Pacific Drive - Before You Buy

Pacific Drive (PC, PS5) is a sci-fi driving survival adventure like no other. How is it? Let's talk.

[richarddreyer]

I can’t believe I’ve found a video on YouTube that shows me some straight up gameplay AND first impressions of the latest games releasing.

[HatmanXIIX]

My favorite part about this channel is that it doesn't feel like a game review. It feels like I'm listening to my buddy try to warn me or tell me how great this game is he just got and I "gotta get it".

[hurricane.kelsea]

sounds like my old car. the cd player skipped when i braked or turned right, rolling the windows down dimmed the headlights, and there was a bermuda triangle under the passenger’s seat that ate ten lighters in a single five hour road trip

[PotatoJonson]

You can change all the “annoying” parts in the settings, down to getting clues for diagnosing quirks. Really awesome difficulty settings.

[RayICE]

It's crazy that in the first minute of this video I am more sold on this indie game than the "Quadruple-A" game Skull and Bones. Thanks again.

[CodyWhiteMusic]

Damn 2 before you buys in 1 day?! I’m here for it!

[superblahblah]

im convinced this game was made by mechanics that also like video games. i have an older car that randomly runs the headlight washers when i turn on high beams. im sold

[Hohum]

I will say, for those who like the sound of it but are feeling put off by certain aspects - there is a lot you can do in the settings to make this a much more pleasant and an “easier journey” - settings like - not losing your supplies when failing a run -

I haven’t played much but I’ll play as intended for now! Enjoy all - lots of settings to make it less frustrating for sure.

[ARIXANDRE]

Ah, so refreshing amidst the sequels and remakes/remasters. Thank you, Jake.

[Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

Double-A games are the best games. The budgets aren't so high that devs aren't willing to take a chance on more niche ideas. And at the same time it still has enuff of a budget to look like a polished product/

[Snake_Eyes_Dice]

Trunk full of precious loot, battery filled with necessary anchor energy needing to get back to the garage, as the car couldn't take much more of a beating at that point, speeding to the gateway with the instability storm closing in just biting at the bumper, everything on the console glowing red, the visuals and sound combination, had me absolutely on the edge of my seat. And it will have me coming back for more. Exploring instable zones is so fun, they change on loading screens occasionally you might never know what you're getting into. Very fun game.

[KaitoGillscale]

I love the idea of taking your time and being rewarded before and after a mission

[wyattbrenneis]

Lol the quirks mechanic is perfect. Sometimes the diagnostic part of fixing a car is the hardest and most frustrating part of the whole job. Sometimes there's easier work arounds irl though. Like in my 1996 grand prix. The left turn signal only worked if I pulled the lever towards myself(turning my high beams on) then moving it down to start signaling. I replaced the switch but bought the wrong-ish switch. Now my turn signals flash super slow and my high beams don't work. So then I installed a light bar and a switch in the dash and now I have high beams. A cheap-ish work around that I didn't have to rip the steering wheel off for. Hell yeah.

[jamesowenbradley]

Oh man car quirks.

My electric sunroof opened when it decided it was time to, (especially loved to this on the motorway when it rained).
Indicator sometimes went into 'Happy Hardcore' mode when turning right.

Left rear passenger door sometimes wanted to play whack-a-mole when using the central locking when running late for work on a Winter

So I get why they may have put this in the game with it being an old

[TheSkulleh]

You can bonk yourself on the head with the trunk hatch and lose 1% health, 10/10 game.

[ibapreppie]

Hope for a VR version. This game is so unique, and fun. I was typing unique right as you said unique lol.

[ericperry]

Twist in the end is that you were just lost in the REI flagship store.

[olliepoplol]

Shoutout to the novel Roadside Picnic for still inspiring new media to this day

[adrianrivas]

I’ve finally bought this game months later on a steam sale. I’ve known about this game since the PlayStation showcase, but you guys have convinced me to buy from all your top 10 videos. I love the game, thanks y’all!

[Ericbz]

This game has quite a few parallels to real life too.
Such as tourists blocking the road and refusing to move even if you honk at them.
With an explosive temper if you try to push them out of the way.