Pacific Drive Review

Pacific Drive reviewed by Sarah Thwaites on PC, also available on PlayStation 5.
A singular survival game steeped in an unnerving world, Pacific Drive pairs meticulous management with intense excursions that will test your motoring mettle. Balancing its symphony of systems can sometimes be an overly punishing process, but the riveting tension of each run is fun enough to keep you on your toes even through some repetitious pain points.
#IGN #Gaming

[@jakejuracka]

1:03 That Talking Heads reference snuck up on me so perfectly, love it!

[@cesarv2804]

Knew it as soon as she said "behind the wheel of a large automobile". Lmao.

[@absence9443]

if you're interested in atmosphere, exploration and a lone wolf stalker mentality, Pacific drive is really fitting

[@perer005]

How is it compared to Prey?

[@L0neSiPh0n]

​@@perer005 Totally... different?

[@SolaireGamingPT]

​@@perer005Dude...that's like comparing an umbrella with a monitor. They're totally different.

[@jmz2144]

​@@perer005is it even an immersive sim?

[@slavsit7600]

@@perer005 what

[@burkedaniels]

This game seems like it would be perfect for a VR mode.

[@Someone-qy3kv]

Well someone got it working with a VR injector so. Your in luck

[@gerharddamm5933]

Insane it wasn’t a VR game to begin with.

[@salasalsa-mb5gw]

🤔 , ok 😊

[@landont.5400]

@@Someone-qy3kvDevs said not planning to put it on vr

[@hz5935]

@@landont.5400 do u know the difference between "devs" and "someone"

[@tristenmartin4667]

They gave it a 7. You're welcome.

[@absence9443]

people who look at scores aren't interested in actual reviews anyway.

[@ClickingFenixEnterainment]

SHOCKER

[@ClickingFenixEnterainment]

@@absence9443 any other outlet scores might actually mean something but not IGN. You are correct that the meat of the review and the actual verbage of what they say means way more than an arbitrary number. But it's outright comical at this point how many 7s they hand out.

[@ajinpjseph4014]

You're

[@tristenmartin4667]

@@ajinpjseph4014 Fixed it for you 🤓

[@kostasbousbouras2654]

The game is much better than what this review says. Very innovative and great atmosphere.

[@ReZoIution]

IGN reviews fell off, non-existent shoes did make me chuckle though even if it was off a script.

[@theonefrancis696]

It's IGN, I'm surprised they didn't complain about the lack of firearms.

[@brenu2695]

Game is far worse than what review gave it credit for. Horrendous performance, repetitive, "progressive". Refunded.

[@theonefrancis696]

@@brenu2695 lol cry

[@17thknight]

It's really not. It's an incredibly tedious loot/craft game that has an incredible atmosphere and music. But the driving is like 1% of the game, you don't Even actually drive to locations, you teleport there, loot the procedurally generated area, and teleport out. The only driving is the 100 feet between crates that you loot. It's a 5/10 and all 5 of that is the atmosphere and music

[@hellomoto3361]

appreciate the talking heads once in a lifetime nod

[@dwbugher]

Came here to say the same thing. Plus a Herbie reference. Quality review

[@Teeb2023]

Yeah, that was unexpected, and cool.

[@jamesh9744]

The talking heads reference was *chef's kiss*!

[@alexharrison3743]

This and Skull & Bones got the same score? Cocaine is a hell of a drug

[@rhinocort1184]

two different reviewers

[@brettnfk]

Two different games and genres too. It’s silly to compare the review score two games got. The score never means X game is better/worse/the same as Y game, they’re reviewed on their own merits, not in comparison to other games.

[@youtuber58643]

Jesus Christ what is this 2012? Lol.

[@RoronoaZoro1471]

The protagonist is called the Driver,cue the nightcall song.

[@table3310]

@@ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwothey're talking about you boy but you're still the same

[@bepowerification]

​@@ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo *there's something _inside_ you

[@DovaDive]

crazy how much better skill up is at talking about video games than IGN

[@thedudewhoeatspianos]

It's because it's a consistent person who's opinions you can trust, rather than a kind of faceless company.

