The WhatsNext verdict
If you have a willing friend, partner, or sibling and want a colorful adventure built around constant cooperation, It Takes Two delivers unusually varied teamwork. Play it for the shared play, not for nuanced relationship writing.
What it does best
Co-op where both players genuinely matter
A welcoming two-player adventure for mixed skill levels
What might put you off
The relationship story and dialogue can feel tonally awkward
Mandatory two-player format
The setup
What you are walking into
It Takes Two is a cooperative action-adventure game designed exclusively for two players, playable in local split-screen or online. Players control Cody and May, a married couple transformed into dolls, as they travel through fantastical environments based on their home and relationship. Gameplay combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and action sequences, with each level introducing new mechanics and giving the two characters different abilities that must be used together to progress. The game frequently changes its core mechanics from chapter to chapter, incorporating sections involving shooting, racing, flight, and other genres.
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