Pizza Possum

Running around wreaking havoc and creating chaos in Pizza Possum is enjoyable, though I do wish that the world had been slightly bigger, as finishing it all in just a few hours left me wanting for more way too soon.

96%Game Brain Score

humor, graphics

story, stability

96% User Score Based on 730 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

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About

"Pizza Possum" is a quirky, local co-op arcade game where you play as a possum stealing food and avoiding dog patrols. Use a variety of items to distract or escape guards, and join forces with a raccoon in 2-player mode. Your goal is to reach the top of the village, eat the dog leader's pizza, and steal their crown.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 730 reviews

humor57 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming graphics and sound design that enhance the overall experience.
Fun and chaotic gameplay, especially enjoyable in local co-op mode.
Simple controls make it accessible for players of all ages, providing a lighthearted gaming experience.

The game is very short, with only one map, leading to potential repetitiveness.
Unlocking items can feel grindy, as points do not carry over after being caught.
Lack of online co-op limits the multiplayer experience, requiring players to be in the same location.

humor
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cute and silly charm, with players enjoying the hilarious sound effects, character interactions, and chaotic gameplay that elicits laughter. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to create funny moments, especially in local co-op settings, making it a delightful experience for friends and family. While the humor is generally well-received, some players suggest that additional mechanics and environments could enhance the comedic elements further.
- “The music is spot on and the noises the creatures make are hilarious!”
- “It's a cute little funny game.”
- “The most delightfully chaotic, hilarious couch co-op.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
35%
8%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, colorful, and cartoonish art style, which enhances the overall fun and accessibility of the gameplay. Players appreciate the delightful character designs and vibrant visuals that create a whimsical atmosphere, making it appealing for both casual gamers and families. Despite the simplicity of the graphics, they effectively contribute to the game's engaging and lighthearted experience.
- “The graphics are simple but clever.”
- “The visuals are gorgeous, and eating the giant foods is super satisfying.”
- “This game oozes a silly, goofy attitude with its amazing and colorful graphics, silly character models, and of course...”
- “Once you figure it out in detail, however, it loses that difficulty and it feels like the children's game that the graphics suggest it is.”
- “Graphics are simple but clever.”
- “Running on the Unity engine, Pizza Possum is undemanding on system requirements and can run on just about any system with a graphics processor.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
49%
8%
The gameplay of "Pizza Possum" is characterized by its simple mechanics and engaging loop, making it accessible for players of all ages while still offering a challenge for more experienced gamers. Although the game can be completed in a few hours, players find it addictive and enjoyable, with charming visuals and amusing voice acting enhancing the experience. However, some reviewers noted a lack of content and variety, suggesting that additional maps and mechanics could improve the overall gameplay.
- “The gameplay is super addictive once you get the hang of things.”
- “Extremely simple yet engaging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is easy to grasp, making it accessible for younger players while still offering a challenge for more experienced gamers.”
- “My main issue with the gameplay is how item unlocks seem to be capped, such that you need to be caught (in other words, lose) in order for your points to convert as progress towards the next unlock.”
- “But the content is really lacking, you can get 2, maybe 3 hours of gameplay.”
- “Needs more context, it's like an hour max of gameplay and you're done.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
23%
12%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its outstanding jazz soundtrack, which dynamically adjusts to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming sound design, including humorous sound effects and catchy musical cues that complement the game's cute visuals and engaging action. Overall, the audio design is considered exceptional, adding significant enjoyment and atmosphere to the gameplay.
- “The jazz soundtrack is outstanding too.”
- “Audio (5/5) – Pizza Possum features a lovely string jazz background soundtrack that dynamically adjusts according to the pace of the action at the moment.”
- “The dynamic soundtrack is pretty great.”
- “I think because the visuals are so sweet and the chase music is enough to shake up the peace, but doesn't get your heart pumping; it keeps it from being too stressful.”
- “The dynamic jazz music reminds me a lot of Ed, Edd, and Eddy and it adds so much to the little chases, I love it!”
- “The game even has some atmosphere to it when things are more peaceful, and the music fades to ambiance.”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the opportunities for unlocking items and beating high scores, others feel it lacks depth and variety for extended play. Many enjoy the bite-sized fun and multiplayer aspects that encourage repeated play, but some find the experience limited and not worth revisiting extensively. Ultimately, the replay value seems to depend on individual preferences for achievement hunting and exploration.
