Game details

Game:
PAIN
AKA
Genre:
Misc
Sub Genre:
Arcade
Release Date (US):
November 29th, 2007
Release Date (UK):
March 20th, 2008
Players:
1
Online Players:
N/A
Developers:
Idol Minds
Publisher:
SCE
Rating:
T [Teen]
PSU Rank:
111 of 1184 Games
PSU Rank on PSN:
2 of 117 Games
Additional Information:
Exclusively on the PlayStation Network

About PAIN

PAIN is an addicting arcade-style game with trophy support.

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PSU Review Score
6.5
Avg. user review score:
7.2

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Summary

PAIN had a lot of potential but chose to not take advantage of it. Demo it first, because it may not be your type of game.

We like

  • Great physics
  • Zany comments
  • Good downloadable content

We dislike

  • Sluggish feel
  • Repetitive qualities
  • Awkward delay

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Welcome to a crash course review of the entertainingly funny PlayStation Network release, PAIN. We’re not sure if any PSN title has been given as much content for download after release, as quickly as PAIN has. From wallpapers to extra characters, this game isn’t anything but updated. It’s too bad that the potential this title had, never was reached. Right off the bat you’re going to notice that the...

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PAIN News

  • Get your PAIN on Blu-ray disc

    Fans of the PlayStation Network game PAIN will soon have the option to buy a Blu-ray disc copy of the quirky PlayStation 3 title. You’ll find every environment created thus far -- Downtown, Movie Studios, Abusement Park and Sore Spots -- in the disc version of the game. Choose your victim ...

  • PAIN takes top spot for most downloaded PSN title of '08

    The latest episode of PlayStation Pulse has revealed that Idol Mind’s PAIN is the top PlayStation Network download of 2008. Surprising? Not really, seeing as the title came free with the Metal Gear Solid 4 PlayStation 3 bundle earlier this year. Other titles that made it into the top five ...

  • PAIN's Hollywood expansion out on PSN tomorrow

    As some of you may recall, PAIN's Hollywood Studio expansion was delayed last week due to various licensing issues. Fortunately, these issues now appear to be resolved, with PAIN producer Travis Williams confirming that the expansion will be released tomorrow on PlayStation Network. According to...

  • PAIN's Hollywood expansion delayed

    A wise man once said that you shouldn't Hassel the Hoff, and delaying his PAIN debut is one way to do that. Travis Williams, one of PAIN's producers, has announced that the Hollywood Studio expansion pack has run into a few problems and as a result been delayed.  Despite this, PAIN enthusia...

  • David Hasselhoff to appear in PAIN

    David Hasselhoff has announced that he will be appearing as a playable character in popular PlayStation Network title, PAIN. Speaking in a post on the Official PlayStation Blog, the former Baywatch star confirmed that he will be available for download on November 6, allowing gamers to subject him...

  • SackBoy may be in for some serious PAIN

    Within the latest issue of Game Informer, readers will find a small tidbit of information that may send sales for PAIN rocketing through the download charts. According to GI, PAIN is about to receive its cutest downloadable character yet, in the ever so adorable form of SackBoy. The magazine doesn't...

  • PAIN Trophies revealed

    Idol Minds has finally released a comprehensive list of Trophies that you can expect to be enabled on the day that the Amusement Park expansion pack releases. As many of you may already be aware, this expansion pack is set for release on September 4. Unfortunately, the available Trophies will only b...

  • Sony details upcoming Euro PSN releases

    Sony Computer Entertainment has issued a press release this week detailing a number of upcoming attractions for the European PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store PC. Among the games planned for release over the next few months include the highly anticipated PAL launch of PAIN, which will fi...

  • PAIN single and multiplayer unveiled

    If there was one title that could be described as the unknown gem for the PlayStation 3 this holiday season, it would be the exclusive PAIN. Many people probably do not know much about it. That is why we are glad to bring you the latest info regarding the single player and multiplayer modes as well ...

  • PlayStation Store gets a little more PAINful

    When this PSN game was first shown, the grimaces of pain during the trailer seemed quite appropriate. PAIN, a downloadable title for Sony's online network, seeks to combine Havok physics with a giant slingshot. Hey, that's what you get from a development team that cites MTV's Jackass as an inspirati...

PAIN Features

  • PSU talks with SCEA on upcoming PAIN content

    Today saw the release of two extra characters for the popular PlayStation Network title, PAIN. Along with these new additions, we’re also aware of plans to release an environmental-based add-on at some point in the near future . Due to this, we thought we'd get in touch with Idol Minds, creato...

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