Developed by Hazellight Studios and published by Electronic Arts, A Way Out for PlayStation 4. The game features co-op playing with tons of action and adventure. The game is packed with exciting content and flashbacks of the main characters, Vincent and Leo. While incarcerated, Vincent and Leo befriend one another and create a plan to escape the hell that is prison. Both characters’ stories are told simultaneously, keeping things interesting for the other player because the player’s progress is not synchronized throughout the game.
A Way Out Premise
Played through a third-person perspective, A Way Out is designed for split-screen co-op playing. Even though the progression between players is not synchronized, they will still need to work together to get anywhere in the game. Players will take on different roles, which can have differing results depending on the choices. Throughout the game, players will interact with each other NPCs with dialogue options available. Alongside the basic gameplay, the game offers various side quests and minigames to break up the intensity of escaping prison.
Main Characters
The main playable characters consist of Vincent and Leo. There are no other playable characters. However, they will encounter many other NPCs as they progress through the game.
Leo: Charismatic and headstrong
Vincent: Involved with organized crime
Titles in the Series
A Way Out is a standalone title by Electronic Arts. To keep things interesting, here are a few recognizable series by Electronic Arts:
- Battlefield (2002)
- Need for Speed (1994)
- Metal of Honor (1999)
- Dragon Age (2009)
A Way Out Cheats and Trophies
A Way Out Easy all trophies
The following guide details how to easily unlock all trophies in the game in chronological order. Nothing is missable; you can redo all trophies through chapter select. Also, unless written otherwise, both players earn the trophy at the same time. This game can only be played with two players (offline and online) — there is no single player mode. Note: The times listed below corresponds to the time the trophy is covered in the video below.
1. The Dip – 0:05 – Chapter: Escape – The Yard: Leo must do 20 dips in a row in the prison yard.
2. Freedom – 2:00 – Chapter: Escape – Prison Escape: Free the caged parrot in the warden’s office.
3. Take A Breather – 2:38 – Chapter: Fugitives – Breather: At the start of the chapter, walk to the right. There is a rock both players need to sit on to enjoy the view.
4. Take It For A Spin – 3:45 – Chapter: Fugitives – The Farmstead: Climb the windmill and interact with it a few times to spin it up.
5. In Sync – 5:00 – Chapter: Fugitives – The Farmstead: Go into the house of the old couple. Vincent must play the piano and Leo the Banjo. Each player must hit 20 notes in a row without missing a single one. If one player messes up, you have to get another 20 correct notes.
6. Timeless Treasure – 6:40 – Chapter: Fugitives – The Farmstead: Go into the house of the old couple. On the ground floor is a clock; both players must interact with it at the same time. This opens a secret door upstairs; go into that hidden room to collect a sword from the chest.
7. Home Run – 7:48 – Chapter: Preperation – Reunion: At start of the chapter, go to the right. There is a guy with a baseball bat. Talk to him and then try to hit a home run. Swing the bat as soon as the pitcher starts the throw-animation. You must hit the ball in a straight line over the fence really far away. This only unlocks for the player getting the home run; the other player has to do it again.
8. You Started It – 8:41 – Chapter: Preperation – Reunion: Both players need to sit on the swing set at the same time.
9. No Cheating – 9:45 – Chapter: Preperation – Reunion: Talk to the woman with the baseball bat in the starting area of the chapter. Then, go to the trailer to her right side to find her husband. Talk to her again to get the trophy.
10. Backseat Mechanic – 11:50 – Chapter: Preperation – Reunion: Vincent must bring a wrench to the woman repairing a bike. Then, help her start the bike. Leo should stay inside the trailer until the trophy unlocks and not progress any further.
11. Managed Anger – 13:04 – Chapter: Preperation – Violent Questioning: Talk to the guy on the chair and choose to push back the chair. Leo must then pick the purse from the table, drop it on the floor, and lean over the table. Vincent must then use an object to torture the guy, which triggers a dream sequence.
12. Live the Dream – 14:51 – Chapter: Preperation – A Nie Life: After riding the elevator, both players must sit on the couch in front of the TV. Watch TV until Leo falls asleep.
13. Break From Reality – 16:46 – Chapter: Vengeance – Lift Off: Both players must play the arcade at start of the chapter.
14. Mayday! – 17:15 – Vengeance – Lift Off: Leo must interact with the helicopter at start of the chapter.
Trophies
Successfully complete one of the following tasks to get a trophy:
All The Ways Out (Platinum): Collect all trophies.
Freedom (Silver): You freed someone from captivity.
No Cheating (Silver): You exposed some infidelity.
Break From Reality (Silver): You played a video game with a friend.
Mayday! (Silver): You almost took to the skies.
Backseat Mechanic (Gold): You helped fix the bike.
Home Run (Gold): You are good with a bat.
Additionally, there are eight secret trophies:
Take A Breather (Gold): You took a break from it all.
In Sync (Gold): Music was played in harmony.
Timeless Treasure (Gold): You linked up to get past.
Managed Anger (Gold): Dark desires done right.
Live The Dream (Gold): “Houston, we’ve had a problem.”
Take It for A Spin (Gold): You did what the wind couldn’t.
You Started It (Gold): Not kids anymore.
The Dip (Gold): You set a new record.
A Way Out FAQ
How long does A Way Out take?
According to other players the game takes roughly 6-8 hours to complete.
Can players play the game with someone who has a different platform?
A Way Out is unfortunately not a cross platform game. Players on different platforms would not be able to collaborate.