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  1. Oct 25, 2020
    9
    I give it a 9 because it was like playing a movie, plus it was a great co-op game that I had low expectations for. Definitely very fun, with moments of in-game fun and laughter. They also coordinated the team work extremely well and you find yourself needing to communicate quite a bit! Would of been a 10 if there was a better driving and shooting mechanics
  2. Feb 17, 2022
    9
    Enjoyed the game. The story was really interesting and the game mechanics were good. Its one of the best coop game ive ever played.
  3. May 24, 2022
    9
    A great co-op game, a rather quick play through. Great cinematic, weird dialog. I recommend
  4. Mar 16, 2022
    9
    this game was the first to revolutionize modern coop gameplay. it excecuted the gameplay perfectly and the narrative slightly less than perfectly.
  5. Jan 4, 2023
    9
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  6. May 14, 2023
    9
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  7. May 14, 2023
    9
    My only issue with the game was that it wasn't longer. Almost perfect, like a very solid episode of your favourite show. You don't know what it's missing, but you know it's missing something.
  8. Jul 14, 2023
    9
    Esse é o um dos melhores jogos para 2 jogadores
    Que você pode achar ! Uma história boa , gráficos Bonitos pena que é curto mas que vale seu dinheiro
  9. Nov 1, 2019
    8
    I find it really fun to play with your girlfriend or a friend, as it is designed to be enjoyed.
    Hats off to the devs for implementing such a variety of mini-games across the path, too!
    Great game.
  10. Mar 31, 2018
    8
    I actually kind of wish this had more gimmicky co-op sections but nonetheless this is a very fun experience and we need more couch co-op games. Josef Fares seems like a sweet guy and I hope he keeps getting money to make whatever the **** he wants.
  11. Mar 27, 2018
    8
    A way out review

    An emotional story driven co op adventure that breaks new ground for splitscreen gameplay. This game must be played with a friend as there is no Single player but after playing the game i see why. The only way this game could work is with co op with a real person. Without spoilers an ai just wouldn't be capable of doing so also the game is immensely fun. Lasting around
    A way out review

    An emotional story driven co op adventure that breaks new ground for splitscreen gameplay. This game must be played with a friend as there is no Single player but after playing the game i see why. The only way this game could work is with co op with a real person. Without spoilers an ai just wouldn't be capable of doing so also the game is immensely fun. Lasting around 6 hours and warranting multiple playrhroughs the game is a great value for your money, next to brothers this is one of my fav games of all time. The gameplay is fun and rarely ever repetive. The graphics are great for an indie and the story is well written and paced. I came to love the characters and even felt genuinely depressed at some points in the game. Quite an emotional tale is told here which i won't spoil. There are some issues such as bugs and occasional freezes and the story feels kinda short but these are small issues in an otherwise phenomenal game. Overall it's one of the best co op experiences out there as well as one of the best games I've played. I hope Josef fares continues to make indie masterpieces such as this and brothers. He and his team are great designers and we need more games like these. Well worth the price. 9.5/10
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  12. Jul 31, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly it was one of the best coop experiences ive had, I just wish there has been some input for the ending. I know its a story being told but damn if that ending doesn't hit you in all the wrong places. I know the game is linear but not having a choice to make at the end I think hurt the story. For the price I paid the game was great my only criticism would be for the ending, its not bad and its got emotion it has a Heat feel, which is a huge compliment, but the choice should have been there for me to make (as the Vincent player) Expand
  13. Apr 22, 2018
    8
    A way out
    great storytelling
    A Way it is a cinematic adventure game that has to be played with 2 players. Either Couch Co Op or with an online friend, I ended up playing couch co op and found this to be the best option if its possible. if not, you can invinte any friend to play with you from start to finish even if they don’t have to game The forced co op is a bit of a draw back
    A way out
    great storytelling
    A Way it is a cinematic adventure game that has to be played with 2 players.
    Either Couch Co Op or with an online friend,
    I ended up playing couch co op and found this to be the best option if its possible.
    if not, you can invinte any friend to play with you from start to finish even if they don’t have to game
    The forced co op is a bit of a draw back though, its hard to find someone willing to tolerate you and your hilarious jokes for a full 5 an a half hours that it takes to finish this game.
    I played the arrogant, cocky and short tempered leo and my partner played as the calm and in control Vincent.
    this game is basically the grown up version of the rugrats,
    you get your trusty screwdriver and as a team you have to find a way out of prison to go after a mutual enemy.
    this is a lot of one person distracting and finding a way to take guard attention from an area, while the other player inches closer to the target, coming up with clever ways to sneak tools back to your cell and look out for eachother while getting it done..
    This game doesn’t fully take place in prison though, youll find yourself on a farm as well as getting to know these characters and their families..
    making you care how the story plays out for each..
    there are moments of driving and third person shooting..
    the gameplay is constantly pulling the narrative forward..
    you never feel stuck or stagnant..
    constantly going..
    the 5 and a half hours flies by…
    And throughout the story there will be choices to make that are either more passive or more aggressive..
    choices that need to be agreed on by both players before you can move on..
    its tough to go into detail without spoiling, but I loved the journey this game took me on.. I loved the story and all of its twists..
    I loved not knowing where the game was going to take me next…
    this game shines during the moments where communication is necessary, where you have to use timing, hwere you have to watch for and distract guards while your partner gets to work…
    there really is no negative here other than again, this game has to be played with another person…
    you cant switch back and forth between controllers, there are moments here where that just wont work.
    This is a great game to sit down and spend some time with someone with
    especially if both of you can get lost in your characters.
    I give A way Out
    a 8.0/10
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  14. Mar 29, 2018
    8
    Ever since I finished the awesome game Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons last year, I was really looking forward to what Josef Fares and his core team that were behind Brothers would do next. And 5 years after Brothers, A Way Out hits the shelves. This game is very original, just like Brothers, delivering a coop only experience, but this experience is very good, as it forces very enjoyable andEver since I finished the awesome game Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons last year, I was really looking forward to what Josef Fares and his core team that were behind Brothers would do next. And 5 years after Brothers, A Way Out hits the shelves. This game is very original, just like Brothers, delivering a coop only experience, but this experience is very good, as it forces very enjoyable and satisfying cooperation. The characters are also very relatable, and the visuals are very nice. This game also thankfully does not include EA's terrible lootbox and microtransaction systems that have been present in most of their games recently. But this game does have one main issue: the random side activities you can do are not very enjoyable, and the gunplay controls are quite stiff and annoying to control. This is because Josef and his team are obviously not used to gunplay design and need more practice in designing this. However, since this game's published by EA, do not buy it a full price. We need to continually put the pressure on EA to get their act together, and by buying their games for less money, we can do that. Overall, though, A Way Out is a great game and a very enjoyable coop experience. i just wouldn't recommend you buy it at full price. Expand
  15. May 13, 2018
    8
    A unique co-op experience that excels in story telling and game play mechanics, I thoroughly enjoyed this game and never got bored with it once, worth picking up for anyone who likes co-op games.
  16. Mar 26, 2018
    8
    Excellent game for couch coop. Me and my wife had a great time playing it during weekend. The game is a really enjoyable mix of mini-games and decent storytelling. Pacing is really nice as it tends to stop action-packed gameplay with some slow and relaxing gameplay once in a while. I did not like the ending but I think it is a matter of opinion. A game worth playing if you are a couch coop fan.
  17. Aug 9, 2020
    8
    A Way Out is a split-screen co-op game from movie director Josef Fares, the creator of the magnificent Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.

