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Pizza Hero

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88%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, grinding
88% User Score Based on 513 reviews

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Pizza Hero is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Astro Hound and was released on June 27, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pizza Hero, the exciting new shoot 'em up roguelite that puts a delicious twist on the genre! In this game, you'll play as a brave pizza who must defend the world from an invasion of enemies. As you battle your way through the game, you'll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of different toppings that will grant you special abilities. For example, selecting p…

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 513 reviews
gameplay17 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and quirky pizza theme, making it a unique take on the bullet-hell genre.
  • Gameplay is engaging with a variety of toppings that serve as weapons, and the addition of pets to collect adds depth.
  • It's a great time-waster with simple controls, making it accessible for casual gamers.
  • The game can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and a lack of significant challenge as players progress.
  • There are issues with visibility on screen, making it difficult to distinguish between player and enemy projectiles.
  • Achievements and progression can be grindy, with some players experiencing bugs that hinder gameplay.
  • gameplay
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and engaging elements, such as unique pets and recipe systems, but suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of significant impact from certain features. While the fast-paced action and challenge are praised, some players find the gameplay loop becomes stale after a short period, and the competition between mechanics can lead to frustration. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with a charming aesthetic, though it may not provide the depth or replayability some players seek.

    • “The gameplay is addictive and perfectly balances challenge and enjoyment.”
    • “Pizza Hero is an absolute delight for anyone who loves fast-paced, engaging gameplay combined with a charming theme!”
    • “Overall this game has great controls and mechanics, a fun in-game upgrade system along with the somewhat standard meta ones, and is a challenging blast to play.”
    • “Completing a recipe feels like there is 0 impact on gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay loop gets quite repetitive after an hour or so, but that's the main problem for me with the overwhelming majority of action roguelikes.”
    • “The gameplay just isn't engaging enough.”
  • music
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its catchy and varied soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some users noted that the music can become repetitive over time, others highlighted its engaging quality and retro vibe, making it a standout feature of the game. However, a few critiques mention issues with audio mixing and a desire for more tracks, indicating that while the music is enjoyable, there is room for improvement.

    • “I love the music and there's enough variety of tracks that it doesn't get old fast.”
    • “From the moment I launched the game, I was greeted with vibrant graphics and a catchy soundtrack that instantly set a fun atmosphere.”
    • “The music is great, gameplay feels smooth and doesn't lag like some others in the genre.”
    • “My criticisms are that the music is inappropriate and cliche, and the companion which gathers items for you is way too easy to mistake for a foe.”
    • “It's an okay game, but the music started to get grating and repetitive.”
    • “There are only 3-4 songs and none of them stick out in the slightest.”
  • graphics
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and charming pixel art style, which complements the fun pizza theme and quirky atmosphere. Players appreciate the colorful visuals and cute companion designs, although some note inconsistencies in the art across different maps and occasional difficulty in distinguishing between enemies and player actions. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable experience, despite a few criticisms regarding clarity and technical issues.

    • “The graphics are colorful and quirky, perfectly matching the game’s fun vibe.”
    • “From the moment I launched the game, I was greeted with vibrant graphics and a catchy soundtrack that instantly set a fun atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely gorgeous; I cannot emphasize how much I love the graphics.”
    • “The art style makes it sometimes difficult to distinguish enemies and attacks from my own powers or pet-flung coins.”
    • “I am a huge fan of pixel art, but the art style is irregular across maps and your pizza always looks remarkably out of place.”
    • “Game just launches to a white box and does not show anything else; I can hear the music but see no visuals.”
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely underwhelming, with players noting that the narrative is minimal and primarily limited to an initial cutscene, lacking depth and progression. While there are some entertaining dialogues and light lore elements, the focus remains on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling, leading to a feeling of disconnection from any compelling narrative. Overall, the story does not incentivize players to engage further, making it a secondary aspect of the experience.

