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A pizza delivery guy is in love with a girl named Betty. He's going about his careless job, delivering in hopes of big tips, when something catches his eye. It's a beautiful diamond ring, and it's impossible to resist! Unfortunately, it costs $10,000 - way beyond his budget. And to make matters w...

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Developer
Arc System Works

Released on
1992

Size
1–2 Players

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

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Action

Publisher
Jaleco

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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A pizza delivery guy is in love with a girl named Betty. He’s going about his careless job, delivering in hopes of big tips, when something catches his eye. It’s a beautiful diamond ring, and it’s impossible to resist! Unfortunately, it costs $10,000 – way beyond his budget. And to make matters worse, another man named Nick has eyes for Betty. Now our hero will have to work extra, EXTRA hard to buy it and impress Betty!

In Pizza Pop!, the player fights through seven crazy neighborhoods populated by a whole host of pizza-hungry characters. The player can, however, defeat his enemies by jumping on them, or whacking them with his pizza pan. The player can also run through the level or use motor vehicles to get around, but he can’t run for too long or else he’ll get tired – unless he jumps while running. In addition, there are two pizza-stacking mini-games which can earn the player points and extra lives.

Pizza Pop!

Overview & History

Released exclusively in Japan in 1992 for the Famicom by Jaleco, *Pizza Pop!* is a delightfully quirky platformer that puts players in the shoes of a delivery boy named Cook. Tasked with delivering piping-hot pies to hungry, eccentric residents across vibrant, themed stages, the game blends frantic action with fast-food delivery. While it never received a Western localization on the original hardware, it has since gained a cult following among retro enthusiasts for its bright, pastel-drenched aesthetics and catchy, upbeat chiptune soundtrack composed by Taki. It stands out as one of the most imaginative, food-themed oddities of the 8-bit era.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Players navigate Cook through side-scrolling environments divided into distinct culinary worlds, ranging from urban streets to bizarre fantasy landscapes. Cook’s primary offensive move is swinging his trusty pizza peel to smack away bizarre enemies like rogue hot dogs, flying utensils, and mischievous mice. Along the way, players must collect scattered ingredients—pepperoni, mushrooms, and cheese—to keep their delivery quota up and unleash powerful special attacks that clear the screen. Navigating each stage requires precise platforming, as Cook must jump across moving platforms and dodge hazards while racing against a countdown timer. Reaching the end of a level triggers a bonus mini-game where you toss dough to assemble the ultimate pizza before time runs out.