What Hazelight Studios set out to achieve with the 2021 game of the year It Takes Two was beyond ambitious. It effortlessly jumped between innovative puzzle designs and game mechanics without missing a beat. The only fault being the games awkward narrative. This was a forgivable flaw given the otherwise delightful package.

Having rolled credits on Split Fiction, I can confidently say it is an all timer. Hazelight Studios have – against all odds – managed to evolve the formula of It Takes Two to create something with more laughs, spectacle, and creativity. Dialogue and pacing still leave a lot to be desired. Yet, this in no way dampened our enjoyment. And to cap it all off, the final sequence of the games was MIND BLOWING! Something we will no doubt be discussing for years to come, and is sure to get some recognition in the Game Awards, like its predecessor.

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