A Way Out

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. GameWatcher
    Apr 4, 2018
    100
    In the end, A Way Out is without a doubt the most satisfying coop experience I’ve ever had. It’s a superb experience made from the ground up to be purely cooperative, and it creates a unique sinergy that even coop classics like Left 4 Dead can’t come close to achieving. The truth is, A Way Out not only holds itself alongside the best coop titles out there – it surpasses them.
  2. GameGrin
    Apr 2, 2018
    95
    A game that takes what came before and redefines what is possible in co-operative storytelling, with a level of detail and polish far beyond what could be expected of a small team.
  3. CD-Action
    Jun 5, 2018
    90
    Hazelight’s interactive movie sets a new standard for co-op games. It’s varied, thrilling, very pretty and enjoyable for both hardcore and casual gamers. It evokes tons of positive emotions and I can’t remember last time an action game moved me so much. [05/2018, p.50]
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  5. Games.cz
    Apr 24, 2018
    90
    A Way Out is not difficult in its gaming principles, but in communicating and collaborating with other people. The ways of cooperation are very different and keep you astonished and in tension, as does the story. In short, if you are looking for a great cooperative game, you have to start here.
  6. Meristation
    Mar 22, 2018
    90
    A Way Out mixes the cinema and video game languages in a tale about two strangers that must break out of prison. Cooperation between these two characters and the players are essential, with a powerful dramatic sense.
  7. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Apr 28, 2018
    87
    Normally, the fact that you can’t play the campaign without another player would be a downside, but A Way Out is an experience that simply won’t work without a friend by your side. [Issue#229, p.66]
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  8. The Games Machine
    Mar 22, 2018
    86
    After the heartwarming Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons, Josef Fares extended the scope of his unique co-operative gameplay, addressing a much wider spectrum of players. There are many gameplay opportunities that, together with a top-notch narrative, create a highly engaging and original experience. The execution may not be perfect, but it's a deep and bold work.
  9. IGN
    Mar 22, 2018
    83
    A Way Out’s finest moments come when it’s at its most cinematic.
  10. GameStar
    Mar 22, 2018
    80
    A Way Out hits the heart of thriller fans and combines an intricate gangster story with simple co-op gameplay that welds gamers together.
  11. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 6, 2018
    75
    Thanks to its purely co-op gameplay, A Way Out is a beautiful experience, which heavily involves both players throughout the adventure.
  12. PC Games
    Mar 23, 2018
    75
    While it's not as memorable as it could have been, we had a good time playing A Way Out. Clever co-op mechanics and a novel presentation are diminished by an underwhelming plot and rather shallow gameplay.
  13. Riot Pixels
    Apr 30, 2018
    69
    A well-balanced adventure with a bold ending and one really weak link. Still, it is worth 6 hours of your time.
  14. PC Gamer
    Mar 23, 2018
    64
    Messy, varied and inadvertently hilarious: A Way Out is an unusual but uneven tandem ride.
  15. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    60
    An adventure game with an original idea that is diminished by shorter game time, a slightly repetitive gameplay, lower difficulty and a gradual diversion towards action. [Issue#285]
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  16. Gamer.no
    Mar 27, 2018
    60
    It's refreshing to see more split screen co-op on PC, but A Way Out fumbles in delivering on the premise. The clichè-filled story starts out too slowly, and the game is littered with tedious quick time events. The game sort of redeems itself towards the end, but wastes a lot of your time on it’s way there.
  17. Power Unlimited
    Mar 22, 2018
    60
    It was a beautiful aspiration: to make a co-op game that encourages people to work together by means of original gameplay. But in the end, the manner in which A Way Out is played is seldom original and it's written like a poor action movie out of the 90's.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Apr 4, 2018
    Usually, in the course of gameplay, a game’s character becomes an avatar for you. But A Way Out accomplishes something far more subversive and bold. Eventually, for better or for worse, you become an avatar for your character.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 736 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 110 out of 736
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  1. ENDrain
    Mar 24, 2018
    0
    That ending. That damn ending.

