Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
Players consistently praise the game's exceptional gameplay variety and creativity. With each new chapter or level, the experience shifts, introducing fresh genres and gameplay styles. One moment, players control a turret that fires magnets to traverse a wall, and the next, they pilot a pair of enchanted underpants. This seamless integration of diverse mechanics, from third-person shooting to hack-and-slash combat, platforming, puzzle-solving, and mini-games, prevents the experience from ever feeling stale.
A core focus of the gameplay is the cooperative, synergistic nature of the two-player experience. Players control either Cody or May, each equipped with unique abilities and tools that must be combined to progress. For example, one player might have a goop gun to stun enemies, while the other wields a flare gun to ignite bugs. Coordinating the use of these complementary abilities is essential to overcoming challenges. Reviewers emphasize that this cooperative gameplay, which demands constant communication and strategic cooperation between partners, is a standout strength.
In addition to the varied gameplay and cooperative mechanics, players praise the fluidity and responsiveness of the controls. The 3D platforming feels precise and satisfying, with "tight and responsive" character movements that allow for careful navigation through the game's intricate environments. Reviewers note that from the very first moments of movement, the platforming controls feel polished and intuitive.