Plenty of games technically support co-op but play fine solo too. It Takes Two is not one of them, and that is entirely intentional. Every mechanic, every level, every puzzle is built specifically around two players working together, which is exactly why it won Game of the Year.
It Takes Two, $29.99
A couple on the verge of divorce are magically transformed into dolls and forced to work together to find their way back to human form, repairing their relationship along the way. Each chapter introduces an entirely new set of mechanics and often an entirely different genre, one level might be a platformer, the next a puzzle game, the next something closer to a shooter, all built around two players contributing genuinely different, complementary abilities rather than doing the same thing side by side.
How to actually play it
Split-screen locally or online, with only one person needing to own the game, the second player joins as a guest through EA's Friend's Pass system at no extra cost. This is not a game to buy if you are planning to play solo, its entire design assumes two people are actively problem-solving together throughout, and that is where all of its acclaim comes from.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I play It Takes Two solo?
No, it is built entirely around two players and does not support solo play.
Do both players need to own the game?
No, only one person needs to purchase it. The second player joins as a guest through EA's Friend's Pass system at no additional cost.
Does the game change genre throughout?
Yes, each chapter introduces genuinely different mechanics and gameplay styles, ranging from platforming to puzzle-solving to shooter-style sections.
Is this a genuine Xbox key?
Yes, a genuine global, region-free Microsoft code, delivered by email and redeemable on any Xbox account regardless of country.
