B+It Takes Two
A genre-bending platform adventure created purely for co-op, where a clashing couple must work together to overcome their differences after being shrunk by a magic spell.
Parent verdict
Is It Takes Two good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Ages 12+. Best for teamwork, empathy.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 18, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
20-40 minutes per session
Safety level
High
Best for
Teamwork, empathy
Ages
Ages 12+
Great for your child
Your child will enjoy the whimsical world and the feeling of being an equal partner in a grand adventure.
Great for you
It provides a natural platform to discuss complex emotions and the importance of working together.
Parent notes
The game deals with themes of divorce which may be sensitive for some children. Ensure the Friend's Pass is only used with trusted friends or family members.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Every puzzle requires simultaneous, complementary actions—like pinning a platform with nails so the other can swing across—making solo play impossible, though the reliance on synchronized timing can trigger friction if one player struggles with the controls.
Skills this builds
- Calling out split-second timing cues while swinging across nail perches
- Coordinating complementary tools like spraying flammable sap and detonating it with rifle darts
- Discovering and competing in optional two-player mini-games hidden along the path
Try this together
When you reach the tool shed, trade off who holds the hammerhead and who aims the nails before starting the jump sequence.
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