It Takes Two

 Xbox Series X
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 438 Ratings

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  1. tzar25
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Played through with my girlfriend who is a non-gamer, we both liked it very much. She loved to explore, the game was beautiful, a few color vibrant parts left her with a headache and in some places I had to do her part too. It wasn't hard, but she doesn't have much experience. The power ideas were pretty good, we laughed hard on some randomly got achievements (Look at him go for example got us by surprise) and I liked being Yondu :D… Expand
  2. TanyaDuplenko
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    It Takes Two is one of the greatest games I have played, speaking frankly. The game introduces so many creative interactions and diverse scenarios that you never stop getting bored or amazed. The developers provided a large number of ingenious tools to the player: explosive weapons, magnets, ropes with hooks, gravitational jumps, and many more.

    One of the main features of the game is    It Takes Two is one of the greatest games I have played, speaking frankly. The game introduces so many creative interactions and diverse scenarios that you never stop getting bored or amazed. The developers provided a large number of ingenious tools to the player: explosive weapons, magnets, ropes with hooks, gravitational jumps, and many more.

    One of the main features of the game is depicted in its title, it simply takes two to finish any level. Unlike other multiplayer games where two participants compete and endeavour to reach the level first, “It Takes Two” requires both players’ actions in order to solve puzzles, hence, progressing within the story. This is the greatest attribute as it absorbs both players, maintaining mutual engagement.

    Finally, I must recognize the book, Dr. Hakim. Every time this character appeared, he always made us smile and laugh. His identity is unique and was presented in a humorous manner. He is one of the key characters; he is precisely this little addition that converted “It Takes Two” into a significantly memorable experience.    … Expand
  3. ENRIPEICH
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. una maravilla de juego en todos los sentidos , la parte narrativa y la historia que cuenta es preciosa… Expand
  4. Ayswa
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    I play this game with my friend.Really well.The game design very good.Just like a Nentendo's game.
  5. Kalcool12
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    | Best Multiplayer Game Out There |

    This is a multiplayer game. First and foremost, it is a multiplayer game meant for you to play with a friend (or rather, a partner, if a gamer managed to find someone) and I think it excels in that aspect. It is the perfect multiplayer experience, with an interesting comedic story, fun gaming elements, and enough competitive and cooperative moments    | Best Multiplayer Game Out There |

    This is a multiplayer game. First and foremost, it is a multiplayer game meant for you to play with a friend (or rather, a partner, if a gamer managed to find someone) and I think it excels in that aspect. It is the perfect multiplayer experience, with an interesting comedic story, fun gaming elements, and enough competitive and cooperative moments that add variety to the game.

    Overall, this game is fun. However, I do think that the game can be way too easy, and many of the cutscenes are just... bad. Whether that be the basic graphics or the heavy-handed story, it just isn't as good compared to the creativity embedded throughout the game. So much so, that it is nearly perfect.    … Expand
  6. edceatsrice
    Sep 13, 2022
    9
    Honestly one of the best gaming experiences I've had. Mainly because I've rarely if ever played games with my girlfriend. We jumped on it without knowing anything, and we both had such an amazing experience she is now more open to gaming
  7. RedNG
    Sep 23, 2022
    9
    Un juego muy guapo que tiene de todo y no hay ningun momento de aburrimiento
  8. Tomas95
    May 29, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wo soll ich anfangen,dieses spiel gehört zu den besten und abwechlungreichten spielen überhaupt vor allen was koop angeht weil mit freunden ist es ein Meisterwerk egal op die Geschichte mit den viel gut geschribenen Charakteren oder die handlung selbst einfach geil ein Romance an 2 eltern die wieder zusammen kommen müssen und das feuer für die liebe wieder kochen lassen müssen einfach schön dazu kommt die tolle und wunderschöne Grafik mit tollen sound,tollen mini spiele und wahnsinnige durchdachte Rätzeln.Und jezt zum größten stärke des spiel und zwar die abwechslungsreiche mission egal op schnee landschaften bis hin zum garten,kinderzimmer oder auch Himmel es ist einfach für jeden was dabei und zusammen spielen mit den online partner ist nahezu perfekt aufanander abgestimmt.und das wegen ein muss an koop spieler… Expand
  9. Dayvidhd
    May 27, 2023
    9
    incrivel esse jogo. so não dou 10 porque esta sem dublagem, de resto e perfeito
  10. Performancered
    Feb 24, 2023
    9
    Played this with my girlfriend. Probably the most effort I’ve seen a game go into level designs just to sprint through them in 10 seconds. Definitely a very simple game for casual gamers which I understand due to its nature. This game is basically a single play through, almost like watching a movie play out. Short and sweet.
  11. Pikmin5
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Not much to say but after playing thus game I see why it won GOTY 2021, it's the most unique multiplayer experience I've ever had.
  12. Eduardorender
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Juego, super divertido. En este caso lo jugamos en familia, y para mis dos hijos es una experiencia de entrada perfecta a los videojuegos.
  13. 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
  14. livinmediocre
    Jan 2, 2022
    8
    This game was so much fun! I played through it with my fiance and had a blast. The gameplay was so much fun, and the different abilities for each different level was an awesome change of pace to keep it just interesting enough to keep my attention. Level and character design was PHENOMONAL. As far as the story, I can't help but wish it was written better. The dialogue with Rose inThis game was so much fun! I played through it with my fiance and had a blast. The gameplay was so much fun, and the different abilities for each different level was an awesome change of pace to keep it just interesting enough to keep my attention. Level and character design was PHENOMONAL. As far as the story, I can't help but wish it was written better. The dialogue with Rose in particular was just... awful. And the story forcing you to go along with this failed relationship and their child blaming themselves in the divorce and just not handling anything how it would be is distracting. Luckily there's plenty of other aspects of the game that more than make up for it.… Expand
  15. Nero7
    Aug 2, 2021
    8
    If you like to play with a friend, you cannot avoid this game. Sure, graphically it might not be aimed at someone who normally plays Warzone, but it's a very nice change. The playful atmosphere and funny story improves the gamers evening, and the puzzles and parkours make you brood and have fun. For me the best game of this year so far!
  16. TheVezyrQ
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    It Takes Two is fantastic coop game but it shouldn't be GOTY. Had so much fun with my GF - must have for couples!
  17. ChiefScarneck
    Mar 13, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One may look at It Takes Two and wonder why it won Game of the Year in 2021 and beat out games like Resident Evil Village, Deathloop, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Metroid Dread. Is it really as good as they say? Well, yes in regards to its quality, but I wouldn't say it was Game of the Year.

