"Survive the Pacific Drive: A Review of the Car-Centric Atmospheric Game"

Pacific Drive is an atmospheric survival game that simulates the experience of driving a rusty station wagon through an abandoned region filled with paranormal phenomena and natural hazards. While the game effectively conveys the fragility of the car and the bond between the driver and the vehicle, it is criticized for being fiddly, long-winded, and mean-spirited, with laborious repair processes and an over-stretched gameplay loop. Despite its engaging premise and detailed driving simulation, the game is locked into a framework of repetitive and mundane tasks, detracting from its atmospheric qualities.