It Takes Two Review: A Wonderful Co-op Adventure
It Takes Two is a masterful co-op game, with plenty of varied and enjoyable game modes alongside a fantastic visual style and heartfelt story.
It Takes Twoisa co-op adventure for two playerswho take on the roles of Cody and May, a couple on the brink of divorce. When a misguided wish by their alienated daughter causes them to shrink down to the size of handmade dolls, they’re forced to survive a series of existential perils within the tiny, unseen world of their suburban home, hoping that if they sufficiently impress the suave and sentient relationship book Hakim, he’ll break the curse and return them to normal.
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It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent, & Temtem
ButIt Takes Twois far more than a touching journey that transforms the mundane into the magical -it also happens to be an excellent adventure game. Each level features a unique mechanic, and gives each player half of the controls. Over the course of seven chapters, they’ll have to master not only the intricacies of their own new abilities, but also the complications of working together, as they solve puzzles, fight bosses, and unlock hidden mini-games.
Aliens: Dark Descentis an entirely different kind of experience, but still worth checking out.It’s a top-down, real-time tactical strategy game, in which you’ll have to command various squadrons of space marines as they fight against terrifying Xenomorphs. Mechanically, it’s simple, but it’s also spine-tinglingly tense and hair-raisingly difficult. It’s excellent for fans of theAlienfranchise, or anyone who loves a challenge in general.
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Temtemis also entirely distinctfrom the other two games this month.It’s a creature-collecting MMOthat lands somewhere betweenPokemonandPalworld. Players collect a variety of cute, cartoon creatures throughout a colorful open world, then pit them against other players' teams in 2-on-2 battles. Its seamless multiplayer mechanics set it apart from similar games, and fans of the genre will certainly find a lot to love about it.
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It’s The Perfect Time Of Year For Casual Co-Op Gaming
It Takes Twois the perfect game for PS Plus, primarily because PS Plus is an excellent way of distributing a game that can only be played by two. By putting it out at no additional fee,it’s virtually guaranteed that every player who receives a copy will know at least one other person who owns it.
It Takes Twocan also be played in local split-screen co-op.
But beyond that, as we hurtle into the holiday season,everyone and their mother is looking for a cozy, casual, multiplayer game to settle into. They need look no further thanIt Takes Two. It’s as much a game for couples as it is a game for close friends, family members, and other loved ones.
Although May and Cody’s relationship is romantic in nature, the game’s themes center on the general concept of togetherness in all its forms: collaboration, mutual support, and shared passion. It’s the perfect time of year to feel the warm and fuzzy feelings thatIt Takes Twoevokes, which makes this the perfect time for it to come toPlayStation Plus.
