Good Pizza, Great Pizza

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Good Pizza, Great Pizza is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by TapBlaze and was released on January 6, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Good Pizza, Great Pizza" is a casual pizza restaurant simulation game. As the owner of a small pizza shop, you must take orders, create pizzas, and upgrade your restaurant to satisfy customers and earn profits. The game features various toppings, dough types, and sauces to create unique pizzas and keep your customers happy. With management and cooking mechanics, you'll need to balance speed, quality, and cost to grow your pizzeria.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,762 reviews

story100 positive mentions

monetization52 negative mentions

Charming and addictive gameplay with a cute art style and quirky characters.
Relaxing and fun, perfect for casual gaming and winding down after a long day.
Engaging storyline with unique customer interactions that keep the game interesting.

story
234 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as cute, cozy, and engaging, featuring charming characters and a variety of quests that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players find the narrative a bit repetitive over time, many appreciate the depth of character backstories and the whimsical nature of the plot, which adds a unique layer to the pizza-making mechanics. Overall, the story is seen as a delightful complement to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
- “The story line and characters are very interesting and the art is adorable.”
- “The story chapters are so fun, the characters are both narratively as well as visually interesting, and it's so easy to play and get invested into.”
- “The world building and details to the story are incredible, the calmness of making pizza but with the rush before customer patience runs out is exhilarating.”
- “The game is fun but the story mode is very long, a bit boring and repetitive.”
- “Port of a free mobile game with major tweaks to the progression system that make earning money, purchasing improvements/upgrades, and completing story encounters take much longer than the mobile version.”
- “The story: negative.”
graphics
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute, charming art style, which features hand-drawn, watercolor-esque visuals and a cozy color palette that enhances the overall aesthetic. Players appreciate the delightful character designs and engaging animations, making the game visually appealing and enjoyable to play. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are appealing, there are occasional issues with simplicity and bugs that detract from the experience.
- “From its delightful graphics to the engaging gameplay, it offers a perfect blend of challenge and fun.”
- “The art style is very cute, with adorable gibberish when the characters speak.”
- “The graphics are stunning.”
- “There's not an art style cute enough to paper over what this is.”
- “Overall, gpgp is very simplistic, the graphics are uninspired and ugly, the prices don't make sense, the garden mechanics are broken.”
- “It's basically a scam wrapped up in cutesy graphics.”
gameplay
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Good Pizza, Great Pizza" is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, making it enjoyable for casual gamers, though it can become repetitive and grindy over time. Players appreciate the charming graphics and the fun gameplay loop, but some find the progression slow and the topping placement mechanics frustrating, especially for those with hand disabilities. Overall, while the game offers a relaxing experience with a cozy atmosphere, it may not satisfy those seeking depth or variety in gameplay.
- “From its delightful graphics to the engaging gameplay, it offers a perfect blend of challenge and fun.”
- “With its simple yet strategic mechanics, 'Good Pizza, Great Pizza' provides a satisfying experience for casual gamers and pizza lovers alike, keeping you hooked with its continuous updates and new challenges.”
- “It's adorable characters, story-line, art style, and relaxing gameplay make for fun and simple enjoyment, without any stress.”
- “The main gameplay is mind-numbingly simple; in place of depth or difficulty, there is a steep progression curve.”
- “It was slow and monotonous with overly simple mechanics.”
- “In other words, after a while, there is no variety in gameplay, no clear visible goals, and nothing of interest.”
monetization
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with many reviewers highlighting the overwhelming presence of microtransactions and DLCs, which can total over $250 for cosmetic items alone. While the Steam version initially removed ads and in-app purchases found in the mobile version, recent updates have reintroduced microtransactions, leading to frustration among players who feel the game resembles a cash grab. Overall, the monetization strategy has detracted from the gameplay experience, with many suggesting that the mobile version, despite its ads, offers a more engaging and less costly experience.
- “In-game purchases are for aesthetic items and in-game events.”
- “I've played the iOS version and loved it; I found out there were no in-app purchases on the Steam version, and I love it even more.”
- “Mobile games generate revenue differently, but for me personally, if I'm already paying for a PC game, I'm only going to make in-game purchases if it's for cosmetic reasons, not gameplay reasons.”
- “Unfortunately, it's hard to ignore the overwhelming amount of DLC, totaling over £140 in microtransactions.”
- “A port of a free mobile game has CAD$250 worth of literally just cosmetic DLC, along with ads and telemetry.”
