The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy®
- March 3, 2016
- OKAM Studio
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy" is a point-and-click game based on the comic "The Incredible Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy." As Eurico, assist Dog Mendonça in solving otherworldly puzzles and interacting with classical monsters in hand-drawn environments. Uncover supernatural mysteries in this humorous and bizarre adventure game.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a charming art style that captures the essence of the comic it's based on.
- The story is engaging and filled with humor, making it enjoyable for fans of point-and-click adventures.
- The puzzles are generally straightforward and not overly difficult, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- The voice acting is inconsistent, with some performances feeling flat or lacking emotional depth.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth in the story.
- There is a lack of interactivity in the environments, with very few objects to interact with, leading to a feeling of emptiness in some scenes.
- story93 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an engaging plot with a mix of humor and supernatural elements, often compared to classic point-and-click adventures. While some players appreciate the intriguing narrative and character development, others find it lacking in depth and pacing, with criticisms aimed at the dialogue quality and the brevity of the overall experience. Overall, it appeals to fans of detective stories and graphic novels, though it may not resonate with everyone due to its simplistic execution and reliance on existing comic lore.
“Great storytelling, good voice work, and very decent artwork and animations.”
“The story follows a big and blustery werewolf/private eye who is contracted by a beautiful young woman to investigate a gypsy curse.”
“The overall story itself is pretty fun and engaging — writing is certainly another strong point of this game.”
“I also found it rather annoying that Pazuul is a mute, and thus really adds nothing of value to the story.”
“The game is short (4 hrs with no walkthrough), the objects can be hard to find and there’s no highlight option that I could find, but the biggest issue for me is that the pacing for the story was too fast.”
“The voice acting is low effort, the graphics are okay but the gameplay is uninspired and the story quite boring.”
- graphics48 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-drawn art style that reflects its comic book origins, with many reviewers noting the vibrant visuals and attention to detail. While the artwork and animations are considered top-notch, some players feel that the lack of interactivity and mediocre voice acting detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's visuals are a standout feature, making it appealing to fans of graphic novels and classic adventure games.
“Beautiful graphics, old school point'n'click looks and good jazzy music made the experience really enjoyable.”
“The artwork is perhaps one of the best features about this game, bringing back the old hand-drawn feel of some of the later adventure games such as the original Broken Sword but in such rich detail and clarity.”
“Astounding adventure game featuring marvelous graphics, great music, nice voice acting and a very inspired plot.”
“I first thought, maybe the graphics settings need changed, but there are no graphics settings.”
“I feel like this game was made by a group of graphic designers and writers that decided last minute to make an adventure game instead of a web series without involving any actual game designers.”
“The voice acting is low effort, the graphics are okay but the gameplay is uninspired and the story quite boring.”
- humor33 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- -6 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its funny dialogues, silly characters, and interesting storylines that evoke smiles and laughter. However, some critiques highlight that the humor can be hit-or-miss, with instances of clunky writing and unconvincing voice acting detracting from the overall experience. While the game offers a charming and humorous take on the point-and-click genre, expectations should be tempered as not all jokes land effectively.
“Beautifully drawn and funny short point and click game with interesting story, characters, and locations.”
“Dialogues are funny and give more insight to the characters and game world.”
“It is a humorous take on the 'underground paranormal detective' trope done with a lot of love for the point and click adventures of old.”
“The voice acting is terrible, and the humor feels like it comes from a particularly unfunny style of adventure gaming where rapid-fire snark replaces any semblance of wit.”
“The jokes fall flat and often feel forced, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the overall experience.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally straightforward but suffers from issues like pixel hunting and slow navigation, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the visuals and story, many find the mechanics uninspired and inconsistent, with a mix of enjoyable elements and frustrating trial-and-error moments. Overall, the game is seen as a classic point-and-click adventure that could benefit from improved gameplay mechanics and pacing.
“The overall gameplay in the interactive adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy is mostly your regular point-and-click adventure game from way back when: you navigate between locations, talk to NPCs, take, give, and use items.”
