The latest title from Josef Fares, known for his work on It Takes Two, has been making waves in the gaming community. Titled Split Fiction, this game has garnered significant attention and praise from the gaming press, achieving an impressive average score of 91 on MetaCritic and 90 on OpenCritic. Critics have lauded the game for its innovative approach to gameplay, consistently introducing new mechanics and keeping players engaged without succumbing to monotony.
Here's a snapshot 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 highlighted Split Fiction as Hazelight Studios' finest work yet, describing it as one of the most impressive co-op games of this generation. Gameractor UK praised the game for its constant flow of new ideas and high-level execution of mechanics, despite minor flaws. Eurogamer celebrated its creativity and engagement, calling it a fantastic adventure from start to finish.
IGN USA noted the game's masterful crafting and the thrilling experience provided through its shifting gameplay styles, although it mentioned a somewhat weak storyline and a 14-hour runtime. VGC acknowledged the game's visual improvements over It Takes Two and its engaging gameplay, but pointed out the repetitive nature of switching between locations and a less compelling plot.
Hardcore Gamer, while recognizing the game's fun and excitement for two players, felt that Split Fiction falls short of the expectations set by It Takes Two, citing its shorter length and higher price, along with a lack of the originality and variety found in the predecessor.
Split Fiction is set to launch on March 6, 2025, and will be available on current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series) and PC.
