Pizza Time Explosion
- December 17, 2019
- Electric Prune Juice Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Pizza Time Explosion" is an arcade-style game where you play as a pizza slice on a mission to end a worldwide pizza shortage. Collect pizza toppings in the Pizza Dimension, avoid obstacles, and unlock six circuits with varying difficulties. Discover three special game modes, extra backgrounds, trading cards, and visual modifiers, while striving for 32 Steam achievements. *Controller support available.
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Reviews
- Pizza Time Explosion is a charming and fun arcade-style game with fast-paced gameplay and a variety of modes and difficulty levels.
- The game features engaging mechanics that reward skill and reflexes, along with a delightful art style and catchy soundtrack.
- It offers a natural learning curve and plenty of content, making it a great choice for players looking for a high-score challenge.
- The gameplay can become trivial and repetitive over time, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- Some players have noted the need for better quality of life improvements, such as clearer tutorials and controller support.
- The game can be quite challenging, which may deter some players who are not as skilled in arcade-style games.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a variety of modes, a thorough tutorial, and a simple yet engaging loop reminiscent of classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Sinistar. Players enjoy a rewarding score multiplication mechanic that encourages skillful play, while the gradual introduction of obstacles keeps the experience accessible. Although some find the gameplay trivial over time, the polished mechanics, charming visuals, and stellar soundtrack make it a fun and recommendable choice for fans of the genre.
“A swath of gameplay modes with secrets, cute little cutscenes, and positive music.”
“What sets it apart from its inspirations is a really cool and rewarding score multiplication mechanic, whereby collecting toppings along the right 'chain' builds your score multiplier, which rewards skill, reflexes, and learning the level layouts.”
“The core gameplay is very similar to Pac-Man by way of Sinistar in how you control your slice and collect items while avoiding enemies and obstacles.”
“Game supports leaderboards and has many modes of gameplay (various difficulties, time-based, etc.) along with (from what I saw) 6 different levels that add more mechanics and hazards.”
“Although difficult, a wonderfully thorough, yet fully accessible tutorial and the simple gameplay loop allows players to naturally familiarize themselves with the mechanics, and obstacles are gradually and naturally introduced as new stages are unlocked.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music is described as original, thematic, and eclectic, effectively complementing the art and gameplay. While some players find certain tracks hard on the ears, the overall soundtrack is praised for its quality and creativity, featuring unique contributions, including vocals from Pac-Man. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, contributing positively to the fun.
“A swath of gameplay modes with secrets, cute little cutscenes, and positive music.”
“I'd be remiss if I didn't mention this game's stellar soundtrack, which complements the art and gameplay very well.”
“It does suffer from the occasional sprinkling of BS (flies) and the soundtrack being hard on the ears at times.”
“The music is all original, thematic, and eclectic in the right ways, composed by one 'Cassie'.”
“Spoiler: Pac-Man himself makes an appearance on the game's soundtrack doing vocals.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their cute art style and enjoyable visuals, with fun collectibles to discover. While the visuals are generally well-received, some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive despite the appealing graphics.
“And it's got a cute art style too!”
“There are tons of fun collectibles and visuals to unlock (including a cute watermelon skin).”
“The music and graphics are really good too!”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of Electric Prune Juice games is characterized by their cute and wholesome presentation, which contrasts with the challenging, arcade-style gameplay, creating a unique blend of charm and difficulty that resonates with players.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, with users finding it to be a genuinely funny experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the arcade gameplay.
“Really funny little arcade game 👍”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting that it offers significant value through increasing challenges as they advance.
“The game has tons of replay value and becomes more challenging as you progress.”
“Each playthrough offers new experiences and surprises, keeping the gameplay fresh.”
“With multiple endings and varied character choices, you'll want to dive back in for more.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The character development in this game is minimal, focusing more on cute designs rather than deep narratives or growth, as it primarily emphasizes gameplay mechanics in a score attack bullet hell format.
“The character development in this game is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“The diverse backgrounds and unique traits of each character add layers to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
“I was disappointed by how one-dimensional the characters are; they don't evolve throughout the game.”
“There are no real choices that impact character growth, making the experience feel stagnant.”
