Age Group: 10+
Platform(s): PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC
Rating: ESRB E10+ (Everyone 10 and up, for fantasy violence and mild language)

🕹️ What Kind of Game Is It?

It Takes Two is a co-op adventure built entirely for two players—there's no solo mode. You and a partner play as Cody and May, a couple who've been magically shrunk into tiny dolls and have to work together to find their way back. Every level is a clever puzzle that only works if both players cooperate. It plays like a playable Pixar movie, full of charm, variety, and constant teamwork.

❤️ Why Kids Love It

  • Every level introduces a brand-new gameplay idea, so it never gets stale.
  • It's genuinely funny and heartfelt, with a story kids actually follow.
  • Winning depends on teamwork—there's a real sense of "we did that together."
  • It's a great excuse to play with a parent, sibling, or friend rather than alone.

đź‘€ What Grown-Ups Might Notice

  • You'll need a second controller—this is the rare game designed for you to join in.
  • The story touches on a couple growing apart and back together; some themes may spark questions.
  • There's cartoonish, slapstick "violence" (think Saturday-morning cartoon), not realistic combat.
  • Communication is the whole point—expect a lot of "go left!" and "I've got this part!"

đź’¬ Ask This to Start a Conversation

  • "Which level did we work together the best on?"
  • "Want to be Cody or May next time—and why?"
  • "What's a puzzle here that we could only solve as a team?"

It's not about the game. It's about the conversation.