A Way Out

 Xbox One
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 255 Ratings

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 26, 2018
    9
    There aren’t too many co-op only games out there and I think that’s a shame because when done right a co-op only game can create a fantastic and very memorable experience. A Way Out is a game that I’ve been looking forward to since I first seen it at last year’s E3 and I must admit that I had high hopes for it. Thankfully A Way Out has reached my lofty expectations quite easily and in someThere aren’t too many co-op only games out there and I think that’s a shame because when done right a co-op only game can create a fantastic and very memorable experience. A Way Out is a game that I’ve been looking forward to since I first seen it at last year’s E3 and I must admit that I had high hopes for it. Thankfully A Way Out has reached my lofty expectations quite easily and in some ways done even better than I expected culminating in an absolutely fantastic adventure. The story will have you hooked from the get go and there are plenty of twists and turns along the way which definitely keep you intrigued throughout your time with the game. Those who like a decent length to a game will definitely find it here and in my opinion it stays with you for the right amount of time and has more than enough content to keep you satisfied. In terms of the gameplay there are many things for you to get to grips with and each different mechanic works flawlessly. Obviously this game is built on teamwork and when you work together it makes things become even more fun and enjoyable and ultimately you get a great sense of reward when completing the various tasks and puzzles. The puzzles that are dotted throughout the game have a good amount of variety to them and each puzzle feels completely different and you can also say that about the gameplay overall. No element ever feels the same and that without a doubt keeps things fresh and interesting at all times, which is very unique in a game of this ilk. Another thing that really impressed me about this game were the controls. The controls are very simple to get the hang of and they never feel awkward which is what I wanted from this style of game. With this being an indie game you wouldn’t expect much from the presentation side of things, but it delivers much more than I expected here. Visually the game looks great and is packed full of charm and when you combine this with the excellent sound design that’s on offer you end up thinking that you’re actually in a real-life movie. At the end of the day A Way Out is pretty much perfection and the amount of time and effort that’s gone into the game really stands out in all areas. The game is that good that my only gripe with it is the small technichal issues it suffers with and these can be overlooked very easily. Without a doubt this game gets a massive recommendation from me and when it’s all said and done it’s probably the best co-op only game I’ve ever played.… Expand
  2. DrZomboid
    Dec 15, 2018
    8
    Great co-op game, fun story with twist. High indy production but not blockbuster.
  3. TheFreeman148
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    This is an example of one of those games that you really need to experience for yourself. I played the whole campaign through with my brother and i cannot tell you how many times we shouted at the screen in excitement and nervousness. I really can't think of anything to compare it to because it is that unique of a game. The story is extremely moving and the unbelievable ending is one ofThis is an example of one of those games that you really need to experience for yourself. I played the whole campaign through with my brother and i cannot tell you how many times we shouted at the screen in excitement and nervousness. I really can't think of anything to compare it to because it is that unique of a game. The story is extremely moving and the unbelievable ending is one of those conclusions that will stick with you for awhile. Graphics on XBOX X are very good and the little mini games scattered throughout are extremely fun and addicting. You really need to play this with a close friend to get the true experience because the game really is a journey. To be honest, when i saw EA's stamp i was a little skeptical but, i can tell you that this game may have opened up a whole new genre for video games. I highly recommend this one folks.… Expand
  4. Atlas98
    Jan 28, 2020
    9
    One of the best splitscreen games you can possibly play, a masterpiece in terms of story that rivals even the best movies in Hollywood. Some cluckyness in the driving and shooting, but that doesnt ruining the experience. Overall a beautiful and engaging experience, that offers one the best in this generation 9/10.
  5. NabaDwA
    Mar 26, 2018
    10
    Keeping in mind this game is made by a small studio Hazelight, it's lived up to expectation. One of the best co-op games, truly fun and gameplay is far from repetitive. The story is great and takes unexpected twists. The small little mini games within the game keep things fun and competitive between the two players. It does well to blend the lighter and serious sides, great game.
  6. Tomcalifornia
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    the best game thanks Hazelight Studios thanks Josef Fares for beautiful game I love, please news game style Away out the big ig game thanks thanks thanks
  7. LilZombieGurl
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I have played this year, I love it to bits!
    10/10 from me the story was great and the characters were amazing.
    The ending was gob smacking.
  8. Keychain
    Mar 27, 2018
    9
    Seriously one of my favorite games to come out in recent times. It's truly unique and I can't really name any games that come close to it. It shares some elements to other products like Telltale games and Life is Strange, but it completely takes its own liberties and makes something new. The split-screen feature adds so much. It's not just some feature they threw in, they built this gameSeriously one of my favorite games to come out in recent times. It's truly unique and I can't really name any games that come close to it. It shares some elements to other products like Telltale games and Life is Strange, but it completely takes its own liberties and makes something new. The split-screen feature adds so much. It's not just some feature they threw in, they built this game around it. Being able to see two different perspectives of one world really does change the way the game is played and experienced. Also, Vincent and Leo are very likable and even relatable characters. The story buildup is crazy, and leads up to one of the best endings I've ever seen in a video game.