    The "get out of prison and revenge" story is nice, there is some delightful character progression for both Leo and Vincent, but the unexpected twist in the end is a mis-step because it's out of character for both protagonists. The game lasts 5 hours or so
    A Way Out is a split-screen co-op game from movie director Josef Fares, the creator of the magnificent Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.

    The "get out of prison and revenge" story is nice, there is some delightful character progression for both Leo and Vincent, but the unexpected twist in the end is a mis-step because it's out of character for both protagonists. The game lasts 5 hours or so until the end credits roll, it is kinda short but it doesn't overstay its welcome, and it's a nice change of pace between playing epic 60 hours long open world games.

    Gameplay is very basic, with some environmental exploration and puzzles every now and then. Two players (you can play either couch or online co-op) control each of the two protagonists who have no special abilities of their own, so it doesn't matter which character you choose to play as. The weakest element of gameplay is the shooting system, which is cumbersome to say the least, but it's forgiveable because there is a generous hit box and it's not the focus of the experience anyway.

    Graphics are very good and stylized, quality being just short of a modern AAA production, with the game being rendered twice or even thrice at the same time on occasion, in order to show different points of view. On PS4 frame rate regularly drops below 30 fps, but it doesn't really affect the experience because it's a slow-paced game. Still I recommend playing this game at 60 fps on a PC if possible.

    Overall this is a very enjoyable story-based adventure game and I highly recommend it to everyone.
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  18. Mar 26, 2018
    8
    Developed by the team behind Brothers a Tale of Two Sons, Hazelight studios brings a new title featuring co op mechanics that I have never seen in a game before, and it could not have been done any other way.

    A Way Out tells the story of two different characters, Leo a short-tempered common criminal with a soft side when it comes to his family, and Vincent. The characters have been
    Developed by the team behind Brothers a Tale of Two Sons, Hazelight studios brings a new title featuring co op mechanics that I have never seen in a game before, and it could not have been done any other way.

    A Way Out tells the story of two different characters, Leo a short-tempered common criminal with a soft side when it comes to his family, and Vincent. The characters have been wrongly convicted by the same man, and end up in prison. About ten minutes into the game, Leo and Vincent start interacting with one another, realizing they are after the same person and want to escape for prison to get revenge. From this point on, we see Leo and Vincent work through numerous situations together in order to complete tasks to get out of prison. After the prison break, you find out why these characters are after the same person, you find out about the problems in their personal lives and together the characters try to fix the problems.

    Working together is essential in this game every situation you must be done together. I realized how much of a co op this game was very early on, the specific situation, when Leo and Vincent are taking the back of the cell toilet off the wall and using a chisel to break the wall so they can crawl through. While one character does this, the other character watches out for the guards passing by and distracting them. Throughout the course of the game, there will be different ways to do things. You have a choice of doing things Leo’s (aggressive) way or Vincent’s (calm and smooth). Throughout the adventure, you get to compete in little mini games with your co-op partner like a game of darts and baseball or arm wrestling.

    This is a great action-adventure indie title; there were times I was on the edge of my seat, like during the prison escape, the hospital escape & the motorcycle chase scene and the final twenty minutes of the game. I had a great time playing with my friend and co host even though I did not have a the full game I was able to play the trial version all the way through as long as he was playing as well. With that being said the game did have some issues, texture popping issues and some of the shooting mechanics; It should not take two or three head shots to kill an enemy. The game could have done without the shootouts at the end but it was a nice change of pace for the last half hour of the game.

    A Way Out is more than I expected in every aspect, from the story to the game play & character progression. It falls in a genre we do not see enough of now days (couch co-op). With some great unique game play mechanics this is a breath of fresh air with a bit of minor problems it is so fun; that you will want to go back and see what you can do differently.

    A Way Out 7.5/10

    Reviewed By ICE at Gamers of the Round Table.
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  19. Apr 7, 2018
    8
    One of the best stories in a game. Everything that the game can do wrong, is overshadowed by an incredible story that makes you enjoy the game with a friend.
  20. Oct 16, 2022
    8
    The idea behind the game itself is great. Something new and refreshing, exactly what the game industry needs from time to time. It feels like a story driven co-op movie. Gameplay wise it's nothing spectacular or never seen before. But it has it's own charme, and you feel the love and affection the developers put in their game. You can complete it within 6 hours, grab a friend and enjoy theThe idea behind the game itself is great. Something new and refreshing, exactly what the game industry needs from time to time. It feels like a story driven co-op movie. Gameplay wise it's nothing spectacular or never seen before. But it has it's own charme, and you feel the love and affection the developers put in their game. You can complete it within 6 hours, grab a friend and enjoy the action driven, emotional rollercoaster that A Way Out is. Expand
  21. Mar 25, 2018
    8
    A simple, fun but sadly short game. It plays well and has a fun but admittedly at times flawed story. Well worth the money spent however.
  22. Apr 5, 2018
    8
    Introduction: A Way Out is a third person action co-op game from the director behind the hit game, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. As a co-op only game, it’s a hard sell in this day and age of gaming, but the studio behind this game pulls off a spectacular job at a game that could have gone wrong in many ways.

