It Takes Two Reviews
Video games like It Takes Two are difficult to craft. The studio needs to build upon considering how to make the two players feel important without leaving out the other and keeping them engaged. Fortunately, the variety of gameplay mechanics it adds to every chapter keeps everyone entertained, plus the humor and the comical Dr. Hakim makes the entire playthrough fun. The development might have been challenging for Hazelight but they managed to pull through and make a co-op game that’s equally stunningly, wisely executed with an emotionally driven story, and enjoyable.
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.
It Takes Two is a mix of strengths and weaknesses. While it offers diverse genres and situations, its gameplay mechanics and story lack depth. A good choice for light-hearted co-op play.
Review in Italian | Read full review
It Takes Two's innovate approach to co-op gaming makes for an experience that feels like watching a big-budget Pixar movie, but backs it up with snappy and accessible gameplay that starts strong and just keeps getting better.
Whenever a video game utilizes classic narrative and gameplay tropes, it may be difficult to not see it as derivative rather than as a homage. The previous title from developer Hazelight and director Josef Fares, A Way Out, had this pitfall. However, the studio’s follow-up cooperative-only title, It Takes Two, demonstrates that variety and humor are key ingredients for turning familiar elements into a unique blend.
In fact, every aspect of It Takes Two is designed for a pleasant and fun gaming session. The difficulty may spike at times, especially during the boss fights, but there is no real punishment for failure. Each session is relaxing and addictive, reinforced further by the reliable platforming and the rewarding puzzle design. At its core, It Takes Two is not a co-op game that ends friendships but instead strengthens them.
It Takes Two is simply a big step above the co-op competition, earning a pretty rare Hall of Fame rating
It Takes Two manages to bring the most important elements of co-op gaming and wrap them in an experience that brings players together into fully exploring the dynamics of their relationship towards solving puzzles and overtaking obstacles along the way. Featuring vast worlds with plenty of variety and creative challenges, It Takes Two also does wonders for less experienced players thanks to a very accessible gameplay that welcomes everyone. A true classic and benchmark for cooperative gaming.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
I fully understand who gives greater importance to the graphic quality of a game, but this is a factor that has never been among my priorities when considering a purchase or writing a review. I think that's why it was so easy for me to ignore the visual problems in It Takes Two. These flaws are even more evident in more complex textures like hair strands and clothing fabrics, but I reiterate that they are largely irrelevant. Just call your player 2 and go deep into one of the most enriching journeys in video games.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
It Takes Two is an entirely different game from A Way Out. Not because of its genre, but because of the story and the way it approaches gameplay. It Takes Two is designed to be enjoyed by gamers and those who have never tried gaming ever before.
Review in Czech | Read full review
It Takes Two is an uncontrollable explosion of joy and ideas, the true meaning of the purest video game and aimed at creating an experience that you will remember from here until the next few years.
Review in Italian | Read full review
It Takes Two stands tall as not just a fantastic multiplayer game for players of any skill level, but as a reminder that splitscreen co-op can be just as engaging as any player-versus-player experience.
If there was one word to describe It Takes Two, it would be charming. The journey me and my partner experienced was at times silly, hilarious, whimsical, tragic, gorgeous and, above all else, always fun. Not since the days of Portal 2 have I been so blown away by how well a co-op focused title committed to the idea of partnership so fully, never once being afraid to present the wackiest ideas it has up its sleeves. It Takes Two may lack a mature narrative to allow the simple tale to really nail an emotional landing, yet what it lacks in storytelling it more than makes up for in gameplay, making for one of my favourite gaming experiences in recent memory and one I am desperate to re-visit as soon as possible.
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.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
It’s such a shame then that the narrative fails as badly as it does because when it comes to gameplay, most of It Takes Two is brilliantly designed. Much like The Last Of Us Part 2, this is going to be a narrative that divides many people. Unlike TLOU2, the mature themes here are tackled immaturely, with a weird tinted veil that completely brushes over the complexities of the issues being discussed. Gameplay-wise, this title is a blast to play through. Narratively though? This one’s a clanger.
It Takes Two takes the tried and true action/adventure-puzzler genre and turns it into possibly the most collaborative split-screen co-op game ever created. Coupled with the presented marital issues between the main characters that make for fantastic springboards to discuss with your own Player 2, It Takes Two will strongly resonate with just about anyone who picks up a controller. Although character development was a bit lacking and the story somewhat sluggish, these issues do not diminish the incredibly imaginative level design and supremely enjoyable boss battles. If you’re looking for a case study in co-op puzzle games that deserves to define the genre going forward, grab a partner and pick up It Takes Two.
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.
The best story-driven co-op adventure game I have played. It really does take two at almost every turn in this excellently crafted world. A must play.
It Takes Two is an amazing game that keeps players on their toes with its impeccable pacing in both story and gameplay. This 3D platformer mixes genres every step of the way in a magical ride through different locals. At the center, though, is a great love story full of heartwarming moments and plenty of laughs to boot.
Review in Dutch | 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.
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