When I first browsed through the Origin Vault with a grin that would have made the Joker proud, none of the titles excited me more than Vampyr and A Way Out - here were two games that I knew I'd never purchase otherwise; it would be a crime to miss the chance to play them along with all the indie darlings the Vault had too.
And then, a sinking feeling. For some reason, I knew none of my online friends would want to play with me. Either they're super busy with their lives or simply do not care about story-driven games with the same passion as I do. It was one of those times when you know even before you ask that it's not going to happen, no matter what they say. And of course, I asked. And of course, it didn't happen. But then, I did something totally uncharacteristic - I went onto a Discord server, laying out an open invitation of sorts to play A Way Out with me. The best part? The other player wouldn't even have to buy a copy, they could play along as a friend. All someone had to do was agree to play.
I still don't understand why anyone who has the time would pass up the chance to play a co-op story-rich adventure with someone as entertaining and amusing as moi. But well - it is what it is.
And then, a sinking feeling. For some reason, I knew none of my online friends would want to play with me. Either they're super busy with their lives or simply do not care about story-driven games with the same passion as I do. It was one of those times when you know even before you ask that it's not going to happen, no matter what they say. And of course, I asked. And of course, it didn't happen. But then, I did something totally uncharacteristic - I went onto a Discord server, laying out an open invitation of sorts to play A Way Out with me. The best part? The other player wouldn't even have to buy a copy, they could play along as a friend. All someone had to do was agree to play.
I still don't understand why anyone who has the time would pass up the chance to play a co-op story-rich adventure with someone as entertaining and amusing as moi. But well - it is what it is.
And enter Johan* - one of the first responders who was interested in playing A Way Out with me. Life is truly unexpected in this manner; sometimes you have complete strangers stepping up and filling in for people you've known for far longer. I was really bummed out about A Way Out going to waste simply because I didn't have anyone to play it with, but Johan* saved the day. We ended up finishing the game in one day; this was the most fun I'd had in the past two months.
As for the game itself, it's perfect for gamers like me, who look for a gripping story in everything they take on. Add to that the opportunity to play with another live, breathing human being (apparently, there's a whole world out there full of them; I think I saw one on the street yesterday when I peeked through the curtains for a second) - taking on guards and locked doors to break out of a prison and settle a score - now that's just icing on the cake. Honestly, this is one of those games which would tank if released as a movie - it's pretty generic and the only redeeming factor would be its ending. However, it works really well as a game, providing an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Plus there's always the chance that your friends can't play this with you and you end up making a new friend.
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