    Story: You play as Leo and Vincent, a pair of felons that have similar goals of
    Introduction: A Way Out is a third person action co-op game from the director behind the hit game, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. As a co-op only game, it’s a hard sell in this day and age of gaming, but the studio behind this game pulls off a spectacular job at a game that could have gone wrong in many ways.

    Story: You play as Leo and Vincent, a pair of felons that have similar goals of escaping prison and getting revenge on a crime boss that has wrong both of them. Sounds simple in concept but the journey of the course of this 8-hour adventure makes this a memorable story. Very emotional and has enough twist and turn in the story keep it fresh the whole way through. If you’re looking for a good story to play with your friend, I highly recommend this game.

    Gameplay: The gameplay can be hit and miss with some people due to how many genres it tackles. There’s adventure click and point gameplay, third-person shooting, top-down chases, quick time events and stealth segments rolled into one. On top of this, there are many activities to do with your friend in the form of mini-games. I won’t spoil these segments here but they are some of the best parts of this game. All of this works well together, keeps the game from getting dull and gives you more of a reason to talk to your friend about the events in the game. The only complaint is that the shooting segments can be a bit stiff and are awkward to get used to. They could have also put a little less quick time events in the game but the gameplay is fun and satisfying if not a little stale if your planning multiple playthroughs.

    Technical: For such a low budget, the game looks great. Animations can be a bit rough at times but nothing too noticeable. The soundtrack is ok but nothing truly noteworthy. Plays great, no stutter and ran smoothly, even when playing online. Great game on the technical side of things. I should also note that a friend can play the whole game free if someone with the game invites them, which is a nice gesture from the company who made this.

    Verdict. A Way Out is an amazing co-op game that you should show to your friends. Great story, fun gameplay, and an overall technical marvel. With some stiff shooting control and not many reasons to play it past its initial playthrough can be a bit off-putting but that is rectified with its $30 price point. If you have a friend willing to play with you, I can easily recommend you pick up this game now. If you don’t have another person, you should look elsewhere for a good story game.

    Pro:
    + Unique Co-op
    +Amazing Story
    +Fun and varied gameplay
    +Outstanding on a technical level
    +Plenty of side activity that are fun and surprising

    Cons:
    -Stiff shooting controls
    -Not many reasons to come back (Unless playing it with a different person)
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  23. May 30, 2019
    8
    A Way Out is a super creative and ridiculously fun game. I played with one of my long time friends, and we both loved it.
  24. Mar 25, 2018
    8
    A good game. Some gameplay uses "game conventions" in controlling or challenges which needs additional explanation when co-op with new players. These rough corners can be polished more carefully. The action contents are thorough, plot medicore but the co-op gameplay is really fun !
  25. Apr 2, 2018
    8
    This game gave me lots of fun moments throughout the play through. Its been a while since i have such split screen experience, the last time i could recall was playing splinter cell on ps2. Anyway, story wise, its acceptable. Yes, the story is predictable, and phase is consider fast compare with other game with the same genre. but i wasnt really looking for anything mind blowing and iThis game gave me lots of fun moments throughout the play through. Its been a while since i have such split screen experience, the last time i could recall was playing splinter cell on ps2. Anyway, story wise, its acceptable. Yes, the story is predictable, and phase is consider fast compare with other game with the same genre. but i wasnt really looking for anything mind blowing and i rather have predictable than nonsensical story. Gameplay wise are also not as bad as some claim to be, and this said by a person who played through monster hunter, destiny and bloodborn each for hundres of hours, not fantastic but also not game breaking. Plus, you wont be doing the same thing over and over. If you have a friend you really open with, i recommend to try it out with him/her. I purchased the game with expectation of having a quick and fun experience with some decent story in it, and it did a great job in my opinion. But one of the problem is still about the ending, there's definitely room for improvement in it. But still acceptable, as i seen many worst. Expand
  26. Apr 6, 2018
    8
    It pains me to see people will be picking p a money grab like Far Cry 5; rather than a game with so much love and passion put into it, this game while not perfect perfectly made a co op based game with fun features and time worthy secrets and side additions. The shooting is pretty bad but thankfully there’s no much parts and most of the shooting is on rails; there’s so texture pop ins andIt pains me to see people will be picking p a money grab like Far Cry 5; rather than a game with so much love and passion put into it, this game while not perfect perfectly made a co op based game with fun features and time worthy secrets and side additions. The shooting is pretty bad but thankfully there’s no much parts and most of the shooting is on rails; there’s so texture pop ins and funny goofs that make you laugh at the game and characters but in a good way no infuriating or annoying. It’ll make you wish for more games like this. Josef truly had a passion and didn’t let EA get in the way and therefore was able to not include any microtransactions or other **** $$ grabbing practices.

