The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy®

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 62 reviews
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  • graphics
  • humor
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"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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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
story22 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and charming art style that captures the essence of the comic.
  • Engaging story with interesting characters and humorous dialogue, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • Puzzles are generally logical and not overly difficult, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.
  • The game is quite short, often feeling like it lacks depth and leaving players wanting more content.
  • Voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some performances feeling flat or poorly recorded.
  • Many puzzles are too easy or lack challenge, leading to a sense of predictability and minimal exploration.
  • story43 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an engaging narrative with a monster theme and intriguing characters, though some players found it basic or lacking depth. While the writing and voice acting are praised, there are criticisms regarding the pacing and dialogue quality. Overall, it appeals to fans of point-and-click adventures and graphic novels, despite being relatively short and sometimes simplistic in its storytelling.

    • “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 found it rather annoying that Pazuul is a mute, and thus really adds nothing of value to the story.”
    • “The pacing for the story was too fast, making it hard to fully engage with the narrative.”
    • “The storytelling doesn’t really dive deep to tell you about the overall setting and characters in too much detail, assuming that you know at least some of the basics.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and rich detail, reminiscent of classic adventure games while avoiding pixel art styles. Many reviewers highlight the impressive hand-drawn visuals and animations, comparing them favorably to iconic titles like Monkey Island and Broken Sword. Despite some minor critiques regarding character movements, the overall aesthetic and artistic direction are seen as standout features that enhance the storytelling experience.

    • “Beautiful artwork and funny dialogue.”
    • “Astounding adventure game featuring marvelous graphics, great music, nice voice acting and very inspired plot.”
    • “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.”
    • “I first thought, maybe the graphics settings need to be 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.”
    • “Probably the first thing which should be mentioned about the interactive adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy is that it’s a very rare game in the current state of the video game market: not only is the title way longer than it needs to be, but the game itself is more or less an old-school point-and-click adventure game, which unlike most contemporaries in this genre does not use a pixel-art style.”
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever dialogue, silly characters, and engaging story, contributing to a charming and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the beautifully drawn artwork and the fresh comedic elements, although some feel that the abundance of humor can occasionally hinder interaction. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with intriguing plot points, making it enjoyable for both fans and newcomers.

    • “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.”
    • “There are a lot of really fresh things in the game in terms of plot, dialogue, and humor, some great injections of fresh thinking.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and fitting atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its jazzy style and how it enhances the overall experience. While some noted that the music and voice acting may not be groundbreaking, they still contribute positively to the game's charm and immersion. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and well-composed music makes for an enjoyable adventure.

    • “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.”
    • “Astounding adventure game featuring marvelous graphics, great music, nice voice acting and a very inspired plot.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the art is impressive, the soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The background music is often too subtle, making it easy to overlook.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring classic point-and-click mechanics with a mix of unique characters and an engaging story, particularly for fans of the supernatural. However, some players noted inconsistencies in mechanics, uninspired puzzles, and slow navigation that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game maintains a solid foundation with its design and narrative.

    • “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).”
    • “A very nice point & click, good story, great design, correct gameplay.”
    • “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 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.”
    • “If the game's own mechanics weren't so slow (oh my, the time it could take Pizza Boy to go from one side of town to the other), then it wouldn't have even lasted the 5.5 hours I played.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding in the game to be manageable and not overly tedious, contrary to some reviews that suggested otherwise. Overall, the gameplay maintains a balance that keeps the experience engaging.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally described as pleasant and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
    • “I love the haunting ambiance that keeps you on edge throughout the game.”
    • “The rich and detailed environment creates a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's art is praised, but the animations are considered mediocre, with some elements lacking quality. While the theme and plot are well-received, the dialogues and character performances fall short, indicating room for improvement in overall optimization.

    • “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 strong.”
    • “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

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for its reliance on ads that detract from the overall experience, with some animations resembling low-quality promotional content found on social media.

  • stability1 mentions

    Users have noted that the game's stability is affected by a lack of animation in certain areas, leading to perceptions of it being unfinished or buggy, particularly highlighted in a mini-game featuring a professional boxer.

    • “The lack of animation in some places makes the game seem unfinished or buggy, such as during a mini-game featuring a professional boxer.”
    • “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
    • “The game suffers from significant frame rate drops, especially during intense action sequences, which affects overall stability.”
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