Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise

 Xbox 360
Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 19
  3. Negative: 7 out of 19
  1. MondoXbox
    Oct 14, 2012
    68
    Naughty Bear finally finds its proper home on XBLA, with a new customization system and its usual strong humor.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 10, 2012
    65
    An easy action game with simple stealth elements. The ironic violence and the black humor give a good feeling and satisfaction but becomes quickly repetitive.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    Nov 9, 2012
    60
    The game's biggest issue, however, is still iffy core gameplay. Compared to Mark of the Ninja and Dishonored, which let you perform greater acts of stealth against enemies that react more naturally, Panic's fodder is a bit too brain-dead and the stages don't make kills as rewarding.
  5. Meristation
    Oct 16, 2012
    60
    Manhunt with Teddy Bears. This is would be the perfect example of Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise, second try of formerly AM&M, now beHAVIOUR, with the furious IP they created. With a lot of content and some nice RPGS elements, it's a shame that the visual aspect is not at the same level, just like the game itself, which will turn repetitive after a few slaughtering hours.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 9, 2012
    60
    A mixture of puppets and violence, Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise unleashes your sadism, but do no expect too much.
  7. Vandal
    Oct 16, 2012
    58
    Pretty much the same that the first episode. It does offer some new features, but also keeps the issues that we found before. The concept may attract some players, but we feel it won't keep them entertained for too long.
  8. GameSpot
    Oct 18, 2012
    55
    Naughty Bear might have more ways to kill in Panic in Paradise, but the overall experience is barely more entertaining than the original.
  9. 4P.de
    Oct 16, 2012
    55
    Naughty tries hard to step out of the shadow cast by his first outing, which hasn't been received well. And for the most part all mechanical changes seem to work out fine. Unfortunately you can't say that for the ridiculously stupid AI.
  10. Everyeye.it
    Oct 27, 2012
    50
    Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise is not capable of fixing the mistakes of the first chapter.
  11. Cheat Code Central
    Oct 22, 2012
    50
    If I had to pick something I really enjoyed about the game, I'd have to go with the loading screens. I miss the time when games tried to keep the player busy, even in little ways, while they wait for the game to load. So yeah, there's that.
  12. GameWatcher
    Oct 22, 2012
    50
    It's dumb, it's crass, and it's not all that good, but it's shocking. If you fancy playing a real oddity of a videogame that will both revile and amuse you: look no further.
  13. Planet Xbox 360
    Oct 17, 2012
    50
    The presentation's just below overage, thanks to a number of glitches and uninspired level designs. It just generally falls apart – like some sort of scheme that Naughty Bear has hatched up.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. rkade8583
    Oct 11, 2012
    8
    In 2010, 505 Studios released Naughty Bear. It had an excellent concept but was ultimately panned for a lousy camera, awful multiplayer, andIn 2010, 505 Studios released Naughty Bear. It had an excellent concept but was ultimately panned for a lousy camera, awful multiplayer, and weak replay value. Luckily, their new release, Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise has rectified these issues. The camera controls much better, there is plenty more to do in a much cheaper ($15) package, and there is no multiplayer. I award this game an 8 because while it is exactly what a game of this kind should be, it suffers from the occasional crash and its repetitive nature means it will likely only be played for short bursts rather than hours at a stretch.

    If you are considering buying Naughty Bear: PiP, ask yourself this: am I missing a game that will chase the blues away? Am I the kind of person that enjoys violence? If you say yes to both of those questions, Naughty Bear: PiP might just be the game for you.    … Full Review »
  2. 53bload53
    Aug 7, 2015
    9
    Not gonna lie, the game is very fun. It's a very original idea with cool characters, lots of variety in weapons and disguises and has plentyNot gonna lie, the game is very fun. It's a very original idea with cool characters, lots of variety in weapons and disguises and has plenty of ways to slaughter bears. The only thing I don't like is when it starts gettng repetitive using bears you've already killed before and some weapons with the same animations over and over.

    If it had more places, bears, methods and/or things to discover I would give it a straight 10.    … Full Review »
  3. cmaynard1
    Oct 14, 2012
    8
    If you want a unique game that'll make you laugh and give you a while of good entertainment get this game. Yes it's stupid fun, but ten timesIf you want a unique game that'll make you laugh and give you a while of good entertainment get this game. Yes it's stupid fun, but ten times more effort than 90 percent of the typical FPS's you can pick up. I personally got this and episode 4 of the walking dead for twenty bucks. You can't beat the value.… Full Review »
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