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About A Way Out
Hazelight Studios released this co-op adventure on March 23, 2018 via Electronic Arts. It launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. You play as either Leo or Vincent, two inmates forming a reluctant alliance to escape a maximum-security prison. The game demands two people at all times because you cannot progress without your partner controlling the other character. This is not a solo title masquerading as multiplayer. The story follows a high-stakes breakout that spirals into something far more complex than a standard heist. You navigate cells, tunnels, and open worlds together while managing your characters' shared fate.
Gameplay
Each player controls one of the two leads through scripted sequences and interactive puzzles. A typical session involves constant communication to coordinate actions like picking locks or distracting guards. The screen splits so you see both perspectives simultaneously during most scenes. You must time your movements perfectly since one player often needs to distract a guard while the other slips by. Combat is minimal but tense, requiring quick button inputs when things go wrong. The camera angles shift dynamically to show what each character sees from their specific location. You solve environmental challenges that require both hands on two controllers working in sync.
What Players Think
IGDB lists 629 ratings with an average score of 76.3 out of 100. Our community tags describe the vibe as emotional and cooperative based on six total votes. Players spent significant time unlocking achievements since only 15.8% unlocked all fourteen available trophies on average. The rarest achievement is "Managed Anger" with a mere 2.90% unlock rate, suggesting most groups struggle with specific conflict scenarios. Review snippets highlight how the split-screen mechanic forces constant dialogue between partners. Some players noted that the story hits hard during key moments even if the pacing drags slightly in the middle chapters.
PlayPile's Take
This title costs around $39.99 but requires a second controller and another person to play properly. It is worth your time if you have a friend willing to commit to the full campaign. The achievement data shows that most groups fail to complete the hardest challenges, which indicates high difficulty in later sections. You should avoid this game if you prefer exploring open worlds or playing alone. The split-screen design keeps everyone engaged until the final cutscene. Finish the story and check your completion percentage against the 15.8% average to see how your group performed.
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Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
IGDB Rating
76.3
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