    • “Is there a ton of lore and depth of storytelling?”
    • “With some fun dialogue and chance events making each run feel different, or a simple but silly story that progresses after each run, or maybe slight hints towards what synergies could work during your run.”
    • “I can see this game getting an audience similar to Vampire Survivors but more friendly and heading for a different story about smart pets and sentient pizza and more friends... maybe?”
    • “Story mode does not incentivize you to progress at all; there is no story past the initial cutscene.”
    • “There's only dialogue with your companion in fights here and there, but I haven't come across any story aside from the comic book-style of how the dog Max found the pizza.”
    • “It's pretty clear the story isn't the focus, but more the roguelike style combat.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky and absurd premise, such as playing as a pizza slice with a dog companion and shooting laser beams. Players find the game to be hilariously entertaining, with charming characters and a lighthearted tone that enhances the overall experience. The combination of creativity and comedic elements makes it a delightful and engaging adventure.

    • “Simple concept but super fun, hilarious, adorable, and relaxing... I love that you have a faithful doggo companion as you become a more and more deliciously topped warrior slice of pizza and combat monsters.”
    • “Now seriously, playing as a pizza slice is a strangely funny experience, especially with the sheer amount of detail the dev put into this.”
    • “The quirky characters you meet along the way add a lovely touch of humor and charm, making the game feel lively and engaging.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly regarding the achievements, which can lead to tedious gameplay. While some enjoy the overall experience, many feel that the grind is unnecessary and detracts from the enjoyment, with estimates of 2-8 hours of grinding depending on the player's commitment.

    • “Which wouldn't be that aggravating if the game didn't have really grindy achievements.”
    • “My major minus is the achievements are far too grindy.”
    • “There is way too much grinding going on in the achievements, which translates into a lot of boring gameplay should you pursue them.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while it excels in the roguelike genre, offering engaging mechanics, some players find the endgame lacking, relying heavily on achievements that may not justify the time investment. Additionally, concerns about gameplay stiffness and lengthy map durations may affect overall enjoyment and replay value.

    • “I'll keep playing as it's already looking replayable to me.”
    • “Once you reach the endgame and have completed all the stages, the game only offers achievements as a form of replayability, and some of these do not respect your time.”
    • “I am not sure how much gameplay this has; I'm not sure about the level of replayability.”
    • “The game really nails the replayability of roguelikes, but I feel the gameplay is too stiff and the time for each map is way too long.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on the Steam Deck and does not feature game-breaking glitches, players report various bugs such as flickering textures and disappearing paths. Additionally, some users have noted issues with sound levels and unclear item descriptions, indicating that the game may require further polish.

    • “The update runs great on the Steam Deck as well.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs since the last patch.”
    • “The game maintains a smooth frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
    • “Slightly buggy gameplay (some textures flicker, paths can disappear, etc.).”
    • “Very buggy, very loud (can't even lower SFX), some item descriptions are literally useless and it looks like it's another one of those games that give you Steam items for leaving the game open so you can sell them in the market.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the monetization model, noting that it retains the enjoyable elements of the mobile game while eliminating ads, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The monetization model is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency just to progress.”
    • “The prices for in-game items are outrageous, and it feels like a cash grab.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating boss mechanics, where players feel helpless against endlessly spamming attacks, leading to a sense of disconnection and frustration rather than engagement or emotional investment.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the game's difficulty could benefit from better optimization, suggesting that adjustments could enhance the overall experience.

    • “I feel like the game could be improved with better optimization of the difficulty on that level.”
    • “I feel like the game could be better with some optimization of the difficulty on that level.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by vibrant graphics and an engaging soundtrack that create an enjoyable and lively experience from the outset.

    • “From the moment I launched the game, I was greeted with vibrant graphics and a catchy soundtrack that instantly set a fun atmosphere.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is praised for its thoughtful design, reminiscent of classic SNES titles like Metroid and Zelda, with engaging abilities that enhance gameplay enjoyment.

    • “The character designs are all well thought out and remind me of SNES Metroid and Zelda games. The abilities are all fun to use and are crafted with care.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

Pizza Hero is a casual role playing game.

Pizza Hero is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 18 hours playing Pizza Hero.

Pizza Hero was released on June 27, 2024.

Pizza Hero was developed by Astro Hound.

Pizza Hero has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Pizza Hero is a single player game.

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