A Way Out is a jail escape drama constructed to be performed in co-op. So, to run it by means of its paces, SE7EN.WS’s video games editor Matt and I’ve written up our experiences, every taking part in as one of many two main characters as we attempt to scramble by means of an intense sequence within the recreation collectively. He performed the reserved, mild-mannered Vincent, whereas I performed the boastful bruiser Leo. I don’t know what it says about us that we each slipped into these roles with ease.
To get the total story it would be best to learn together with Matt’s article and, to make it as straightforward as attainable, we have now uploaded a video of the part of the sport we’re speaking about. Dotted all through this text are hyperlinks that may hop you to the related level of the video so you may see how what we’re describing performs out in-game.
We need to get Matt out of his prison clothes. I might cross as a civvie on this t-shirt and chino combo – it appears to be like like I’ve simply wandered off a Calvin Klein advert – however Matt’s nonetheless sporting his jail blues. His shirt even has his prisoner quantity stitched onto the breast, for Christ’s sake.
There needs to be one thing we will put on within the farmhouse up forward however we’ll should do one thing in regards to the outdated people inside. I’m for marching in and tying them up however Matt says he has a better way. Something about setting the horses free. A selection wheel seems on display screen and we should comply with take the identical route earlier than we will proceed. If it is going to give me leverage within the subsequent argument, we will go his means.
We discover a ladder within the backyard and climb into the barn. I head down the steps to launch the horses from their stables. I unbolt the door however the animals aren’t budging. Matt gives me a shout from the top floor – he’s stood by a heavy cement mixer and has a wild look in his eye. Yes, that’ll do.
I’ll admit, Matt’s plan labored fairly effectively. The old couple went running off after their horses and we got free rein of the house. Matt disappeared upstairs as soon as we got inside however I’m in no hurry. There’s nothing that claims freedom to me like a chilly beer, so I’m going straight to the fridge and drink the primary drop of alcohol I’ve had in years – not less than, the primary drop that wasn’t brewed in a jail bathroom.
I take a gradual stroll across the floor flooring, in search of the shotgun the outdated man was cleansing earlier. Moving into the conservatory I discover shells however no gun. However, I uncover one thing higher: a banjo. Matt’s still busy upstairs so there’s no hurt in me settling down and dusting off the outdated five-string. I sit down by the piano and attempt to play by means of the wall of notes that stream throughout the display screen, Guitar Hero fashion. I solely should faucet three keys to play alongside however it’s an incredible diversion.
I might need received somewhat too caught up in making an attempt to achieve Deliverance ranges of banjo-playing – Matt offers me a nudge to go upstairs and alter.
Upstairs, I discover a great-looking hat. It’s not sufficient of a disguise by itself however I can’t assist however take an extended admiring have a look at myself within the mirror. There are a number of interactive objects in the home, issues that you could’t take away or use, however which all add to the richness of the expertise.
I’m going into the outdated couple’s bed room and discover an outdated military jacket and denims within the wardrobe. Better nonetheless, I discover the shotgun. Now we’re prepared for an escape. Almost. Downstairs I can hear Matt on the piano. Before we go… it’s time for a duet.
I feel it’s honest to say Matt wants some work.
Anyway, dressed up in our new threads, we nonetheless want to acquire a getaway automotive. In the yard I find a rundown tractor and a can of fuel. We can’t make a getaway on a farm automobile however a wood storage on the prime of the drive appears to be like promising.
Matt and I’ve to kick the door to drive the lock, tapping our use buttons in unison. The wooden cracks inward to disclose a truck propped up on bricks. The automobile will want some repairs earlier than we’re going to drive out of right here in it. I discover an iron bar we will use to lever the truck up off the bricks however to get to the wheel on the primary flooring of the storage we have now to work collectively. The wheel is on one aspect of the barn however there’s no walkway over to it. There is a hook hooked up to a runner that ought to clear the hole. Matt holds tight and I work the chain pulley to ship him over to the opposite aspect of the storage.
Once on the opposite aspect, Matt throws the wheel down to me and I match it to the truck, holding ‘E’ to push down on the iron bar and lift it off the bricks whereas Matt tightens the nuts. We push it down the drive and gas it up with the can I discovered earlier. Matt hooks the battery as much as the tractor and with a flip of the important thing whereas I coax the engine into life.
We are ready to make our getaway and it’s about time – the outdated couple are again and armed (simply what number of weapons have they got hidden away of their home?).
Matt takes the wheel and I climb in the back of the truck with my shotgun. The outdated people should have known as the police as a result of the roads are all of the sudden stuffed with cop vehicles. They’re not messing round both, dashing up behind and to the perimeters of us to ram our slow-moving truck into submission.
Either the truck’s too gradual or its driver too cautious however I’m pressured to clear the roads with my shotgun. Following the just about Telltale-like tempo of the earlier part, this back-of-the-truck motion sequence takes on the perilous velocity of an Uncharted set-piece. I attempt aiming for the engines however that seems to be a tough goal so I fireplace into the windscreens as a substitute. I’m going to inform Matt that the vehicles stopped as a result of they couldn’t see by means of the frosted windscreens. Not positive he’ll be utterly OK with simply what number of cops I killed. Still, onwards we go.
I’ve nearly secured our escape when Matt shouts one thing about spike traps and we go swerving off the street and down in the direction of a river.
It’s turning into a really lengthy day.
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