[@lanbatal8342]

Yet here you are giving IGN that extra view you're so upset about

[@morvent9668]

The demo was fun, and the radio tracks were surprisingly catchy. I’m giving it a shot.

[@Reel___]

Let me know what you think, I'm considering of getting it.

[@kevinjackson7539]

Where’s the demo?

[@halfmanamazing549]

Where is the demo

[@KenKaniff-dw4jw]

I'm buying 10 copies of the physical deluxe edition. In 20 years this will be worth money

[@solipsist3D]

Yeah ACG and Skill ups reviews seem a lot better and they seems to understand the game more

[@17thknight]

Nah. They just are happier to recommend boring crafting games and hiding the fact that that's all the game is.

[@discordgod6126]

Honestly ignore the fact that the steel armor has a health of paper and the points to leave in a field of trees and watching the zone close or that siren and honestly 10/10

[@williamtopping]

If this was a Ubisoft Game, you'd have given it a 9.

[@DigitalArtcast]

They gave skull and bones a 7 your logic is instantly flawed

[@youtuber58643]

What? No. Lol.

[@TheoDaJunk]

​@@DigitalArtcast actually proves his point...you really think skull and bones is anything above a 5

[@0_escalante]

The reference to the classic song of the Talking Heads gain my heart.

[@archiered]

Sounds like a once in a lifetime game.

[@AlexRodriguez0407]

Ah, the ol' reliable number 7 Doesn't tell you much nowadays

[@kuribojim3916]

That’s why it helps to read or watch the actual review. 👌

[@maxwellhouse750]

So this is a reality game not far off from living in Portland or Seattle these days?

[@KevinJ.-rc4ih]

More like living anywhere in Oregon or Washington in general 😂

[@kylerobinson6102]

Yeah, Downtown Edmonton sim.

[@crypticsouls987]

4:27 goo. The way she says it is the best part of the video

[@loubloom1941]

Gooerrrr

[@cikisti]

7:33 is similar :D

[@mentallyRdacted]

Just tried it out. Textures not loading, stuttering, missing text, and menu getting stuck when trying to do the first drive. Restarted and progress gone. Could've used some more time.

[@leo619ribas]

skill issue

[@jasonvoorhees5518]

lol...probably playing on dads pentium 3

[@ottohegman8943]

Get a new PC…lol…this works great on steamdeck and PS5….no shudders hickups or crashing….its your hardware…not the game….🌒👁️‍🗨️🌘

[@aronhegyes5059]

Yeah, maybe get a PC that can run roblox first.

[@j3dwin]

Her dialog was very well written. Nicely done.

[@SadalDay]

such a horrible review lady rushing through the end of the lines she has written down as if this was just some sort of chore she felt burdened to do

[@Medicbobs]

Game is pretty cool and fresh. Nice break from all the remakes and crap out there

[@danielmoung9098]

Your opinion, NOT mne! Plenty I'm looking forward to. Hellblade 2, stalker 2, rise of the ronin, stellar blade and the list goes on. Cry somewhere else!

[@starfire2133]

@@danielmoung9098 what? they never said sequels, they said remakes

[@danielmoung9098]

@@starfire2133 Sequels, remakes, new ip's, it doesn't matter to me. He called triple a gaming crap which is a lie! There are always flops, but there are so many other great games out there.

[@shackled1800]

everything uve listed sounds mid, i'm only looking forward to dragons dogma 2 in terms of triple a games, indie games are just better nowadays lol @@danielmoung9098

[@StealthyZombie]

@@danielmoung9098 You’re the one crying about an opinion here. Grow up.

[@mikejames4910]

If the game isn't buggy as hell, then the ppl that are interested in this game will still get it, this wasnt made out to be a super smash hit, it presents a unique experience, seems it delivers

[@BourgeoisBuffoon]

And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack And you may find yourself in another part of the world And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile...

