It Takes Two Reviews
It Takes Two is a masterpiece. A near perfect co-op experience that never gets stale, and maintains it’s excellence from start to end.
An almost flawless genre-spanning game that is only slightly held back by some predictable story beats.
It Takes Two shows us that today, more than ever, the game industry should be taken seriously because while sharing an attractive and enjoyable experience, it can express profound concepts in the fullness of elegance.
Review in Persian | Read full review
We suggest that you do not doubt the game for a moment, if you know someone you can experience with, this is the greatest gift to him and the best possible hobby for you.
Review in Persian | Read full review
You can't really go far wrong with It Takes Two if you're looking for some diverting fun with more serious undertones. It entertains, it looks nice, and it makes you laugh and gulp a bit. It's not outstanding, though, and in many places it lacks a bit of the otherwise so generously applied creativity, especially in the unfortunately somewhat too simple puzzles and the very stringent storytelling. And despite all that, it's fun when you have the right person at your side, with whom you can shimmy through this co-op game and then wait again for the next game from Hazlelight.
Review in German | Read full review
If you have someone else to play with I can not recommend this game enough. Heck this is a game I would go as far as to say it’s worth getting a console or PC for. The game pushes video games forward in the right direction and it’s a darn shame others haven’t taken note of this. A wholesome co-op experience that is guaranteed to entertain. No DLC, no microtransactions, no exp, no bugs and utter gaming rubbish we so often see in games these days, just a good video game. It Takes Two is not just one of the best games I’ve played this year. It’s one of the best video game experiences I have ever had, period.
It Takes Two is an exemplary answer to how to create a two-player game. More than just a "proven funny thing," intense research shows how two gamers can have fun. The only drawback is the lack of difficulty control. It's perfect for gamers, but it's a bit difficult to play with non-gamers. So it's not a game that everyone can play together.
Review in Korean | Read full review
From start to finish, It Takes Two is a great co-op experience. The gameplay is fun and varied throughout the entire run, and it frequently manages to surprise you. It's simply a fun trip to share with a friend, and it's a game that looks like it was as fun to conceptualize as it is to play. That said, the game frequently gets in the way of itself with mediocre and ineffective writing that I found to be fairly forgettable. It's a great game that stops just short of being a masterpiece of co-op gaming. I simply cannot wait to see what Josef Fares comes up with next.
It Takes Two is a playful experience not to be missed: deep, fun, light and delicate; an almost perfect mix of emotions, gameplay and artistic direction.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Between its endlessly creative co-op gameplay and genuine story, It Takes Two is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Despite some of the unevenness and slowness toward the end, It Takes Two is still a fantastic experience that elevates cooperative games to a level they are rarely treated to, and is one of the most fun games you’ll have played with a friend or partner in years. I love what Hazelight is doing to revitalize the genre and think of new ways to make it fresh and fun, and the focus on collaborative play is a huge part of why the game is so damned successful. It’s an absolutely joyful experience nearly throughout, and the innovative mechanics, beautiful visuals, and inspired locations will keep you engaged from beginning to end on this journey unlike any other.
I am thoroughly impressed with It Takes Two. I went from begrudgingly taking this review because I was now seemingly the Josef Fares reviewer on the site to actually being excited to see what he and Hazelight do next. The hardest part of recommending this game is that it is mandatory co-op, meaning that some people are going to have a difficult time finding the time to play a 12 hour game alongside a partner who can devote that much time as well. If that isn’t the case though and there is someone to play with, definitely give It Takes Two a shot. There’s nothing else like it.
It Takes Two is a pleasant trip that will offer 100% to anyone who decides to live it with someone else locally.
Review in Greek | Read full review
It Takes Two is a brilliant co-op game that keeps throwing fresh, fun and inventive mechanics throughout its duration that make for one of the most memorable gaming experiences in recent years.
It Takes Two doesn’t outstay its welcome, and it manages to tell a story that stirs all sorts of emotion. Some of its themes don’t always hit the mark, and some moments can be a bit more frustrating than others, but this will undoubtedly go down as one of the best collaborative puzzle adventures ever made. And it comes at a time when we all need that the most.
It Takes Two seamlessly blends multiple genres to successfully deliver a therapeutic coop experience for couples.
As a video game reviewer, it's very rare I've ever awarded a perfect score. The last two games I awarded with that score were The Witcher 3 and God of War. I say this just to emphasize how It Takes Two really is, in my view, the perfect co-op experience. At least, it's the closest to perfection that I've had the joy to experience to date.
It Takes Two is a thoroughly entertaining and engaging cooperative journey that constantly throws interesting new mechanics and gameplay ideas into the mix. Its narrative shortcomings are disappointing, but the stylish visuals and detailed sound design make for an impressive presentation.
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.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Hazelight Studios, led by director Josef Fares, brought us one of the best co-op games ever. With an excellent game of nearly 15 hours with a friend, diverse gameplay, and fantastic fantasy worlds, makes It Takes Two definitely worth a try.
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