It Takes Two is a little bit of a mixed bag, but one I would still recommend if you're looking for a good co-op experience.

On the one hand, you have a game that plays like nothing else out there, with absolutely stunning character & environment art, simple but solid puzzle design, and an incredible attention to detail that continues to impress throughout. Above all else, there's this real sense of imagination & wonder that's present from start to finish, resulting in an experience that's rather magical, at times reminding me why I grew to love video games to begin with. There's some genuinely awe inspiring moments here, and plenty of laughs to be had - especially if you're the kind of person to enjoy killing your co-op partner!

On the other hand, you have a heavy-handed narrative that seems to jump between certain emotional states with very little care or concern besides pushing the plot forward, and a conclusion that fails to present any sense of meaningful introspection from the lead characters. This also leads the game to feel a little bit sluggish in its latter portions since you know where the characters are inevitably going to end up, and you just feel like you're going through the motions to get there. There are some moderate story highlights, but they are mostly carried by the absurdity of the scenarios & the fantastic VA performances moreso than anything else.

Overall, despite its shortcomings, it's a game packed with as much imagination & whimsy as one could hope for, which is why I'll find myself looking back on it with (mostly) fond memories.

It Takes Two is a little bit of a mixed bag, but one I would still recommend if you're looking for a good co-op experience. On the one hand, you have a game that plays like nothing else out there, with absolutely stunning character & environment art, simple but solid puzzle design, and an incredible attention to detail that continues to impress throughout. Above all else, there's this real sense of imagination & wonder that's present from start to finish, resulting in an experience that's rather magical, at times reminding me why I grew to love video games to begin with. There's some genuinely awe inspiring moments here, and plenty of laughs to be had - especially if you're the kind of person to enjoy killing your co-op partner! On the other hand, you have a heavy-handed narrative that seems to jump between certain emotional states with very little care or concern besides pushing the plot forward, and a conclusion that fails to present any sense of meaningful introspection from the lead characters. This also leads the game to feel a little bit sluggish in its latter portions since you know where the characters are inevitably going to end up, and you just feel like you're going through the motions to get there. There are some moderate story highlights, but they are mostly carried by the absurdity of the scenarios & the fantastic VA performances moreso than anything else. Overall, despite its shortcomings, it's a game packed with as much imagination & whimsy as one could hope for, which is why I'll find myself looking back on it with (mostly) fond memories.