A Way Out

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7.9

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  1. Keats007
    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. mara95
    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. Johnsonsteed91
    May 24, 2022
    9
    A great co-op game, a rather quick play through. Great cinematic, weird dialog. I recommend
  4. Jollyolfun
    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. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
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  6. Yellsirskii
    May 14, 2023
    9
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  7. ConnorIMDB
    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. JogadorSincero
    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. Markos-
    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. timmytime
    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. C3realkillah
    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    … Expand
  12. Djtoodles
    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. SuperkenGaming
    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    … Expand
  14. Termin8ter
    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. Necrophat
    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. bskierys
    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. HTGamer
    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.    … Expand
  18. roundtablegamer
    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.    … Expand
  19. hernanlvp
    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. Kiatzu
    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. SaviorGaming
    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. dash383535
    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)    … Expand
  23. brendo214
    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. NanoToybox
    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. Anajak
    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. OmegaRejectz
    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.    … Expand
  27. Fenomen
    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. thankyoutaker
    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. mrkp
    Jan 15, 2020
    8
    единственная игра по которую жена сказала: "Ну что, давай поиграем". В начале скучновато, а потом становится очень интересно
  30. Bbplayer
    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.
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#76 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#18 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#17 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 62
  3. Negative: 1 out of 62
  1. 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.
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  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. Cubed3
    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.
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