Pizza Tower is the real deal

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  • Опубліковано 27 січ 2023
  • After almost 5 years, it's finally pizza time. The wait was worth it.
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  • @thebombingsoda
    @thebombingsoda Рік тому +973

    I’ve only played this game for a little over 2 hours, but those 2ish hours made me feel like I was playing the best game of 2023, and it’s only January

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +136

      That's the problem with releasing really good games at the start of the year. Everybody forgets about them when the game awards comes around.

    • @thebombingsoda
      @thebombingsoda Рік тому +50

      @@ASkeleton yea,it would be awesome if pizza tower even got a mention at 2023 game awards tho

    • @__-ni1kz
      @__-ni1kz Рік тому +51

      Dead Space, Hi-Fi Rush, Pizza Tower, year’s off to a good start.

    • @xman9354
      @xman9354 Рік тому +7

      @@ASkeleton Elden ring is the exception but nobody would shut up about it all the way from release to awards

    • @Whhatt
      @Whhatt Рік тому

      FRRRRR

  • @garfield9150
    @garfield9150 Рік тому +53

    I already love Peppino, the "too to angry to die" is the best character type and makes any character feel badass to play

  • @beywheelzhater8930
    @beywheelzhater8930 Рік тому +309

    Pizza tower is what happens when you get an organization composed of master geneticists to splice together the best genes of a platformer, a niche early 2000s cartoon, the primal satisfaction people feel whenever we drift while dashing around a corner, and an acid trip

  • @PikminBak
    @PikminBak Рік тому +675

    Oh my god, this game looks like a playable 90s Cartoon Network show that, like, you legit forget exists for a few years and chalk it up to a fever dream before realizing, nope, it's real. Adding it to the wishlist.

    • @justanormalaccountnothingt1571
      @justanormalaccountnothingt1571 Рік тому +16

      I cannot believe how many Cartoon Network shows that perfectly describes

    • @HaveARottenDay
      @HaveARottenDay Рік тому +6

      So Cow and Chicken lol

    • @onedo7240
      @onedo7240 Рік тому +3

      @@justanormalaccountnothingt1571 courage, chowder,

    • @486-DX2
      @486-DX2 Рік тому +3

      I was thinking the same. I have hazy memories of getting games on shareware discs that looked like this and playing them on the family's Gateway Windows 95 machine.

    • @YourIdeologyIsDelusional
      @YourIdeologyIsDelusional Рік тому +2

      It is absolutely a playable cartoon, specifically the Ren and Stimpy side of Nickelodeon.
      If you made Gustavo the main character and reskinned him as Ren riding on Stimpy's shoulders, and made Pillar John into the History Eraser button, you're like 70% the way there to making a Ren and Stimpy game.

  • @commanderdemonno9819
    @commanderdemonno9819 Рік тому +189

    you also forgot two of peppino's moves
    1. he has the ability to cancel his supa squat jump thingy into an airdash, preserving his momentum
    2. he can perform a NUKE taunt after getting a 10 combo (and it stays after the combo if you didn't use it by the time the combo ended!)

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +24

      Gotta try those out. Thanks for the heads up!

    • @calinguga
      @calinguga Рік тому +1

      the squat jump looks like the charged jump in jazz jackrabbit 2 doesn't it? the food collectables and munching sound also remind me of jazz (and so does some of the soundtrack)

  • @PNSee1994
    @PNSee1994 Рік тому +58

    1:09 That move is called Shinespark, and it's originated from Metroid series, namely Super Metroid. When you crouch after reaching boost speed, you "store" that boost in order to launch yourself at ramming speed toward desired direction, in this case up.

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +13

      Yeah, I'm definitely due for another Super Metroid playthrough for not recognizing that.

  • @Galaxy40k
    @Galaxy40k Рік тому +64

    Hey man, I wanted to let you know that this vid actually made it to the front page of the Games subreddit, which has a few million subscribers, and I think that's part of the reason why this video has BLOWN TF UP compared to your usual. I thought I'd let you know since I know you've been messing around on the backend to try and get your vids more visible on YT, so I think that posting at least contributed to it's visibility - You got a lucky hit with the "reddit algorithm" too, haha. (Also, congrats on finally getting a video to cross 20k views, you deserve em and more!!)

