{"id":21357,"date":"2021-03-26T17:19:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T22:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=21357"},"modified":"2021-03-26T17:19:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T22:19:15","slug":"it-takes-two-ea-and-hazelights-thrilling-co-op-only-action-adventure-game-launches-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2021\/03\/26\/it-takes-two-ea-and-hazelights-thrilling-co-op-only-action-adventure-game-launches-today\/","title":{"rendered":"It Takes Two, EA and Hazelight\u2019s Thrilling Co-op Only Action Adventure Game, Launches Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"bwalignc\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Experience the Marriage of Story and Mechanics like Never Before with Enough Gameplay Variety to Keep Players Entertained Until the Very End<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Invite a Friend to Play for Free with Friend\u2019s Pass<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nh85BaIF0rk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Today, BAFTA awarding-winning Hazelight Studios and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) have\u00a0released\u00a0<i>It Takes Two<\/i><i>, <\/i>a purely co-op experience that delivers a genre-bending platform adventure, on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Origin and Steam. With uniquely varied gameplay that seamlessly intertwines with the narrative in what GameRant calls \u201cco-op gaming genius,\u201d\u00a0<i>It Takes Two<\/i>\u00a0ups the ante in co-op innovation and puts players on a thrilling ride to enjoy either on the couch or online with a friend. Lauded by Game Informer as \u201ca roaring success\u201d and \u201cone of the year\u2019s best games,\u201d\u00a0<i>It Takes Two <\/i>brings players on a wild journey as Cody and May, a clashing couple who must learn to work together and overcome their differences to escape the fantastical world they\u2019ve found themselves in.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019ve got a real game-changer here and the co-op genre is going to have no idea what hit them,\u201d said Josef Fares, Founder and Game Director at Hazelight Studios. \u201cThere will be times the game will have you laughing, other times when it will pull at your heart strings and even moments where your pulse is racing because the gameplay is just that frantic. It\u2019s all there, and we can\u2019t wait to hear what fans have to say about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHazelight goes beyond innovation and are true disruptors in their approach to game making, building experiences that bring players together in original ways,\u201d said Steve Pointon, SVP 3rd Party Content &amp; Development at Electronic Arts. \u201cThey are in every sense electronic artists and we are honoured to have supported them with their inspiring vision for\u00a0<i>It Takes Two<\/i>, an action adventure that intimately blends humour, heart and gameplay in a co-op experience like no other.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As players try to untangle the complicated web Cody and May are trapped in thanks to a magic spell that turns them into dolls, they\u2019ll encounter ridiculous challenges around every corner. The unpredictable nature of each level will bring players through a uniquely metaphorical gameplay experience that tells a universal story of relationships, as Cody and May must work together to save their fractured marriage on the brink of divorce. Whether it\u2019s vacuum cleaners on the loose, suave love gurus with lots of opinions or a night club in desperate need of a DJ, obstacles will pop up around every corner, making for some hilariously heartfelt moments.<\/p>\n<p>With over 60 reviews of 90 or above thus far,\u00a0<i>It Takes Two<\/i>\u00a0offers players great value as it comes with a Friend\u2019s Pass*, where they can invite a friend to play with them for free. Players can also try out the entire first level of the game with the Friend\u2019s Pass Free Trial**, which can be downloaded separately from the main game. Then after the trial ends, only one player will need to purchase the full game to continue playing.\u00a0<i>It Takes Two<\/i>\u00a0is available now for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Origin and Steam for $39.99.\u00a0EA Play\u00a0members can get\u00a0<i>It Takes Two<\/i>\u00a0for less with a 10% discount on all digital purchases. EA Play Pro members get access to the full game on launch day.<\/p>\n<p>* Online co-op requires Internet Connection, EA Account and one online friend on the same and\/or next gen platform, or Friend\u2019s Pass Free Trial installed.<\/p>\n<p>** Comes at no cost for those playing couch co-op, players who play online will require either a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Gold account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the Marriage of Story and Mechanics like Never Before with Enough Gameplay Variety to Keep Players Entertained Until the Very End Invite&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":21358,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[29,31],"tags":[644,1581,265,846,171,415,1338,1576,143,674,1372,170,103,552,1580,1373],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IT2-Key-Art-Standard-Logo-Horizontal-4K_1-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1440","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":21260,"url":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2021\/02\/18\/ea-and-velan-studios-reveal-knockout-city-an-all-new-dodgeball-inspired-team-based-multiplayer-game\/","url_meta":{"origin":21357,"position":0},"title":"EA and Velan Studios Reveal Knockout City &#8212; an All-new Dodgeball-inspired Team-based Multiplayer Game","author":"DiRT","date":"February 18, 2021","format":"image","excerpt":"Free Trial to Kick-off the Game\u2019s Launch on May 21, 2021 Across Consoles and PC First Closed Beta on PC via Origin and Steam to Start February 20 https:\/\/youtu.be\/Pf8MJkuE3N0 Today, Electronic Arts Inc. 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