    Do you know this joke about two chairs, a cake and a penis? Lemme tell you, it is of substance. "There are    That ending. That damn ending.

    Do you know this joke about two chairs, a cake and a penis? Lemme tell you, it is of substance. "There are two chairs. On one there is a pie. On the other, a dick. You have to sit on one, and eat the other. Which do you choose?”

    This is exactly the choice this game forces you to make. And when you ask "why the hell am I making this choice again?", the game simply answers, "’cuz". There’s no reasoning. This game, as one reviewer has well put it, plays itself.

    So one may as well play it not.    … Full Review »
  2. croppergib
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    A Way Out has to be the best game I've played this year by far. The direction, mix of gameplay style, discovery with games within the gameA Way Out has to be the best game I've played this year by far. The direction, mix of gameplay style, discovery with games within the game itself, homages and throwbacks, characters, settings, variety - and that ending jesus christ. I can't recommend it enough. The fact one person can buy it and the other person downloads the "game pass" from origin for free makes it even better.

    What a journey. First time I've played a game for 6-7hrs straight (apart from a 30-40 min break for dinner).

    Some of the sweeping camera moves was just mindblowing, some reminded me of david fincher. Can't recommend it enough. 2 friends will have a blast with it.    … Full Review »
  3. stickydude
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    I never used metacritic before, but this game is the reason why I thought it's worth making an account. A Way Out is a truly amazing co-opI never used metacritic before, but this game is the reason why I thought it's worth making an account. A Way Out is a truly amazing co-op experience, very refreshing these days, I wish there were more games like this one which could be played through with a friend.
    This game isn't a technical marvel (maybe except how cool the camera works in some co-op scenes) and the graphics is not the most beautiful these days, with animations sometimes not being as smooth (mostly sneaking), but all of that is easily forgotten and looked past once you start playing.
    There are however pros which will make you enjoy the game a lot:
    - the game's really cheap: $30 for around 6-8 hours of gameplay is really fair IMHO
    - EA does not get any money, all of it goes to the developer
    - You only need to buy one copy of a game and your friend can join you to finish the whole story together, I think it's an incredibly generous move
    - both characters are way different from each other, you can pick the one you'd seem more fitting yourself with
    - writing is not exactly perfect, but the story is interesting and intriguing, I really like it how smooth the transitions are and how smart the story was told, switching between the different scenes was really thought through and made sense without breaking the immersion
    - because the characters are so different from each other, it creates a bunch of funny dialogues
    - gameplay wise there were many funny moments throughout the game just because of how fun the gameplay is, I don't remember playing a game with a smile on my face for the whole time
    - there's a huge variety of locations and tasks you'll be doing, they are simple for the most time (I'm around 3 hours in the game), but fun and rewarding once you pull them off
    - the amount of work they've put for creating different animations and assets for different scenes you'll only get to see one during your playthrough is really amazing and worth the appreciation
    - there's a bunch of different and fun interactions, simple games and challenges that you can participate in, but are completely optional and I think it's nice of them that decided to put their resources in adding that into the world
    - you can interact with NPCs and talk to them, usually, there's a few in each location (which makes sense of course, so you don't meet them in the forest for example), both Leo and Vincent have different dialogues and dialogue options, which is cool
    - Leo and Vincent approach different situations in their own way since Vincent is calm type of a guy, while Leo is more rough, which means some tasks can be completed slightly differently depending on who's taking action
    - there are moments where you get to make a decision and chose which path to take, which will make for a different path to your goal or the situation play out differently. From what I've seen it progresses the story in a certain way that doesn't change, but still, it's nice to have an option to take different paths
    I can't recommend the game enough, it's such a fun experience and a refreshment I really needed from all the cookie cutter games. Also, I believe that Josef Fares, his brother and the team behind the game really deserve the support, because you can see how passionate they are about what they're doing. It might not be the most impressive game technically, but it makes up with the amount of enjoyment from the gameplay it provides.
    Definitely recommending it!    … Full Review »
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