado por Gears 5 como gran excepción y por Nintendo de forma recurrente aunque sólo para party games; sin embargo, el juego nos invita a retomar esa costumbre de reír, rabiar, y sobre todo coordinarnos con un otro que está justo a nuestro lado. El juego se puede jugar en línea con otro, pero se nota que la experiencia está pensada para conversar los puzzles y distintos jefes en pareja y en un mismo espacio.
    En términos jugables intenta mezclar distintos tipos de juegos, tributando a gran parte de la historia del videojuego, pero su estilo es un claro plataformas de puzzles en 3D, con gran influencia estética de franquicias como Toy Story. La sensación de recorrer los distintos rincones del hogar, de forma surrealista, harán que en más de alguna ocasión pidamos de vuelta un buen juego basado en la franquicia de Pixar. Pero como decía antes, si bien mezcla muchos estilos, tributando, y sin destacar en términos de excelencia, su jugabilidad general sigue estando anclada en el plataformeo 3D; un género que con el paso del tiempo se fue apagando, y está viviendo una nueva era gracias a entregas como el último Ratched and Clank o Psychonauts 2. Sin embargo, el elemento que hace destacar a este juego, y situarlo como claro candidato a GOTY 2021, es su narrativa: la cuál se mezcla con un gameplay cooperativo. La historia es simple y cliché, pero logras conectar con los protagonistas y sus problemas reales; te sientes parte, y si juegas con tu pareja es una excelente forma de enfrentar las diferencias y los conflictos. Este fue mi caso, y la experiencia fue fenomenal. Es un juego recomendado incluso para jugadores no expertos, pues el desarrollo del mismo nos obliga a esperar al otro jugador con tal de que ambos puedas resolver de forma cooperativa el desafío que se les presenta.    … Expand
  24. Andresfrq
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Una de las mejores experiencias gamer de los últimos años. Es frenético de principio a fin. Una verdadera joya.
  25. zhuvy
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Best multi-player game I've ever play, beautiful graphics, clever mechanics, etc.
  26. GitanoUrbano
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego coop del momento, linda historia, buena duración, puzzles entretenidos y graficos muy buenos
  27. Forceman55
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Eu realmente fiquei impressionado com a perfeição desse jogo. A história é incrível, a jogabilidade e a diversidade também. É como se estivesse jogando um filme da pixar.
  28. iMustang
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    The “Game of the Year” effect is a real thing. A game wins GotY, you haven’t played it, and suddenly you want to try it out. Mix that with the “Hey it’s on Game Pass” effect, and before you know it I've through all of It Takes Two. Without a doubt this game deserves all of the praise it was given as the developer clearly made this game with a lot of love and passion and it really shows inThe “Game of the Year” effect is a real thing. A game wins GotY, you haven’t played it, and suddenly you want to try it out. Mix that with the “Hey it’s on Game Pass” effect, and before you know it I've through all of It Takes Two. Without a doubt this game deserves all of the praise it was given as the developer clearly made this game with a lot of love and passion and it really shows in this charming masterpiece.

    Exclusively a 2 player game, a husband and wife are turned into dolls and have to explore the world in a Toy Story like style fighting army squirrels and sentient toys along the way. The story can make you laugh and tear up so easily as you quickly become invested in its fantastic narrative. Different mini games or even just fun extra things to do are around every corner making the game just as fun to explore as it is to play. They find a way to mix so many genres into one including fighting, racing, and even dungeon crawling as a few of the many examples. This sense of adventure always brought me back with excitement to see what happens next, or what world I may explore. A garden? A toy castle? Even a snow globe?! I was always charmed and thrilled to see where this journey took me next.

    Honestly I cannot recommend this game enough. If you have a friend or loved one you can play alongside this game will give you hours upon hours of entertainment. And if you don’t have such a person, consider buying a copy for a friend and play it online with them. It’s a worthwhile investment and one I promise you won’t regret making. Once again, this game fully deserved its Game of the Year award, and I’m happy it won it.    … Expand
  29. Brayliner
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    This game had me excited and having fun the whole time. I would recommend this game to any two people.
  30. Narrra
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Wonderful co-op with very creative approach. Recommended for chill evening gaming
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#4 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#13 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. IGN Japan
    May 10, 2021
    90
    It Takes Two is simply an amazing co-op game. When played together with a good friend, it will become an experience you won’t soon forget.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Apr 29, 2021
    100
    It Takes Two is the magnum opus not only of Hazelight Studios but of co-op experiences in general. It’s one of those extremely rare games that it’s almost impossible to find a fault to any of its elements, be it the longevity, gameplay, art direction, music, boss fights, environmental puzzles, innovation etc. A truly flawless experience.
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  3. BaziCenter
    Apr 13, 2021
    100
    It Takes Two can be considered one of the best games in the history of Co-Op genre, one that takes it above and beyond video games, animations and even Hollywood movies in terms of emotional relationships.
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