š Before It Takes Two and Split Fiction, Hazelight Studios proved that a story game could be built entirely around two players. A Way Out is a co-op-only adventure that follows two convicts, Leo and Vincent, who must break out of prison and stay on the run. At Couch Gaming Hub, we consider it essential for anyone who loved the studio's later games.
š¬ There is no single-player mode: every moment is designed for two people. The screen is always split, and both stories play out at the same time. While one of you distracts a guard, the other might be sneaking off to steal a tool. Sometimes the split-screen shifts dynamically to focus on one player's cinematic moment, making the whole thing feel like a movie you're directing together.
š¤ Leo is hot-headed and direct, Vincent is calm and calculated, and you'll often have to choose between their approaches. The gameplay mixes stealth, chases, driving, shootouts and a surprising number of fun mini-games, from arm-wrestling to playing the banjo. As the story unfolds, the bond between the two characters (and the two players) grows, leading to an ending you'll be talking about long after the credits roll.
š® So, are you ready to plan your escape? Find your partner in crime, settle in on the couch, and prepare for a story you can only experience together. Just remember: trust is the only way out.