PAKO 2

95%
Game Brain Score Based on 249 reviews
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  • music
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"PAKO 2" is an arcade driving game where you play as a getaway driver, pulling off robberies and shooting your way out while escaping the law. Successfully evading capture earns you money to buy upgrades, weapons, and new vehicles. The game features handcrafted levels, various guns and items, a pumping soundtrack, and leaderboards to compete against other players. 'Photo Mode' and 2-player support are also included.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 249 reviews
graphics22 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of fast-paced driving and shooting mechanics, reminiscent of classic arcade games like Crazy Taxi and Hotline Miami.
  • The retro aesthetic and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing and immersive.
  • Gameplay is addictive with a variety of vehicles and upgrades to unlock, providing a satisfying sense of progression.
  • The vehicle physics can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments where cars veer unexpectedly or get stuck on level geometry.
  • The AI of the police is often criticized for being overly aggressive and lacking self-preservation, which can detract from the fun of car chases.
  • The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with menu navigation and performance on certain systems.
  • graphics51 mentions

    The game's graphics feature a simplistic, low-poly style enhanced by retro VHS effects, which some players find charming while others consider it tedious. The visuals effectively create an engaging atmosphere, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that evoke an 80s aesthetic, although the stylization can sometimes obscure clarity. Overall, the graphics are praised for their aesthetic appeal and compatibility with the game's fast-paced action, making it a visually enjoyable experience.

    • “The whole retro art style and simplistic game mechanics are really awesome and satisfying.”
    • “Despite its simple-looking graphics, the game excellently nails its atmosphere alongside its adrenaline-filled soundtrack.”
    • “Aesthetically pleasing retro graphics, the maps are just something, the devs absolutely nailed the retro look for each and every one of them.”
    • “Default graphics settings 0/10, seriously most of the crap is not even needed and bogs down your system.”
    • “One more thing and I know this game is early access and maybe my rig isn't the fastest, but I have turned all graphics features to minimum and still experience a fair amount of lag.”
    • “My only negative comment is that since the visuals are so heavily stylized it can be difficult to tell what's what until you get used to it.”
  • gameplay45 mentions

    The gameplay is described as addictive and engaging, featuring a mix of retro art style and simple mechanics that create a satisfying experience. While many players appreciate the fun driving mechanics and the thrill of evading police, some criticize the repetitive nature of the core gameplay loop, which primarily involves picking up and delivering characters while avoiding increasingly aggressive law enforcement. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable visuals, music, and a rewarding risk-reward system, though it may benefit from additional game modes to enhance variety.

    • “The whole retro art style and simplistic game mechanics are really awesome and satisfying.”
    • “Each level is unique and brings interesting environmental mechanics.”
    • “Gameplay is fun, it's simple to learn and the basic customization is nice, the driving physics are solid and it's great in short bursts.”
    • “There is so much wrong with this car chase game, from bugs to broken controls in menus to just the basic gameplay choices. It all comes together to make one of the most frustrating and awful games I've played in a long time.”
    • “The gameplay consists of driving around the map, picking up people from point A and delivering them to point B, while the stupidest police AI ever attempts to stop you by throwing hundreds of police at you in a straight line.”
    • “Repeating the basic premise of going from point A to point B while being chased is all there is gameplay-wise.”
  • music38 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and immersive quality, with many reviewers highlighting its ability to enhance the gameplay experience. While some find the soundtrack to be bland, the majority appreciate its fitting retro vibe and adrenaline-pumping tracks that complement the game's action. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.

    • “The frantic, moment-to-moment action is greatly backed up by the cartoony art style and the groovy soundtrack.”
    • “The music by dkstr is phenomenal, giving you bumping retrowave tracks that set the tone and immersing you in the kind of 80's action film feel the game goes for.”
    • “A thrilling experience with attractive visuals, an excellent fast-paced soundtrack, and difficult but rewarding gameplay.”
    • “The soundtrack is bland but not offensively so, though why they would ever offer it as a soundtrack is beyond me.”
    • “I bought the soundtrack thinking that it would contain the in-game version, but only found the original version.”
    • “I could have saved money and just downloaded the song off YouTube.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find the initial grind heavy and frustrating, particularly due to expensive unlocks, others appreciate that it becomes less burdensome as they progress and unlock new features. Many agree that while grinding is present, it is often optional and can be managed to achieve high scores with starting vehicles.

