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PICO PARK 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Mac • 2024

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Quick resume

PICO PARK is back with all new levels! Play with 2-8 players locally or online in this co-op action-puzzle game!

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Excellent cooperative multiplayer gameplay
    • Challenging and creative puzzles
    • Supports up to 8 players
    • Engaging social experience
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Can cause frustration and stress
    • May strain friendships due to blame and yelling
    • No single-player mode
    • Some levels may trigger health issues (flashing effects)
    • Limited cosmetic customization

    Analysis

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

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to choose roles and strategies in cooperative puzzles, adapting to group dynamics."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game challenges players with increasingly difficult puzzles requiring skill, timing, and coordination."

    • Competition
      1

      "While primarily cooperative, some competitive social dynamics emerge from player interactions and blame."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long sessions and repeated play despite frustration, indicating strong engagement."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Core gameplay requires tight teamwork and coordination among up to 8 players to solve puzzles."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with roles and strategies; level editor support encourages creative content."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions emphasize shared teamwork and mutual frustration rather than exerting control over others."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a social outlet and distraction, often to relieve stress or bond with friends."

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try different roles, tactics, and puzzle approaches; new mechanics and level designs encourage exploration."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Varied levels and mechanics provide some discovery, though mostly within designed puzzle environments."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some avatar customization (e.g. hats) and player role expression, but limited cosmetic options."

    • Fantasy
      -1

      "Game features simple pixel art and puzzle platforming with minimal fantasy elements; more abstract than realistic."

    • Fellowship
      5

      "Strong emphasis on social bonding, shared experiences, and community play with friends."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in coordination, communication, and puzzle solving over time."

    • Health
      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay with some reports of physical strain (e.g. carpal tunnel), no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous attention and active participation; no idle or passive gameplay."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Players form close social bonds and emotional connections through cooperative play and shared frustration."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Some players take on organizing or directing roles, but leadership is informal and shared."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through levels and unlocking harder modes; some achievement goals for 8-player play."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Gameplay often induces tension, frustration, and stress rather than relaxation or flow."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Bright visuals, catchy music, and humorous sound effects provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      0

      "No strong evidence of social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on cooperative play."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires planning, coordination, and problem solving to complete puzzles efficiently."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and excitement from timed challenges and cooperative failures, but mostly controlled."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good entertainment value for price, especially with friends."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Gameplay focuses on cooperation and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some challenge in avoiding failure and restarting levels, but low threat environment overall."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026