It Takes Two

⭐ 9.0/10

(Originally written by Joseph)

This is a two player game in which each player takes control of a character that is married to the other. Their marriage is in trouble, but through magic they are turned into magical dolls and are forced to work together through all sorts of trials to try and revive their marriage (little more to it than that, but that's the idea).

The story is nothing to write home about, but at least it's something (see, Nintendo, it's not that hard). This was the third of three platformers that I was playing at the same time. I actually started it in March, but because I had a reluctant partner, it took FOREVER to finish. For that reason, it's kinda hard to judge because we never really got into a great flow.

But I really don't want to let Jess ruin my thoughts on this game. It was so, so good. It's a game of the year contender (results tomorrow!), and for good reason. The levels are super creative, and the way they make you use teamwork is up there with games like Portal 2. It features incredibly varied gameplay including puzzles, platforming, and even a level with RPG combat. The music is nice, the visuals are high budget, and the story, while a little overdone, at least provides some motivation as to why you are trying to beat the levels, and has a few nice moments and one moment of shockingly hilarious dark humor.

It truly is the best 2 player game I've ever played. Take my advice, and the advice of literally any review and try this game if you have a partner you can play consistently with for about 10-15 hours. It is kinda made for spouses to play I feel, but definitely not a requirement. It is very simple to pick up and try, and very forgiving so super inexperienced gamers will feel like this is a good introduction 3D platformers. I think the creativity here will blow anyone away. It is not the free-wheeling platformer Odyssey is, nor the deep and touching story Psychonaughts is. But it has it's own unique strengths, and for that reason is right up there with them.