Hazelight's highly anticipated co-op return that pushes screen-splitting technology into a narrative mechanic.
Josef Fares once again pushes the boundaries of what two players can do together. Split Fiction isn't just about sharing a screen; it's about sharing a perspective that is fundamentally altered by your partner's actions.
Split Fiction constantly challenges how you look at the screen. One player might see the physical reality while the other sees a digital glitch, requiring perfectly timed vocal and mechanical cooperation.
Split Fiction is the definitive proof that co-op is a narrative mechanic, not just a game mode. By using the split-screen as a literal tool for puzzle-solving and perspective play, Hazelight has created an experience that is impossible to replicate in single-player. Our 10/10 for 'Innovation' reflects the many mind-bending moments where the two players must reconcile seeing different physical realities on the same TV. The story is Josef Fares at his most balanced—mixing genuinely funny banter with heavy emotional beats. While the 2-player requirement is a hurdle for some, and the total playtime is shorter than a typical AAA epic, the value found in such a refined, creative experience is undeniable. It's a game about communication, both in and out of the world.
The Calibration Team
Editorial Board
Josef Fares does it again. Split Fiction is a co-op masterpiece that reinvents how two players interact with a single story through groundbreaking visual perspective play.
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