"Split Fiction Receives Rave Reviews from Critics"

The gaming community has been buzzing with excitement following the early reviews of Josef Fares' latest creation, Split Fiction, from Hazelight Studios. With an impressive average score of 91 on MetaCritic and 90 on OpenCritic, the game has garnered widespread acclaim for its innovative approach to gameplay.

Reviewers have unanimously praised Split Fiction for its ability to introduce fresh mechanics at a brisk pace, ensuring players remain engaged throughout their experience. Notable outlets such as Gameractor UK, GameSpot, and Eurogamer have awarded the game perfect scores, lauding it as Hazelight's best work yet and one of the most impressive co-op titles of this generation.

Gameractor UK raved, "Split Fiction is Hazelight Studios' best work to date and one of the most impressive co-op games of this generation. The game amazes with its variety, keeping players engaged at every moment. All mechanics are executed at the highest level, and while a couple of minor flaws can be found, they pale in comparison to the constant flow of new ideas the game introduces at every turn. It’s a true celebration of creativity and innovation."

Eurogamer echoed this sentiment, stating, "From start to finish, Split Fiction remains a fantastic adventure. It’s one of the most creative and engaging co-op games on the market, serving as a vivid testament to the boundless nature of human imagination."

IGN USA also praised the game's creativity, noting, "Split Fiction is a masterfully crafted co-op adventure game that straddles the line between two genres. It’s a rollercoaster of ideas and gameplay styles that shift at a breakneck pace, keeping the experience thrilling throughout its 14-hour runtime. Since no single mechanic overstays its welcome, Split Fiction becomes a triumph of imagination. Hazelight hasn’t just rewritten the rules of co-op gaming—it’s created a new chapter that you (and your partner) simply must experience."

However, not all feedback was glowing. Some critics, including VGC, pointed out weaknesses in the storyline and the game's relatively short playtime, saying, "Visually, Split Fiction takes a significant step forward compared to the studio’s previous project, It Takes Two, though the two games share many similarities in terms of mechanics. At times, the game risks becoming repetitive due to constant switching between two main locations, but its rich selection of side stories and ever-changing mechanics ensure that the gameplay remains engaging from start to finish. That said, the same cannot be said for its plot, which leaves something to be desired."

Hardcore Gamer also had reservations, stating, "Split Fiction is shorter and more expensive than It Takes Two, and while it lacks the originality and variety of its predecessor, it still delivers a fun and exciting experience for two players. It’s a solid project, though it falls short of the expectations set by the studio’s previous game."

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