WHAT THE PAK?!

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WHAT THE PAK?! is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Wendigo Games and was released on December 6, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

WHAT THE PAK?! is a fast-paced 3D party game featuring a variety of chaotic minigames that test your reflexes and parkour skills. Play as quirky monsters who leap into danger, steal crowns, and try to outlast explosive bombs in unpredictable, lively arenas. Perfect for fun, frantic matches with friends or strangers alike.

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Audience ScoreBased on 443 reviews

humor22 positive mentions

stability23 negative mentions

What The Pak?! offers chaotic and absurd fun, making it a great party game for friends.
The game features a variety of mini-games that are engaging and humorous, providing quick bursts of entertainment.
Its colorful graphics and silly character designs contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from severe matchmaking issues, often resulting in long wait times or dead lobbies due to a lack of players.
Frequent bugs and performance problems, including crashes and lag, detract from the gameplay experience.
The presence of microtransactions in an early access game raises concerns about its monetization strategy and overall value.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by chaotic, fast-paced mini-games that emphasize physical interaction over complex mechanics, leading to a mix of fun and frustration. While the concept is engaging, many players find the controls clunky, the variety of mini-games limited, and the overall experience repetitive and buggy. Despite its potential for enjoyable couch co-op sessions, the lack of depth and optimization issues detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay revolves around short, fast-paced rounds of mini-games that shift in objective and structure.”
- “Each mini-game is designed around physical interaction rather than complex mechanics—victory often depends as much on timing and chaos as it does on strategy.”
- “Vivid graphics, dynamic gameplay, and absurd humor.”
- “The controls are clunky, the gameplay is mind-numbingly boring, and nothing about it is fun.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive and there aren't many modes.”
- “Tries to deliver chaotic party fun, but its clunky controls, shallow gameplay, and frequent bugs hold it back.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly detract from the experience. Many players describe it as unoptimized and chaotic, often leading to frustrating gameplay moments, such as being kicked from lobbies or experiencing game-breaking errors. While some find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that it requires substantial improvements to achieve a stable and polished experience.
- “As for performance issues, I adjusted the graphics settings, and it runs great on my mid-range PC while still looking nice.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences, which enhances the overall experience.”
- “I've experienced no crashes or major bugs, making for a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- “Achievements are broken, the game is buggy and the devs don't even reply to a ticket that stays for months; they keep ignoring the community.”
- “Only to encounter glitches and bugs wherever I looked and eventually be kicked out of the lobby.”
- “They promise a 'fast-paced mini-game party rush.' What they deliver is a chaotic, buggy mess that feels like trying to herd caffeinated squirrels through a minefield using only a wet noodle.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its chaotic and absurd nature, often leading to hilarious moments that are best enjoyed in a group setting. While the slapstick physics and quirky characters elicit laughter, some players note that the humor can become repetitive and wear thin when played alone. Overall, the game excels in delivering a fun, silly experience filled with unpredictable and ridiculous scenarios.
- “Fast, funny, and completely ridiculous, it’s the perfect game when you just want to go wild and laugh at everything exploding.”
- “It throws logic out the window, replacing it with slapstick physics, impossible challenges, and moments so absurd you’ll cry laughing.”
- “The vibes are chaotic, hilarious, and ridiculously addictive.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant and chaotic art style that many players find appealing, though opinions vary on performance and optimization. While some enjoy the stunning visuals and dynamic gameplay, others report issues with blurriness, lag, and high GPU usage, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, the graphics are seen as fitting for the game's aesthetic, but technical performance can be inconsistent.
- “Stunning visuals, moving soundtrack, and no bugs!”
- “Vivid graphics, dynamic gameplay and absurd humor.”
- “I always wanted a Mario Party-style game with beautiful, colorful graphics, fast and precise controls, and a smooth overall experience.”
- “I also can't help but notice the constant blurriness and jagged edges in the visuals.”
- “Horribly optimized, 100% GPU usage for mobile-looking graphics.”
- “Settings are very finicky and low graphics preset makes my game very laggy with lower FPS than usual.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting high latency, frequent crashes, and overall poor performance, particularly on low-end devices. While some players have managed to run it smoothly on mid-range PCs by adjusting graphics settings, the general consensus is that the game feels unpolished and clunky, detracting from the overall experience. Many reviewers emphasize that substantial improvements are needed to enhance stability and reduce lag during gameplay.
- “Technical performance is generally stable, but network hiccups and occasional lag have been reported, which can disrupt the flow of fast-paced matches.”
- “As for performance issues, I messed a bit with the graphics settings; it runs great on my mid-range PC while still looking nice.”
- “Good game but needs optimization on low-end PCs.”
- “The game is poorly optimized with high latency, though it's still playable.”
- “The servers are unstable, the ping is consistently high, and the whole thing feels extremely unoptimized and clunky.”
- “Main issues are lack of optimization (won't work at all on low-end devices), unclear game mechanics and small number of game modes.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
25%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users criticizing it for prioritizing profit over player enjoyment. Many describe the game as a "cash grab," highlighting the presence of paid multiplayer and early access microtransactions that detract from the overall experience. Overall, players feel that the focus on monetization undermines the game's potential for fun and engagement.
- “Unfortunately, this game feels more focused on monetization than actual fun.”
- “After first discovering the microtransactions for buying new skins, then my first quick match being a kick and the second where the host left the game, I don't think I'll come back to this any time soon.”
- “That's deliberately unethical cash grabbing.”
- “To make things worse, the game already has microtransactions in early access, which is just outrageous.”
- “It feels like nothing more than a cash grab from start to finish.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the single looping soundtrack repetitive and annoying, while others praise it as catchy and enjoyable. Critics highlight the lack of variety and polish in the audio, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience, while a few players appreciate its charm and personality. Overall, the soundtrack seems to be a divisive element, with opinions ranging from frustration to admiration.
- “Stunning visuals, moving soundtrack, and no bugs!”
- “ I also have to highlight the excellent soundtrack.”
- “It has everything I look for: great gameplay , charming characters , stunning artistic design , and outstanding music with real personality !”
- “Me and my friends will play this game for hours on end and just sit in the lobby and glaze over at the single looping soundtrack this game has.”
- “Might be okay if you have enough players but the game's pretty unoptimized, feels thrown together and there's a lot of lack of polish with a singular music track that sounds AI-generated playing through every minigame, stock sound effects you find on first YouTube results... play Roblox or Fall Guys instead.”
- “Please use more than one background music.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is primarily driven by player interactions, making each match a unique narrative filled with friendly competition and banter. While the developer relies on these social dynamics rather than traditional storytelling elements, some players feel that the quests and combat lack originality, leading to a mixed reception regarding the overall narrative experience.
- “It’s the kind of title that works perfectly for voice chat or local gatherings, where friendly competition and banter turn every match into a story worth retelling.”
- “Every round tells a story.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “Of quests too long, and combat most cliché?”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a lack of enthusiasm for the grinding aspect, often viewing it as a necessary chore primarily for unlocking achievements rather than an engaging part of the gameplay experience.
- “It's hard for me to put much enthusiasm into this review, since I don't typically play these games much beyond grinding out the achievements before moving on.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing frustration over its bugs, unbalanced gameplay, and poor game modes, leading to a sense of disappointment and a lack of enjoyment.