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PICO PARK 2

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), 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

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

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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