Split Fiction Reviews
Whether you're being propelled through the air with the power of pig farts or tearing up thanks to an emotional reveal, Split Fiction is so densely packed with hilarity, heart, and hectic action that you'll never forget every moment you spent playing it with a friend. đ
Hazelight Studios have continued to expand their portfolio over the years and we have seen their co-op games become increasingly popular and with good reason, they are fun, easily accessible and incorporate visual storytelling in a co-op game, something that is rarely seen if at all and even when it is it usually isn't done well. Split Fiction is a game that had taken my expectations and exceeded them massively.
Split Fiction is a masterpiece of game design and another example of how the development team, in the span of three games, has managed to completely rewrite the playbook on how to develop entertaining and incredibly creative and powerful stories. Hazelight Studios, has far exceeded the already mammoth expectations we had by coming up with a game that manages to be so many things at once; Split Fiction is ultimately, yes a clear demonstration of how a cooperative game should be developed and a wonderful ode to gaming as an art form but it will be remembered in the years to come - among other things - for something that we are now perhaps inclined to underestimate and should instead carry more weight in our lives, namely: how important the power of friendship is.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Split Fiction is definitely Hazelight Studios' best game so far, keeping the formula of a great story mixed with excellent gameplay, with the cherry on top being the fun of playing together. The game's performance is flawless, making it an unmissable experience.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Split Fiction is a co-op masterpiece, blending inventive gameplay, emotional storytelling, and stunning visuals. While its dialogue occasionally stumbles, the gameâs relentless creativity and seamless teamwork mechanics make it a must-play for fans of cooperative adventures.
Calling Split Fiction a roller coaster of a game does it a disservice. Weâve yet to ride any real-life track that rebuilds its layout and even the attraction type more than a dozen types as youâre on it. Split Fiction is the entire theme park, condensed into an inventive, explosive, and unmissable experience for two.
Split Fiction is an ambitious and innovative CO-OP adventure game featuring a diverse game world design and gameplay. It's currently the best CO-OP game out there, and its concepts and ideas encourage collaboration and communication. The game is an artistic and intellectual masterpiece, an enjoyable journey through an exciting story and diverse worlds.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Split Fiction is everything you could want from a co-op game â itâs creative, charming, and packed with gameplay variety that constantly surprises you. Hazelight Studios has taken the winning formula of A Way Out and It Takes Two and refined it even further, blending an imaginative narrative with a seemingly endless stream of fresh mechanics and co-op challenges thatâll keep players absolutely thrilled from start to end. Itâs outstanding. Sure, there are a few little hiccups, but the overall experience is so engaging and well-executed that itâs easy to overlook the minor flaws. With its stellar gameplay mechanics that always give players something fresh to do, gorgeous visuals that help bring the variety of worlds to life, satisfying co-op gameplay that emphasises âteamwork making the dream workâ, and its accessible Friend Pass system ensuring that itâs easy to play with any friend, Split Fiction easily cements itself as one of the finest co-op experiences in gaming.
While both Split Fiction and It Takes Two donât quite nail the landing in their final acts, the journey is nonetheless a stellar example of how to do a co-op game justice. Split Fictionâs spin of sci-fi and fantasy works extremely well here with a captivating pair in Mio and Zoe, two writers who push through their own personal traumas to heal alongside one another. Split Fiction is the definitive co-op experience with engaging mechanics that constantly impress with their creativity and design. With unique mechanics around every turn, Split Fiction constantly keeps you on your toes and rewards you with a truly sensational adventure.
Split Fiction is Hazelight Studios firing on all cylinders - a creatively rich, imaginative and emotionally rewarding co-op adventure that sets a new high bar for all co-op games to come.
Hazelight Studios sets a new benchmark for co-op games with Split Fiction. Its dynamic split-screen cinematography and genre-blending gameplay keep things constantly engaging. For those who resonate with the creative struggles highlighted in the age of AI, the story may strike an even deeper chord.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Split Fiction is a best in genre co-op experience filled with some of the most creative ideas in the medium. While the story leaves a bit to be desired, you're guaranteed an experience that is filled with laughs, tense moments, and sequences you will never forget. Josef Fares and Hazelight Studios once again prove that having fun is what matters most in this industry.
Split Fiction is the perfect definition of love for video games. The creative spirit of Josef Fares and the Hazelight team sees in this new interaction a crystallisation that is bound to remain vivid in the minds of those who approach it. Despite the fact that some sections are more ânaughtyâ for those who are not into video games, the work published by EA Originals deserves to be started by any PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC owner.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Expectations were high after It Takes Two, but Hazelight shows that they really know what it means to create a cool co-op experience. The game is packed with diverse gameplay elements, cool visuals and an entertaining story. The big ambitions could have gone completely wrong, but the gamble pays off. This is the co-op game to play this year.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Split Fiction is another great addition to the Hazelight catalogâone that solidifies the studio as the paragon of co-op gameplay. If you thought It Takes Two was a fluke, think again. Split Fiction learns from its predecessorâs story missteps, doubles down on the great platforming, and deftly pays homage to gaming royalty. The result is Hazelightâs most creative game to date, andâin my humble opinionâits best.
Split Fiction proves that Hazelight Studios is one of the best studios out there today. This cooperative adventure is dynamic and surprising from start to finish, and knows how to exploit the narrative premise very well to create a gameplay that doesn't give you a break. Personally I put it a little bit behind It Takes Two, but it's one of the best of 2025, it will go for GOTY and you have to play it.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Split Fiction is a heartfelt cooperative adventure that celebrates friendship and teamwork with consistently engaging mechanics that never overstay their welcome. Despite minor flaws, its impressive level design and spectacular final sequence make it a standout experience best played with a friend. Hazelight Studios has once again pushed the boundaries of the co-op genreâleaving us eager to see what theyâll create next.
Split Fiction is a superb platformer. Hazelight has managed to deliver once again with varied and exciting gameplay, featuring a story that will make you laugh, cry, and get completely emerged in.
Split Fiction is a co-op dream come true. It entertains through and through, offers an incredible number and variety of locations and gameplay elements and never bores for a moment. Find a friend, girlfriend, husband, grandma, cat or hamster and play this wonderful game together.
Review in German | Read full review
Split Fiction is another golden feather in Hazelightâs impressive portfolio. Filled to the brim with a wide variety of themes, tones, genres, and gameplay mechanics that are polished to a shine, Split Fiction is a visual marvel and a certified GOTY contender.