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Pizza Boy A Basic is a single player action game. It received very positive reviews from players.

An easy to use Advanced 32bit handheld emulator

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,048 reviews
monetization279 positive mentions
stability26 negative mentions

  • No ads and runs smoothly, making it a great emulator for GBA games.
  • User-friendly interface with customizable controls and speed options.
  • Excellent performance with a wide range of supported ROMs, including fan-made hacks.
  • Some features, like advanced cheats and save states, are locked behind a paywall.
  • Occasional crashes and issues with saving progress, leading to lost game data.
  • D-pad controls can be unresponsive or overly sensitive, affecting gameplay.
  • monetization
    361 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the emulator is highly praised, with users consistently highlighting the absence of ads as a significant advantage. Many reviews note that the free version offers a robust experience without intrusive advertisements, making it a refreshing alternative to other emulators that rely on ad revenue. While some premium features are paywalled, the overall sentiment is that the lack of ads enhances gameplay and user satisfaction.

    • “No ads, greatly optimized, equipped with a plethora of useful settings and functions.”
    • “Incredible emulator, free with no ads.”
    • “The best part is no ads.”
    • “Some of the app's 'premium features' are paywalled, but it's better than having ads.”
    • “All around together a good emulator I just wish I could play Game Boy Color games without paying. It's not much, but some of us are in a bit of a penny-pinching situation, but I understand at the same time y'all got to make money somehow without ads.”
    • “No intrusive ads, no money-hungry tactics, just straight emulation.”
  • stability
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the emulator, highlighting its ease of use and minimal bugs. While many praise its performance and lack of ads, some mention occasional glitches, particularly with specific ROMs or when device memory is low. A few users experienced issues with controller support and saving games, but these seem to be isolated incidents rather than widespread problems.

    • “It feels super good overall, runs great, and even with my phone being pretty old, consumes very little battery.”
    • “No glitches, pop-ups or ads!”
    • “The emulator runs great with no lag and has plenty of mod options.”
    • “Sometimes the settings button glitches and disappears, making it impossible to save at the point in the game you're at.”
    • “Once my device has less than 3GB of available RAM, the emulator starts to act up until it freezes.”
    • “It has some problems with some ROMs, like 'A Link to the Past'; it freezes from time to time.”
  • optimization
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users praise the emulator's optimization, highlighting its smooth performance across various devices with no significant issues or ads. Many appreciate the ease of use, customizable settings, and reliable gameplay, although a few mention minor stuttering on older phones. The consensus is that it delivers a high-quality experience, making it a top choice for emulator enthusiasts.

    • “No ads, greatly optimized, equipped with a plethora of useful settings and functions.”
    • “It runs all the games I throw at it perfectly with no performance drops.”
    • “Great emulator with amazing performance, has different speed settings, UI customization, and much more.”
    • “I get some stuttering and sound problems, but I attribute most of it to being quite an old phone.”
    • “Emulator works fine, but the performance is not good.”
    • “It's easy to be nit-picky about emulator performance, but if it's that important to you for it to feel like you are playing a game on its original console/handheld, then play it that way.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay experience is highly praised for its smoothness, stability, and lack of ads, making it an excellent choice for emulation. Users appreciate features like multiple save states, speed control, and user-friendly customization options, which enhance the overall experience without being intrusive. Despite minor issues like disappearing buttons and battery drain, the app is regarded as one of the best in its category, particularly for playing classic games like Pokémon.

    • “Genuinely one of the best emulating apps I've found, haven't been spammed with ads and provides very stable gameplay.”
    • “Awesome app and excellent gameplay with great quality 5/5 100%.”
    • “It works and runs smoothly, I was able to play Pokémon with a smooth gameplay; Pizzaboy is one of my personal favorite emulators.”
    • “Buttons keep disappearing which doesn't impact gameplay but I don't really like it and I don't know how to stop it.”
    • “I only wish there was a way to lock the screen from going into landscape mode automatically, but all of the mechanics in the game work really well.”
    • “Everything offered in the pro version is unnecessary for the actual gameplay, but I might buy it anyways just to support the project!”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise the emulator's graphics, noting that they exceed expectations and work well on devices like the Samsung S9. While there are occasional graphical glitches, the overall aesthetic is well-received, with many considering it one of the best options for GBA emulation. The developer's responsiveness to issues further enhances the positive experience.

    • “It works super well on my Samsung S9, and the graphics for the games I choose to play are better than I expected.”
    • “Very good choice for an emulator; the graphics are amazing and don't take that much space. It is also possible to get two ROMs on the emulator.”
    • “The game gets glitchy, as in the graphics get blurry.”
    • “I've been nothing but happy with this emulator, and when there was a small graphical issue, the developer quickly responded via email and corrected it within a day or so.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the grinding mechanics in games like Pokémon, particularly valuing features like speed enhancement options that allow for faster leveling and farming. However, some express frustration when they have to repeat grinding efforts, indicating a desire for more efficient progression systems. Overall, the ability to speed up grinding is seen as a significant improvement in playability.

    • “I was grinding and leveling that whole time, and now I have to do all of that over again.”
    • “When I'm grinding on Pokémon, for example, I normally use 4x or 8x speed for it.”
    • “In terms of playability, this emulator has a built-in speed enhancer which is perfect for grinding on Pokémon; no ads, no lag (depends on your phone), and little to no issues with saves.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of Metroid Zero Mission is generally well-received, with players enjoying the gameplay; however, some users express frustration with the retro achievement system, noting inconsistencies in tracking completed quests and actions, particularly when offline.

    • “However, there's something that bothers me; sometimes I don't get the retro achievement even though I have already finished the quest or action that I did online.”
    • “Unlike the other emulators that support retro achievements, when you finish a quest for an achievement, it still registers even if you're disconnected from the internet and will submit to retro achievements when you are back online.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and quirky elements, such as puppet zombies and a laughing deer, reminiscent of classic films like "Evil Dead 2." Players appreciate the lighthearted and comedic tone, finding it easy to engage with and enjoy the funny moments throughout the gameplay.

    • “You should watch Evil Dead 2; it has puppet zombies and a laughing deer, and also Bruce Campbell saws his own hand off again.”
    • “I like this emulator; it's easy and funny.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the music itself is generally well-received, some users report occasional odd sounds that disrupt the flow, though these do not significantly impact the overall quality of the music.

    • “This messes with the flow and also the sound of the music.”
    • “Only complaint is that the sound might make weird noises, but it does not affect the music or longer sounds in any way.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by the design, as players find themselves unintentionally pressing buttons due to the placement, which can lead to frustration and disrupt the immersive experience.

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13h Median play time
9h Average play time
2-16h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Pizza Boy A Basic is a action game.

Pizza Boy A Basic is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Pizza Boy A Basic.

Pizza Boy A Basic was developed by Pizza Emulators.

Pizza Boy A Basic has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its monetization but disliked it for its stability.

Pizza Boy A Basic is a single player game.