It Takes Two
It Takes Two released on March 25, 2021 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, then reached Nintendo Switch on November 4, 2022. Developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Cody and May, a couple on the brink, are turned into dolls and pushed through a wild patchwork of levels. Co‑op is mandatory, split‑screen local or online. Every area hands both players new tools, from nails and a hammer to time‑bending gadgets and gravity flips, so the game keeps changing shape while the story finds small truths.
What’s included
No special editions confirmed at this time.
Review

It Takes Two works because it treats co‑op as design, not a mode. Levels teach a trick, then remix it until both players feel essential. One anchors platforms with a nail, the other hops and calls shots. Later you sling sap and ignite it, or switch gravity and meet in the middle of a spinning room. The shift from mechanic to mechanic should be whiplash, yet the pacing holds. Most sections end right before they wear out their welcome.
Set pieces land. A toolbox chase that chews the floor, a snow globe that turns into a long, relaxed glide, a garden turned combat arena where teamwork actually matters. The tone is lighter than the premise, a little messy, and that fits. Minigames sprinkle friendly rivalry between big beats. Controls are crisp, camera behaves, and the split‑screen readability is strong even in loud moments.
Caveats: a couple of chapters run long, and difficulty spikes can catch casual players if timing drifts. The script sometimes leans broad, with jokes that miss while you are busy surviving a set piece. On PC, performance is friendly to mid hardware and the footprint is modest, but shader stutter can appear on first launch. None of that kills the flow. You learn a new trick, sync up, and the level opens.
Verdict: generous, inventive co‑op that keeps handing you reasons to talk and laugh.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-2100T or AMD FX 6100 | Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD R7 260X | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or AMD R9 290X |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |




