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It Takes Two
Developer Hazelight Studios
It Takes Two is a 2021 cooperative action-adventure game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in March 2021, for Nintendo Switch in November 2022, and for Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2026. The game follows Cody and May, a husband and wife on the brink of divorce whose daughter unknowingly transports… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
626 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
91
LovedLoved
431 positive · 41 negative
95% range 88–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 431 | 41 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 36 | 8 | 96 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
58,635 of 61,320 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
90% recommend · 248 yes, 29 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 277 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (259,348 of 271,736 positive).
Players widely praise the game as a co-op masterpiece with diverse gameplay and a touching story. [1][2][3] Many recommend playing with a partner, noting it strengthens communication and teamwork. [4][5][6] Some reviewers criticize the writing and a disturbing scene involving an elephant. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [8]
First time leaving a review because the overwhelmingly positive review rating is just absurd. Gameplay is great, ngl, after a while a bit repetitive. Cool mechanisms, even if only utilized for a few levels. Level design is top-notch, have to admit. But for the love of God... the writing sucks. SO BAD. Many people said it before, I wont repeat it all. But trust all the negative reviews that mention the writing. …
- [4]
100% recommend. Especially if you're in a relationship. Might even fix things. The perspectives feel a little too real to how I can be irl. Sometimes I caught myself thinking "yeah exactly what I said" to my character realizing that's not the point. It's all about perspective. And working together to get to the end. Story was touching. Mechanics wasn't as frustrating as Split Fiction. Easier game for the special …
- [1]
Undoubtedly, It Takes Two is a coop masterpiece. Its extremely diverse gameplay is held to such a high standard from beginning to end. The visuals are stunning, the story is immersive, and the sound is memorable. Played this with my girlfriend and would highly recommend. Or play with your homie and kiss him. Though I probably need therapy after that Cutie the Elephant part, IYKYK. Pros + Exceptionally diverse, …
- [5]
Played this with my partner, and I honestly think that's the best way to experience it. You can definitely play with friends too, but it hits differently with your significant other. The game really tests your patience, communication, and how you both deal with different challenges. There were moments where we laughed, argued, and somehow made it through together. P.S. The mini-games are lowkey one of the best …
- [6]
My husband and I played this game for the last couple days and I can say that it was honestly one of the most special games I have played. It's the perfect game to play with your significant other. It truly is such an emotional roller coaster and will definitely make you bawl your eyes out... I sure did. <3 I enjoyed every second of this game and this game teaches you how to work together as a team when things are …
Summarised from 34 of the 402 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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It Takes Two sits at 91% positive across 472 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
It Takes Two sold over 1 million units within one month of release. Sales reached 7 million by mid-2022, and surpassed 20 million by late 2024. By April 2026, it had sold over 30 million copies worldwide. It Takes Two received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Reviewers praised the game's cooperative design, variety of mechanics, and connection between gameplay and story. GameSpot praised its creativity and pacing, saying that the frequent introduction of new ideas kept the experience from feeling stagnant, while IGN described it as an inventive cooperative game whose mechanics evolved throughout the adventure. GamesRadar+ similarly…
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Reactions
60 of 626 · most liked firstWe Saw You From Across The Bar... Think You Can Take Two Daddies 😜 w/ @pellylicious.bsky.social Game: It Takes Two 7:30pm-10pmEST www.twitch.tv/wolfywolfang
neutral · AI labelView post →If you’re looking for a good couch co-op game for you & another to play then I definitely suggest #ItTakesTwo what a wonderful game this was to play through with my fiancé. I really enjoyed working together with him to get us through every stage of the game & usually I’m a single player gamer. ❤️🥺👏🏻
positive · AI labelView post →It Takes Two (Switch 2) is free if you borrow a physical Switch 1 copy somewhere, like a public library or a friend (cart not needed after claiming game through the in-game menu) Though apparently you need to follow some steps to get it working www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw...
neutral · AI labelView post →I will say two things: 1) It Takes Two was the best game of that year. 2) Josef Fares is, unsurprisingly, a very fun interview.
