A Way Out

A Way Out is a co-op-only adventure about Leo and Vincent, two prisoners who join forces to escape. Each player controls one inmate as their uneasy partnership takes them beyond the prison.

The game is built around two players working together. A split-screen view shows both characters, who may need to tackle different tasks at once, such as distracting a guard while the other searches for a way forward. Players coordinate to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and interact with people they meet.

The story shifts between stealth, fights, chases, driving, shooting, and quieter diversions such as fishing and mini-games. Some situations let players take a more forceful or cautious approach, while the changing activities carry the pair through the adventure.

Players often praise the story’s emotional impact and cinematic presentation, along with co-op that keeps both players involved through split-screen tasks and changing activities. Mini-games and the variety of scenes also come up as enjoyable breaks in the adventure. Some reviews criticize online connection problems, the short length, and the ending, which players find divisive.