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +10

      I saw that! Thanks very much

  • @Pixelman546
    @Pixelman546 Рік тому +103

    I'm about 5 hours in and on the last floor myself, but you did a phenomenal job explaining why this game feels so dang good to play! It really set the bar high for Anton Blast, Pizza Tower plays like a brand new classic. I only wish I could play it portably on Switch

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +15

      I think Anton Blast is more based on the Virtual Boy Wario Land. Kind of a different style from 4 on GBA, but an outstanding game in its own right.

    • @mannycantu1285
      @mannycantu1285 Рік тому +1

      sammme,, im stuck to consoles since I can't play steam games. i would be jumping crazy if pizza tower releases in the switch or ps5 but chances are just very very extremely low

    • @New3DSLuigi364
      @New3DSLuigi364 Рік тому +4

      @@ASkeleton Makes sense;
      That game DID have Wario traveling between the Background & the Foreground. . .
      and I'm glad More people will get to experience that fascinating gameplay concept; since Not many people got to play the VB. . .

  • @puppetmon9687
    @puppetmon9687 Рік тому +10

    Wario: Look, guys, look! It's one of my fandom's greatest achievements: Pizza Tower on Steam! Ha ha ha!

  • @tyrusminus
    @tyrusminus Рік тому +11

    I'm glad Wario Land finally has a spiritual successor.

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +6

      Not to dunk on Wario Land, but in this case, I'd say spiritual superior.

    • @tyrusminus
      @tyrusminus Рік тому +1

      @@ASkeleton Oh yeah, definitely better than any of the Wario Lands. I agree with you there.

  • @MrAhmedGaming
    @MrAhmedGaming Рік тому +44

    I love the animation style in this game, it's very unique!

  • @Ihartwalrusguy
    @Ihartwalrusguy Рік тому +17

    I hope they port this to main consoles someday.

  • @RoseSupreme
    @RoseSupreme Рік тому +3

    0:30 That alliteration... **chef's kiss** ...perfection.

  • @Galaxy40k
    @Galaxy40k Рік тому +12

    One of my favorite parts of this channel is getting introduced to games like this that slip through the radars. There's some good indies that manage to "break through" into mainstream eyes like Hollow Knight or Slay the Spire, but there's so many more killer games hiding out there that make me go "what, why did nobody tell me about this sooner!!" haha

  • @Epicwindow3
    @Epicwindow3 Рік тому +6

    Pizza Tower is the real deal

  • @khalewren2734
    @khalewren2734 Рік тому +5

    You know how some movies/tv shows are described as having ”a joke every 5 seconds?” That’s how i feel about Pizza tower.

  • @sugaryspiresweetpopsicle
    @sugaryspiresweetpopsicle 4 місяці тому +6

    Congrants on being the last thing of the week video

  • @d00gz_
    @d00gz_ Рік тому +2

    This game gives me flashbacks to watching the Super Mario Super Show at Grandma’s house during summer break

  • @squidwardtentacles4279
    @squidwardtentacles4279 Рік тому +3

    I love this game’s art style it looks like a cross between a 90’s Nicktoon and an edgy 2008-2013 Newgrounds flash animation if it was drawn on MS paint.

  • @moosesues8887
    @moosesues8887 Рік тому +8

    This game was in development since I was in middle school and it was definitely worth the wait

  • @medjaimcgraw5632
    @medjaimcgraw5632 Рік тому +13

    I need more people with reactions playing this game

  • @bleujae68000
    @bleujae68000 Рік тому +20

    It's literally one of the best games to come out in the past few years! I admit I wasn't really huge about it back when I first learned about it back in 2019 with the SAGE demo. I'm really glad I decided to give it a proper shot as I'm absolutely bonkers for it! The crazy addictive gameplay loop, surprisingly versatile moveset, crazy smooth animation style, really fun characters, and the God tier music that rivals Toby Fox's stuff is just an unbelievablely good experience wrapped up in a nice pizza pie shaped package! If y'all haven't pick it up yet, just do yourself a favor and go do it now. Trust me when I say it's worth every penny.

