Critics Are Thrilled with Split Fiction

Hazelight Studios' latest cooperative adventure, Split Fiction, is receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews. MetaCritic and OpenCritic currently boast average scores of 91 and 90 respectively, highlighting the game's innovative gameplay.

The game's consistent introduction of fresh mechanics, preventing monotony, is widely praised. However, some critics cite a relatively weak narrative and shorter playtime as minor drawbacks.

Review scores paint a picture of widespread acclaim:

• Gameractor UK, GameSpot, Inverse, Push Square, PC Games, TechRadar Gaming, Variety, Eurogamer: 100/100
• Areajugones: 95/100
• IGN USA, GameSpuer, Quiteshockers, PlayStation Lifestiles, Vandal: 90/100
• Stevivor, TheGamer, VGC, Wccftech: 80/100
• Hardcore Gamer: 70/100

Several key review excerpts highlight the game's strengths and weaknesses:

Split Fiction is Hazelight Studios' finest achievement yet, a standout cooperative experience. Its diverse gameplay keeps players captivated, showcasing exceptional execution and a constant stream of inventive mechanics. Minor flaws are overshadowed by its creative brilliance. —Gameractor UK (100/100)

A fantastic adventure from start to finish, Split Fiction is a highly creative and engaging co-op title, a testament to imaginative design. —Eurogamer (100/100)

A masterfully crafted co-op adventure expertly blending genres. Its rapid-fire shifts in gameplay and ideas maintain a thrilling pace throughout its 14-hour runtime. The diverse mechanics prevent repetition, making it a triumph of imagination. —IGN USA (90/100)

While visually impressive and sharing mechanical similarities with It Takes Two, Split Fiction risks repetition due to its two main locations. However, engaging side stories and constantly evolving mechanics maintain player interest. The plot, however, falls short. —VGC (80/100)

Shorter and pricier than It Takes Two, Split Fiction, while lacking the originality and variety of its predecessor, still offers a fun, exciting co-op experience. A solid entry, but it doesn't quite meet the high bar set by the studio's previous work. —Hardcore Gamer (70/100)

Split Fiction launches March 6th, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.