- “A great game with lots of replay value.”
- “Bite-sized fun with plenty of replay value for achievements/unlocking all items.”
- “It's perfect for a fun time, it lends itself to replayability for those who like to improve and beat their high scores, and I think it's also ideal for those looking to have a few laughs in multiplayer.”
- “Unfortunately, I feel it lacks replayability.”
- “I don't know if it has that much replay value, but for the price point, I think it's worth it for the time you do play.”
- “Checkpoints are weird and replay value is cumbersome.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The story of "Pizza Possum" centers around a determined possum on a quest to devour pizza while evading oblivious guards, offering a charming yet brief narrative experience. Players enjoy the cute graphics and engaging gameplay, though many express a desire for a longer story and additional missions after achieving the initial goal of obtaining the crown. Overall, the narrative is described as sweet and entertaining, despite its brevity.
- “Picture this: you're a ravenous little critter on a mission to chomp down everything in sight while dodging guards who couldn't spot a stealthy squirrel if it danced in front of them wearing neon spandex.”
- “Really nice positive game; the graphics are cute and the story is short but sweet.”
- “I would like a longer story.”
- “Story (3/5) – you play as the titular possum, hellbent on eating its way to the prized goal of the crown’s coveted pizza and will stop at nothing to do so.”
- “Once we deal with the security and are able to scarf down the freshly baked pizza, we'll acquire a crown and a new mission: to be crowned three times.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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80%
Overall, the game's stability is generally good, with smooth gameplay and effective local co-op performance. However, some users have reported glitches, particularly with certain achievements, which may require workarounds to resolve. Players anticipate future updates to address these issues.
- “The game is funny, smooth, and runs great on local co-op with two controllers.”
- “There are some glitches still, but they don't take away from the gameplay all that much, and I assume there will be updates to fix them as time goes on.”
- “[b]Unobtainable/glitched achievements:[/b] sadly yes, the chippies' achievement can be buggy, but it is thankfully at the beginning of the game.”
- “I hope they can fix this buggy achievement so nobody has a problem with it anymore.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The optimization of the game on the Steam Deck is generally praised, with smooth performance in handheld mode; however, issues arise during co-op play when the screen splits, leading to noticeable stuttering and a decline in performance. Users hope for improvements in this area to enhance the overall experience.
- “Performance is great and works perfectly on a handheld device like the Steam Deck.”
- “One thing though, in co-op, when you go far enough from your comrade, the screen splits and the performance takes a hit on the Steam Deck.”
- “The stuttering was nauseating.”
- “I just hope it gets better optimized.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Checkout Pizza Possum" is characterized by its wholesome and delightful gameplay, which fosters laughter and bonding among players. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke joy and a sense of fun, making it a heartwarming experience that leaves players feeling happy and connected.
- “It's been a very long time since playing a new game has made me feel such immediate, unbridled delight.”
- “It's a wholesome, family-oriented experience that promotes bonding and laughter.”
- “Checkout Pizza Possum, wholesome fun entertainment that will leave you laughing, while making you hungry!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding for items to be excessively time-consuming, with some feeling that the effort required to earn points is overwhelming. However, the developers have reimagined traditional stealth genre elements, potentially reducing the tedium associated with grinding achievements.
- “The grind to get all the items felt like it took a lot longer than it did because grinding the points just to get them was a bit much.”
- “Grinding achievements: no.”
- “The devs seem to have taken typical stealth genre tropes and either removed or re-imagined anything that would ever make it slow-paced or tedious.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this game is characterized by whimsical and humorous designs, animations, and sound effects that contribute to its fun atmosphere. However, some players feel a personal connection to the characters, leading to concerns about likeness and representation. Overall, the lighthearted approach to character design enhances the game's playful tone.
- “This game is full of silly sound effects, animations, character designs, attacks, etc. It's a silly game and it's incredibly fun, but don't let the silly fool you.”
- “I'm suing this game for using my likeness in the character designs.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its effective atmosphere, which enhances both peaceful moments and more intense scenarios, with a seamless transition from music to ambient sounds. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the player's experience.
- “Pretty simple game with a good atmosphere.”
- “The game even has some atmosphere to it when things are more peaceful, and the music fades to ambiance.”