Play Overview
A way out (2018) is an action adventure game centred around two playable characters simultaneously. With another player, you control Leo and Vincent, two convicted prisoners who must break out of prison and stay on the run from authorities.
The game unfolds simultaneously during both narrative and action sections, in a split-screen display reminiscent of the TV show 24. The progress ebbs and flows between the two players. Sometimes you are acting together to foil a guard or at others, one of you is doing something while the other is watching a narrative scene.
One way or another you need to cooperate to progress, and each situation can be approached differently, with both characters taking different roles. In one example, Vincent needs to distract a nurse and guard, so Leo can find a chisel needed to aid their escape. What's nice is the fluidity in these roles that can be switched between them on subsequent playthroughs.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked A Way Out 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ben Kendall and updated 7 months ago.
The game unfolds simultaneously during both narrative and action sections, in a split-screen display reminiscent of the TV show 24. The progress ebbs and flows between the two players. Sometimes you are acting together to foil a guard or at others, one of you is doing something while the other is watching a narrative scene.
One way or another you need to cooperate to progress, and each situation can be approached differently, with both characters taking different roles. In one example, Vincent needs to distract a nurse and guard, so Leo can find a chisel needed to aid their escape. What's nice is the fluidity in these roles that can be switched between them on subsequent playthroughs.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked A Way Out 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ben Kendall and updated 7 months ago.
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Play Style
This is an Action and Adventure game with Communication, Fighting and Shooting elements. You can play with 2 players in the same room or as a 2-player online game. There is no single-player option. For online-play, you are paired up with other players at the same stage in the game.
Cross-Platform: You can't play with people on different platforms. However, unusually, you can invite another player to join you without them owning the game themselves (as long as they have Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus).
Cross-Platform: You can't play with people on different platforms. However, unusually, you can invite another player to join you without them owning the game themselves (as long as they have Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus).
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Mature Accompanied (MA 15+) for Strong Violence, Sexual References, Coarse Language.
Skill Level
13+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content.
Costs
A Way Out usually costs £24.99.
A Way Out
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.Game Details
Release Date: 23/03/2018
Price: 85% off
Out Now: PC, PS4 and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 13+ year-olds
Players: 2 (2 online)
Genres: Action, Adventure (Communication, Fighting and Shooting)
Accessibility: 23 features
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: Hazelight Games (@HazelightGames)
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