EA and Hazelight's It Takes Two is a tale of two disjointed lovers learning to work together to overcome their harrowing circumstances. Intially released for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, the game is now available on Nintendo Switch. Ported by Turn Me Up Games, the adaptation is a faithful recreation of the award-winning game. Although It Takes Two's graphics are noticeably less detailed on the Switch, the port maintains the game's heart while providing players with new ways to team up and overcome their ridiculous circumstances.
It Takes Two was widely beloved upon its initial release for its enchanting visuals, creative gameplay, and immersive narrative. Players take on the role of Cody and May, a couple planning to separate who are thrown into a fantastical, harrowing dreamscape by their daughter's distress. Developed by Hazelight Studios, It Takes Two is a game made to played in pairs, making it one of the best co-op games for couples. On Switch, players are able to experience the game in various ways, depending on one's set-up.
On Nintendo Switch, It Takes Two supports Couch Co-op (with two Joy-cons), Local Wireless Play, and Online Co-op. Players who own It Takes Two are able to send a "Friend's Pass" to another player, which allows them to play alongside it for free. The game's graphics are noticeably lackluster on the Switch, with the visuals of It Takes Two's wondrous, mishmashed world paling in comparison to those in the game's other platforms. However, the game transitions onto Switch relatively well in spite of this. After adjusting to the Switch's controls and limited graphics, this version of the game is not noticeably different than its counterparts. Nintendo Switch loyalists, or those looking to play It Takes Two on the go, will have a fantastic time guiding May and Cody as they encounter It Takes Two's wild cast of characters and gain a new appreciation for each other's strength, sacrifices, and unique talents.
In line with its predecessors, the Nintendo Switch's portable nature lends itself to multiplayer games. True to its title, It Takes Two requires two people to play. Although the game's unique visuals, narrative depth, and varied gameplay are enjoyable to all ages, It Takes Two's Switch port is especially perfect for kids to play together at sleepovers or on road trips. The game's local wireless option is especially exciting, as it finally offers players the opportunity to play together locally on separate screens. Thematically, It Takes Two seems like a perfect fit for Nintendo, with its bright, goofy visuals, distinctive style, and whacky gameplay.
To those who've been unable to play the BAFTA award-winning game on other platforms, or want to play locally without a split screen, It Takes Two on Switch is well worth its $39.99 price-tag. Additionally, the game's Switch port offers new voice-overs in Japanese, French, German, and Spanish, making this version an appealing option to native speakers of those languages. Others might be better sticking to PS4, Xbox, and PC, due to the game's superior graphics on those platforms. However, Turn Me Up Games has done a wonderful job of working within the Switch's limitations, allowing a new audience to enjoy It Takes Two's bombastic, harrowing, heartfelt journey.
It Takes Two releases November 4th for Nintendo Switch. Screen Rant was provided with a Switch Code for the purposes of this review.