Hazelight Studios is Working to Adapt 'It Takes Two' for Television
Colin Smith — February 1, 2022 — Tech
References: hazelight.se & theverge
'It Takes Two' is a heartfelt two-player game about a couple in a rocky relationship overcoming the associated challenges. The game met critical success across all platforms due to its gameplay innovations, with its gameplay spanning many genres including shooter, fighting, racing, and action-adventure.
The story of the game follows a couple that is on the brink of divorce that are magically transformed into small toys. The couple must then overcome a variety of challenges while they are stuck in this miniature form. These challenges include helping squirrels, bees, and other creatures that are now large by comparison. This heartfelt game is suitable for the big screen due to its emotional storytelling, beautiful environments, and very real characters.
While no production studio has been assigned to the movie adaptation yet, the writing team for the movie is the team behind the recently successful 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie.
Image Credit: It Takes Two, Hazelight Studios
The story of the game follows a couple that is on the brink of divorce that are magically transformed into small toys. The couple must then overcome a variety of challenges while they are stuck in this miniature form. These challenges include helping squirrels, bees, and other creatures that are now large by comparison. This heartfelt game is suitable for the big screen due to its emotional storytelling, beautiful environments, and very real characters.
While no production studio has been assigned to the movie adaptation yet, the writing team for the movie is the team behind the recently successful 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie.
Image Credit: It Takes Two, Hazelight Studios
Trend Themes
1. Heartfelt Video Game Adaptations - There is an opportunity to adapt more video games with engaging storylines and characters that can appeal to movie audiences.
2. Innovative Gameplay Mechanics - More games could benefit from combining diverse gameplay mechanics to create a unique and captivating experience.
3. Toy-themed Content - With the success of 'It Takes Two', there is an opportunity for more content featuring toy-themed adventures.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - Developers can focus on creating more games with emotionally-driven narratives and engaging characters.
2. Film Production - Studios can tap into the growing audience for video game adaptations by developing high-quality, emotionally impactful movies.
3. Children's Toy Industry - Toy companies can create merchandise and media related to toy-themed stories and games, like 'It Takes Two'.
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