    I love co-op games, and there's not a ton nowadays. It Takes Two was a breath of fresh air and delivered one of the most fun local co-op experiences I've had in a while. It is co-op only, so be sure you have someone dedicated to play the entire game with you, either local or online. It is a game that will test your synergy working together, cause you will definitely need it.

    The story is simple enough, a couple on the verge of divorce and their young daughter caught in the middle of it, which is ironically one of the best scenarios for a co-op game and it took advantage of this kind of situation rather well in terms of the gameplay. Both Cody and May will be able to use different abilities throughout the game and you need to rely on each other to overcomes obstacles. While the story is touching, there are a few parts where the characters are actually kind of dumb and don't think things through until it's too late, which is a bit annoying. The book is also really annoying too, but he does do a good job at getting Cody and May angry at the same thing, at least, so I guess there's that.

    For a game that just looks like a 3D platformer on the surface, it has a ton of varied gameplay! The game has parts where it turns into a fighting game, a dungeon crawler, a flying game, and many others to keep the experience fresh and new. All the while exploring some beautifully designed levels based around things around the house. Being shrunk down into dolls and throwing in some magic into the mix made for some really fun, unique, and interesting set pieces. Never a dull moment in the game.

    It's fun and easy to play, and makes for a really good bonding activity with a friend, loved one, or anyone really. it's one of the best co-op games I've played. I do think there were better games that came out in 2021, but I am happy this game was recognized for being the fun title. You'll find a lot of enjoyment in it!    … Expand
  18. neomoonsevin
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    Great game for more from these creators check out rad Rodgers and max curse of the brotherhood anyway very addictive and a great coop game
  19. CharonIV
    Jun 14, 2023
    8
    mekanık olarak zengın bır oyun genel olarak sıkmıyor onanır ıkı kısılık guzel bır deneyım
  20. hoohoo
    Jan 26, 2022
    7
    Quite good, but nothing spectacular. Playing with the wife makes us only cringe about the relationship advice. Very easy for me. Quite difficult to the non-gamer wife, just due to controls.
  21. beano
    Jul 22, 2023
    6
    Played this with the wife. An insane kitchen sink of game mechanics and differentiation - it's just one new thing after the next, to a fault. Everything is GOOD, but nothing is super great. We're close to the end, but not quite done yet. Who's idea was it to make the characters total freakin' wankers that we both can't stand? A complete and total b____, and a compete lame, whinyPlayed this with the wife. An insane kitchen sink of game mechanics and differentiation - it's just one new thing after the next, to a fault. Everything is GOOD, but nothing is super great. We're close to the end, but not quite done yet. Who's idea was it to make the characters total freakin' wankers that we both can't stand? A complete and total b____, and a compete lame, whiny wanker. Terrible people. We are close to the end, and they have done nothing but just bicker and complain the entire game. How horrible. For some reason, I forgot to just skip all the scenes until pretty close to the end. I would never play this game again. Super brought down by two terrible people we are supposed to care about. As I told the wife, this game only has one good ending to me, and I'm not going to get it - a horrible death to both parents. We're surely going to get the ramshackle, "we're determined to make this work for our dumb kid" ending - BIG MISTAKE, based on people I know that grew up with parents that did similar things.… Expand
  22. ROK8
    Jul 11, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful graphics and fun gameplay. Playing with my daughter is a blast and the co-op works. Not too difficult so high on fun collab.… Expand
  23. Toriajames93
    May 17, 2021
    5