  • @cialthelastdon
    @cialthelastdon Рік тому +3

    The combination of classic cartoon characters really hits the mark!

  • @timmmybee
    @timmmybee Рік тому +5

    Looks amazing, definitely gonna have to play through this one

  • @That0neguy420
    @That0neguy420 Рік тому +5

    This game is like if ADHD was a playable videogame in the best way possible!

  • @MrNotChildFriendly
    @MrNotChildFriendly Рік тому +2

    that sounds like yellow's scream from Larva 0:52

  • @Rinne_Z_rank
    @Rinne_Z_rank Рік тому +3

    1:08 that is what we call a shinespark (originated for super metroid)

  • @mightybatillo
    @mightybatillo Рік тому +1

    The top right corner TV is hilarious

  • @PhriekshoTV
    @PhriekshoTV Рік тому +2

    Pizza Tower's been popping up more, and now it led to a fellow skeleton. Hell yeah.
    What a manic game, though

  • @danieldennison7319
    @danieldennison7319 Рік тому +1

    There’s a perfect rank too in order to do that you must find the secret pizza portal while time is ticking AND THEN do another lap all while keeping s rank

  • @ZandoFox
    @ZandoFox Рік тому +4

    Happy to hear you mention Antonblast at the end, I know that game's director and seeing his game blow up has been awesome

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +1

      Really looking forward to it. Berserk Boy too. Check that out if you haven't.

  • @Rubberman202
    @Rubberman202 Рік тому +2

    I'm really happy to see Pizza Tower taking off the way it is, it deserves all this success!

  • @Jmeyerkopf
    @Jmeyerkopf Рік тому +2

    You might have just convinced me to play, another great video!

  • @questionmarkphonenumber
    @questionmarkphonenumber Рік тому +1

    Man you had me sold by the fuckin minute mark. good shit.

  • @sahilhossain8204
    @sahilhossain8204 Рік тому +1

    Lore of Pizza Tower is the real deal momentum 100

  • @HeroineNisa
    @HeroineNisa Рік тому +2

    I saw this game once on the steam "upcoming games" and immediatly got drawn to it, it looked like a fun frantic wario land style game and I will probably get it sometime soon since it looks like so much fun.

  • @khaoswithKendall
    @khaoswithKendall Рік тому +1

    Stay in the dark after the intro after 40 secconds

  • @swapnote3ds
    @swapnote3ds Рік тому +1

    This is how you take inspiration and make it into something refreshing and nostalgic at the same time

  • @CorthosFellrin
    @CorthosFellrin Рік тому +2

    Pizza Time!
    Glad to have a video from you so soon lol.

  • @Fatih_M177
    @Fatih_M177 Рік тому +3

    if a game fools you in to thinking it's something from childhood
    and makes you feel nostalgic
    then you know it's good
    i played it
    so far i am near the end of the 4th floor
    and i love it
    when i thought the sage the demo was incredible
    this just blew my mind
    definitely recommend playing it

  • @apizzabreak
    @apizzabreak Рік тому +1

    I can't remember if i've seen anything from you before, but kickass review. I've heard good things but this is the first i've seen of it and i'm sold. you got yourself a sub my dude

  • @daddypapi7940
    @daddypapi7940 Рік тому +2

    This looks like the Wario Land 5 we needed. Indie does what Nintendon't.

  • @girlmeat-beth
    @girlmeat-beth Рік тому +3

    copped this game yesterday and i was absolutely shocked to find i couldn't S rank the first lobby despite playing the sage demos religiously, not only is it good, but it *doesn't* fuck around

  • @paranoia1337
    @paranoia1337 Рік тому +3

    This is like Jazz Jackrabbit meets Sonic. Suped up wackiness!

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому

      It's been decades since I last played Jazz, but I remember it being really hard to go fast for an extended period. The levels just weren't designed around it.

