Split Fiction

WayTooManyGamesKyle Nicol

10/10

Hazelight Studios is fast becoming one of my favourites out there. After the flawed but entertaining A Way Out showcased a true cooperative adventure, I was intrigued. Then It Takes Two came out and blew us all away with a touching story and exceptional cooperative gameplay. We were wondering just how Josef Fares and the team would top this. Now we have Split Fiction, which, somehow, does just that.

GamerBravesRalph

10/10

In the realm of cooperative gaming, few studios have managed to capture the imagination quite like Hazelight Studios. Their latest offering, Split Fiction, arrives with high expectations, following the massive success of critically acclaimed titles like A Way Out and It Takes Two. This review of Split Fiction will dive deep into a game that promises not just cooperative gameplay, but a narrative experience that blends genres, challenges player expectations, and delivers a unique storytelling ...

NoobFeedMariella Deadman

100/100

Split Fiction creates many different worlds to explore, all of which are as fleshed out and fun as the characters you experience them with. If you have a partner to coop with, it's a game you can't miss playing.

Press StartBrodie Gibbons

9.5/10

Split Fiction is a masterclass of game design, and is yet another instant classic from a team who have, across a span of three games, rewritten the handbook on how to develop fun and insanely inventive stories that’ll be remembered for one thing, among others: spotlighting the power of friendship.

VGChartzLee Mehr

9.5/10

After finishing Hazelight's latest smorgasbord of co-op creativity, I had only one recurring thought:

Impulse GamerGareth Newnham

Split Fiction was originally released in March 2025 and was met with widespread acclaim from both critics and fans. It took everything that made It Takes Two

Nintendo LifeKen Talbot

9/10

Split Fiction feels like a gift. Its sole aim is to entertain and bring players together by testing them at every turn. Hazelight gives us two distinct worlds, each filled with a huge array of activities for co-op partners to enjoy and argue over. It serves as a surprising visual showcase for the Switch 2 and enhances the Friend's Pass feature, allowing our original Switch buddies to join in the fun.

GameLusterNirav Gandhi

9/10

I expected nothing less than a masterpiece with Split Fiction, and yet my expectations were still exceeded. Play this game immediately.

Nintendo World ReportAlex Orona

8.5/10

Split Fiction is, in a lot of ways, the best this studio has ever delivered, but is still far from flawless in its execution. The plots from all previous Hazelight games have consistently been an issue and this game is no exception. Its tone and characterization are pretty flat, with a lot of cringe moments to take away from the experience. Fortunately, one thing this studio has learned is to keep the action moving, and providing tons of set piece moments to override any bad taste the dialogue could ever leave. The puzzle mechanics work well as long as you can communicate with your partner wit...

The OuterHavenJordan Andow

Do you like co-op experiences? Hazelight Games once again looks to deliver a top-tier co-op adventure with Split Fiction. The biggest question is, can Split Fiction recapture the magic of It Takes Two? Let's talk about it. Game Name: Split Fiction  Platform(s): PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series…

TwinfiniteTom Hopkins

Split Fiction is another wonderful co-op adventure from Hazelight Games. While the story is forgettable, the level and gameplay design is smarter and more ingenious than I could ever have imagined. The variety and quality only improve as you progress, seeing the game throw things at you that you’ll never have seen before. It’s a joy from start to finish.

The EscapistJesse Lab

Unscored

At the end of the day, my fiance and I both enjoyed our time with Split Fiction. While it definitely has some narrative issues and the pacing can be a bit uneven, it’s still a great time for two players who want to experience a fully fleshed-out co-op adventure. Its highs are arguably higher than It Takes Two thanks to its numerous setpieces, and outside of a few puzzles that made us a wee bit angry, our relationship is stronger for it.