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PICO PARK

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2021

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Quick resume

PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Excellent cooperative gameplay
    • Affordable price
    • Fun and chaotic with friends
    • Varied and creative puzzles
    • Supports 2-8 players with balanced scaling

    Cons

    • Can cause frustration and stress
    • Short overall game length
    • Limited narrative and customization
    • Requires friends for best experience
    • Some connectivity and communication limitations

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story, Fantasy.

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    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose how to approach puzzles and coordinate actions freely within cooperative gameplay."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game challenges players with skillful coordination and timing; success requires overcoming difficult puzzles and teamwork challenges."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes a Battle Mode for direct competition, but main gameplay focuses on cooperation rather than ranking."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long sessions and habitual play despite frustration, indicating strong desire to continue."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around working together with up to 8 players to solve puzzles and complete levels."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with strategies and coordinate roles creatively to solve puzzles, though within predefined levels."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Emphasis on equal participation and teamwork; no evidence of power imposition or dominance over others."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and social bonding experience, escaping real-life stress."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying new tactics and adapting to novel puzzle mechanics and group dynamics."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Levels introduce new mechanics and challenges, promoting discovery within the puzzle platformer context."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through cooperative play and communication."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Game features simple, cute pixel art and puzzle platforming without strong fantasy or narrative elements."

    • Fellowship
      5

      "Strong sense of community and shared experience emphasized; players bond through cooperative challenges."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills through gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; gameplay is sedentary."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous attention and coordination; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Players form closer social bonds and emotional connections through cooperative play."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Some players take on guiding roles in coordinating team efforts, but leadership is shared."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through levels and unlock new challenges, providing a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Gameplay often induces frustration and tension, though also moments of cathartic laughter and fun."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Simple visuals and catchy music provide light sensory stimulation; not intense sensory experience."

    • Status
      -3

      "Focus is on group play and shared success rather than individual recognition or social status."

    • Story
      -4

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay centers on puzzles and cooperation without deep story immersion."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Players must plan and coordinate strategies to solve puzzles and complete levels efficiently."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and tension arise from challenging puzzles and risk of failure, but overall lighthearted."

    • Value
      5

      "Highly praised for affordability and replay value, providing strong return on investment."

    • Violence
      -5

      "Gameplay is non-violent, focusing on puzzle-solving and cooperation."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid failure and restart by careful coordination, though threats are abstract and puzzle-based."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026