    • “Good thing this game isn't grindy.”
    • “Extremely grindy with expensive unlocks.”
    • “I get how the point is you're able to lose, but by the time you're only grinding for the money to finally upgrade armor to max and some weapons that one-shot multiple cars, you have been grinding for hours with no progress in terms of levels.”
    • “A little grindy for all the vehicles, but it's all optional grind; you could probably get a high score with the starting vehicles after upgrading them.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    Overall, the reviews indicate a mixed perspective on replayability. While some users find certain games, like Pako 2, to offer significant replay value through customization, high scores, and unlockable content, others feel that some titles may not justify their price with limited replayability. Games with rogue-like elements are noted for providing longevity and encouraging repeated play.

    • “Pako 2 is all about replayability.”
    • “Pako 2 is a major improvement from the first game and is overall a really fun time waster with enough depth and replayability to keep you coming back for more.”
    • “Replayability to unlock new maps, vehicles, weapons, watch your pad improve, climb the leaderboard.”
    • “Bit expensive for a phone game and isn't the most replayable game but it's alright 6/10.”
    • “Replayability is lacking; it doesn't offer enough incentives to keep coming back.”
    • “While the game has some replayability, it quickly becomes repetitive and loses its charm.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is effectively crafted, with clear visuals and well-executed lighting that enhance the overall experience. Despite its simple graphics, it successfully captures a thrilling ambiance, reminiscent of 70s-80s action films, and each map offers a unique atmosphere with distinct styles and surprises. Overall, the combination of detailed environments and an adrenaline-filled soundtrack contributes to a compelling and immersive atmosphere.

    • “Despite its simple-looking graphics, the game excellently nails its atmosphere alongside its adrenaline-filled soundtrack.”
    • “Top it off with a bucketload of atmosphere and we have a great piece of software in our hands.”
    • “Great car chase action with a nice 70s-80s action movie atmosphere.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While the gameplay is enjoyable, issues such as erratic physics and unexpected behavior, like perks not functioning properly, have led to frustration among players. Overall, these stability problems prevent the game from achieving its full potential.

    • “This game would be a 10/10, but it falls short due to the many bugs and glitches.”
    • “Very fun game has a few glitches here and there, namely the one that blows out your eardrums, but aside from that, fun.”
    • “Also, because I had no idea hard mode disabled the perks, I spent a lot of my time in-game feeling like the game was buggy because my perks were never showing up.”
  • story4 mentions

    Users express a desire for additional content that enhances the story aspect of the game, suggesting a narrative-driven mode that incorporates diverse landscapes and vehicles. However, some critiques highlight a lack of variety in missions and a less engaging map compared to classic titles like GTA, indicating that the current story experience feels limited and repetitive.

    • “I'd love to see some DLC for this in the form of a street racer game or some kind of story mode plotting a narrative through the different landscapes and different vehicles.”
    • “Think old school GTA but with only one type of mission and on a map that is much more boring.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization has faced criticism for causing significant stuttering when using various weapons, regardless of hardware specifications. However, recent updates from the developers have addressed many performance issues, improving the overall experience. While some players find the vehicle progression a bit grindy, it remains optional, allowing for competitive play with starting vehicles after upgrades.

    • “Using a good portion of weapons will cause horrible stuttering, no matter the machine you're running it on.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and inconsistent performance.”
    • “Even on high-end systems, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense action sequences.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express gratitude for the game's ability to evoke strong emotions, highlighting how it positively impacted their experiences and decisions, preventing them from facing uncomfortable situations.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions, which is seen as a positive aspect by users.

    • “This game doesn't have microtransactions!”
    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without requiring additional purchases.”
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