- “I understand this was ported from a mobile game, where the monetization models are much more aggressive towards microtransactions, but this aspect of the game completely killed my enthusiasm for this computer game.”
grinding
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration due to slow progress and the high cost of upgrades. While some enjoy the challenge and addictive nature of the gameplay, many express that the repetitive tasks and the need for extensive grinding can detract from the overall enjoyment, especially without significant upgrades. The introduction of in-app purchases has also raised concerns about the balance between grinding and spending money to progress.
- “It's simple but not tedious as you have to figure out certain customers' interesting way of ordering a pizza.”
- “It's not much fun to make pizzas, as the 'ovenist' mechanics are quite grindy and fall short.”
- “Fun at first but it doesn't take long before the game starts making you do pizzas with like 4 sets of 18 toppings, and it's just so tedious to do unless you get the really expensive upgrades to do it automatically.”
- “It gets so grindy; descriptions are unfair. It's way too easy to throw out a pizza instead of delivering it to the customer, which can ruin the whole day, and the sheer amount of time it takes to make the supreme type pizzas is ridiculous and annoying.”
humor
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by quirky characters, amusing dialogue, and bizarre customer requests that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players appreciate the unique interactions and funny moments, although some find certain aspects repetitive or frustrating. Overall, the humor contributes to a cozy and relaxing experience, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a fun cooking game.
- “The game's quirky characters and humorous dialogue add a delightful touch, making every interaction feel unique.”
- “Some customers have strange requests like a pepperoni pizza without any pepperoni, which is just hilarious!”
- “It's cathartic to build new pizzas and get new ingredients; plus, the cast of customers are super funny, and I love the casual storyline.”
- “It is not funny, just frustrating.”
- “It is not funny, just frustrating.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its bouncy, adorable quality, contributing to a cozy and relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Many players find the soundtrack soothing and enjoyable, making it a perfect backdrop for casual gameplay. However, some users noted that the music can be repetitive, leading them to prefer their own playlists while playing.
- “The soundtrack is bouncy and adorable.”
- “On top of everything, the charming art and pleasant music leaves you with a truly satisfying cozy game experience.”
- “The art, music, and sound effects are pleasant and whimsical.”
- “The art/music is cute and the dialog is quirky, but that is literally all this game has going for it.”
- “Admittedly, I was never a fan of the repetitive music, but I would also never use sound if I played this on an app.”
- “I always prefer to have my own music on in the background when playing similar types of games like these.”
emotional
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as incredibly wholesome, heartwarming, and calming. Many express deep affection for its cozy atmosphere and cute graphics, often highlighting the emotional impact it has, such as evoking tears of joy. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to create a comforting and uplifting experience centered around pizza-making.
- “I don't review games, but this one I owe one because it's embarrassingly emotional.”
- “This game is incredibly wholesome and calming.”
- “It's a wholesome game about making pizza - sometimes that's all you need.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users reporting frequent freezes and bugs, particularly after updates, which can lead to lost progress and issues with achievements. While some players appreciate the added content and overall performance, the recurring stability problems remain a significant concern.
- “It runs great and is better than I remember with all the added content.”
- “Amazing game but always freezes, causing me to lose all the progress I have made.”
- “Buggy, random orders will fail causing you to restart to fix it.”
- “The only problem is that my game freezes a lot after updates, but it's nothing more than just a little annoying.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its cute art style and high replayability, particularly in the Nintendo Switch version, which is considered more playable than the mobile version. However, the mobile version's reliance on ads detracts from the overall experience.
- “The art style is so cute, and the game is super replayable.”
- “The Nintendo Switch version of this game is somehow better and more replayable.”
- “The art style is so cute, and the game is super replayable.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its cozy and inviting quality, with players appreciating the unique styles that contribute to an overall charming experience.
- “I absolutely adore this game and its cozy atmosphere.”
- “Each has their own unique style, and I really love the atmosphere of the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for unresponsive keyboard controls and a gameplay experience that feels overly punishing without sufficient rewards. Additionally, the gem mechanic is viewed as frustrating, and the lack of seasonal events contributes to a sense of emptiness in the overall experience.
- “The keyboard controls are unoptimized, the gameplay is too punishing and not rewarding enough, the entire gem mechanic is annoying, and it just feels empty when there are no seasonal events going on.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the character design is exceptional, indicating a strong emphasis on visual appeal and creativity in character development.