The first must-play game of 2018 is here: 'A Way Out' is an incredible, cinematic experience that you can't miss
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Ben Gilbert
Mar 25, 2018, 18:32 IST
Just three months in to 2018, and we've already got a must-play game: "A Way Out" is here, and it is like nothing I've ever played before.
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"A Way Out" is a two-player co-operative experience - it literally cannot be played without two people. It follows two men, Leo and Vincent, as they escape prison and embark on a quest for revenge.
On paper, "A Way Out" is an ambitious, interesting concept. In reality, "A Way Out" is a remarkably well-told interactive story that's like nothing else on modern game platforms. It's a game that, barring few exceptions, I'd suggest everyone play - video game fan or not. Here's why!
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"A Way Out" is the best example yet of how video games can be used for storytelling.
The game is literally divided in half between the two main characters — it's an ambitious design choice that gets more interesting as the game goes on.
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Yes, this is both characters working together to choke a man.
Every aspect of "A Way Out" is cooperative, which is refreshing and only occasionally gimmicky.
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"A Way Out" is playable in one or two sittings — a nice change from the endless upgrades and open-worlds of so many major games.
"A Way Out" is cinematic in a way that few games are, and it should be applauded for it.
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At just $30, it's hard not to suggest "A Way Out" — it's a truly unique, daring game that's accessible enough for anyone with an Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or PC to play. Check out the launch trailer right here:
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