Published: 2018-04-21, Author: Tom , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: EAIt's a brave move to make a video game that requires two people at all times.In this world of solo gaming and online play the makers behind A Way Out took a risk in making a title that really works at its best when sitting side-by-side with a pal.But it...
A Way Out falls short of what it could - and should - be, but there are flickers of brilliance. And with the best part of ten hours of gameplay for two people, for half the price of an average game, it's definitely worth giving it a go over the weekend -...
Published: 2018-03-22, Author: Alan , review by: alphr.com
Abstract: Sofa-based multiplayer games have gone out of fashion in recent years. So have games where the story can be played with friends. A Way Out – the prison break adventure from the makers of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons – looks to right both these wrongs, but...
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Published: 2018-03-22, Author: Sam , review by: gamesradar.com
Co-op plays out in innovative and fresh ways, A true shared storyline, On par with adventures like Uncharted
Can be a little QTE heavy
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...
Wonderfully creative use of co-op gameplay, Excellent chase sequences, Great camera work
Poor voice-acting, Facial detail poor, Some sequences outstay their welcome
A Way Out has some fantastic ideas that deliver a very unique co-op experience. It's certainly worthy of your time, should you and a friend have it spare to commit to the game's eight or so hours.Mechanically, this is a very rewarding experience that dese...
Outside of that, A Way Out truly excels at being a really unique video game experience. It tells a familiar cinematic story in a way no other medium can thanks to its brilliant execution. Some may find elements of the game lacking due to it being a bit si...
Published: 2018-03-23, Author: Oscar , review by: gamespot.com
Some creative set pieces and early-game puzzles make great use of co-op, Dense and diverse environments are a joy to explore, Dynamic split-screen is inventive and unique
Tone varies wildly, robbing the story of any emotional investment, Dialogue is often cringeworthy and rarely interesting, Too many sections rely on QTEs, Final two acts lose all creativity in favor of mediocre shooting
Engaging, relatable characters, Slick presentation for an indie, Imaginative use of split screen, Rarely does the same thing twice, More replayable than most cinematic adventures, Can play online with only one copy of the game
Splitscreen setup takes a moment to get used to, Lategame shooting sections are slightly uninspired
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...
