A Way Out Reviews

A Way Out is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
10 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018

A Way Out is a true achievement in game design. Not only does it manage to take players on a true journey of emotion, it does so in a way that is only possible through the medium of video games. It manages to do something truly special by making two players to cooperate for an extended amount of time, and the discussions that happen on the couch or over voice chat can be just as revealing as the game itself. Josef Fares and Hazelight have undoubtedly raised the bar for co-op gaming.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2018

A Way Out not only holds itself alongside the best coop titles out there – it surpasses them.

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Apr 6, 2018

A Way Out delivers a remarkable co-op experience like no other did in former generations.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018

Hazelight Studios redefines with A Way Out what a coop game should be. Leo and Vincent's story has the players facing situations like we have never seen in a videogame before. This is undoubtedly one of this year's surprises.

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Adam Wilkin
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Apr 2, 2018

A game that takes what came before and redefines what is possible in co-operative storytelling, with a level of detail and polish far beyond what could be expected of a small team.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2018

I highly recommend this game if you want to have a great coop experience. It’s like watching a movie and playing a game at the same time. The thrills and chills this game gives is like no other. And I can truly say that it provided an entertainment that no other coop game can provide.

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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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Mar 21, 2018

A Way Out takes some of the very best ideas from action adventure gaming and mixes them with the story telling of a great film.

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Mar 27, 2018

With never before seen gameplay mechanics and a solid story, A Way Out is perfect for you and a friend to enjoy.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018

A Way Out is an impressive achievement that definitively proves creativity matters more than bloated budgets and big-name franchises. A technically accomplished, endlessly inventive co-op masterpiece, A Way Out will surprise and excite you from beginning to end. This one deserves to be a breakout hit.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018

It is a truly welcome gem in the medium that takes risks and propels the experience with new energy nearly every step of the way. The player constantly moves forward and the game gets tension done in a way seldom seen in gaming. A Way Out is an example of a triumph in new ideas, while using traditional methods of gameplay to get the point across that this is a different beast.

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Apr 16, 2018

A Way Out provides a unique cinematic experience that redefines the way narrative-driven games can be played, thanks to its engaging story and varied gameplay that will keep both players interested throughout, though the controls can often feel clunky.

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4.5 / 5.0
Mar 22, 2018

If you're not a fan of linear games, you should probably play A Way Out anyway. The game's presentation of a truly co-operative story is sublime, and it makes full use of the video game medium as a method to punctuate the dramatic moments and develop its characters. Like Brothers, A Way Out presents a unique twist to the cinematic story formula, and it sticks the landing.

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Atomix
Top Critic
90 / 100
Mar 21, 2018

A Way Out is a great experience that will keep you amazed through all the journey. It's a charming and enjoyable game that really makes a connection with the person you play it. A must have for the co-op games' fans.

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Mar 26, 2018

Following the lead of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, the game builds toward an incredibly sobering conclusion.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018

A Way Out is a shining example of couch co-op gaming done right.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 2, 2018

Break out of prison with a friend in this amazing, heart-wrenching, cinematic masterpiece

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90%
Mar 21, 2018

A Way Out is pretty much the best interactive movie you'll ever play - just make sure you've got a friend to bring along for the ride.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018

A Way Out is nothing short of an awesome experience. The story is fantastic, the characters are very believable, and the game moves at a good pace. While it doesn't concentrate on a particular game style, it's easily accessible to all. The mandatory co-op may turn off those who can't easily find others to play with, but this game is well worth the effort of finding someone who's willing to go through the journey with you. A Way Out is certainly a game that's worth playing as soon as possible.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2018

A Way Out is possibly the best cooperative video game ever created.

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