RacingFit check
Is PAKO 2 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy arcade-style driving and shooting in single-player games
- Players who want short, structured runs across handcrafted levels
- Players who like changing builds through vehicle, weapon, and perk upgrades
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign with a broad range of mission types may find the focus on getaway driving narrow.
- Players who want multiplayer sessions or extensive narrative progression may find the single-player format and run-based structure limiting.
- Players looking for a realistic driving simulator may prefer a game centered on vehicle handling rather than shooting and escapes.
Our take on PAKO 2
The focus on driving escapes and twin-stick shooting keeps the gameplay centered on a specific arcade-style loop. That focus leaves less room for varied mission structures or a broader campaign, with 8 handcrafted levels and a bonus Survival arena defining the available stages.
What is PAKO 2?
PAKO 2 is a single-player driving and shooting game about getaway jobs.
Players drive through cities, pick up crew members, and fire twin-stick-style weapons while escaping the law. The game offers third-person and bird’s-eye camera views. Its 8 handcrafted levels include locations such as Devil's Plains, Misty Fields, and Suburbia. Cars and guns can be upgraded using skill points, while special perk items change each run. A Survival challenge Arena serves as a bonus level. Photo Mode supports screenshot-taking, and achievements and leaderboards provide additional goals. The game also features a soundtrack by DKSTR.
How PAKO 2 plays
- 01Two camera views
- Players can switch between a view behind the car and an overhead perspective.
- 02Upgradeable vehicles and guns
- Skill points are used to improve cars and weapons.
- 03Run-changing perks
- Special items modify each attempt.
- 04Survival bonus level
- The Arena adds a challenge beyond the handcrafted driving stages.
- 05Leaderboards and achievements
- Players can pursue achievements and compare leaderboard results.
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PAKO 2: platforms & release
Is PAKO 2 worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy arcade-style driving and shooting in single-player games. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign with a broad range of mission types may find the focus on getaway driving narrow.
Where can I download PAKO 2?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens PAKO 2's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is PAKO 2 on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