[@gregariuss]

1:09 lmaooooo sold me with the “Talking Heads” reference

[@zanfear]

This just makes me miss Motorstorm: Pacific Drift even more.

[@BARF_FACE_9000]

Titan Chaser is a similar title (seemingly..) that often goes on sale for mega cheap. If you're looking for a game similar where you drive a car and flick things on and off in it while exploring surreal environments, look into it..

[@conorpayne3646]

Love the Talking Heads reference, it makes me immediately want to play this game.

[@vaporizel]

does the game have random generated zone?

[@SolaireGamingPT]

Yes

[@SpectralSound.]

Wow,a 7.Didn't expected that from ign..

[@LarryR441]

How do you give this and skull and bones the same score?!

[@kuribojim3916]

Two different genres and two different reviewers: that’s how. Comparing scores across two totally different games with different reviewers is a fool’s errand.

[@2remove788]

@@rustyclark2356 Yeah and what exactly does it mean?

[@Shinobifoxx]

Can't wait to play. The demo was awesome!

[@ruski77]

7? Skull and Bones 7? Looks like IGN hasn’t lost its touch of giving absolutely horrible game ratings

[@youtuber58643]

The Talking Heads reference completely went over my head. Idk how. Lol.

[@williamfrancecamera]

Was that a cheeky talking heads ref at the beginning?

[@yourwifesboyfriend6907]

Finally an actually *fresh* idea in a sea of sequels/safe 3rd person cinematic games

[@aperson4640]

This game is like an A24 movie. Most people will think it's an 8 out of 10 but those who seek out interesting and unusual games will rank this an 11 out of 10. You know who you are.

[@I_THE_ME]

FYI this game might be quite a lot more enjoyable when played using a controller or a wheel. Those with masochistic tendencies will prefer a keyboard.

[@MrShibaMX]

Interesting game, but looks like a total chore, I'm not looking for a second job

[@PhilipAusWien]

Doesn't need 200 million and a AAAA title to get a 7

[@mortimerdarkwell2260]

A Talking Heads joke and then coining the term "carpanion". Excellent stuff. 👍 Look forward to seeing more of your reviews.

[@matics2808]

IGN, you guys are just terrible.

[@Slidejaw]

That talking heads reference was exceptional, made me genuinely laugh out loud, excellent writing

[@SirEvilestDeath]

Death Stranding but Car

[@CaseOhfoodeater]

Is it on ps5

[@bllego168]

Yes

[@smaclaughlin89]

Yes

[@hutchinsonfilms1406]

Yes

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

Maybe

[@petersengupta]

No. Yes.@@Loquacious_Jackson

[@Hellmiauz]

Is there any enemies or combat at all?

[@doubledangerous7898]

HOW DIIIIIIIIIIIID SHE GET THERE?!

[@Toshio13337]

Thumps up for the Talking heads refrence 1:07

[@danielmedrano6004]

They put the wrong person to play this game and review it

[@SimonParnell-h9t]

The lack of save points removes the point of exploring, its a waste of time because the longer you take - you end up with a car flip end game that deleted an hour or more of your time. Great game, horrible hard locked save way to play that had me delete and not buy. I'm not the only one. Should be an option. Easy mode - save anywhere. Normal - etc etc

[@Phantazmay]

Taxes Death People getting mad at IGN for a 7/10.

[@CollinAbroadcast]

Feel like it's PUBG but if you just drive lol

[@LPJZ456]

So many issues could've been fixed with looking at the menu options... just saying...

[@nully304]

this is the type of game that is best played on controller

[@joncalleri1587]

Looking forward to trying this one out!

[@robbylebotha]

Minecraft meets Ghost Busters. How anyone finds this 'game' entertaining is beyond me. This game is a grind, collect, collect and collect and craft and do nothing.

[@WolfDarkrose]

many of the more annoying things like quirks cost and what not like even getting health makng it back and many mannnny things are in the options menu all the way to being invisible XD

[@simonchoi973]

what about those who drive on left side? hope there's setting allow them to have immersive feeling

[@simonchoi973]

@pabloprp1 yes agree with your point, but that design focus will make their product less appealing to the wider market

[@anarchomie]

@@simonchoi973 Approximately two-thirds of the global population drive on the right side of the street.

