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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.
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87%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
story, optimization
96% User Score Based on 1,156 reviews
Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

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Pizza Possum is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a kids theme. It was developed by Noio Games and was released on September 28, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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 1,156 reviews
humor86 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • Super fun game to play with a friend, especially in couch co-op.
  • The game has a very cute presentation and style, with engaging sound design and simple controls.
  • Highly recommended for its chaotic gameplay and the ability to enjoy it with younger players or non-gamers.
  • The game is very short, with only one map, leading to a lack of replayability.
  • The split-screen co-op can be disorienting, making it hard to see surroundings and navigate effectively.
  • Some players feel the game is more like a demo than a full experience, lacking depth and additional content.
  • humor
    86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and hilarity, with players enjoying the funny sound design, quirky character interactions, and chaotic gameplay that elicits laughter. Many reviews highlight the game's cute aesthetics and the joy of playing in local co-op, making it a delightful experience for friends and families. While some players suggest that additional mechanics and environments could enhance the comedic elements, the overall consensus is that the game successfully delivers a fun and entertaining experience.

    • “The most delightfully chaotic, hilarious couch co-op.”
    • “Checkout Pizza Possum, wholesome fun entertainment that will leave you laughing while making you hungry!”
    • “Game is polished like a mirror, the whole experience flows so seamlessly from calm to chaos, the humor is peak cute/dumb mischief.”
  • graphics
    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cute, and colorful art style, reminiscent of stop-motion animation. Players appreciate the simple yet clever visuals that enhance the fun and fast-paced gameplay, making it accessible and enjoyable for all ages. Overall, the aesthetic contributes significantly to the game's quirky and delightful atmosphere, with many noting its ability to create an engaging experience through its delightful character designs and vibrant environments.

    • “Graphics (4/5) – cute, cartoony graphics predominate Pizza Possum’s idyllic Italian seaside village with adorable characters that look straight out of a stop motion animation.”
    • “This game oozes a silly, goofy attitude with its amazing and colorful graphics, silly character models, and of course...”
    • “The visuals are gorgeous, and eating the giant foods is super satisfying.”
    • “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.”
    • “The graphics are cute and dynamic. Each sprite has a level of care and detail that tells the player if they are friends or foes (or potential scare victims) at a glance.”
  • gameplay
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as simple and easy to pick up, yet it offers a rewarding and addictive experience that can take a few hours to master. While the mechanics are engaging and the visuals charming, many players feel the game lacks content and variety, suggesting the need for more maps and mechanics to enhance the experience. Overall, it serves as a fun, casual game ideal for co-op play, though some aspects, like power-ups, may feel underwhelming.

    • “The gameplay is super addictive once you get the hang of things.”
    • “Extremely simple yet engaging gameplay.”
    • “The result is speedy, dynamic gameplay that has you frantically weaving through alleyways, ducking behind the backs of the cops and making hectic breaks for it when you've been spotted.”
    • “Needs more context, it's like an hour max of gameplay and you're done.”
    • “But the content is really lacking, you can get 2, maybe 3 hours of gameplay.”
    • “Great to hang out with a friend, although the way the game manages split screen is somewhat questionable and may add fuzziness to gameplay.”
  • music
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its exceptional jazz soundtrack, which dynamically adjusts to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming audio design, including humorous sound effects and musical cues that complement the action perfectly. Overall, the soundtrack is described as delightful, well-balanced, and integral to the game's atmosphere, contributing significantly to its charm and enjoyment.

    • “Rest assured, the game plays well and looks great, and, last but not least - has exceptional audio design - the music and a drumroll that plays as you devour a pizza, fish, or a salad that's bigger than you, the little voice lines for the guards, and the various sound effects are all an absolute delight.”
    • “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 aesthetic has a ton of charm and the music complements the action super well.”
    • “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.”
    • “This game is so cute and charming; the dynamic soundtrack really binds it all together, like a pepperoni pizza.”
  • replayability
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is viewed positively by many players, thanks to unlocks, high scores, and achievements that encourage exploration and repeated play. However, some users feel that it lacks depth in replay value, with mixed opinions on the effectiveness of checkpoints and the overall satisfaction derived from replaying. Despite these criticisms, many still find the game enjoyable and worth revisiting, especially given its price point.

    • “Not every path must be unlocked to get to the top, so there’s a small bit of replayable exploration to see what else is around town.”
    • “A great game with lots of replay value.”
    • “Bite-sized fun with plenty of replay value for achievements and unlocking all items.”
    • “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.”
    • “Took me a little over 9 hours to get all the achievements, but the endgame replay value hinges on how satisfied you are with your high score.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Pizza Possum" centers around a determined possum on a quest to devour the coveted pizza, providing a charming and lighthearted narrative. While players appreciate the cute graphics and the overall positive experience, many express a desire for a longer and more varied storyline, particularly after achieving the main goal. The game's brevity, taking around 90 minutes to complete, leaves some players wanting more depth and additional missions.

    • “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.”
    • “Going through Pizza Possum’s village the first time, getting caught multiple times, and then subsequently speedrunning through the additional quests to the top took my partner and I around 90 minutes.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, particularly for its performance on handheld devices like the Steam Deck. However, issues arise during co-op play when the screen splits, leading to noticeable stuttering and performance drops, which users hope will be addressed in future updates.

    • “Performance is great and works perfectly on a handheld device like the Steam Deck.”
    • “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
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find "Pizza Possum" to be a delightful and wholesome experience that evokes laughter and joy, highlighting its ability to create an immediate emotional connection. The game's lighthearted theme of stealing food adds to its charm, making it a source of unbridled delight for many.

    • “It's been a very long time since playing a new game has made me feel such immediate, unbridled delight.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly time-consuming, with the effort required to accumulate points for items feeling excessive. However, the developers have made efforts to streamline the experience by re-imagining traditional stealth genre elements, reducing potential tedium.

    • “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.”
    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in this game is characterized by whimsical and exaggerated designs, complemented by humorous sound effects and animations. While the overall tone is lighthearted and fun, some players have expressed concerns about the use of their likenesses in character designs.

  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its effective atmosphere, which enhances both peaceful moments and overall gameplay. Users appreciate how the music transitions to ambient sounds, contributing to a more immersive experience.

    • “The game even has some atmosphere to it when things are more peaceful, and the music fades to ambiance.”
    • “Pretty simple game with a good atmosphere.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its stability, running smoothly without issues during local co-op play with two controllers. Overall, players report a consistently enjoyable experience.

    • “The game is funny, smooth, and runs great on local co-op with two controllers.”
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Pizza Possum is a casual platformer game with kids theme.

Pizza Possum is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Pizza Possum.

Pizza Possum was released on September 28, 2023.

Pizza Possum was developed by Noio Games.

Pizza Possum has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Pizza Possum is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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