  • @sacripan4425
    @sacripan4425 Рік тому +2

    Just discovered your channel, I love youtubers that turn on hidden indie games instead of common AAA

  • @midimidori4699
    @midimidori4699 Рік тому +1

    1:12 that's a shinespark

  • @user-ik8vy1rg8f
    @user-ik8vy1rg8f Рік тому +1

    Wow. What a raving review. I'm sold. Nice content skeleton dude!

  • @mrdrquesos2795
    @mrdrquesos2795 Рік тому +2

    I just played the beginning but those graffics are soo good

  • @its_wyatt3505
    @its_wyatt3505 Рік тому +1

    Creater used to be in a small subnautica server I was in, he’s a great guy

  • @monolyth421
    @monolyth421 Рік тому +1

    1:06 shinespark

  • @kingjamesbond4009
    @kingjamesbond4009 Рік тому +5

    Please post your reaction to the final boss

  • @coolguymandudeD
    @coolguymandudeD Рік тому +1

    I found this game 2 days ago, barely did any digging on it and i already love it

  • @CocoHutzpah
    @CocoHutzpah Рік тому +1

    This pulls up some strong memories of Earthworm Jim

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому

      Earthworm Jim, Jazz Jackrabbit, Cow and Chicken. I've heard it all!

  • @phyrexiasfinest473
    @phyrexiasfinest473 Рік тому +1

    Reminded me so much of earthworm Jim. Definitely checking it out

  • @macbraun1546
    @macbraun1546 Рік тому +1

    Not the papa Louie sequel I wanted, but it'll fill the void.

  • @whyhaechzed1551
    @whyhaechzed1551 Рік тому +4

    This video really blew up, less than 24 hrs and it's the biggest video on your channel! You deserve it, Skeleton!

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +1

      It does bug me a bit since it's not a video I worked super hard on like others, but hey, I ain't gonna complain!

    • @gefjeff720
      @gefjeff720 Рік тому +3

      @@ASkeleton it happens! People invest millions into great films that can flop for no good reason. popular low-effort videos can make great gateways to content. I'm just glad you're getting some more channel traffic, you do some great work!

    • @pukefiend
      @pukefiend Рік тому +1

      @@ASkeleton if it helps that happens to award winning authors literally all the time lol

  • @sirmrman1
    @sirmrman1 Рік тому +1

    Just one thing to say
    Can't wait for the eventual switch port babyyyyyyy

  • @asyanimasi3d184
    @asyanimasi3d184 Рік тому +2

    I miss channels like this..
    Where are them..
    Where did they go..?

  • @sadvec6328
    @sadvec6328 Рік тому +1

    This feels like one of those flash games you'd find on Newgrounds on 2004 and I'm living for it

  • @captainbeatdown6254
    @captainbeatdown6254 Рік тому +1

    Man I've been waiting and watching for this game to come out and im so happy that its out

  • @alexniccah
    @alexniccah Рік тому

    2:45 Yep, Exactly a couple times.

  • @ahmadmalaki8364
    @ahmadmalaki8364 Рік тому +1

    One of the things i loved about wario land 4 is that you start at the beginning and have to get at the end but to finish a level you have to run from the end to the beginning of the level
    And pizza tower does that masterfully
    Makes sense that the game took a really long time to make
    Because the levels are made with thought put into it it’s not just some random jump from point A to point B
    It’s start from point A to get to point B and from B get to point A
    It’s so genius and this game actually makes me wanna get into speed running

  • @Yoso_tv
    @Yoso_tv Рік тому +1

    this video gave me vibes of "the Whitelight of indie games"

  • @m0fr001
    @m0fr001 Рік тому +3

    Holy shit lol! Great recc! Just picked it up!

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +1

      You won't be disappointed

  • @blank5237
    @blank5237 Рік тому +2

    bro games have been crazy this month, Potter game is good, hifi rush is fantastic and now pizza tower

  • @FlatThumb
    @FlatThumb Рік тому +1

    The style reminds me of the 1990's Nickelodeon animation in the best way.

