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The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy®

73%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, stability
73% User Score Based on 300 reviews

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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.

The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy® screenshot
The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy® screenshot
The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy® screenshot
The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy® screenshot
The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy® screenshot
The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy® screenshot
The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy® screenshot

73%
Audience ScoreBased on 300 reviews
story94 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions

  • The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a charming art style that captures the essence of the original comic series.
  • The story is engaging and filled with humor, making it a fun experience for fans of point-and-click adventures.
  • The puzzles are generally intuitive and not overly difficult, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.
  • The voice acting is inconsistent, with some performances feeling flat or poorly delivered, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game is relatively short, taking around 4-5 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • There is a lack of interactivity in the environments, with very few objects to interact with, leading to some pixel-hunting frustrations.
  • story
    186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an engaging narrative with a monster theme and elements inspired by film noir and graphic novels. While some players appreciate the humor and character development, others find the pacing too fast and the dialogue lacking depth. Overall, it is recommended for fans of point-and-click adventures, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its simplistic quests and occasional reliance on existing comic book lore.

    • “Great storytelling, good voice work, and very decent artwork and animations.”
    • “The overall story itself is pretty fun and engaging — writing is certainly another strong point of this game.”
    • “The story follows a big and blustery werewolf/private eye who is contracted by a beautiful young woman to investigate a gypsy curse.”
    • “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 story is lackluster and the gameplay quickly goes from mediocre to terrible.”
  • graphics
    96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy" are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-drawn art style that reflects the game's 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 subpar 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.

    • “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.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, old school point-and-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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The voice acting is low effort, the graphics are okay but the gameplay is uninspired and the story quite boring.”
  • humor
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its silly characters, funny dialogues, and charming artwork, which contribute to an entertaining experience. However, some critiques highlight clunky writing and subpar voice acting that detract from the comedic impact, leading to a perception of the humor as occasionally cringy or derivative. Overall, while the game offers moments of genuine laughter and clever references, expectations should be tempered as the humor may not resonate with everyone.

    • “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 is straight from a particularly unfunny style of adventure gaming where rapid-fire snark replaces any modicum of wit, and the puzzles are dreadfully dull.”
  • gameplay
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily a traditional point-and-click experience, featuring straightforward mechanics that some players found enjoyable, while others criticized it for being uninspired and plagued by pixel hunting and slow navigation. Although the game includes some unique elements like timing-oriented fight sequences, many reviewers noted inconsistencies and a lack of depth, suggesting that the gameplay could benefit from improvements. Overall, while the visuals and story received praise, the gameplay was often seen as a weak point, with a mix of fun moments overshadowed by tedious mechanics.

    • “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).”
    • “A very nice point & click, good story, great design, correct gameplay.”
    • “Hideous gameplay, cringeworthy writing.”
    • “The gameplay has some bugs and you often have to run senselessly around.”
    • “The voice acting is low effort, the graphics are okay but the gameplay is uninspired and the story quite boring.”
  • music
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to complement the visuals and gameplay, with many reviewers highlighting its jazzy and pleasant nature. While some noted that the soundtrack is not overly memorable or abundant, it effectively enhances the overall experience. Overall, the combination of great music and beautiful graphics contributes positively to the game's appeal, despite some criticisms regarding voice acting and puzzle design.

    • “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 very inspired plot.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its fantastic art style and humor, creating a visually appealing and engaging experience. Reviewers note the blend of comical elements with a hint of danger in the supernatural aspects, contributing to a unique and enjoyable ambiance. However, some feel that despite the strong atmosphere, the game may still fall short in other areas.

    • “The original Dong Mendoça 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.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some sections can feel tedious, particularly with backtracking and limited item management, the gameplay remains enjoyable for many. The lack of a running option in point-and-click segments is noted as a missed opportunity to alleviate some of the monotony. Despite these frustrations, patience is often rewarded, and the game is not overwhelmingly tedious.

    • “It feels like a tedious time waster as does the boxing mini-game.”
    • “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.”
    • “Running would have been appreciated in the point-and-click sections too, as it would allow going through a scene to feel less tedious.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and a lack of animations that contribute to an unfinished feel. This has led to a perception of the game as being incomplete, particularly highlighted in specific mini-games.

    • “For one, it's buggy.”
    • “The lack of animation in some places does make the game seem unfinished or buggy, an example being a mini game between a professional boxer.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 duration. Reviewers appreciate how the game effectively conveys the personalities and backgrounds of its characters, leaving a lasting impression.

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  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's art is praised for its quality, but the animations are considered mediocre, with some elements lacking polish. While the theme and plot are well-received, the dialogues and character performances fall short, indicating a need for better optimization in these areas.

    • “The art is really good, but the animations were just okay, with some parts not that good. The theme is cool and the plot was good, but the dialogues and character performances weren't too good.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for its distracting character animations, which some users liken to low-quality ads found on social media. While the overall art style remains impressive, these issues detract from the overall experience.

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4h Median play time
4h Average play time
3-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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