Split Fiction, the latest cooperative adventure from Hazelight Studios, has made history by becoming Electronic Arts’ first game in over a decade to score above 90 on Metacritic. This milestone marks a major turning point for EA, which has struggled in recent years to produce critically acclaimed titles.
A Landmark Moment for EA
EA’s last game to break the 90+ Metacritic barrier was Mass Effect 3 in 2012. Since then, the publisher has seen several major releases—such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, FIFA, and Battlefield entries—but none have managed to crack the elusive 90 Metacritic threshold.
Now, Split Fiction has broken that streak, earning a 91 Metacritic score and widespread praise from both critics and players.
🎮 Metacritic Score: 91/100
⭐ User Score: 8.6/10
IGN called it “a co-op masterpiece, raising the bar for narrative-driven multiplayer games”, while GameSpot praised its “brilliantly crafted levels, emotional storytelling, and inventive mechanics.”
What Makes Split Fiction So Special?
Split Fiction is a narrative-driven cooperative action game where players take on the roles of Mio and Zoe, two writers trapped inside the worlds of their own unfinished stories. The game blends multiple gameplay genres, allowing players to experience everything from fantasy RPG battles to sci-fi shooter segments, platforming, and puzzle-solving—all while working together in a seamless co-op experience.
Key Features:
✅ A Fully Co-Op Experience – Like Hazelight’s It Takes Two, this game requires two players, whether online or local.
✅ Genre-Blending Gameplay – Players jump between fantasy, sci-fi, cyberpunk, and more, with unique mechanics in each world.
✅ Emotional & Engaging Storytelling – A deeply character-driven narrative that explores themes of creativity, struggle, and self-discovery.
✅ Stunning Visuals & Soundtrack – The game’s art direction and music score have been praised for their immersive and emotional impact.
How Did EA Break Its 13-Year 90+ Streak?
EA’s long absence from Metacritic’s 90+ club has been largely due to its focus on live-service games, sports franchises, and multiplayer shooters—which, while commercially successful, often receive mixed reviews from critics and fans.
By partnering with Hazelight Studios, EA has embraced the power of narrative-driven, high-quality gaming experiences rather than focusing solely on microtransactions and live-service mechanics.
