Last year during E3, Hazelight unveiled It Takes Two during EA Play. Throughout the year, Hazelight revealed new information about their upcoming game. During the year, it was announced that It Takes Two will feature Friend Pass. This is the second Hazelight game to feature a Friend Pass feature. Hazelight has previously developed A Way Out. Hazelight’s previous director, Josef Fares, also worked on Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. On March 26th, 2021, EA and Hazelight released It Takes Two to the world. Since then, the game has been well received; most reviews of the game have been positive.
On the day of release, It Takes Two had a Metacritic score of 90% after 23 reviews. Since Friday, the Metacritic score has dropped to an 88% average which is still exceptional; however, do not take the score drop as an indicator that the game reviews were boosted by release or excitement. When looking at some of the negative reviews, most are cynical about the game’s story or that it encourages Co-Op play. The Open Critic has hovered around 87/88 percent with over 92% of critics recommend the game.
Quotes About the Game & Hazelight
Josef Fares, Founder and Game Director at Hazelight Studios. had this to say about the game, ”
“We’ve got a real game-changer here and the co-op genre is going to have no idea what hit them. There will be times the game will have you laughing, other times when it will pull at your heartstrings and even moments where your pulse is racing because the gameplay is just that frantic. It’s all there, and we can’t wait to hear what fans have to say about it.”
Steve Pointon, SVP 3rd Party Content & Development at Electronic Arts,
“Hazelight goes beyond innovation and are true disruptors in their approach to game making, building experiences that bring players together in original ways. They are in every sense electronic artists and we are honoured to have supported them with their inspiring vision for It Takes Two, an action-adventure that intimately blends humour, heart, and gameplay in a co-op experience like no other.”
Gamerant’s thoughts,
”It Takes Two ups the ante in co-op innovation and puts players on a thrilling ride to enjoy either on the couch or online with a friend.”
What is the Game About?
It Takes Two is the story of Cody and May, a clashing couple who must learn to work together and overcome their differences to escape the fantastical world they’ve found themselves in. What happens when life as you know it changes drastically. The estranged couple must learn to coincide to break their doll curse. The game is available now on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Origin and Steam for $39.99. EA Play members can purchase 10% cheaper through digital purchase. EA Play Pro members have access to the full game.
Will you pick up It Takes Two or will you wait until it goes on sale or joins Gamepass/PS Now