    The game isn't perfect. There is quite a bit of jank in there, clearly from low budgets and it being from a small studio. But a lot of it adds to the charm, and doesn't hinder the experience. When you play this game you need to suspend your disbelief, and really engage yourself in this journey. If you can't do that, then it's not the game for you. Also make sure your co-op partner is the same way. This game is meant to be played and enjoyed by two friends. DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME SINGLEPLAYER! The charm comes from experiencing it with a friend. So PLEASE take advantage of the Friend Pass and experience it the right way!

    I honestly can't believe that I didn't even pay for this game. I used the Friend Pass version to play with a friend who bought it. The fact that you can even do that is unheard of in today's video game environment, and I hope it inspires other companies to do similar things. It's so generous, and on top of that the game is only 30 dollars for what I would consider one of the best video game stories ever told. I'm going to go out and buy myself a personal copy of this game to put on my bookshelf, because the dev team behind this game truly put their hearts into it and they deserve success. I just hope this game gets the success that it deserves.

    Thank you for this great experience that I am still thinking about days after beating it.    … Expand
  9. WailingPuma
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    I didn't see it coming. I swear to God it took me 200% by surprise. My chin literally dropped by the end of this game. Not only that, if you're a fan of telltales, it's a must play. If you want a split-screen co-op, its a must have game. The game has it's fun and tense moments. I played with my cousin, and I'm telling you, we were both screaming at the tv on several occasions while playingI didn't see it coming. I swear to God it took me 200% by surprise. My chin literally dropped by the end of this game. Not only that, if you're a fan of telltales, it's a must play. If you want a split-screen co-op, its a must have game. The game has it's fun and tense moments. I played with my cousin, and I'm telling you, we were both screaming at the tv on several occasions while playing this game… Expand
  10. ModernAtomX
    Mar 25, 2018
    9
    I have never been compelled to write a review, but here I am. This game is a shout-out to when games didn't have to follow the rules they set for gameplay. The gameplay was fun, and the setting was changed frequently which refreshed the game a little. There were, however, a few too many "quick-time" events that seemed unnecessary for me, but in many ways it was just as many as Tomb RaiderI have never been compelled to write a review, but here I am. This game is a shout-out to when games didn't have to follow the rules they set for gameplay. The gameplay was fun, and the setting was changed frequently which refreshed the game a little. There were, however, a few too many "quick-time" events that seemed unnecessary for me, but in many ways it was just as many as Tomb Raider - which some people adore.

    This game's story was also excellent. There are many reviews that were saying it wasn't, but I can utterly assure you that they did not complete the game. The story and the character development is top-notch, especially when compared to other modern games.

    Also, due to Origin allowing a friend to play for free, I was able to play this game for far cheaper than I thought I would. That was a very satisfying feeling, and to whomever is responsible, I would like to say thank you.

    I wouldn't say that this game is a masterpiece, but this game is genuinely a good game. 9/10    … Expand
  11. Ddog123_19
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely amazing! It is one of the best games i have played in years. The only thing bad about this game is the voice acting sometimes but i don't care because the story is so good. The ending is also amazing and is just a huge surprise. What makes this game even better is the fact that only one friend needs to buy the game in order to play online and that is just amazing because they could of made more money buy not doing the friend share mechanic and i give them props for that. I really do hope DLC comes out soon because i would love to know more about the story instead of the cut-scenes. for example the trade with Harvey and Leo i would love DLC getting the black orlov then it ends at selling it. So i do hope DLC comes out in the future.… Expand
  12. AnalythicAld
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a very good game in the category of graphics and history, the story tells of two men who were transferred to prison for committing a crime, it is a game of the genre adventure, it offers us very important things in games, not all games of today they have the modality of cooperative (co-op) and divided screen, and above all, you can buy, this is steam and has subtitles that translate the dialogue into Spanish, for people who do not understand English, just this Game is a masterpiece of Hazelight Studios, Thanks! Thanks 2018, Thank you Unreal Engine, Thanks Electronic Arts, Thanks Steam, Thanks Valve!.… Expand
  13. BigBootyBoi
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    I HEART this gaem sooOOo Much, thanks Hazelight Studios and Josef Fares for teh BeSTEST Gaem of ALL of my DAyz