    The story was actually pretty good and had lots of fun gameplay areas and cool secrets; there’s no multiplayer which it really doesn’t need and would’ve just made it pointless as the combat wasn’t the best; it had tons of great camera work and an ending I didn’t expect at all. I recommend you pickup this game and give it a go; you won’t get hundreds of hours or even 30, but the time you do get it great; it’s also a launch title of $40 CAD rather than an $80 CAD title. Which I think is a massive bonus. There is also multiple choice based options which actually effect the gameplay and outcome; unlike a rushed garbage Telltale game. I think you should pick it up ASAP; and if you don’t have a friend to play couch co op yoour online friend can download the free trial and play the ENTIRE game with you. Definitely a game that lived up to my expectations and branched our from a lot of the multiplayer, loot box filled, repetitive games nowadays.
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  27. Apr 7, 2018
    8
    Cool game with a friend I went to like.
    The plot is good.
    The graphics are pleasant.
    In general, it is worth playing around.
  28. Apr 21, 2018
    8
    This game starts out slow but builds steadily as it goes on. A few of the sequences can leave you thinking as to what you are supposed to do next, but it's not impossible to figure out. I will tell you, the best experience will come when both players are patient. An impatient player will sour the game somewhat. It requires a lot of perfect coordination to pass some parts. The whole game isThis game starts out slow but builds steadily as it goes on. A few of the sequences can leave you thinking as to what you are supposed to do next, but it's not impossible to figure out. I will tell you, the best experience will come when both players are patient. An impatient player will sour the game somewhat. It requires a lot of perfect coordination to pass some parts. The whole game is played in split screen for both players, which seems annoying but lets each player see themselves and the other at all times. One screen may at times take over the screen depending on the importance of what is happening to one or the other. Also be advised if you are playing with the trial version you will NOT get achievements. Near the end, the game does briefly fall into typical action movie sequences, but it's a minor thing. The ending is a shocker for sure and leads to a very well written ending. Expand
  29. Jan 15, 2020
    8
    единственная игра по которую жена сказала: "Ну что, давай поиграем". В начале скучновато, а потом становится очень интересно
  30. Jan 2, 2019
    8
    Awesome game to play with a friend. Amazing plot twist that got both me and my friend by surprise, and the ending gameplay is really a fun turn of events as well! A little short but still very good.
  31. Oct 19, 2020
    8
    A Way Out is a brilliant mix of well written cinematography and innovative cooperative gameplay. Although me and my co-op partner beat this in little more than 4 hours, its brilliant in its brevity and it makes me feel as if i was watching a movie.

    The initial concept is simple: you and your co-op partner play as two escaped prisoners who swore revenge on a specific someone who happened
    A Way Out is a brilliant mix of well written cinematography and innovative cooperative gameplay. Although me and my co-op partner beat this in little more than 4 hours, its brilliant in its brevity and it makes me feel as if i was watching a movie.

    The initial concept is simple: you and your co-op partner play as two escaped prisoners who swore revenge on a specific someone who happened to do them wrong. This concept may sound simple and cliched, but that’s what the game wants you to think, as because the relationships that the two prisoners build throughout the journey turn it into something more. While the ending and length won’t appeal to everyone, it feels perfect to me.

    In terms of gameplay, the majority of it is fantastic and varied. It takes on multiple genres, including stealth, third person shooting, quick time events, driving, and cooperative activities. The only place that suffers is in the third person shooter aspect. The cover based shooting is basic, yet action packed. However, the actual shooting may feel a bit stiff to some. The best part, however, is the cooperative gameplay. I never felt so satisfied by working with my co-op partner in any game, and i genuinely wish there were more games like it.