    Most fun I’ve had in a longggg time! The clever mechanics, the environments, the characters, everything has us saying ‘This is so much fun’ each time we play. (28 + 30) Buy this game and there’s no way you would regret it, it’s pretty long too and the amount of mini games alone have you playing for hours. 5 stars from me, the creators of this game just need to keep releasing more and moreMost fun I’ve had in a longggg time! The clever mechanics, the environments, the characters, everything has us saying ‘This is so much fun’ each time we play. (28 + 30) Buy this game and there’s no way you would regret it, it’s pretty long too and the amount of mini games alone have you playing for hours. 5 stars from me, the creators of this game just need to keep releasing more and more please! It takes two 2?… Expand
  24. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    5
    Average Game. You can play for couple of Hrs. But not that greate. Ok to play in future just to experiecne nostalgia
  25. pvadimr
    Aug 7, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мы с женой купили данную игру. С самого начала хочу отметить плюсы:
    1. Механика
    2. Графика, арт дизайн
    Все эти плюсы перечёркиваются омерзительным сюжетом. С самого начала к родителям девочки не испытываешь сочувствия. Шутки раздражают. Их поведение вряд ли можно назвать адекватным по отношению к своей дочери. Но на всё это не обращали внимания благодаря увлекательному геймплею. Но глава с замком, особенно её концовка, отбили любое желание продолжать игру. Мы с женой с отвращением убрали геймпады в сторону, удалили игру. Считаю игру аморальной, идеологически вредной, не вызывающей ничего, кроме чувства отвращения. Тот случай, когда "сюжет" убил всё хорошее, а хорошего было много. Надеюсь, Фарес сохранит положительные моменты игры и найдёт нормального сценариста.    … Expand
  26. Annaxp
    May 17, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't really know who is this game made for - because I'm pretty sure it's not for kids due to some rather unsettling scenes (killing plushies that beg for their life, for instance). The writing and the story itself is far to weak to make adults feel involved. The talking love book spills only sentences that are so banal and cliché that there's no way that this can be convincing, even for a couple that is ignorant, selfish and crippled emotionally, like our Cody and May.
    My biggest complaint to the story is the fact that it teaches kids that they are or can be responsible for fixing their parents marriage. This is a harmful psychological process called parentification and it should not be presented in a positive way ("and they lived happily ever after").
    Graphics and music are quite pleasant to the eye and ear and that's why I rated this game so high.    … Expand
  27. Suter
    Feb 1, 2022
    1
    I get this was 2021 Game of the Year, but for me and my wife, this game is a nightmare. This game is too difficult for casual players. My wife is insufferably terrible at this, and I would literally need to wait a half hour for her to figure out what to do. There needs to be an easy mode or handy cap for casual players. The only thing this game did was ignite my frustration and angerI get this was 2021 Game of the Year, but for me and my wife, this game is a nightmare. This game is too difficult for casual players. My wife is insufferably terrible at this, and I would literally need to wait a half hour for her to figure out what to do. There needs to be an easy mode or handy cap for casual players. The only thing this game did was ignite my frustration and anger at my wife after we spent an hour on the beetle arena boss with her getting in 0 shots and being totally confused by the controls. It's kind of ironic and a slap in the face that this game is about divorce, getting couples to "come together". All this game did was the opposite. Eventhough the game is beautifully design, I must judge this based on its effect. We both hate this game.… Expand
  28. Marxchad
    Aug 24, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es sumamente hermoso y divertido la verdad la pase muy bien jugandolo con mi amigo yo le daria de calificacion un diesesote pero por que putas tuvieron que matar al pinche escarabajo eso le quita 9 de calificacion gracias… Expand
  29. alex_fan
    Apr 5, 2021
    0
    even though I played it with my wife we both got bored fast. even our kids got bored fast
  30. genesisboy
    Apr 5, 2021
    0
    I only have one person to play this game with and he is a bad gamer therefore it would be great If this game had single-player mode.
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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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