PAKO 4

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PAKO 4 is a single player racing game. It was developed by Tree Men Games and was released on April 10, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Another action-packed crime romp from the infamous PAKO series! PAKO 4 is an atmospheric and violent indie action game where the player causes chaos in a big city by committing crimes with his accomplice and escaping the police. You can move around the city on foot or by car. Fast-paced arcade gameplay from PAKO 2 meets more in depth looting mechanics in the North Paw area! Come and enjoy the old…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Pako 4 introduces new gameplay elements, allowing players to commit crimes in person, which adds depth to the experience.
The game runs surprisingly well on various platforms, including M1 Macbook Air and Steam Deck, showcasing good performance despite being in early access.
There is a lot of potential for future updates, with players expressing excitement for additional content, missions, and improvements to gameplay mechanics.

The game currently suffers from bugs and performance issues, including camera transitions and graphical glitches that detract from the experience.
As an early access title, it lacks content and polish, with limited activities and environments that feel underdeveloped compared to previous installments.
Some players feel that the game does not capture the chaotic essence of earlier Pako titles, making it feel more like a generic indie game at this stage.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
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The story aspect of the game is characterized by the inclusion of missions and a developing narrative, reminiscent of classic titles like GTA London. Players appreciate the simplicity yet challenge of the missions, expressing optimism for future updates that could enhance the storyline further. Overall, the game shows potential to become a standout entry in the Pako series.
- “A really nice game like GTA London, the missions are simple but a bit challenging. Coming from the older titles on mobile, Pako 4 has a great chance to be one of the greatest Pako releases yet.”
- “They have been adding systems, missions, and more; hope they keep it up.”
- “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
- “There are missions, but they don't contribute much to the overall narrative.”
- “I hope they improve the storyline in future updates.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay has been positively received for its similarities to Pako 2, offering a slower pace and a classic GTA arcade feel, though players note that there is still room for improvement as the game is in early access. Overall, the direction of the gameplay expansion is appreciated.
- “Great game, love the similar gameplay to Pako 2 but slower.”
- “Still, there's room for improvement in the gameplay, but this is early access.”
- “Absolutely adore what they're going for by expanding on Pako 2 and diving into a more classic GTA arcade gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance, despite having a fixed and low resolution. Users report significant issues that hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- “Performance is pretty bad, even though the resolution is fixed and very low.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it difficult to enjoy.”
- “Optimization seems non-existent, as the game frequently stutters and lags.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are reminiscent of GTA2 but enhanced with 3D visuals, featuring a nostalgic VHS filter that some players appreciate, while others desire more customization options like anti-aliasing and additional graphics settings that are currently unavailable.
- “Feels like GTA 2 with 3D graphics.”
- “I personally love the VHS filter with the aliasing jaggies, but some players will prefer to remove the filter and apply anti-aliasing, as well as having control of other graphics settings which aren't available yet.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that while they enjoy the game's content, it suffers from significant bugs and issues with camera transitions during action sequences, impacting overall stability.
- “Loving what's here so far, even if it is a bit buggy.”
- “Very buggy and the camera does not seamlessly transition during the action as it does in the videos.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been noted as an improvement over its predecessors, providing an entertaining experience that enhances the overall gameplay. Additionally, the successful implementation of a photo mode complements the musical atmosphere.
- “The music, driving feel, and AI behavior are an improvement over Pako 1, 2, and 3.”
- “The music is entertaining, and the implementation of the photo mode is a success.”