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Pest Apocalypse

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97% User Score Based on 70 reviews

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Pest Apocalypse is a single player arcade racing game. It was developed by Kikimora Games and was released on December 4, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Pest Apocalypse is a pizza delivery action rogue-lite where you deliver cheesy hot slices to hungry wastelanders. Boost, jump, and drift across different maps in a bouncy physics-based pizza van. Pick up kooky passengers along the way and focus on the driving while they handle the shooting! Do YOU like pizza? Do YOU hate monsters? Then YOU are the only hope for the hungry wastelanders! Deliver p…

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews
music10 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Pest Apocalypse offers a unique and fun twist on the roguelike genre, combining chaotic vehicular combat with pizza delivery in a post-apocalyptic setting.
  • The game features a vibrant art style, a catchy soundtrack, and engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked with its fast-paced action and satisfying upgrades.
  • With a variety of quirky characters and a high replayability factor due to procedurally generated levels and diverse power-ups, Pest Apocalypse provides an entertaining experience for both casual and dedicated players.
  • Some players have reported issues with the game's physics, leading to frustrating moments where vehicles can get stuck or behave unpredictably during gameplay.
  • The core gameplay loop can feel repetitive over time, lacking deeper strategic layers or evolving objectives that some roguelike fans might expect.
  • Performance issues may arise during intense moments with many enemies on screen, which can hinder situational awareness and overall enjoyment.
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its unique and engaging soundtrack, featuring catchy tunes that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety and energy of the tracks, particularly the jungle and reggae influences, although some note that the music can become repetitive over extended play sessions. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element that adds to the game's fun and immersive atmosphere.

    • “Some great earworms on the soundtrack.”
    • “The game itself has its own array of unique soundtrack, definitely made specifically for this game, which turns more interesting driving around the world delivering pizzas.”
    • “There are sooooo many levels, and the music is one banger after another.”
    • “The only problem is that the soundtrack can feel repetitive if played for too long.”
    • “Music gets annoying.”
    • “This is a post-apocalyptic pizza delivery sim with a jungle soundtrack.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and addictive nature, combining fun driving elements with quirky challenges and a humorous tone. Players appreciate the blend of bouncy movement, obstacle dodging, and enemy combat, enhanced by a vibrant art style and an energetic soundtrack. Overall, the gameplay loop is described as simple yet satisfying, offering a compelling experience that keeps players coming back for more.

    • “Love the gameplay, love the visual style, and I especially love the music.”
    • “The gameplay is so smooth and just fun and satisfying; I kept playing round after round.”
    • “The core gameplay loop is simple: drive your bouncy pizza van, pick up quirky passengers, and blast your way through hordes of enemies.”
    • “This has the same addictiveness as Vampire Survivors but adds some gameplay and challenge to the game so you don't get bored as fast.”
    • “It also adds some skill-based gameplay (you can do some crazy stunts) so you always feel like you have things to do.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their playful aesthetic, vibrant art style, and smooth gameplay, which enhance the overall experience of the game. However, some users noted the lack of adjustable graphics settings for weaker systems, which could impact performance. Overall, the visuals, combined with a captivating soundtrack, contribute significantly to the game's addictive nature.

    • “Really addictive game, love everything from the graphics to the evolving gameplay.”
    • “Unfortunately, there are no graphics settings to make things run a little more smoothly on weaker systems (at least I didn't find any).”
    • “Explosions, enemy clusters, and debris fill the screen as chaos escalates, yet the overall aesthetic remains playful rather than grim.”
    • “The art style drew me in while watching the trailer, but actually playing it alongside the awesome tunes gave me a way better experience than I expected.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Pest Apocalypse" is characterized by its chaotic and absurd humor, blending dark comedic elements with a post-apocalyptic setting. Players encounter grotesque pest designs and a humorous premise centered around delivering pizza amidst vehicular mayhem, contributing to a fun and energetic gameplay experience. Overall, the game's humor is well-received, enhancing its engaging art style and soundtrack.

    • “Pest Apocalypse, developed and published by Kikimora Games, is a chaotic, cheeky, and surprisingly energetic roguelite that builds its identity around vehicular mayhem and absurd post-apocalyptic humor.”
    • “There is a touch of dark humor running through everything, from the grotesque pest designs to the fact that you are risking life and limb for the sake of getting a pizza to its destination.”
    • “This game is a wild ride, a chaotic blend of physics-based driving, rogue-lite progression, and a sprinkle of absurd humor.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world where players take on the role of armed drivers tasked with delivering food to the last remnants of civilization amidst grotesque pests. It prioritizes fun and addictive gameplay over a complex narrative, reminiscent of pizza delivery missions from Death Stranding, all presented in vibrant pixel art.

    • “It doesn’t ask the player to think too hard, nor does it attempt to tell a grand story.”
    • “The world has fallen into ruin, grotesque pests pour out of every crack in the wasteland, and yet the heroes of this apocalypse are armed drivers whose mission is to bring dinner to the last surviving pockets of civilization.”
    • “Imagine if someone took the pizza delivery missions from Death Stranding, said, 'I can make this more colorful, fun, and addictive,' and then wrapped it all up in great pixel art.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its varied combinations of passengers and upgrades, ensuring that each session feels unique. The rogue-lite elements contribute to a fresh experience, encouraging players to return even after repeated failures. Overall, the game successfully fosters a cycle of frustration and engagement that enhances its replay value.

    • “I keep endlessly dying and coming back for more in frustration, which is always a great sign for a game's replayability.”
    • “The rogue-lite elements keep the game fresh and replayable.”
    • “Because every run grants different combinations of passengers and upgrades, no two sessions feel quite the same, giving replayability to even short bursts of play.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences performance issues during intense enemy waves, leading to potential loss of situational awareness due to overwhelming visual effects. While it is not fully optimized, the small development team has done commendable work with the available engine.

    • “The only downside I can think of right now is that it doesn't seem to be fully optimized, but for a small dev team, I think they did a really good job with the engine they had.”
    • “Performance issues may appear during dense waves of enemies, and occasionally the screen becomes so packed with effects that situational awareness suffers.”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in high-action scenarios, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
    • “Optimization seems lacking, as loading times are excessively long and the game frequently stutters during critical moments.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that excessive grinding can lead to time constraints, negatively impacting earnings, particularly in time-sensitive tasks like pizza delivery. Balancing efficiency with grinding is crucial to maximize rewards.

    • “It's frustrating that the game requires so much grinding to progress, making it feel more like a chore than fun.”
    • “The endless grinding for resources feels tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
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Pest Apocalypse is a arcade racing game.

Pest Apocalypse is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Pest Apocalypse was released on December 4, 2024.

Pest Apocalypse was developed by Kikimora Games.

Pest Apocalypse has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Pest Apocalypse is a single player game.

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