Pizza Boy A Pro

About

Pizza Boy GBA Pro is a advanced version of the Pizza Boy GBA emulator, designed for accurate Game Boy Advance gaming on modern devices. It offers a full range of features including customizable controls, cheat codes, save states, and fast forward/rewind functions. This emulator aims to provide a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience for GBA fans.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,166 reviews

optimization11 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The emulator offers a fantastic user interface with extensive customization options, making it visually appealing and user-friendly.
It runs smoothly with great performance, allowing for seamless gameplay without crashes or lag.
The inclusion of features like rewind, quick save, and speed adjustment enhances the gaming experience, especially for grinding in games.

Many users report issues with the cheat functionality, stating that pre-installed cheats do not work or cause crashes.
Some users experience problems with save files not transferring correctly between the free and pro versions, leading to lost progress.
The emulator lacks support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, which is disappointing for those expecting backward compatibility.

stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the emulator, noting that it runs smoothly without significant glitches for extended periods. However, issues arise with multiplayer functionality, where users experience freezing and bugs, particularly when using cheats or switching between instances. While many appreciate the emulator's performance and layout, some specific glitches and bugs need addressing in future updates.
- “It runs great and works well with my 8bitdo Lite controller.”
- “Nicely polished emulator, simple, intuitive, and bug-free after a good 5 hours of use so far.”
- “It's been solid, no glitches so far, well worth the 5 dollars.”
- “Update: after quite a bit of troubleshooting, if you save only using Pokémon's in-game save mechanic, then syncing will break.”
- “Laggy, local multiplayer constantly freezes, can't switch between instances easily.”
- “Whenever you use any type of multiplayer except local, your game freezes, glitches, and crashes including internet.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
61%
The monetization model of the emulator is highly praised, with users appreciating the ad-free experience in the free version, which offers all essential features. Many reviewers noted that the lack of intrusive ads and the option to support the developers through a paid version enhance the overall experience, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking additional features. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as fair and user-friendly, avoiding common pitfalls like aggressive ads or paywalls.
- “The free version is actually sufficient and has the necessary essential features and no ads!”
- “Purchased the full version on the basis that the developer not only made a free version with no ads, but because the emulator runs really well.”
- “This is my favorite emulator to play old Pokémon games, easy UI customization, and absolutely no ads.”
- “Such a cash grab 'buy our other emulator to play GB and GBC games'.”
- “Pay for it, remove the ads, support the devs and get the best features you'd want on an emulator.”
- “Finally a not battery sucking app that doesn't bombard you with ads or attempts to redirect you to some sketchy site.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
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Overall, the optimization of the emulator is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance, excellent emulation accuracy, and minimal battery usage. While there are occasional minor stutters and some control issues, the frequent updates and customization options contribute to a generally positive experience. Many users consider it one of the best emulators available, highlighting its impressive performance and aesthetic appeal.
- “Runs buttery smooth, is incredibly well optimized, isn't a battery hog, and the emulation accuracy is fantastic.”
- “Honestly, I was a bit hesitant to pay for an emulator in general, but after using Pizza Boy GBA Pro, it hasn't given me any problems. Games run smoothly and are easy to install and play, and it has easily become one of my favorite emulators.”
- “Dev is constantly updating and improving it; the latest update, for instance, had a huge performance improvement.”
- “I would give a 5 star but there is a little bit of stuttering on occasion and the controls often feel a little clunky.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the emulator are highly praised for their nostalgic Game Boy aesthetic, with users appreciating the attention to detail in the interface and visual elements. The emulator is noted for its smooth performance and accurate visuals, enhancing the overall gaming experience without graphical glitches. Many reviewers highlight the excellent user interface and the ability to customize visual settings, contributing to a well-crafted and visually appealing application.
- “This app is amazing; I exclusively purchased it due to the aesthetic and visual aspect Pizzaboy offers.”
- “I don't usually go out of my way to review apps, but this emulator is so well made I just had to thank the devs. The aesthetic is so perfectly nailed.”
- “A very smooth-feeling and aesthetic GBA emulator with clean and organized settings.”
- “Tried 2 other apps before this one to play one game, and both of the other ones had really weird graphical glitches with the game within 5 minutes.”
- “The sound, the graphics and even the vibration and feedback from pressing the touch screen buttons was excellent and the name pizza boy just reminds me of when I was a kid.”
- “Especially like the feature to disable the LCD blur and make the visuals sharper.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay experience is highly praised for its smoothness and effective handling of ROMs, enhancing nostalgia for classic games. However, users have encountered issues with saving mechanics that can lead to lost progress, and some technical adjustments, like disabling rumble, may be necessary for optimal performance. The user interface and additional features further contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Highly recommend this, it has handled all my ROMs well so far and has been smooth gameplay.”
- “UI and overall included features are very good and make gameplay way better.”
- “Smooth gameplay, no bugs, and its portrait layout really makes me relive my childhood memories.”
- “After quite a bit of troubleshooting, if you save only using the in-game save mechanic, then syncing will break.”
- “Very annoying, and you can lose hours of gameplay because of it.”
- “I had to disable rumble on my device, as it was causing WarioWare Twisted to lock up and stutter during gameplay.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the availability of speed-up functions in emulators, which significantly reduce the tedium associated with grinding in games like Mother 3, Final Fantasy VI Advance, and Pokémon Fire Red. This feature enhances the overall experience by making repetitive tasks more manageable and less frustrating.
- “The speed increase function of this emulator really helps with the wild Pokémon grinding!”
- “Time speed up right on the screen helps tremendously for games like Pokémon with a lot of grinding.”
- “Love that the speedup function is so readily available for when I'm grinding in Mother 3 or FF6 Advance.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting issues like inconsistent press detection of virtual buttons and a distracting background tone accompanying the music. Additionally, players have suggested the option to maintain the pitch of the music when the game speed is increased, and some have opted to mute the game entirely to listen to their own music instead.
- “One suggestion as a new pro user is to add a feature where speeding up the game doesn't speed up the pitch of the music.”
- “I have noticed a couple of small issues, one being that the press detection of the virtual on-screen buttons can be a little off, the other being a constant background tone that I can hear behind the music in some cases.”
- “One suggestion as a new pro user: would you be able to add a feature where speeding up the game doesn't speed up the pitch of the music?”
- “You can even mute the app and listen to music!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of Metroid: Zero Mission is not directly addressed in the user's feedback, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative elements. However, the mention of controls suggests that the gameplay experience may impact the player's engagement with the story.