[@simonchoi973]

@@anarchomie meaning that one third can be ignored?

[@anarchomie]

@@simonchoi973 u said wider market..left side drivers are not wider market

[@pphead6141]

Siiigh… They can never make a game like this without making it sci-fi

[@mihaialexandru1026]

Was this written by ai?

[@PatGunn]

Your comment was yup

[@futureskeletons66669]

Drive Stranding?

[@magneto44]

nice Talking Heads reference 👏🏼

[@colesanlo3127]

Loved the talking heads reference 🕺

[@mustafab.5261]

Is this on ps vr2

[@Swagghanistan]

They gave it an 11

[@oblivion1206]

Seems pretty nice, would've bought it with a couple of friends, but at the same time we really don't appreciate propaganda in our entertainment material so we're just gonna pirate it! :)

[@willbaker8505]

What parts are propaganda? I'm not disagreeing

[@salasalsa-mb5gw]

Drive .... drive ... drive .... 😩 , Hey 😨, be careful not to bump into the mammoth lying on the ground , 😂😂😂 ...

[@tigerija]

lol, the Talking Heads reference.

[@RR-od8hu]

ty mono tone sally for your riveting review

[@hotfuzz4416]

Don't trust this review alone. It's an amazing game and only for $30. They gave skull and bones a 7. Lol

[@yux.tn.3641]

reminds me a bit of STALKER but with a car

[@AGoodJoe]

Your “rusty steed” 😆

[@kfitzz]

They lost me at puzzle

[@Haaambuurger]

👀pride flag decals

[@shugogh12]

Must be amazing if 7GN gave it a 7

[@BaileyLackas]

They gave it a 7

[@sonidojamon]

The ammount of passion of the reviewer's voiceover is unbearable 😂😂. Gettiing "Let's get this over with ASAP" vibes.

[@TheLuckyShepherd]

IGN only knows how to give out two scores, 7 and 10... It's kind of like "if you ain't first your last" but instead it's "if you ain't 10 you're 7." 😅

[@absence9443]

people who look at scores aren't interested in actual reviews anyway.

[@schrecksekunde2118]

letting your days go by :D

[@AsmodeousBrakar]

The gave Alien Isolation 5.9. so who thinks IGN is relevant 😄

[@Teeb2023]

Great review.

[@brandonwhittle6762]

At least you can make images faster than a crack Addict tattoo artist

[@brandonwhittle6762]

But you can read my mind and make drawings talk😅

[@brandonwhittle6762]

You did say you'd make your kingdom highest sooooooo

[@RyuLongRHOG]

no humansor animals? 😢

[@darrenjarvis2118]

7gn

[@digofr]

Not a AAAA game but it´s way better. Glad that indie games companies still know how to make games and try things that the big ones can not.

[@Jameschewingfoil]

Same as it ever was.

[@singularitybound]

This review is boring lol..

[@adrianwilliams6577]

Steam Deck Verified? What's a Steam Deck?

[@damonkhan94]

The problem is you let a woman drive 🤷‍♂

[@peterswift9150]

Annoying review details

[@1FitnessDesigner]

Very superficial review

[@bnick8282]

This looks like it was designed by someone who hates people who play games.

[@RiveryJerald]

elaborate

[@alexanderson-p6b]

better than another rinse and repeated vomit in my face that is call of duty

[@bad_to_the_bone4431]

80's esthetics 👌

[@littl3fing3r]

This game got the same score as skulls and bones lol 😂

[@haikwin]

no ps4?

[@ashfuller3480]

Of course you gave it a 7

[@wolflarson71]

Of course someone said they gave it a 7.

[@intxnw]

It’s a shame that most of these survival games are only first person. They need to take a page out of Ark or fallout. Give us the option to switch between first and third person. Otherwise this is just a free game at best.

[@oliverwilliam6931]

Great game