    All in all, A Way Out gets so much more right then it does wrong. It’s mix of gameplay, and its emotional story drove me and my co-op partner forward to the very end.
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  32. Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Farklı bir deneyim. Denemenizi tavsiye ederim. 2 kişi değişik bir macera oluyor.
  33. May 20, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game but the one problem is that we should to kill one of 2 character Expand
  34. Jun 2, 2019
    8
    Simplesmente um dos melhores sistemas multiplayer combinado com boa história dessa geração. Infelizmente hoje em dia é raro ver um game tão eficaz como jogo cooperativo local de campanha, como víamos lá nos anos 90, 2000 como no super Nintendo e ainda alguns que sobrevivem no PS1 e ps2. E A WAY OUT trouxe isso de volta, com uma história envolvente, protagonistas carismáticos, e um finalSimplesmente um dos melhores sistemas multiplayer combinado com boa história dessa geração. Infelizmente hoje em dia é raro ver um game tão eficaz como jogo cooperativo local de campanha, como víamos lá nos anos 90, 2000 como no super Nintendo e ainda alguns que sobrevivem no PS1 e ps2. E A WAY OUT trouxe isso de volta, com uma história envolvente, protagonistas carismáticos, e um final surpreendente e inesperadamente homenagememocionante. Outros pontos interessantes é que a jogabilidade sutilmente faz homenagem a outras categorias de de games multiplayer. jogo muito bom.games. Expand
  35. Jun 18, 2019
    8
    My buddy and I played through the game (he played for free) and it was one of the best co-op games in a while. Pretty good story with likable characters.
  36. Sep 8, 2022
    8
    Great game, a straight forward short story, but the online/local co-op is the cherry on top that makes this game so much fun playing it.
  37. Apr 27, 2020
    8
    Un titolo che da subito ha catturato il mio interesse per essere una vera e propria avventura Co-op. Il gioco è una bellissima storia da giocare interamente con un amico, con un ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo finale, dato anche dal fatto che è abbastanza possedere una sola copia del gioco per giocare entrambi
  38. Apr 20, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great cinematic Coop-Action! The Story isn't very innovative, but always entertaining with an unexpectedly plot twist a the end. I had never such a fascinsting coop experience before and i would not want to miss it anymore. Expand
  39. Jan 8, 2020
    8
    Неплохая игра со скудным бюджетом, так то всё хорошо но когда дело доходит до стрельбы или же езды хочется закрыть глаза
  40. Jan 18, 2020
    8
    The game is made very sloppy, but it has it's great moments. More of a cliche movie than a game. Almost no gameplay.
  41. May 4, 2021
    8
    Really bad combat graphics and controls. It sucks. Everything else was good
  42. Aug 13, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лео в итоге м*дак ,игра короткая, но из недостатков это все.
    Остальная часть игры очень хороша
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  43. Jun 26, 2020
    8
    An extremely fun adventure that's best experienced with someone next to you on the couch, the amount of fun that comes with this game was surely missed considering that it's hard to find coop split screen games these days. This game brings joy even if the game isn't that long.
  44. Jun 22, 2020
    8
    The story is nice, a way to present it too. Game is directed to people who want the story only.
    No skill is actually needed, the enemy shoots like storm troopers, each death, and failure doesn't have any consequences. This game is like you watch a good movie.
    'about the ending, you'll need to finish it on your own to feel it.
    (I don't want to spoil impression you can feel)
  45. Jul 3, 2021
    8
    Хорошая игра для двоих, хорошо срежиссирована, дает ощущение тимплея. На обычной слимке пс4 не тормозит, при этом выдает приятную картинку. Сюжет интересный, сама игра не затянутая, проходится за 7-8 часов. Если ищете во что поиграеть вдвоем на одном экране (сплитскрин) - рекомендую.Хорошая игра для двоих, хорошо срежиссирована, дает ощущение тимплея. На обычной слимке пс4 не тормозит, при этом выдает приятную картинку. Сюжет интересный, сама игра не затянутая, проходится за 7-8 часов. Если ищете во что поиграеть вдвоем на одном экране (сплитскрин) - рекомендую.
  46. Mar 16, 2022
    8
    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Enjoyability: 9/10
    Overall: 8/10
  47. Dec 12, 2020
    8
    Perhaps the best co-op story game there is, good graphics, very good story, although short, bought it on sale, worth every single penny
  48. Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Хорошая игра на вечерок, ничего выдающегося, но и плохого для сплит игры явного ничего нет.
  49. Nov 12, 2021
    8
    La historia me funciona súper bien y el concepto mola mucho, me encantó jugarlo.
  50. Jan 31, 2021
    8
    The story is a very good game. Graphics and Action seems not bad either. Good game.
  51. Jul 1, 2023
    8
    This game is really fun, the story is **** bozo crap but its kinda funny and i like goofy stuff sometimes, especially since im plaing it with friends, the level design can be pretty generic but pretty **** good sometiems, that chase sequence is still one of the best in a video game ever. Its fun it looks nice, the actors are doing their best. Its just nice its got a lot of soul
  52. Jan 19, 2022
    8
    Отличная игра, прошел с сыном на одном дыхании.
  53. Sep 4, 2022
    8
    8/10.......................................................................
  54. Oct 7, 2022
    8
    A good game to keep this type of game evolving. The results are good and look promising for the future of this type of game.
  55. Jun 5, 2023
    8
    When my friend and I started playing this game, we went in thinking it's just a breaking out of jail puzzle game. The more we played, we realized that this game had so much to offer, with elements from many game genres! The ending is quite emotional and I would personally not recommend couples playing it!
  56. Aug 13, 2023
    8
    Wow was this game a lot of fun. exciting and interesting story, shallow yet fun gameplay, and a complete game. I think A way out has started something we,ve never seen before in gaming.
  57. Jul 19, 2023
    8
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  58. Aug 30, 2023
    8
    I think it's a great game, with a great story, great level design and gameplay that's different from other games. I played it locally with a friend and we had a great time.
  59. Apr 8, 2018
    7
    A Way Out brings back the co-op action adventure genre. Most of the game was very effective at making you really feel like you are and your partner were working together and escaping a prison. The atmosphere was very well done. The last 5th of the game was kinda boring and dragged and it lost the momentum of the previous parts of the game. The script was also very basic and a bitA Way Out brings back the co-op action adventure genre. Most of the game was very effective at making you really feel like you are and your partner were working together and escaping a prison. The atmosphere was very well done. The last 5th of the game was kinda boring and dragged and it lost the momentum of the previous parts of the game. The script was also very basic and a bit cheesy. I really liked the innovation of the split screen gameplay with the mix of movie cinematography. My overall enjoyment of the game was mixed. I enjoyed playing a co op adventure game where you feel emotion, bond with your friend, and work together. The downsides for me was that sometimes it was boring to watch the cutscenes because it was very slow and not that interesting. The best parts of the game were when you were actually playing but it didnt feel like there was actually that much gameplay overall. Expand
  60. Apr 2, 2018
    7
    'A Way Out' is a fun coop experience that should be played with a friend if possible. The story is linear with some areas having open levels. These areas include mini games and various objects the player characters can interact with. The protagonists, Vincent and Leo, are both fairly interesting. I played as Vincent, but I found Leo to be the more enjoyable character. The story might take'A Way Out' is a fun coop experience that should be played with a friend if possible. The story is linear with some areas having open levels. These areas include mini games and various objects the player characters can interact with. The protagonists, Vincent and Leo, are both fairly interesting. I played as Vincent, but I found Leo to be the more enjoyable character. The story might take a bit of time to get interesting for some, but by the end you'll likely find yourself invested in the characters and story. The game is $30 and you only need one copy per pair whether you play couch coop or online. It only takes about 6 hours to complete and is a very unique coop experience so I would say it's worth playing. Just go in with low expectations and, by the end, you'll likely be pleasantly surprised. Expand
  61. May 25, 2018
    7
    While not perfect, this is a step in the right direction by the developer. There haven't been many split-screen co-op games around and this one brings the spirit of these games. Some people hated the fact the screen is always split in half, even in online play, but I actually liked it a lot. It's an excellent game to play with your friends or family. It's pretty short and the story isWhile not perfect, this is a step in the right direction by the developer. There haven't been many split-screen co-op games around and this one brings the spirit of these games. Some people hated the fact the screen is always split in half, even in online play, but I actually liked it a lot. It's an excellent game to play with your friends or family. It's pretty short and the story is quite predictable and not perfect, but I'm sure Hazelight will improve and release a more polished product next time as they've proven they can create good games. Hopefully EA gives them more budget next time. 7/10. Expand
  62. Sep 29, 2020
    7
    Es uno de los mejores juegos coop de historia que he jugado, le pongo un 7 porque la historia y la jugabilidad me ha gustado mucho aunque el juego es un poco corto está genial y poder ver ambos puntos de vista de la historia a la vez es muy original.
  63. Feb 17, 2019
    7
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 7.5
    Sound/Music: 7
    Graphics/Art: 7.5
    Story/Atmosphere: 6
    OVERALL: 7/10
  64. Sep 8, 2018
    7
    A Way Out is an interesting game with a fun and somewhat unique gimmick. Most people probably remember this game as “The Game made by the **** The Oscars’ guy” but there is more to it. It’s a co-op game and it has to be played in co-op. It does suck for the people who don’t have a friend that they can play with but even then, that’s the cool thing about the internet. You go to the rightA Way Out is an interesting game with a fun and somewhat unique gimmick. Most people probably remember this game as “The Game made by the **** The Oscars’ guy” but there is more to it. It’s a co-op game and it has to be played in co-op. It does suck for the people who don’t have a friend that they can play with but even then, that’s the cool thing about the internet. You go to the right place and you will find people.