    My second favortie gaem is Minions for the Sonee Blu Ray Player
  14. Fabbz
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    An absolut fantastic journey together with someone beside you. Really beautiful.
    Such a good story and concept!
  15. CenkAlp
    Sep 21, 2019
    8
    Hikaye = 9
    Oynanış =8
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 9
    Atmosfer = 7
    Süre = 8
  16. nandika
    Sep 7, 2018
    9
    Nice, X enhanced graphics, beautiful atmosphere, not hard to beat, it's great to play with a friend or a girlfriend. Story-oriented, so not really replayable.
  17. Achtlos
    Apr 23, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed this. It's cheap, it's a great experience. The ending is predictable (although very much in line with the 70s movie feel)The ending is really jarring to have to face my own co-op partner at the end after what we had got through. For a small budget game it is very good. For the enjoyment we had, this deserves it's 9/10. But I wish there was a 3rd ending... I must be soft.… Expand
  18. flaviofearn
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, just finished with my wife and we both loved and had a lot of fun! It's a must play for sure!
  19. 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
  20. sanicrivls
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    great game, other co op games are runed for me compared to how good this game is.
  21. jikflet
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    What a game. amazing coop experience. a must play from beginning to end. great characters, multiple choices and two different endings. great experience
  22. antoniomit
    Jan 26, 2019
    9
    No hay muchos juegos para jugar con tu amigo, disfrutar de cada momento juntos y depender uno del otro. En cada momento se puede ver que haces tu y que hace el. Si era algo mas largo le daria un 10
  23. gamesEtal
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    A Way Out consegue ser um dos melhores jogos coop ja criados o game conseguer ter varias sequencias de açao bem feitas,gameplay fluida,personagens carismaticos e com momentos emocionantes como no final no qual ocorre uma baita duma reviravolta

    Pontos positivos
    Graficos bonitos
    Personagens carismaticos
    gameplay bem feita
    coop exelente
    historia muito boa
  24. ahmeddodi
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very beautiful story
    A very beautiful story that plays with emotions, I recommend that you play the game with your friend on the same device    … Expand
  25. dante88
    Apr 6, 2019
    8
    I played this game with my mom because she also loves videogames. We had a lot of fun playing this game together. The graphics are ok and the story is interesting, from start to finish. She also liked the game.
  26. fmathez
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    Magnifique jeu que j'ai fait avec mon fils. L'histoire est prenante avec une fin pleine de surprises. Les phases de jeu sont parfaitement pensées. On regrette juste de ne pas pouvoir choisir sa fin....
  27. Cedoch
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    A great Game ! Thank you to the developers! I love this game. Try it ! You’ll have a great time.
  28. Nerevarinho
    Nov 2, 2021
    8
    Expected a short prison-escape game, but it become a much more, and deep.
    But it should have had options at the end, I did not like the pre-scripted inevitable ending of the story.
    On Xbox Series S the framerate was not stable, often it was 30 fps, then sometimes 60 fps.
  29. garethvine22
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    Um bom jogo que traz de volta aquela velha sensação de zerar um jogo em tela dividida.
  30. yP3DR0y
    Nov 7, 2019
    9
    JOGÃO, SÓ PECA NOS GRÁFICOS E ANIMAÇÕES. Vale muito a pena jogar, recomendo altamente. História emocionante e perfeito para o coop, por mais jogos assim EA.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  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. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 1, 2018
    90
    Makes co-op gameplay more worthwhile than anything else before it. [May 2018, p.84]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Apr 26, 2018
    60
    A game that never quite finds a level of consistency to fully engage you. [June 2018, p.114]
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