On May 26, It Takes Two (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) was released, a co-op game that is currently receiving fantastic ratings on Metacritic. Especially the versions for PC and PS5 are praised in reviews, with scores in the 90s. We present the title to you and explain what players and critics love about It Takes Two.
What is It Takes Two? In the new game from the developers of A Way Out, you take on the role of Cody and May, a couple going through a crisis. Through a spell, the two are transformed into small dolls and must find a way to reverse the transformation. To do this, they master their environment, solve puzzles, and must act cooperatively, which slowly brings them closer together.
On their journey, the two experience plenty of crazy adventures. They fight against gangster squirrels, race with a sled through a snow globe, take on wasps, play a video game, and ride spiders. Only by acting together can they overcome the challenges.
You can see how it works in the trailer for It Takes Two:
What makes it special? You can only play the co-op game It Takes Two with two players; there is no option to have a character controlled by AI. You always need a partner. This can happen either through a local co-op game via split-screen or through an online mode.
However, only one game version is needed. With the Friend Pass, you can share the title with another person, invite them to your game without the co-player having to buy “It Takes Two” separately.
Metacritic gives It Takes Two reviews around 90 on Xbox One, PC, PS5
How is the game received? The ratings from international gaming magazines on Metacritic are:
- for the PS4 version 85 out of 100 points.
- on Xbox One, the game receives 90 points on Metacritic
- on PS5, It Takes Two is at 89 points.
- on PC, the game also receives 89 points
The ratings for Xbox Series X are not yet collected on Metacritic.
This is how the international gaming press rates It Takes Two:
- GameRant (PS5) – 100 points: “It Takes Two is a brilliant co-op game and will go down in history both as a classic of the genre and a contender for game of the year. There isn’t a single boring moment in the whole game, and we didn’t encounter any glitches or technical problems either. It Takes Two is nearly perfectly optimized and a must-play for co-op game fans.”
- Gamespot (PS4) – 90 points: “Impressive. Takes Two is the best 3D platformer I’ve played since Super Mario Odyssey, and like that game, it has a sense of variety. You can ride on a frog or fly a plane with wings made of Cody’s boxer shorts or fight through a castle in a Diablo-like style. Despite the enormous amount of things you can do, It Takes Two manages each mechanic well.”
- IGN France (Xbox Series X/S) – 100 points: “It Takes Two is undoubtedly one of the best platformers I’ve played in the last decade. The level design is incredible, and the amount of ideas regarding its cooperative elements make every second of the game so much fun.”
- Shacknews (PC) – 90 points: “Playing It Takes Two brought me back to the era of couch co-op games that I experienced with my friends and family. The shared laughs, frustrations, and triumphs are an aspect of co-op gaming that I sorely missed. With imaginative and creative puzzles and unique environments, It Takes Two is undoubtedly the best couch co-op game I’ve played recently.”
- Gamestar (PC) – 87 points: “It Takes Two is a fast-paced, imaginative, and incredibly creative action trip.”
Players rate It Takes Two even higher, giving it 9.1 out of 10 points on PS5 and even 9.3 on PC. We summarize a few player voices from Metacritic for you:
- doberman2yk writes about the PS4 version: “Simply the best local co-op game I have ever played and I have been a gamer for 20 years!”
- alivemau5 says about the PS5 version: “This is how you do a two-player co-op right. The fact that you have unlimited lives makes it so great to play the game with someone who is not as skilled in this genre.”
- javellinh writes about the Xbox Series X/S version: “The best co-op experience I have ever had. The game feels simply amazing and looks that way too.”
- Sensualzurbagan played It Takes Two on Xbox One: “A wonderful and incredible spectacle. It’s the perfect game for kids and adults that won’t leave you cold. A must-play for every single atom in the universe.”
- helison is thrilled with the PC version: “The best thing that could happen in 2021. Everything about the game is fantastic. You should definitely play it.”
Who is the game suitable for? If you want to experience a fun co-op game for two where you must work together to solve challenges and puzzles while following a funny and beautifully told story, then It Takes Two is definitely the right title for you. You can get the game for PC, PS/PS5, and Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
Have you already played It Takes Two? Do you also think it’s as good as the international gaming press and those who have already played it?
Do you want to see more co-op games? Then read the MeinMMO list 16 best games for 2 in 2021.