    Getting back to the game, it’s a linear story where two characters meet in prison and then the story becomes a very run of the mill revenge story. Both characters Vincent and Leo have been wronged by the same guy so they forumulate a plan to break out of prison, find Harvey (the man who wronged them) and murder him.

    The story was okay and very serviceable but it isn’t going to win any awards. What probably made the story worse was probably the voice acting. What carries a game like this is the voice acting and the chemistry among actors, there was no chemistry among the characters. Everything felt so stiff between the two and that certainly made the script seem that much worse.

    Where this game truly does shine is in the gameplay. It’s not even a case where the gameplay itself is that great but it’s always more fun to do something with a close friend. The game is almost always split-screen and so there were certain moments where I failed because I should have been doing something but I was far too busy watching my friends side of the screen. The game was smart in the sense that it did have some fun mini-games that you could play against your friend. There were horseshoes, darts, connect four (which FYI, I may be the worst connect four players of all time), arm wrestling and there was an arcade cabinet with a game called Grenade Brothers.

    I definitely look back at this game and think about how much fun I had with this game. The one thing that I am not so sure about is, I don’t know if I had fun because of the game or because I enjoy hanging out with my friend. Either way, this game was fun to play through and I definitely recommend this game for everyone. Its short, its fun and it’s not going to break the bank. Definitely worth a look.
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  65. Jun 4, 2023
    7
    While the gameplay, dialogue, and plot could have benefited from further refinement, this game offers a distinctive and quite enjoyable experience specifically designed for those who appreciate couch co-op gaming.
  66. Dec 19, 2020
    7
    Концовка игры - полный бред, ну и графика могла бы быть лучше. Во всем остальном игра прекрасно развлечет вас и вашего товарища. Один раз, реиграбельность ниже нуля. С удовольствием сыграл бы что-нибудь еще в этом роде.
  67. Jul 24, 2020
    7
    A way out
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  68. Dec 3, 2020
    7
    Pretty enjoyable co op experience but some things felt lazy. The prison section of the game loves taking moments from other films, to the point where the game just lifts sections from shawshank redemption (prisoner asks the warden when visiting times are and the grumpy head guard smacks him in the stomach, calling him a maggot that will speak when spoken to, also the scene where andyPretty enjoyable co op experience but some things felt lazy. The prison section of the game loves taking moments from other films, to the point where the game just lifts sections from shawshank redemption (prisoner asks the warden when visiting times are and the grumpy head guard smacks him in the stomach, calling him a maggot that will speak when spoken to, also the scene where andy dufrane times smashing the toilet pipes to the sounds of thunder and lightning is in this game) oldboy also has its most famous scene lifted and placed into this game. These are fantastic films so its not the worst thing in the world being able to play these sections, just feels like ive experienced this before. Its also more of a film then a game, majorirty of the time theres no gameplay other then walk down this corridor and interact with an object. Final complaint but thres a section in the game where one of the main characters persuades his pregnant wife to give him another chance despite being a prisoner on the run. She reasonably says i dont know, that doesnt seem like a great idea. From that point until the end if the scene, the character just repeatedly says to every reasonable point she brings up "you have to trust me" and it just comes off like the writer had no clue how to make this seem realistic. Other then that there are so funny moments of dialogue between characters, some of the scripted sections are fun and im a fan of the game basically having no shooting gameplay. It's an experience first ajd foremost and a game at a very distant second. I supoose in that sense as a co op game its very innobative, just a shame the game doesnt try to do more. Love to see what the developer does next. Expand
  69. Jul 7, 2020
    7
    Destacar los juegos de cámara, la cooperación en la jugabilidad y la pedazo de historia.
  70. Nov 3, 2019
    7
    Одна из первых кооперативных моих игр. Очень понравилось, сюжет местами вызывает вопросы.
  71. Feb 28, 2019
    7
    Игра очень добротная за свой скромный прайс в 1800 рублей, а если брать в прокате, то вообще копейки - 200! Игра строго на двоих и можно пройти на одной приставке в режиме локального кооператива, не обязательно играть с кем-либо онлайн - в наше время это большая редкость!
    В этой игре вас ожидает выполнение разнообразных задач вдвоём с напарником, перестрелки, погони и мини-игры, в том
    Игра очень добротная за свой скромный прайс в 1800 рублей, а если брать в прокате, то вообще копейки - 200! Игра строго на двоих и можно пройти на одной приставке в режиме локального кооператива, не обязательно играть с кем-либо онлайн - в наше время это большая редкость!
    В этой игре вас ожидает выполнение разнообразных задач вдвоём с напарником, перестрелки, погони и мини-игры, в том числе настолки.
    Порой возникает ощущение, что запустил Uncharted на минималках, так как есть несколько уровней очень похожих на четвёртую часть, только исполненных не настолько эпично и красиво, но это нормально, так как игра стоит не 4к и к тому же на двоих - за такое можно многое простить!

    Всем рекомендую, 7-8 часов удовольствия вам с другом гарантировано… для игры по интернету не надо покупать вторую копию - достаточно выслать гостевое приглашение... и это хорошо:)
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  72. Jan 26, 2021
    7
    Интересная игра с неплохой сюжетной компанией, как кооператив играется достаточно бодро.
  73. Sep 2, 2019
    7
    Неплохая игра от еа. Интересный кооп. Ужасная стрельба и графика
  74. Sep 9, 2019
    7
    It was a really nice and new experience. I played this game with my girlfriend and we had a blast. The game was fun and the way they made it come together was amazing. Gameplay is a bit lumpy and it was noticable that the studio did this for the first time. The story had some real unexpected elements. It is also a game you won’t play more than once. After all just fun :)
  75. Nov 7, 2019
    7
    Not the best, but one of what game that bring the new level in the coo-op games, do it u go in right direction
  76. Sep 17, 2020
    7
    Buen punto de partida, cosas interesantes y a la espera de una segunda parte o de un segundo juego que mejore lo que hace este.
  77. Sep 8, 2022
    7
    Grafica e meccaniche di gioco sufficienti, trama abbastanza interessante con qualche colpo di scena.
    Gioco simpatico da fare obbligatoriamente in 2, quindi un punto in più per l'originalità.
  78. Feb 12, 2022
    7
    This is a good coperative game, sometimes at the beginning it was a little boring or there were places in the game where you didn't know what to do and the game didn't react in any way.And so a very interesting game for two people
  79. Jun 27, 2022
    7
    This game is a lot of fun to play with someone. The story is interesting and graphics are good.
  80. Aug 28, 2022
    7
    Есть куча тупых киношных моментов. Играли с другом. Один раз пройти можно.
  81. Jul 23, 2018
    6
    From the creator of the excellent Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, A Way Out is a co-op only action adventure game with a focus on story. In a generous move the game can be played offline or online using just one copy of the game.