positive · AI labelView post →Split Fiction is the only game me and my husband have finished together in 6 years of being together. The only other modern game that comes close: It Takes Two (which sold 20 *million* copies!!!) Put down the goddamn live service/casual party games and pick up the couch coop AAA studios
neutral · AI labelView post →100% recommend. Especially if you're in a relationship. Might even fix things. The perspectives feel a little too real to how I can be irl. Sometimes I caught myself thinking "yeah exactly what I said" to my character realizing that's not the point. It's all about perspective. And working together to get to the end. Story was touching. Mechanics wasn't as frustrating as Split Fiction. Easier game for the special person in your life that isn't big on gaming. Only thing is one of the unplayable…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute cinema. Worth every penny. Don't even need to buy a copy for your friend. EA did something right for once.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →revisiting It Takes Two with @osnapitszara.bsky.social, and i had forgotten just how beautiful of a game this is! the colors, the level design, the humor, and it’s all revolved around a bittersweet story. ❤️🩹 replaying this has only set my hopes higher for Split Fiction! 🎮
positive · AI labelView post →Currently replaying It Takes Two and my god what a fucking banger of a game it is
positive · AI labelView post →Between It Takes Two and Split Fiction, this is the game to give GOTY to. Like it doesn't do anything particularly *innovative* with its gameplay. It's just couch-coop we been had that! But!!! There's no substitue for doing something simple really *REALLY* well. Me and Travis had a blast.
positive · AI labelView post →You know It Takes Two was a huge success, because there's no way in fresh hell this would usually be possible. Buy the game on Xbox, and your friends play with you for free on PlayStation? Unheard of.
neutral · AI labelView post →Game #9 of 2025 Split Fiction I'm honestly a little lost for words, that was one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had. If you loved It Takes Two, somehow this is even better still. I'd recommend this game to literally anyone. Just wow.
neutral · AI labelView post →Split Fiction is 10000/10. The gameplay, the co-op puzzles, the homages to classic games. It Takes Two was my favorite co-op experience until this one. It's probably the most technically impressive game I've ever played.
neutral · AI labelView post →was fun up until the point where you have to brutally rip a cute baby elephant limb from limb and kill it while it begs for mercy
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hazelight Studios new game #SplitFiction looks so good and I can’t wait to tackle it with @dizzisenpai.bsky.social just like how we played It Takes Two. Looks like a fun charming co-op experience. ❤️😎✨🔥👌🏻
neutral · AI labelView post →EA will never convince us to make a live-service game, It Takes Two developer says, after suggestion BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard should have been www.eurogamer.net/ea-will-neve...
neutral · AI labelView post →Loved It Takes Two! Can't wait for his next game in March: Split Fiction. #TheGameAwards
positive · AI labelView post →Super Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai play tests Smash Bros. using 2 controllers at the same time by himself ! It is also how he played 2-player only game It Takes Two!
neutral · AI labelView post →I just found out about Split Fiction. 👀 Hazelights newest co-op game. They are the creators of Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons, A Way Out and It Takes Two. Will absolutely pick this up after march next year. It Takes Two is one of my favorite co-op games.
positive · AI labelView post →A film adaptation of Split Fiction, the new co-op sci-fi/fantasy game from It Takes Two developer Hazelight Studios, is in the works. An adaptation of It Takes Two was already in development.
neutral · AI labelView post →So, @laceyb.bsky.social and I have been playing It Takes Two, and it’s a really fun game. Very cute and keeps surprising us with clever and fun ideas. I mean, squirrel hieroglyphs? Come on. Genius.
positive · AI labelView post →Bought the new game from the developers of It Takes Two. I can't wait to play it with my little brother.
neutral · AI labelView post →We finished It Takes Two... Definitely my favorite multiplayer game ever made. The game mechanics are like nothing I've ever seen and the cooperation and communication it requires is just gorgeous. My partner and I don't have relationship issues but this game helped us love each other better ❤️
positive · AI labelView post →I just want to thank the devs for creating such a wonderful game. At the time when I was playing it, I played with my friend who I had feelings for and we had lots of talks about all the situations in this game and the emotion of it. After beating the game we actually started dating and now today are married. Your game showed us that we had a lot in common and are great partners in life. This game will forever be in my memory bank :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10 game! Just be careful when your wife gets the hammer, they become extremely aggressive and destroys everything, including yourself.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It Takes Two's Josef Fares extremely confident about next project, stating "its impossible not to be cocky when you have a game like this" www.eurogamer.net/it-takes-two...
