(Winner of the "Haptic Feedback Award" for best gameplay in the 2023 Vidya Gaem Awards, speech below)

It's like Wario Land 4 decided to throw a pizza-party, much like the titular chunky italian hero tearing through walls and enemies with unbridled gusto; One savvy piggy decided to take this gameplay mechanic and absolutely floor the gas, taking his own fat Italian bastard with a vendetta against stillness and giving him speed and endurance that would make Sonic blush.

Whether you're the one in control or watching someone else play, seeing Peppino wreak havoc through the stages feels straight out of a cartoon. It's chaotic, It's hilarious, and it's total joyride.

The secret sauce here is controls tighter than a can of anchovies, you can shift on a dime and maintain your speed to keep hauling ass, And you'll need that momentum as each level becomes increasingly demanding and complex.

It's Wario Land. It's Flicky. It's all that and a clove of garlic. Get funky and get smashing.

(Winner of "Ricardo Milos Award" for best representation of men in the 2023 Vidya Gaem Awards, speech below)

Oh shit. I'm sorry. Were you expecting some cute guy? Well, you were right. In fact, we've got a whole smorgasbord of big guys for you. Hot and ready straight to your door. In 30 minutes or less. Come take a bite out of the hot, steamy men of Pizza Tower. They're just dripping with hard, scrumptious goodness. That's a cut above the rest of those other guys.

Pepperman's delicious and oh so spicy. The Vigilante's got a hair trigger like a jackrabbit. Gustavo ain't just all dough. He'll show you a supreme time. Pillar John's a bit crusty, but he's a guy with a serious crunch. So thick. And there's no faking everyone's favorite Italian sausage man, Peppino. He's got a big load of your favorite toppings, ready to stick it to your hunger for a good time.

Are you waiting for a formal invitation? Roll on over and get your crust stuffed.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024


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