PEAK: a review
Climbing is both fun and rewarding, but also deadly and stressful. And this game manages to capture that aspect very well with its design, mechanics, items, and lore. A friend gifted me this game and I have played a lot of it on my own when I've not had much to do. But it is very replayable and highly enjoyable, especially with the new update.
Overall, 9/10! I recommend you give it a play as it has definitely been worth my time!
I wrote this review on December 1st, 2025 and I don't think I need to amend it at all. Even with the latest update, my thoughts and feelings remain largely the same.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the game and continue to do so while I help my friends get their badges to complete their sashes. I think what makes the game very replayable is the fact that because the island resets every day and the luggage contains random items, it makes you prepare for different strategies based on what you have on hand. Plus, some of the badges require you to change your strategy depending on which ones you are going for.
Each decision poses many questions but you can't linger for too long otherwise the fog catches up.
Do you risk using up an available piton or rope cannon to reach an area you can't quite see? If you've had time to scope out the area, it might be a good decision but it also might not be. You might be able to reach the top with a well-timed boost at the end.
Do you risk using Pandora's Lunchbox to reroll your statuses? Only if you're desperate, but sometimes you might find yourself in a good position to experiment with the box and risk those stats you already have.
There's plenty of reason to deliberate and when you're under a time limit: it makes it all the more stressful to make those decisions clearly.
PEAK Family Photo
ft. Basic Scout, Nibby49, FarFromBread, SophieScrumps, Paige, and