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It Takes Two

Reviewed by Daniel L. · April 2021

Hazelight · Adventure · 2021

Coop Games score: 10/10 (Game 5/5, Co-op 5/5)

Co-op facts

Co-op players
2 (verified by Coop Games)
Co-op modes
Couch (2), Online (2)
Single-player
No, co-op only
Split screen
Yes, split vertically
Copies needed
One, a friend pass covers the second player
Cross-platform
No, everyone needs the same kind of system
Steam Remote Play
Yes, one copy can host a friend
Co-op length
About 14 hours
Platforms
Switch 2, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 1, Xbox One, Playstation 4, Windows
Genre
Adventure
Price
$39.99 on Steam

Game

Swedish developer Hazelight outdid themselves this time. The last time we got a game from the studio it was the uniquely cinematic game A way out. This time they created a game that keeps the best parts from A way out and combined it with better and more dynamic gameplay that works for adults and also younger players.

You play as two parents that decided that they must divorce. But through magic you become small hand-crafted dolls and are now forced to work together to become your regular full-sized human selfs again.

The game is beautiful with varying environments and gameplay that is playful. As soon as you learned how things work the game ads new twists and ways to play. The story is simple at its core but the conversations and situations often bring a smile to your lips. The gameplay polished and the controls feel natural even though the perspective and the way you play change often.

All above combine with the generous gesture from EA that only one player has to buy the game (the other player can download the game for free and join in) results in a top score from us.

Co-op

The game is played using split-screen. You each control one of the two parents and they both get unique abilities and tools during the campaign, making the replayability higher if you swap character the next time you play.

Frequently asked

Is It Takes Two co-op?

Yes, It Takes Two supports 2 player co-op, both on the couch and online. There is no single-player mode, it is co-op only.

How many players can play It Takes Two together?

Exactly two, it is built for a duo. We verify co-op player counts ourselves instead of repeating the store page number.

Is It Takes Two couch co-op?

Yes, up to 2 players on one screen, and online co-op is supported as well.

Do you need two copies of It Takes Two?

No. It has a friend pass, so one copy lets you invite someone who does not own the game.

Where to buy: $39.99 on Steam (checked within the last week).

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