The gaming community has eagerly awaited the latest release from Josef Fares, the creative mind behind "It Takes Two," and now, with the release of "Split Fiction," the anticipation has been met with overwhelmingly positive feedback. The game, developed by Hazelight Studios, has garnered an impressive average score of 91 on MetaCritic and 90 on OpenCritic, reflecting its high acclaim among critics.
Critics have lauded "Split Fiction" for its innovative approach to gameplay, consistently introducing new mechanics that keep the experience fresh and engaging. This constant evolution of gameplay has been highlighted as a standout feature, with reviewers like Gameractor UK and Eurogamer awarding the game perfect scores of 100/100. Gameractor UK praised it as Hazelight Studios' best work to date, emphasizing the game's variety and the seamless execution of its mechanics. Eurogamer echoed this sentiment, calling it a "fantastic adventure" and a testament to human imagination.
IGN USA, with a score of 90/100, noted the game's significant visual improvements over "It Takes Two" and appreciated the rich side stories and ever-changing mechanics that keep the gameplay engaging. However, they pointed out that the plot could be more compelling.
Despite the high praise, some critics have noted areas for improvement. VGC, scoring the game at 80/100, mentioned that while the game's mechanics are engaging, the constant switching between two main locations can feel repetitive at times, and the storyline leaves something to be desired. Hardcore Gamer, with a score of 70/100, felt that "Split Fiction" is shorter and more expensive than "It Takes Two," lacking the originality and variety of its predecessor, though it still offers a fun and exciting co-op experience.
Here's a summary of the scores from various gaming outlets:
- Gameractor UK - 100
- GameSpot - 100
- Inverse - 100
- Push Square - 100
- PC Games - 100
- TechRadar Gaming - 100
- Variety - 100
- Eurogamer - 100
- Areajugones - 95
- IGN USA - 90
- GameSpuer - 90
- Quiteshockers - 90
- PlayStation Lifestiles - 90
- Vandal - 90
- Stevivor - 80
- TheGamer - 80
- VGC - 80
- Wccftech - 80
- Hardcore Gamer - 70
"Split Fiction" is set to release on March 6, 2025, and will be available on current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series) and PC. This title promises to be a must-play for fans of co-op gaming, offering a thrilling and innovative experience that showcases the creative prowess of Hazelight Studios.
