The gaming press has already had the opportunity to dive into the latest title from Josef Fares, the acclaimed developer behind It Takes Two, and their impressions are in. Split Fiction has garnered significant attention, boasting an impressive average score of 91 on MetaCritic and 90 on OpenCritic. Critics have lauded the game for its inventive gameplay mechanics and the way it continuously introduces fresh elements to keep the experience dynamic and engaging. However, some reviewers noted that the game's narrative could be stronger and that its playtime might be shorter than some players would prefer.

Here's a breakdown 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

Critics have been effusive in their praise for Split Fiction. Gameractor UK hailed it as Hazelight Studios' best work yet, emphasizing its innovative approach to co-op gaming and its ability to keep players engaged with a constant stream of new ideas. Eurogamer echoed this sentiment, describing the game as a testament to the power of human imagination and a fantastic co-op adventure from start to finish.

IGN USA praised Split Fiction for its masterful crafting and the seamless blending of genres, noting that the game's 14-hour runtime is filled with a rollercoaster of ideas and gameplay styles. They highlighted Hazelight's success in creating a new standard for co-op gaming experiences. VGC acknowledged the game's visual advancements over It Takes Two but pointed out that the constant switching between two main locations could risk repetitiveness. They also criticized the plot as somewhat lacking, though they praised the engaging gameplay.

Hardcore Gamer offered a more tempered review, noting that Split Fiction is shorter and more expensive than its predecessor. They felt it didn't match the originality and variety of It Takes Two but still provided a fun and exciting co-op experience.

Split Fiction is set to launch on March 6, 2025, and will be available on current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series) and PC.