It Takes Two Reviews
For years, my younger sister has been forced to a secondary position when it comes to couch co-op experiences. From playing as Mario’s Cap to a mere Star Pointer, when she saw the equal gameplay from the initial trailer of Hazlelight’s latest game It Takes Two, it was my sister who asked to play the game for review. Find out our thoughts in this Rapid Review.
A co-op adventure of the highest quality, It Takes Two masterfully blends storytelling, visuals and gameplay to create something unique. Hazelight Studios' second work amuses, entertains, stimulates, excites and makes us think, without ever boring the players and avoiding any errors. If you like co-op experiences, May and Cody's story is really unmissable.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Το It Takes Two, χωρίς να είναι αψεγάδιαστο, είναι κατά την άποψή μου το "τέλειο" βιντεοπαιχνίδι. Εκτός από ένα ξέφρενο, πλούσιο, εθιστικό και καλοστημένο gameplay, πραγματεύεται ένα πολύ ευαίσθητο και σοβαρό θέμα και το επικοινωνεί χειρουργικά και με αριστουργηματικό τρόπο. Μπορώ με ευκολία να πω πως θέτει ήδη υποψηφιότητα για να μπει στις λίστες με τα καλύτερα παιχνίδια της τρέχουσας χρονιάς και αδιαμφισβήτητα είναι το καλύτερο co-op παιχνίδι που θα παίξετε τελευταία! Τα ζευγάρια και δει, τα ζευγάρια με παιδί(ά), παίξτε το.
Review in Greek | Read full review
It Takes Two is a game that deserves to be played. Bearing in mind that we’re only just into April, it would not surprise me to see the game sitting on plenty of Game of The Year lists come the year end, including my own. It Takes Two is like the David Bowie of the Action-Adventure gaming world – flitting from style to style while hitting all of the marks and remaking them all in its own way.
Hazelight proves it's one of the most interesting studios working in the coop scene with this unique and innovative game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
It Takes Two ends up playing a very important role nowadays, mainly because of what the world is going through: reestablishing the approximation, unity and cooperativeness between family and friends, even if from a distance. The family theme is approached in a simple way and certainly brings reflections during the game, whether it is about the relationship of couples, children and friends. The game is still very accessible with its basic mechanics and low difficulty, so that people of any age and "gamer level" can enjoy with their loved ones.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
A miniaturised divorcing couple must work together in Hazelight's latest two-player jaunt
While it has some story pains, make no mistake: It Takes Two is a fantastic game and a welcome 2021 surprise. Grab a friend or loved one; find a co-worker or bridge buddy. Regardless of who you pair up with, this is one adventure you'll want to share together.
The level of creativity and ingenuity is mind-blowing. I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun with a game from start to finish. And for a game that’s about sixteen to eighteen hours long, that is quite a feat. For a title that tackles surprisingly mature themes, there’s a ridiculous amount of charm woven into every aspect of it. So no matter who you are or what games you enjoy, grab a partner and play It Takes Two right away because this is a game in which everyone can find something to love.
It Takes Two is the pinnacle of co-op gaming, featuring stunning interactive environments, unpredictable levels and a whole lot of video game references. It offers a strong narrative, even though it sometimes feels like it drags on a bit too long. Nonetheless, It Takes Two feels original and has set the benchmark for two-player games.
Josef Fares brought his best game so far.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
It Takes Two is co-op gaming at its most joyous and whimsical, and will forever be in the hearts of anyone that is lucky enough to play it.
The proposition of counselling a marriage with an unworldly trip within the confines of their own home, from the perspective of two miniatures is confounding, but It Takes Two has managed it with great consideration and reverence. Again, separation is a touchy subject along with conflict, but It Takes Two has astoundingly enveloped a stand-up story for a struggling duo that seeks appeasement and resolve.
It Takes Two is a dazzling adventure filled with more mechanics than you can shake a stick at. Working together throughout the mesmerizing set of levels is compelling and full of hearty chuckles, but sadly the story falls short of that bar with inconsistent tone and a lack of perceptible character growth along the way. It’s still well worth your time and energy, just don’t expect to be as emotionally invested in the journey as you might have been with Hazelight’s past work.
It Takes Two is a puzzle, platforming title that is reminiscent of Nintendo's Mario titles but it also contains a touching story of love and adventure that you can't help but smile at.
At first, I was worried Cody and May’s journey to reconnect intimately would feel rushed or, at worst, pointless. However, the story’s climax not only had a satisfying end, but one that felt earned by both the characters and the players after all they went through. It Takes Two attains Fares’ focus to have narrative and gameplay in unison rather than separate entities. Full of laughter, surprises, and addicting gameplay, It Takes Two is one of the best games of 2021 so far. Everything about It Takes Two is completely wrapped in creativity and passion that cement it as a timeless masterpiece.
Hazelight has delivered another memorable co-op adventure, this time one that is brimming with chaotic Pixar energy and a real inventive flair for game ideas.
Josef Fares succeeds brilliantly in his bet. With It Takes Two, he offers us an effective and enchanting cooperative game in which we clearly don't have time to get bored. Even if its scenario does not break 3 legs to a duck and it ends a little dry, it allows to propose multiple inspired universes that we take pleasure in crossing.
Review in French | Read full review
It Takes Two is a cooperative gaming experience like no other. Its gameplay sometimes takes a back seat to the overall spectacle of the adventure but even when that happens, it's hard not to enjoy every minute of this incredible journey.
An incomparable harmony of form and essence makes It Takes Two a genre apotheosis.
Review in Russian | Read full review