Well, they’ve done it again. You’ve probably heard this before, but at this point, it’s just a fact—nobody does it better when it comes to co-op games. With A Way Out and It Takes Two (GOTY 2021), Hazelight Studios nailed the art of making games that bring people together (sometimes in frustration, but mostly in fun). In this Split Fiction review, we’ll tell you why you need to grab someone and play another of Hazelight Studios’ masterpieces.
So, when Split Fiction was announced, my wife and I were immediately excited. And after playing through it together, I can confidently say—this game is fantastic. The missions? Amazing. The levels? So much variety. The gadgets and weapons? Absolute joy. There wasn’t a single dull moment. Well… except for the times my wife kept missing a jump over and over while I stood there waiting, or when she couldn’t hit a target to save her life (love you, babe). She’s not a gamer, but that’s the beauty of Hazelight’s games—no matter how noob you are, you can still have a blast.
The story kicks off with Mio Hudson and Zoe Foster—two writers with completely different styles. Mio’s all about sci-fi, high-tech gadgets, and dystopian chaos, while Zoe is deep in the fantasy world of magic, dragons, and enchanted forests. Thanks to a wild accident involving an experimental writing device, their two worlds literally collide, forcing them to team up and experience a reality (their stories) that’s part cyberpunk, part fairy tale.
The setup is solid, and the world-building is fantastic, but if I’m being honest, the story itself doesn’t hit as hard as It Takes Two. It’s fun and keeps things moving, but it doesn’t quite have that deep emotional pull. That’s not to say it’s bad—just that Hazelight has set the bar so ridiculously high that anything short of “this game changed my life” feels like a slight letdown.
Split Fiction PS5 Screenshot
If you’ve played A Way Out or It Takes Two, you already know the deal—co-op is king, and teamwork is non-negotiable. Split Fiction keeps that tradition alive and throws in some of the most creative gaming mechanics I’ve seen in a while.
Every level introduces something fresh. Mio gets all the high-tech gadgets—grappling hooks, laser cutters, teleportation devices—while Zoe rocks the fantasy side with elemental magic, enchanted bows, and even dragon-riding. The way these abilities work together is just genius. One minute, we’re badass cyberninjas fighting our way out of a powerful crime syndicate, and the next, we’re pigs, literal pigs that have magical powers—my wife has belly springs, and mine, well, mine has rainbow farts that lets me glide, why rainbow farts? I don’t know, but it sure is a ton of fun! The constant back-and-forth keeps things exciting and fresh, forcing you to really communicate (or, in our case, yell “No, the other button!” a lot).
Of course, this also means that if one of you isn’t great at platforming (cough my wife cough), there will be moments where you just have to sit and wait while they figure things out. But honestly, even that turned into something fun. We laughed, we got mildly annoyed, and then we laughed some more. That’s the magic of a good couch co-op game.
Split Fiction PS5 Screenshot
Visually, Split Fiction is gorgeous. The contrast between sci-fi cityscapes and lush fantasy landscapes is stunning, and the transitions between the two are seamless. One second, you’re in a neon-lit metropolis hacking drones, and the next, you’re walking through a mystical forest with glowing mushrooms. It’s like playing two completely different games at once, and somehow, it all just works.
The soundtrack is just as impressive. The music shifts based on the world you’re in—synth-heavy beats for the cyberpunk zones, sweeping orchestral scores for the fantasy sections. It’s the kind of soundtrack that makes you want to sit in the menu screen just to listen for a bit.
And here’s one of the best things about playing on PS5—we didn’t run into a single bug or glitch. Not one. Especially today? When games launch with game-breaking issues, that’s a huge win. The frame rate was smooth, the load times were lightning fast, and everything just ran beautifully.
Plus, if you want to play online, remember that only one person needs to buy the game—just grab the Friend’s Pass and both of you are good to go.
Split Fiction PS5 Screenshot
More than anything, Split Fiction is a game about playing together. It’s designed to make you laugh, strategise, and occasionally want to throw the controller at your co-op partner (but in a loving way). This isn’t just one of the best games of March—it’s easily one of the best games of the year. That’s our Split Fiction review.
So grab your significant other, a friend, or that one Valorant teammate you keep berating because they can’t hit anything—and get ready for an awesome time. Just be prepared to practice some patience, cause you’ll need lots of it.
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