neutral · AI labelView post →Silly doodles after playing It Takes Two with @bokdan0.bsky.social The game is very fun!
positive · AI labelView post →You will like our indie game if you enjoyed: 🎩 A Hat In Time 🍄 Super Mario 64 / Odyssey / Galaxy 🧶 Sackboy 👫 It Takes Two #indiegames #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Undoubtedly, It Takes Two is a coop masterpiece. Its extremely diverse gameplay is held to such a high standard from beginning to end. The visuals are stunning, the story is immersive, and the sound is memorable. Played this with my girlfriend and would highly recommend. Or play with your homie and kiss him. Though I probably need therapy after that Cutie the Elephant part, IYKYK. Pros + Exceptionally diverse, smooth and genre-bending gameplay. + Detailed, gorgeous and bright visuals across…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We finished it! Great game. Made me cry, as did It Takes Two, which means bestie here has seen me cry twice while playing video games
positive · AI labelView post →It Takes Two ✅ 20/20 🏆 Another fun co-op story game from Hazelight Studios. Played it with the bestie same as A Way Out. It was an extremely creative and enjoyable game, but its ending felt abrupt and overall lackluster.
neutral · AI labelView post →me and rice are playing It Takes Two THIS GAME IS SO FUN
positive · AI labelView post →Is it weird that I won't play "It Takes Two" until I find someone I like who will play it with me? I've owned it for years, it just seems like a great couple's game and I want to enjoy that particular experience 😅💕
neutral · AI labelView post →An extremely great game but it also depends on who did you play with This game really need great teamwork and also be co-operative and not being competitive and fight who reaches to point B first or who solve the most puzzles and create an awkward atmosphere Also really appreciate that the game comes with a friend pass, so we do not need to purchase an additional copy for our friends to play with us
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We came for a cute co-op adventure. We left with life-long guilt after what we did to Cutie the Elephant. I thought this was a game for kids, but it’s actually a 'How to become a war criminal' simulator. 10/10 – My partner cried for 20 minutes, but hey, we got the double jump upgrade. Worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THE. PERFECT. GAME. FOR. TWO. This is the best videogame for two players, it doesn't matter what genre of games you like or dislike, you WILL enjoy this. Perfectly balanced difficulty for both casual players and tryhards and a story that will make you laugh. Best with your partner or a good friend. And remember, relationship needs CO-LLA-BO-RATION!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It Takes Two – A Game That Earned Every Bit of Its GOTY Crown It isn’t just a co-op game. It’s a reminder of why games can be art, why they can surprise you, and why they can make you feel things you didn’t expect — even when you think you’ve seen it all. I played it with a close male friend, and despite not playing it with a romantic partner, the game still managed to stir emotions in a very real way. That alone says a lot about how strong its storytelling and character work are. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this with my partner, and I honestly think that's the best way to experience it. You can definitely play with friends too, but it hits differently with your significant other. The game really tests your patience, communication, and how you both deal with different challenges. There were moments where we laughed, argued, and somehow made it through together. P.S. The mini-games are lowkey one of the best parts. If you win, you have every right to rub it in their face for the next few…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Started up It Takes Two tonight to wash away the bad taste the other game has been leaving. I do wish that you could turn off split screen if you’re on separate consoles, but I understand why they did it. Most people won’t have this setup. Having a good time so far, just beat the toolbox.
positive · AI labelView post →Halfway through Split Fiction and this is a couple steps beyond It Takes Two. The game feels immaculate, its everything but more. Also like It Takes Two, one of the characters is a bit intolerable so I guess that's part of the DNA.
positive · AI labelView post →fun but dont play with an actual idiot or it might get less fun
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It Takes Two studio Hazelight's latest co-op game, Split Fiction, has been officially revealed. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/it-take...
