Bring the noise!
So, The Noise update for Pizza Tower dropped, so I figured what better way to christen my new Steam Deck than doing a full playthrough of the update in one sitting?
When I first played Pizza Tower last year, I was shocked by the quality of it. The animation felt ripped straight out of a 90's cartoon we never got. The level design was astounding, offering plenty of ways to keep momentum to allow players to attempt to get "P" ranks. The music was flawless, with tunes being catchy and memorable (I may have bought the OST immediately after beating the game).
Pizza Tower was a gift, and it proves to be a gift that keeps on giving with this update. Here, we take the role of The Noise, an antagonist in the main game. While you're able to travel at mach speeds with him as easily as you did with Peppino, The Noise has a few tricks up his sleeves. His moveset varies slightly from Peppino's, with him not being able to run up walls and being able to super jump without building up speed, for example. The Noise also uses each gimmick ability differently from Peppino, making it feel like a fresh experience when you encounter them. This all does a good job of making this playthrough not feel like just a retread of the original game, as you now have to adapt to different styles of gameplay with each stage, as well as the slight level alterations made to accommodate The Noise's unique moveset.
While there technically aren't any new boss fights here, how you fight bosses has been changed. The Noise attacks bosses by throwing bombs at them, rather than tackling or shooting them like Peppino did. This adds an interesting twist to boss fights as you're now encouraged to keep your distance from bosses while taking advantage of their openings. You also have a small bit of windup to consider when throwing bombs to account for, making it feel like your throws need to count. There is some forgiving elements here, as the bombs will bounce along the floor a bit before exploding, allowing you to still earn a hit if a boss lands on the bouncing bomb while they're vulnerable.
The animations made for The Noise are nothing short of superb. He's highly expressive, and watching him interact with the world will leave you with a smile. There's also a ton of other additions of Noise-centered art to consume as you travel through the tower that are always nice to look at.
Last, but most certainly not least, are the new music tracks. Folks, I'm happy to say that they're all bangers! New tracks replace ones such as "It's Pizza Time!" and they all fit really well! ClascyJitto and Mr. Sauceman went crazy here, and players will be treated with some really strong tracks to keep them pumped during their revisit of the tower.
Overall, this is an excellent addition to the game. If you've played Pizza Tower and are hungry for a reason to jump back in, I highly recommend giving this update a shot!
Snotty approved, baybee!
So, The Noise update for Pizza Tower dropped, so I figured what better way to christen my new Steam Deck than doing a full playthrough of the update in one sitting?
When I first played Pizza Tower last year, I was shocked by the quality of it. The animation felt ripped straight out of a 90's cartoon we never got. The level design was astounding, offering plenty of ways to keep momentum to allow players to attempt to get "P" ranks. The music was flawless, with tunes being catchy and memorable (I may have bought the OST immediately after beating the game).
Pizza Tower was a gift, and it proves to be a gift that keeps on giving with this update. Here, we take the role of The Noise, an antagonist in the main game. While you're able to travel at mach speeds with him as easily as you did with Peppino, The Noise has a few tricks up his sleeves. His moveset varies slightly from Peppino's, with him not being able to run up walls and being able to super jump without building up speed, for example. The Noise also uses each gimmick ability differently from Peppino, making it feel like a fresh experience when you encounter them. This all does a good job of making this playthrough not feel like just a retread of the original game, as you now have to adapt to different styles of gameplay with each stage, as well as the slight level alterations made to accommodate The Noise's unique moveset.
While there technically aren't any new boss fights here, how you fight bosses has been changed. The Noise attacks bosses by throwing bombs at them, rather than tackling or shooting them like Peppino did. This adds an interesting twist to boss fights as you're now encouraged to keep your distance from bosses while taking advantage of their openings. You also have a small bit of windup to consider when throwing bombs to account for, making it feel like your throws need to count. There is some forgiving elements here, as the bombs will bounce along the floor a bit before exploding, allowing you to still earn a hit if a boss lands on the bouncing bomb while they're vulnerable.
The animations made for The Noise are nothing short of superb. He's highly expressive, and watching him interact with the world will leave you with a smile. There's also a ton of other additions of Noise-centered art to consume as you travel through the tower that are always nice to look at.
Last, but most certainly not least, are the new music tracks. Folks, I'm happy to say that they're all bangers! New tracks replace ones such as "It's Pizza Time!" and they all fit really well! ClascyJitto and Mr. Sauceman went crazy here, and players will be treated with some really strong tracks to keep them pumped during their revisit of the tower.
Overall, this is an excellent addition to the game. If you've played Pizza Tower and are hungry for a reason to jump back in, I highly recommend giving this update a shot!
Snotty approved, baybee!