  • @carbongreen3498
    @carbongreen3498 Рік тому +2

    It's so fast I love

  • @robertlauncher
    @robertlauncher Рік тому +1

    I’d call it shinespark. Looks like it at least.

  • @hemangchauhan2864
    @hemangchauhan2864 Рік тому +1

    Why is 2023 having soulful games all of a sudden (Hi Fi Rush, Dead Space remake)?
    Glad to see this

  • @trailersparks
    @trailersparks Рік тому +1

    This rules. Style reminds me of Miles John’s animations.

  • @bsg-jay7093
    @bsg-jay7093 Рік тому +4

    Hoping this comes to consoles soon

  • @kirysha254
    @kirysha254 Рік тому

    Peppino have epic "bite of 87" attack

  • @eg6490
    @eg6490 Рік тому +2

    And the cool thing is. This game has modding potential too. Can’t wait till the flood of custom levels come round

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +2

      Which will come first. Sonic or Wario.

  • @thedazzlingape2006
    @thedazzlingape2006 Рік тому +1

    this looks like something from someone of the newgrounds, who reached out and upwards.

  • @hypnovike
    @hypnovike Рік тому +4

    To answer your question...I'm waiting on my next paycheck to check out this wacky looking game 😂

  • @blackdeath1619
    @blackdeath1619 Рік тому +1

    Jerma needs to play this

  • @katylepetsos7512
    @katylepetsos7512 Рік тому +3

    I seriously need this game. unfortunately I never played a Wario game but I really like how this one looks.

  • @meangreenalien6017
    @meangreenalien6017 Рік тому +3

    Love ur fucking channel bro. That's all I gotta say

  • @quintonrhoads5630
    @quintonrhoads5630 Рік тому +1

    thank u mister skeltal

  • @andreworders7305
    @andreworders7305 Рік тому +2

    A Warioland throwback?

  • @sanlikebeamer8146
    @sanlikebeamer8146 Рік тому +1

    "I still have S-ranks to get"
    whos gonna tell him about the 16th letter in the alphabet

  • @bigmeaty9000
    @bigmeaty9000 Рік тому +2

    it truly was, a pizza time.

  • @Cel684
    @Cel684 Рік тому +2

    I’m so glad I’m not just biased towards this game and that it’s actually good

  • @xandrigabriel2775
    @xandrigabriel2775 Рік тому +1

    Pepino en smash es un peligro, si hace 10 kills gana la partida con la super burla.
    Y eso que no lo vieron cuando realmente esta enojado, en la cima de la torre se vuelve loco

  • @clownymoosebean
    @clownymoosebean 2 місяці тому +2

    Hey dude, have you ever played Streets of Rogue?
    It's deceptively good and smartly made designed Roguelite.
    The plot of the game is that you are an agent from a resistance group constantly trying to overthrow the government in a never ending cycle of Winning in that goal, succumbing to corruption, and being overthrown by a resistance group, bringing it all back full circle. The snake eating its own tail.
    There is a number of ways you play, and a few ways to win.
    The usual way that roguelite games go is that it's purely combat oriented.
    In Streets of Rogue, you can play and beat the game without killing a single person if you're clever enough.
    It's a matter of knowing and understanding how to use all the interactions that are possible in the game.
    Maybe you would bribe a quest target to leave town instead of killing them outright when the mission obective simply says: "Neutralize". It doesn't say how to do it, so all options are on the table.
    There's killing the target, bribing the target, or threatening target. Two of those answers result in the target not dying.
    There are even clever ways to kill that don't involve you actually fighting.
    You could poison your targets with status effects by a number of means, maybe you straight of give them a poisoned cocktail, or maybe you hack the building's computer to release gas from the air vents.
    You could even start fights between people and watch them whittle themselves own one by one for you.
    You can do this with Rage Poison, The Haterator Ray, A Hologram Bigfoot, and there are even opposing 'factions' in the game that will fight each other on sight, all you'd have to do is get them together.
    I could go on forever about this game.
    You just gotta play it and see what I mean. It rewards you for using your brain instead of playing like a murder hobo.
    ALSO.
    Streets of Rogue 2 is coming out sometime soon, and it looks EVEN MORE INSANE.
    Whereas, the first game took place is boxed in, linear procedurally generated dungeons on a level-by-level basis, the second game is an open world.
    Everything in the run is all on one huge procedurally generated map. And there are now vehicles to help you travel these distances.
    Imagine that. An Open World Roguelite. Amazing.
    I can't wait for Streets of Rogue 2 to come out.