    The co-op only concept is a neat idea and, playing through the game with my brother, I did mostly enjoy the experience. Overall though I found the gameplay to be
    From the creator of the excellent Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, A Way Out is a co-op only action adventure game with a focus on story. In a generous move the game can be played offline or online using just one copy of the game.

    The co-op only concept is a neat idea and, playing through the game with my brother, I did mostly enjoy the experience. Overall though I found the gameplay to be a little too simplistic at times and the over reliance on QTE sections made some sections a little dull. There is potential in the concept but A Way Out only manages to half realise it.
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  82. Apr 6, 2018
    6
    It is a good game if you want an entertaining, co-op, interactive movie experience, with easy puzzles and a bit of light shooting.
    The story is bland and cliché, but good enough to carry the game 5 or 6 hours, mostly due to the cooperation aspect.
    The ending is terrible. While I liked how the gameplay changed a bit near the end, it made for a horrible conclusion. There are a few
    It is a good game if you want an entertaining, co-op, interactive movie experience, with easy puzzles and a bit of light shooting.
    The story is bland and cliché, but good enough to carry the game 5 or 6 hours, mostly due to the cooperation aspect.
    The ending is terrible. While I liked how the gameplay changed a bit near the end, it made for a horrible conclusion. There are a few different endings depending on the choices made, but they are all forced and out of character. There really needed to be another option or two.
    I'd say wait for a sale and play it with a friend couch co-op on the same screen. It is far from perfect, but still an enjoyable experience with a friend. It does do a few things right and I hope the developers carry the good ideas to another co-op game and re-work some of the clunkier mechanics and poor story choices.
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  83. Oct 9, 2021
    6
    Pros:
    - Fairly good graphics
    - Playing coop with my friend made it much more fun
    - Its adequetly long
    Cons:
    - The gameplay is boring in certain parts of the game
    - The story offers nothing extra

    Its available in EA Play, or get it on discount. However don't expect much from it.
  84. May 26, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (ゝ‿O)
    Good:
    - The minigames offer good fun with your co-op partner
    - Making the game 100% co-op opens itself up to a lot of interesting sequences
    - The fact that only one person has to own the game to play online is fantastic incentive to give it a shot
    - **** the Oscars

    Mixed:
    - The game is very unpredictable and keeps players engaged the whole way through, but the sheer amount of mechanics that get thrown around makes for a very shallow experience
    - The confrontation at the end game is a little predicable, but the execution of the final sequence makes for a tense showdown

    Bad:
    - Sub-par voice acting
    - The story solely consists of non-stop cliches
    - Very mediocre writing throughout
    - The optional interactables and NPC conversations add nothing add little to nothing to the story or experience
    - Personal gripe: zero collectibles
    XXX
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  85. Jun 25, 2020
    6
    Fun co-op games but the doesn't have any Replay value , But I would recommend it, Find it for cheap and play
  86. Sep 17, 2018
    6
    la historia es pasable con un final que no esperaba realmente lo mejor que tiene el juego es que si estas en cooperativo te lo pasas muy bien.
    como juego es muy simple, no representa ningun reto. en ningun momento se complica ni la trama te hace poner en adrenalina o suspenso, particularmente lo note muy monotono
    es divertido para pasarla bien un rato con un amigo, 10 dolares como mucho
    la historia es pasable con un final que no esperaba realmente lo mejor que tiene el juego es que si estas en cooperativo te lo pasas muy bien.
    como juego es muy simple, no representa ningun reto. en ningun momento se complica ni la trama te hace poner en adrenalina o suspenso, particularmente lo note muy monotono
    es divertido para pasarla bien un rato con un amigo, 10 dolares como mucho es una buena compra
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  87. Apr 27, 2018
    6
    Nothing to write home about. Unfortunately, the storytelling is very weak. A lot of things are equal to the TV-series "Prison Break". I was not able to warm-up to the characters Leo and Vincent.
  88. Oct 20, 2021
    6
    The game seems like a demo-version of GTA+Bully with coop elements.

    I bought a second gamepad specially for this game and I can't say that I regret about it, but the game is rather short (about 5-6 hours of medium gameplay), it is has the outdated grahipcs, like for 2018 year game. Also, all game mechanics are very similar to each other, but because of the small size of the game do not
    The game seems like a demo-version of GTA+Bully with coop elements.

    I bought a second gamepad specially for this game and I can't say that I regret about it, but the game is rather short (about 5-6 hours of medium gameplay), it is has the outdated grahipcs, like for 2018 year game.
    Also, all game mechanics are very similar to each other, but because of the small size of the game do not get bored so quickly.

