Pico Park

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Pico Park is a multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by TECOPARK and was released on May 7, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"PICO PARK is a local/online multiplayer action puzzle game for 2-8 players, where communication and cooperation are key to clear each level's unique gimmick. Originally released on Nintendo Switch, this version now supports online play and includes a Battle Mode. The game requires players to work together to get keys, unlock doors, and reach the goal in flexible levels."

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humor466 positive mentions

story11 negative mentions

The humor in the game is overwhelmingly praised, leading to uncontrollable laughter and chaotic fun, especially in multiplayer settings.
The minimalist pixel art style and cheerful sound design create a whimsical atmosphere that appeals to players of all ages and enhances the cooperative gameplay.
The game fosters camaraderie and memorable experiences through its engaging multiplayer interactions and clever puzzle design.

The music is polarizing, with some players finding it charming while others describe it as repetitive and irritating, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Many players feel the game lacks significant replay value after the initial playthrough, making it less engaging for repeated sessions.
The game suffers from stability issues, including latency, lag, crashes, and glitches that disrupt the overall experience.

humor
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The humor in this game is overwhelmingly praised, with players reporting uncontrollable laughter and chaotic fun, especially in multiplayer settings. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to turn simple mistakes into hilarious moments, often leading to friendly banter and even frustration among friends. Overall, it's described as a perfect party game that guarantees laughter, making it a must-play for those looking to enjoy a lighthearted and comedic experience with friends.
- “If you like laughing so hard you throw up and/or screaming so loud you lose your voice, this is the game for you.”
- “10/10 best game to play with your friends if you wanna have a stomach ache from laughing too hard.”
- “This game is perfect for realizing that when all your friends get together to play, you all manage to have one combined brain cell but y'all still got heart and it's funny as hell.”
- “Funny village, not funny.”
- “Some moments are funny, but overall it's lacking.”
gameplay
203 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Pico Park is characterized by its cooperative mechanics and clever puzzle design, requiring players to work together to navigate various challenges. While the game offers a variety of unique levels and engaging mechanics that keep the experience fresh, some players find the overall gameplay duration short and the mechanics occasionally frustrating. Despite its simplicity, the game is praised for its charm and ability to foster teamwork, making it a fun choice for multiplayer sessions, though it may not provide long-term replayability.
- “The core gameplay revolves around completing a series of cleverly designed puzzles and challenges that require coordination and strategy.”
- “Each level introduces new mechanics or combines existing ones in creative ways, pushing players to think critically and work together to solve problems.”
- “Its straightforward gameplay, adorable visuals, and emphasis on teamwork make it a standout party game that can bring people together across age groups and skill levels.”
- “All up to personal opinion, but honestly $5 for 3.6 hours of gameplay with my friends was not worth it.”
- “The gameplay feels a lot like it looks, derpy and unpolished.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly basic, everything feels like it was put together last minute, and the whole experience felt unrewarding.”
music
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The music in the game is a polarizing aspect, with many players finding it cute and nostalgic, reminiscent of classic 8-bit soundtracks, while others describe it as repetitive and irritating, leading to frustration during gameplay. Some reviews highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the game's playful atmosphere, while others suggest it can become grating over extended sessions. Overall, the music is seen as charming yet divisive, contributing to both the enjoyment and irritation of the gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack and gameplay is quite soothing and calming.”
- “Cute music, even cuter pixel art, and non-stop rage.”
- “The simplistic yet adorable pixel art and cheering music allows you to have a pretty soothing coop experience.”
- “Words don't describe how much the music knives my ears, and the multitudinous array of characters are boring.”
- “The music in this game was like hearing nails being dragged on a chalkboard repetitively.”
- “The soundtrack is a single loop that will forever be in my nightmares.”
graphics
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The game's graphics feature a charming minimalist pixel art style that enhances its lighthearted and whimsical atmosphere, appealing to players of all ages. While some reviews note technical issues and simplicity, the overall aesthetic is praised for its cuteness and ability to complement the cooperative gameplay, making it a delightful experience for casual gaming sessions. Despite the straightforward visuals, many players find that the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging nature.
- “Its minimalist pixel art style and cheerful sound design create a welcoming atmosphere that appeals to players of all ages and skill levels.”
- “The bright, colorful aesthetic combined with playful animations fosters a sense of joy and camaraderie, making it an ideal choice for casual gaming sessions with friends or family.”
- “With bright colors, minimalist animations, and small yet expressive characters, the game delivers a delightful aesthetic that doesn’t overwhelm the player but enhances the overall charm.”
- “I was looking forward to a cute platformer to play with my boyfriend and I was met with irritating levels that just aren't fun, annoying repetitive music and horrible sound effects, lackluster graphics, and barely functioning controls.”
- “Worst game ever created; the graphics look like an Atari console died and came back to life.”
- “Shitty graphics, but the most hilarious game I've played with friends in a long time!!”
story
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a traditional narrative, with many players noting that it focuses primarily on puzzles and teamwork rather than a cohesive story. While some players appreciate the simplicity and fun of the gameplay, others express a desire for a more engaging plot or backstory to enhance the experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game is enjoyable for its multiplayer interactions, but those seeking a strong narrative may be disappointed.
- “The storyline is captivating, and the graphics are stunning.”
- “It made me cry on how beautiful the graphics are and also the story.”
- “The story of this game is one of the most charming and thought-provoking I've ever seen.”
- “Pico Park does not have a traditional story or narrative.”
- “There is no plot to the game, and the rules are fairly simple: complete each level as a team and move on to the next one.”