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  2 місяці тому +1

      I'll add it to my summer sale list. Thanks for the recommendation

    • @clownymoosebean
      @clownymoosebean 2 місяці тому

      @@ASkeleton I should also add that the music slaps kinda hard.
      It really makes you feel like you're playing an action movie or a crime drama.

  • @reallyman6502
    @reallyman6502 Рік тому +1

    1:08 looks like shinespark

  • @Yo_itsnoel
    @Yo_itsnoel Рік тому +2

    Quality Video, Quality game

  • @taraktaras7327
    @taraktaras7327 Рік тому +2

    Peppino's a menace
    bro can run 4 times faster than the speed of sound [mach 4] has strength that would give Saitama a run for his money and... *that* doppleganger
    don't make him angry tho! he will make you go ten vacation days to sundays before then throwing you to the sun!
    all in all
    3 out of 5 peppino's needs more sauce

  • @Koop1337
    @Koop1337 Рік тому +2

    Great review, you pushed me to pick the game up.
    Went back and checked out some of your older video (Pokemon) and I enjoy your content! I've subscribed and look forward to hearing more of your recommendations!

  • @frittata1979
    @frittata1979 Рік тому +1

    Dunkey should play this

  • @themitchwich
    @themitchwich Рік тому +1

    Looks like Ren & Stimpy meet Cuphead

  • @mothwhomightnotbetrustworthy
    @mothwhomightnotbetrustworthy Рік тому +2

    Yo, can I get that scream in a separate video? That was glorious
    0:51

  • @SpiderKnife1
    @SpiderKnife1 Рік тому +3

    I've yet to purchase the game but I've been anticipating it for years now also. Super glad to hear off your video how much you enjoyed it and can't wait to check it out when I make some time for it! Solid video!

  • @101kirbyfan
    @101kirbyfan Рік тому +3

    Getting S ranks is pain yet it feels great to really intimately know these levels, feels like I really didn't get to appreciate them fully when only doing a single playthrough. I have never hated a video game villain more than the pizza that appears at the end of the countdown though, he's ruined so many good runs already.

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому +1

      You should like the pizza dude though! He gives you a chance to finish despite the timer running out. I like that. It's thematic and forgiving.

  • @Anatolyv4
    @Anatolyv4 Рік тому +2

    Pizza tower changed my mind about antonblast, once the demo of antonblast released i didnt really saw it anything special, but then, after digging futher in to wario stuff i really liked it. plan to 100% both games sometime (and play warioland 4)

  • @mortmortington240
    @mortmortington240 Рік тому +1

    its like wario land + battleblock theatre on coke

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому

      More the aesthetic of Battleblock I'd say. Pizza Tower is much, much faster.

  • @Maxler5795
    @Maxler5795 Рік тому +3

    Fun fact: if you run out of time in the pizza time section, as i found oit by accidentally doing a second lap without knowing what it was, pizzaface spawns. If he touches you, youre done. In earlier betas, you just lost points faster.

  • @stickigold9464
    @stickigold9464 Рік тому +1

    This reminds me so much of the wario land games. It looks so good!

  • @mirror7777
    @mirror7777 Рік тому +1

    this reminds me of papa louie's side scroller games lol

  • @BlackdragonTheShadow
    @BlackdragonTheShadow Рік тому +2

    I’m here from Lessons in Meme Culture mentioning how you might have contributed to Pizza Towers popularity

    • @ASkeleton
      @ASkeleton  Рік тому

      Thanks for letting me know he did that. I had no idea!