A Way Out Reviews

A Way Out is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Eurogamer
Top Critic
No Recommendation / Blank
Mar 29, 2018

Fresh presentation and admirable dedication to its big idea can't save this two-player adventure from mediocrity.

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Ryan McCaffrey
Top Critic
8.3 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2018

If you go into A Way Out thinking its mandatory two-player co-op is a gimmick, you'll likely come out of it realizing that it couldn't have been done any other way. Vincent and Leo's journey will have you and a friend performing tasks together both mundane and dramatic, and the result is a memorable, variety-packed cinematic adventure that feels like what Telltale's games might've evolved into if they'd leaned into game mechanics instead of phasing them out.

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64 / 100
Mar 23, 2018

Messy, varied and inadvertently hilarious: A Way Out is an unusual but uneven tandem ride.

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Mar 22, 2018

A Way Out elevates co-op gaming in a way nothing has before, bringing players together to create one beautifully told story that everyone needs to experience.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018

The premise, and occasionally its execution, has its moments, but A Way Out feels like a vision not fully realized

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7.5 / 10.0
Mar 21, 2018

A Way Out has many faults, but a lack of heart isn't one of them. Seeing that heart translated into a cooperative play experience makes the journey worthwhile.

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Oscar Dayus
Top Critic
6 / 10
Mar 22, 2018

A Way Out is a unique, enjoyable adventure that has a number of problems.

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Unscored
Mar 26, 2018

It is a game full of smart moments, perfect for bringing together dedicated gamers and curious onlookers alike.

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3.5 / 5.0
Mar 22, 2018

Hazelight Studios deserves praise for the high ambitions of their first title, with A Way Out attempting to emulate a wide variety of genres, themes and gameplay mechanics.

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Unscored
Apr 4, 2018

Usually, in the course of gameplay, a game's character becomes an avatar for you. But A Way Out accomplishes something far more subversive and bold. Eventually, for better or for worse, you become an avatar for your character.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018
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84 / 100
Mar 21, 2018

You may feel split between the lack of complete agency and the recognition that you are being told a story.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018

A Way Out is a story worth sharing with a friend. There's plenty to do, with moments of intensity and emotion, and the ending is one of the best conclusions in video games.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 1, 2014

An excellent coop game that manages to entertain despite its not so great tempo due to its profound variety on almost every scene.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018

A Way Out has some ambitious, fantastic ideas at its core, but it's unfortunately surrounded by tiresome gameplay mechanics and a story that is just a bit too straightforward. While I think that the co-op focused nature of A Way Out could have better been executed upon, I endlessly credit Hazelight for trying something that I've never really seen done in this manner. Despite my issues, I really love the experimentation seen in A Way Out and hope to see more unique ideas like it in the future.

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Apr 2, 2018

Though it's fun with a friend, A Way Out struggles with clunky set-pieces and story clichés.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2018

There's a constant mood about A Way Out that makes it seem like it's more inventive than it really is. Disregard that and you're left with a decent-enough story with some genuinely enjoyable video game moments. It's campy fun and that's perfectly fine. Just don't expect too much more.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
6 / 10
Mar 28, 2018

It's highly inconsistent, but this is still one of the most daring co-op games of recent years and shows how well playing together can work for story-based games.

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Unscored
Mar 22, 2018

'A Way Out' presents a way forward for shared video game experiences

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7 / 10
Mar 21, 2018

A Way Out is full of heart and soul: you'll grow to love the characters, and you'll become invested in Leo's charm and curious about Vincent's problems, but it's light and it could leave you unsatisfied.

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