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Overview
Description
Pain lets you sling characters from a massive slingshot into a bustling downtown playground, where physics-driven collisions create hilarious havoc. Compete online, rack up points by chaining destructive combos, and climb the global leaderboards in this action‑packed, comedic sandbox experience.
Patterns is a 3D sandbox where you can craft entire worlds using physics‑based building blocks. Whether you work alone or invite friends, the engine lets you shape terrain, construct machines, and set custom goals. The platform supports open‑ended exploration or structured challenges, giving you the freedom to design games, puzzles, or simply beautiful landscapes.
Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Free
Category
Sandbox & Creative
Sandbox & Creative
Best for
Fans of chaotic physics sandbox
Creative builders and collaborative gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2007-11-29
2013-03-20
Specifications
developer
Idol Minds, SCE San Diego Studio
Linden Lab
publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Linden Lab
age rating
ESRB T
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
78/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Highly entertaining physics-based gameplay
- Robust online leaderboards for competition
- Humorous and light‑hearted tone
- Both single‑player and multiplayer options
- Deep physics engine encourages inventive engineering.
- Robust multiplayer editing for collaborative projects.
- Flexible goal system lets you craft both games and open worlds.
- Free-to-play with no hidden costs.
Cons
- Limited to PlayStation 3 platform
- Replayability can diminish after mastering combos
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Graphics are dated compared to modern sandbox titles.
- Limited official tutorials can steepen the learning curve.
- No built‑in scripting limits advanced automation.
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