- “However, this game doesn't have a plot, so I definitely wouldn't recommend it for people looking for a story-driven game.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of feelings, from laughter and joy to anguish and frustration, often leading to shared experiences of trauma among friends. Players report moments of intense emotional connection, with many expressing that the game made them cry—either from joy or stress—while also highlighting its ability to foster camaraderie through challenging gameplay. Overall, the game is described as both wholesome and emotionally taxing, creating memorable moments that can strengthen friendships despite the chaos.
- “My friend group finished the game in one sitting. It was the worst experience of my life; I'm never touching this game ever again, but our friendship survived, and we have a shared trauma to bond over now. 10/10.”
- “Actually the sweetest game ever; the ending made me cry. 5/5 stars, the developers did a great job.”
- “I laughed, I cried, then I laughed and cried some more.”
replayability
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The replayability of the game is mixed; while it offers good value when played with different groups of friends due to its multiplayer interactions and variety of challenges, many players feel that it lacks significant replay value after the initial playthrough. Some users appreciate the endless mode and level customization features that enhance replayability, but overall, the game is often described as short and not particularly engaging for solo play or with the same group repeatedly.
- “Its replayability is enhanced by the unpredictable nature of multiplayer interactions, as well as the variety of levels and challenges that can be tackled repeatedly with different groups of players.”
- “The multiplayer aspect adds to the game’s replayability, as each playthrough can be a unique and chaotic experience.”
- “The combination of cooperative gameplay, charming graphics, and replayability makes it a fun and worthwhile experience, especially when played with friends.”
- “Otherwise it has like zero replay value.”
- “I purchased it on 20% off and feel as though that was still too much given the game's lack of replayability unless you can convince new friends to purchase it.”
- “This was a very fun game but it has almost no replayability because you would already know how to solve the puzzle after one playthrough.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, especially when repeatedly failing levels, which can detract from the overall experience. However, many still enjoy the game, suggesting that while grinding may require significant effort, it can be rewarding and fun with the right teamwork and communication.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It can get tedious if a level is failed over and over, but all in all, very fun.”
- “Saying that, I do think more players would make the platforming more tedious or outright too simple/boring, especially if the levels don't change as teamwork through calm communication is paramount for success.”
optimization
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The optimization of Pico Park is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on most devices and captures the game's essence well, players have reported occasional bugs and performance issues, particularly in its early access state. Overall, the game's performance is rated around 7.5/10, indicating room for improvement, especially in team dynamics where individual performance can significantly impact the experience.
- “Visually, this game may seem modest, but it effectively captures the essence of the game and runs smoothly on most devices.”
- “Pico Park is a fun 2D 2-8 multiplayer puzzle platformer game where finishing the level depends on the performance of all the players.”
- “You were insanely calm (for a Pico Park player) and while you occasionally were at fault, the mistakes you did make were small, and overall you had the best ratio of high performance to low crashout meter.”
- “To call your performance disgraceful would be an understatement.”
- “Your performance was not only a personal embarrassment to you but also a significant detriment to our team.”
- “The game is a bit demanding in terms of performance, but otherwise it's okay.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Pico Park's atmosphere is characterized by its minimalist pixel art and cheerful sound design, creating a whimsical and inviting environment that appeals to players of all ages. The colorful graphics and playful character designs enhance the game's lightheartedness, while the cooperative gameplay fosters camaraderie and lively interactions, making it feel more like a party game than a traditional puzzle platformer. Overall, the atmosphere encourages collaboration and fun, resulting in memorable gaming experiences.
- “Its minimalist pixel art style and cheerful sound design create a welcoming atmosphere that appeals to players of all ages and skill levels.”
- “Pico Park successfully creates an atmosphere that encourages cooperative play and fosters a sense of camaraderie among players, resulting in memorable and enjoyable gaming sessions.”
- “The score, the goofiness of the character designs, and the confusing aura of a colorless atmosphere that somehow fit in a palette so colorful.”
- “The co-op elements also result in most levels devolving into constant screaming whenever someone messes up, since all players need to play well in order to finish the game, but this is to the game's benefit, since it adds to the atmosphere, making Pico Park more of a party game instead of a traditional, more slow and thoughtful puzzle platformer.”
- “The game's minimalistic visuals and charming soundtrack create a whimsical atmosphere that immediately draws you in.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting issues such as latency, lag, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some find the bugs add a humorous element, many express frustration over frequent freezing and connectivity problems, particularly in local play. Overall, the game is enjoyable but suffers from significant stability issues.
- “Fun, but has weird latency and lag issues, plus crashes and glitches often.”
- “Game itself is nice and funny, but holy cow how buggy the controls are.”
- “How am I able to play COD, Hogwarts, Apex, Fortnite, Phasmophobia, etc. in good quality while this game freezes every 5 seconds?”
character development
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Reviewers appreciate the game's vibrant graphics and whimsical character designs, which contribute to its lighthearted atmosphere. The character development is noted as inspiring, complementing the overall aesthetic and enhancing the player's experience.
- “Great soundtrack, beautiful graphics, and inspiring character development.”
- “The colorful graphics and simple character designs add to the game’s lighthearted and whimsical atmosphere.”
- “The score, the goofiness of the character designs, and the confusing aura of a colorless atmosphere that somehow fit in a palette so colorful.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game, leaving their arcs feeling unfulfilled.”
- “There is little to no backstory provided for the characters, which diminishes the emotional impact of their journeys.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the fair pricing of in-game purchases, while others criticize the presence of aggressive microtransactions that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, the balance between free content and paid options is a point of contention among users.