Game reviews / A Way Out
A Way Out
2018 · PC · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Action · Adventure · Co-op
3 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Critics broadly agree that A Way Out succeeds most when its mandatory two-player format creates moments of coordination, shared discovery, and cinematic spectacle. Its split-screen presentation, varied environments, inventive set pieces, and accessible co-op scenarios give the prison-break adventure a distinctive identity. However, the experience is undermined by simplistic gameplay, excessive quick-time events, awkward dialogue, uneven pacing, and a finale that loses much of the creativity established earlier. The story’s emotional ambitions are frequently weakened by tonal inconsistency and conventional characterization, but playing alongside a friend remains entertaining and gives the game a memorable social appeal.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-22
Pros
- Mandatory co-op creates memorable shared moments
- Creative set pieces and varied environments
- Dynamic split-screen presentation
- Accessible controls and forgiving checkpoints
Cons
- Uneven tone and clichéd dialogue
- Simplistic gameplay and puzzles
- Overuse of quick-time events
- Weak and less creative final acts
Review sources
3 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.