: You might go from using a hammer and nails to traverse a tool shed to piloting a toy plane or engaging in a dungeon-crawler style battle.
It Takes Two is a masterclass in cooperative game design, proving that some journeys are simply impossible to take alone. Developed by Hazelight Studios , this 2021 Game of the Year winner transforms the messy, grounded reality of a failing marriage into a whimsical, high-stakes platforming adventure. The Plot: A "Honey, I Shrunk the Parents" Crisis
: The world is a giant toy box. You can stop to play competitive mini-games—like tank battles or whack-a-mole—hidden throughout the levels. It Takes Two review - This is in the running for GOTY 2021
The story follows Cody and May, a couple on the brink of divorce who are inadvertently transformed into small hand-made dolls by their daughter's wish. To return to their human forms, they must navigate the fantastical versions of their own home and garden, guided by , a literal "Book of Love" who is as cringey as he is determined to fix their relationship. Why It’s Unique: Gameplay as Communication
What makes It Takes Two truly shine is its "no-filler" philosophy. Every new chapter introduces entirely different mechanics that require perfect synergy:
: Each player receives a unique tool that is useless without the other. For instance, in one stage, Cody might shoot flammable nectar while May uses a match-gun to ignite it.