    But it was still fun to play in some places.
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  89. Apr 10, 2022
    6
    Cheesy yet entertaining action co-op. A Way Out is a very over the top cinematic experience with some light minigames scattered throughout. There's walking and talking, simple puzzles, QTEs, shooting and driving. It's a fun bromance, but just like with It Takes Two (2021) and Brothers (2013) I have issues with director/writer Fares's writing. Neither I nor my wife felt satisfied with theCheesy yet entertaining action co-op. A Way Out is a very over the top cinematic experience with some light minigames scattered throughout. There's walking and talking, simple puzzles, QTEs, shooting and driving. It's a fun bromance, but just like with It Takes Two (2021) and Brothers (2013) I have issues with director/writer Fares's writing. Neither I nor my wife felt satisfied with the conclusion. With a game as cinematic as A Way Out the story and plot needs to be bullet-proof. The last chapter feels like another story entirely. Expand
  90. Jul 9, 2020
    6
    очень классный кооператив, много интересных мини-игр и совместных действий. Минусы : кривая стрельба, слабая графика
  91. Jul 8, 2023
    6
    I appreciate what it offered and brought to the often-overlooked couch co-op game genre, but looking back, it is so incredibly bland. Especially when compared to the studio's next game. I realize that's unfair, but it's impossible not to. If this laid the foundation for what they delivered with It Takes Two, then I will always have a deep appreciation for it. Worth a play if you've notI appreciate what it offered and brought to the often-overlooked couch co-op game genre, but looking back, it is so incredibly bland. Especially when compared to the studio's next game. I realize that's unfair, but it's impossible not to. If this laid the foundation for what they delivered with It Takes Two, then I will always have a deep appreciation for it. Worth a play if you've not experienced it. Expand
  92. Sep 10, 2020
    6
    Неплохая игра , прошёл с другом за несколько вечеров. Сюжет интригует, первая половина игры крутая, дальше идет на спад:концовка ужас, много стрельбы, которая очень слабая.Игра на один раз.
  93. Jan 8, 2022
    6
    Es un juego disfrutable ya que no hay gran catálogo de juegos de multijugador local enfocados una historia, pero es demasiado predecible; llega a ser la típica película de venganza en la que además ocurren cosas sin sentido por el "bien" de la trama jaja, y no es algo que ocurra una sola vez. Un objetivo sin gran peso que no te hace sentir mucho porque no te lo hacen sentir. También esEs un juego disfrutable ya que no hay gran catálogo de juegos de multijugador local enfocados una historia, pero es demasiado predecible; llega a ser la típica película de venganza en la que además ocurren cosas sin sentido por el "bien" de la trama jaja, y no es algo que ocurra una sola vez. Un objetivo sin gran peso que no te hace sentir mucho porque no te lo hacen sentir. También es bastante corto, a pesar del relleno al interactuar en la mayoría de zonas, y creo que pudieron darle un poco mas de dificultad y libertad en las partes de acción y sigilo. Como dije, es disfrutable a buen precio y cualquiera lo puede jugar porque no se enfoca en la dificultad, sino en el trabajo en equipo. Acerca del final, pudo haber mas opciones. Expand
  94. Jul 21, 2023
    6
    This title will vary based on your coop partner. Assuming this isn't a problem, you should have a good time. The story was the highlight for me. It reminds me of an action movie meets crime drama.
  95. Apr 7, 2018
    5
    This really should be called 'interactive fiction' rather than a video game. You and your friend will spent at least as much time watching the story as you will playing. If you're okay with that, and you accept it, then you'll have a reasonably good time. Brings some new stuff to the interactive fiction genre, and it's somewhat innovative in the way that it uses split-screen techniques.This really should be called 'interactive fiction' rather than a video game. You and your friend will spent at least as much time watching the story as you will playing. If you're okay with that, and you accept it, then you'll have a reasonably good time. Brings some new stuff to the interactive fiction genre, and it's somewhat innovative in the way that it uses split-screen techniques. However, there's little to no skill involved, since the story just goes on, your choices mean next to nothing, and it provides very little replay value. Once you've finished it once, you might play it one more time to see the few alternative paths you ignored the first time, but then that's really it. It's pretty good, but it's barely a 'game'. Expand
  96. Jun 17, 2018
    5
    There are many fun parts sprinkled through out the game. And I found the co-op experience to be one that I enjoyed. But the narrative and characters fell completely flat, and the ending was way too over-dramatic and cheesy. I had fun, but I wasn't that invested in the revenge plot.
  97. Mar 25, 2018
    5
    A completely average game that'll end in 5 to 6 hours at most, with not much reason to replay it other than if the story really moved you.

    The puzzles are very paint-by-numbers (constantly showing you what to pick up and where to go). Everything else feels like mini-games cobbled together to tell a story. There are some bland shooting sections, but I didn't feel they were so intrusive
    A completely average game that'll end in 5 to 6 hours at most, with not much reason to replay it other than if the story really moved you.

    The puzzles are very paint-by-numbers (constantly showing you what to pick up and where to go). Everything else feels like mini-games cobbled together to tell a story. There are some bland shooting sections, but I didn't feel they were so intrusive as to ruin my play-through.
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  98. Nov 24, 2021
    5
    Quite a good game all together, but the ending really screwed me. It took all the joy I had with the game away again, even if I had thought that to be possible. Up until the last chapter it was a nice game, nothing too special, but good fun with a friend.
  99. Oct 13, 2021
    5
    5/10. Хз, наверное после прохождения it takes two, мне эта игра кажется совсем вялой, мало геймплея, тем более действий направленных на командное решение. Сюжет прикольный, герои +- притягательные. В игре удивила стрельба, не знаю чем она берёт, но на консоли было стрелять довольно таки приятно, учитывая то что я ненавижу стрелять на геймпаде5/10. Хз, наверное после прохождения it takes two, мне эта игра кажется совсем вялой, мало геймплея, тем более действий направленных на командное решение. Сюжет прикольный, герои +- притягательные. В игре удивила стрельба, не знаю чем она берёт, но на консоли было стрелять довольно таки приятно, учитывая то что я ненавижу стрелять на геймпаде
  100. Jan 13, 2020
    4
    un cooperativo entretenido, pero demasiado repetitivo
    apartado técnico aceptable, animaciones y jugabilidad mejorables

    un pasillo con demasiadas cosas secundarias en las que perder el tiempo literalmete
    se centra demasiado en una historia que no sorprende, y que sólo destaca en un par de momentos concretos

    el cooperativo le da cierto atractivo, pero no lo salva de ser un juego mediocre
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 62
  2. Negative: 1 out of 62
  1. 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.
  2. CD-Action
    Jun 5, 2018
    90
    We need more games like A Way Out. Josef Fares’ new title is not only one of the best interactive movies ever made, it also understands and executes co-op exceptionally well and shows how much potential lies in the AA segment. [05/2018, p.53]
  3. May 21, 2018
    80
    With attention to detail within every nook and cranny, watching how their two stories diverge and converge at integral moments of the game is a fascinating experience that needs to be played through twice. Playing as both Leo and Vince will offer two unique story paths, as they both have different roles in solving puzzles, while narrative-forks provide a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure element to the story.