“It was fun to play mechanics-wise, has great and unique characters, and the story just sucks you in (assuming you're a fan of the supernatural).”
“In a move that goes beyond classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, the Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy game includes a number of timing-oriented fight sequences.”
“The gameplay is relatively straightforward though it would have benefitted from a hotspot key since it's tough seeing where items are, leading to a fair amount of pixel hunting in the game.”
“The voice narration is just forgettable, there are some unconventional puzzles and game interfaces, and some of the point-and-click gameplay feels downright uninspired.”
“The gameplay has some bugs and you often have to run senselessly around.”
- music19 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and fitting ambiance, with many reviewers highlighting its jazzy and pleasant nature that complements the visuals. While some noted that the voice acting could be improved, the overall soundtrack is described as enjoyable and well-integrated into the gameplay experience. However, a few comments suggest that the music could benefit from more variety or presence throughout the game.
“The music is nice and the graphics are beautiful.”
“Beautiful graphics, old school point'n'click looks and good jazzy music made the experience really enjoyable.”
“The music is pleasant and always fits the events currently happening on the screen.”
“The music is serviceable, but there isn't enough of it.”
“The art style and soundtrack fit well together and there are a lot of jokes in the game, but the voice acting feels off and most objects in the game are not interactable.”
“First let's talk about the graphics and the music.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its fantastic art style and humor, creating a visually appealing and engaging experience. While the supernatural elements add a dangerous edge, some reviewers feel that the overall execution lacks depth, impacting their recommendation.
“The original Dong Mendonça and Pizzaboy was a comic series, and the artwork and atmosphere of this crowdfunded game are accordingly fantastic.”
“Absolutely great art style, nice atmosphere, good story.”
“It has all the atmosphere, all the humor, and all the gorgeous art.”
“The art is quite good, it's sometimes funny, the plot progresses in a satisfying enough way, the protagonist is believable as bumbling yet resourceful, and I like how the supernatural element has a dangerous edge to it despite the comical atmosphere, but there's too much lacking here to recommend.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while some players find the grinding aspects of the game to be tedious, particularly in point-and-click sections and during item management, many still find the experience enjoyable with a bit of patience. The boxing mini-game is also noted as a time-waster, contributing to the feeling of grind in certain areas.
“It may get tedious in some places (having to walk forth and back several times when you can only hold one item at a time), but overall it was still enjoyable.”
“It feels like a tedious time waster as does the boxing mini-game.”
“Running would have been appreciated in the point-and-click sections too, as it would allow going through a scene to feel less tedious.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with users noting a lack of animations in certain areas that contribute to an unfinished feel, such as during a mini-game featuring a professional boxer.
“For one, it's buggy.”
“The lack of animation in some places makes the game seem unfinished or buggy, such as in a mini-game featuring a professional boxer.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in "Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy" is praised for its depth and humor, allowing players to form a strong connection with the characters despite the game's short length. The rich storytelling and engaging personalities leave a lasting impression, making players fondly remember the characters long after completing the game.
“Magnificent character development: Easily linked to the fact that 'Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy' is a book (or comics?) series which I've yet to read. Even though it's quite a short game, it's rich with particular humor and reveals so much about the characters that I personally found super pleasing. If somebody asked me what 'Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy' is now, I would remember both of them and their assistants with a smile, just by playing this 5-6 hour graphic adventure.”
“The character arcs are incredibly well-crafted, making each interaction feel meaningful and impactful. I felt a genuine connection to the characters as they evolved throughout the story.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the characters. Their backstories and motivations are explored in a way that makes you care about their journeys.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game's art and theme received praise, the optimization of animations and character performances fell short, with some elements described as merely acceptable.
“The art is really good, but the animations were just okay, with some parts not that great. The theme is cool, and the plot was good, but the dialogues and character performances weren't very impressive.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I experienced numerous bugs and glitches that severely impacted my enjoyment of the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for its reliance on visually unappealing animations reminiscent of low-quality ads, which detracts from the overall impressive art style.