neutral · AI labelView post →I played this with my girlfriend of 8 years whom has very little experience with video games besides our relatively recent dives into lego games. She feared this game would be too difficult for her with the complex looking platforming and puzzles but it truly never was too much for her so if that is a concern for you then you should not worry too much. Secondly, it has been an incredibly fun journey filled with laughter and joy, and I got to watch her skills with video games grow as her…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have been following Orbitals for a while and think it looks great... but I am burned by how much I haaaaated It Takes Two. Orbitals looks like my favourite game aesthetically in my least favourite genre.
negative · AI labelView post →This is me and my daughter’s favorite game. We spent such wonderful time together finishing It Takes Two, and it has become one of our most precious shared memories. We laughed, argued (a little 😄), and learned to work together to solve puzzles, overcome challenges, and support each other — just like in real life. This game isn’t just about platforming or puzzles — it’s about connection. It brings out teamwork, communication, and joy in every level. 10/10 — A masterpiece for families.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First time leaving a review because the overwhelmingly positive review rating is just absurd. Gameplay is great, ngl, after a while a bit repetitive. Cool mechanisms, even if only utilized for a few levels. Level design is top-notch, have to admit. But for the love of God... the writing sucks. SO BAD. Many people said it before, I wont repeat it all. But trust all the negative reviews that mention the writing. Horrible takes on the sensitive topic of divorce and child rearing. Also, just…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of the best co-op games ever created. Its high replay value makes it enjoyable to play with anyone — your partner, friends, or family members
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Play It Takes Two - Friend's Pass Just finished playing this game. I usually hate split-screen games. But after playing this game, I now understand why split-screen in this game is important. The graphics, level design, characters, gameplay, and story are all great. And you know what's even better? NO third-party launchers, EA APP/ORIGIN. Congratulations to Hazelight Studios
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I find it weird that in all the It Takes Two / Split Fiction / Orbitals style games, the characters never shut up, but the whole concept of the game is communicating with your partner. I somewhat enjoyed my first play of Orbitals today but we were definitely more bored and annoyed then we'd like.
neutral · AI labelView post →It Takes Two was the wife and I's first actual couch co-op and it was a great choice. We are looking forward to the next one. Every level brings new mechanics, I really enjoyed how the skills worked in tandem with each other which keeps the game always feeling fresh and creative, it never feels repetitive. You actually need to communicate and work together, which makes it way more fun with your partner. The visuals are fun, each level is diverse and enjoyable. As parents of two, it’s not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm currently playing "It Takes Two" with my wife. Super fun co-op game!
positive · AI labelView post →Great game i played with a great friend! Lots of little fun interactive things throughout the beautifully crafted levels for plenty of extra entertainment (and friendly competition). Cody is a bit of an ass though and i want to burn the book page by page, but overall a great time! Thank you to my friend for letting me experience this game, i likely wouldn't have played it otherwise. (R.I.P. Queen Cutie the lll)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm Mal and this is my fifth drink. They're playing It Takes Two! I'm having fun guys (The game has not yet begun)
positive · AI labelView post →Spending my evening (re)playing It Takes Two! I absolutely adore this game and I'm so excited for Split Fiction. Can't wait to see what Hazelight has been cooking 💜
positive · AI labelView post →Finally rolled credits on It Takes Two. What a nice game! Really impressed by the variety, and I liked its outlook on what it means to have a healthy romantic relationship. Would recommend.
positive · AI labelView post →Okay final prediction - I think it’s time for another multiplayer Zelda game. We had Four Swords, then Triforce Heroes, so if we’re sticking with the theme of dropping a player looks like we’re getting Zelda It Takes Two
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm making them play It Takes Two and if any of the bloomfs haven't played it yet, I am BEGGING you to find someone and do it. It's pure delight packed as a video game.
positive · AI labelView post →It Takes Two/Split Fiction Game Director Josef Fares, the man that you are……..
neutral · AI labelView post →Just finished playing this with my wife. It was absolutely incredible. Fun cooperative puzzles, cute story, incredibly diverse and interesting gameplay, extremely creative. I loved every moment of it. Definitely one of the greatest cooperative games I've ever played.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →so, EA strikes again and wiped our It Takes Two save file and we can't connect to EA servers to even play the game again 😭rip collab
negative · AI labelView post →
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