It Takes Two
Josef Fares’ Hazelight Studios is known for making story-driven co-op games that thematically lean into the fact that they need to be played with someone else. The studio’s latest game isIt Takes Two, a 3D platformer that follows a married couple with relationship problems who get trapped inside dolls’ bodies. Their journey to repair their relationship is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and engaging as both a story-driven game and co-op experience.It Takes TwowonGame of the Year at The Game Awards 2021for a reason, so you should check it out if you haven’t already. PlayingIt Takes Twowill also hype you up forwhatever Fares is making next.
It Takes Twois available on PS4 and PS5 as a PlayStation Plus Essential title until January 6. It’s also available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S as part of Xbox Game Pass as well as Nintendo Switch.
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
Before you playLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered, which wasannounced during the last State of Play event, you must try out the game that started it all.Blood Omen: Legacy of Kainis the origin story of Kain, the series’ namesake, and follows his quest to get revenge after becoming a vampire on those who killed him. WhileBlood Omen’stop-down action gameplay feels dated nowadays, the game was way ahead of its time on the narrative front. It’s impressive to see a PS1 game confidently flow between cutscenes and gameplay and go as far as to feature narration from the main character during gameplay. Check out this game, and you’ll feel more comfortable and familiar with the lore and characters featured inSoul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered.
Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
After two Souls Reaver games,Blood Omengot a sequel of its own.Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kainis a full-fledged 3D action-adventure game, once again starring Kain, that bridges the gap between the events ofBlood OmenandSoul Reaver 1. Blood Omen 2is worth playing beforeSoul Reaver 1 & 2 Remasteredif you want to experience the series chronologically, and thankfully, it was added to PS Plus Premium’s classic catalog ahead of that remastered collection’s release. Play through all of the Legacy of Kain games, and you’ll surely become a fan of this series that seems poised to make a major comeback ifSoul Reaver 1 & 2 Remasteredis successful.
