Split Fiction Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-07-08
Review summary
  • Excellent core gameplay loop
  • Great co-op experience overall
  • Creative and varied mechanics
  • Story is cliché and shallow
  • Difficulty causes cooperative frustration
  • Technical issues and poor optimization
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Categories

Cooperative MultiplayerAction-AdventureSci-fiFantasyPuzzle SolvingCinematic NarrativeSplit-screen Multiplayer

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAMpositive

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
880
96%
367
88%
350
85%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
70%
Unhelpful reviews
30%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
967
Negative points
300
Gameplay points
324
Perf. points
26
Rec. points
168
Misc points
5
Point
Better than It Takes Two
Description
Many reviews compare this game favorably to It Takes Two and A Way Out, citing it as a superior successor in gameplay, story, and visuals.
Importance
67%
Excellent core gameplay
Description
Players consistently praise the core gameplay loop as fun, enjoyable, and well-executed.
Importance
56%
Great co-op experience
Description
The cooperative experience is universally praised, with strong support for both local and online play.
Importance
51%
Creative and varied mechanics
Description
Players love the constantly changing mechanics and creative co-op design that keeps the experience fresh and engaging.
Importance
49%
Top-tier co-op game
Description
Widely regarded as one of the best cooperative games ever made, with many calling it a masterpiece.
Importance
38%
Stunning visuals
Description
The game's graphics are consistently described as beautiful, stunning, and a visual feast.
Importance
35%
Fun with a partner
Description
The game is highly enjoyable when played with another person, making it ideal for partners or friends.
Importance
33%
Clever level design
Description
Level design is imaginative and clever, with engaging side stories that add depth to the experience.
Importance
21%
Friend Pass free co-op
Description
The Friend Pass system allows one player to own the game while another plays for free, increasing accessibility.
Importance
16%
Worth full price
Description
Players feel the game is worth the full price, offering good value for its quality.
Importance
12%
High replayability
Description
The game offers high replayability, including the ability to play as a different character.
Importance
12%
Good for couples and families
Description
The game is a great choice for families or couples, with family-friendly content.
Importance
12%
Great protagonists
Description
The protagonists Zoe and Mio are well-received, with a rich and dynamic relationship.
Importance
12%
Requires coordination
Description
Co-op design requires communication and coordination, with distinct abilities for each player.
Importance
11%