It Takes Two (Video Game)

It Takes Two is an action-adventure video game developed by Hazelight Studios and published on 25 March 2021 under Electronic Arts’ EA Originals label. The game is built around cooperative two-player gameplay, requiring players to collaborate between characters to progress.

The game begins when Cody and May, a couple going through a divorce, are transformed into toy dolls due to their daughter Rose’s emotional wish. Players control these two characters as they navigate through various thematic levels, striving to reconnect and repair their relationship. Each level features distinct gameplay mechanics puzzles and environmental interactions. The game’s design revolves entirely around tasks that can only be completed by two players working together. It Takes Two supports both online and local two-player modes. Through the “Friend’s Pass” feature, a player who owns the game can invite a friend to play for free. This feature reinforces the game’s emphasis on cooperative play.

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Hazelight Studios, under the direction of Josef Fares, developed the game following their previous title A Way Out. Hazelight centered the experience on emotional interaction and cooperation between players. The game was developed under EA Originals and published by Electronic Arts.

It Takes Two is available on multiple platforms. The game can be played by PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users via the PlayStation Store; Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S users via the Microsoft Store. The Nintendo Switch version is accessible through the eShop Nintendo, while PC players can access the game via Steam, Epic Games Store and EA App. Local and online multiplayer modes are supported on all platforms.

The game stands out with its colorful visuals reminiscent of an animated film and dynamic sound design. Character animations environmental interactions and level-specific visual details support the emotional tone of the narrative. The music and voice performances are crafted to accompany the characters’ story.