Come the end, I was swinging and jumping and aiming all at the same time, which is some kind of miracle. I'm usually the one who needs someone to take over as I just can't make a jump or aim and shoot at the same time, but I actually only needed help once (thanks Steve). Rachel: I have something to say about the controls.

It's all very dynamic, but controls remain consistent, which is great. The game literally changes genre several times. All of these varied gameplay changes feel great too, and sometimes even the presentation changes to match what's happening. You're able to run, jump, dash, and swing from ropes, but 'disposable' mechanics like flight or using magnets come and go all the time. The controls are kept very simple throughout, but on a regular basis, the game is giving you new abilities or gadgets, some of which are only there for a few minutes. I think what's maybe more impressive than the variety in levels is the variety in gameplay. Stephen: Yeah, lots of mini games off the beaten path (some of which are quite involved) as well as some fun distractions and Easter eggs to keep you amused. at least 10 per cent of the time), and interactive bits that you can just hang out at and have fun. Rachel: I love exploring the big levels with you, there's lots of really cute mini games to find (which I won many of. Some of the levels are quite linear but others are vast, with lots to discover. I don't want to spoil anything in particular, but I think it's fair to say that players won't be able to guess where things go. As you said, players start off in the shed, but throughout the 12-14 hour runtime, you'll visit a large number of new environments, each one completely different from the last. Stephen: But yes, the game's greatest strength has got to be its sheer variety. Something about her was a bit lifeless, but you do get the idea of what's going on. Rachel: I think the set up of the situation was quite clear, but honestly Rose freaked me out quite a bit. We also meet Rose, their daughter, in the opening sequence. The game's all about Cody and May, a couple just about to get divorced. However, the team has really upped the ante this time. Like the studio's previous game, A Way Out, the action largely splits the screen in two and requires both players to work together to navigate the world, beat baddies, and solve puzzles. It Takes Two is a co-op action adventure from Josef Fares and his team at Hazelight. Stephen: Alright, well, we should begin at the beginning. You'll hear from both of them below as they go over their thoughts on this shared experience, laid out in a back-and-forth style. In keeping with this theme of working together, associate editor Stephen Tailby enlisted the help of his girlfriend, Rachel, for this review. Like its predecessor, It Takes Two is only playable in local or online co-op.

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