Pizza Bandit Blends Gears of War with Overcooked for a Deliciously Unique Shooter Adventure

Hey, ever think about who first slapped peanut butter and chocolate together? Feels like they should’ve been rolling in cash, right? But then maybe, like in “The Wire,” they just got a high-five and were sent back to the grind. Who knows? Anyway, sometimes you stumble on a combo so genius, you can’t believe no one thought of it before. Like, whenever my crew and I are dashing back to our time-travel ship, dodging those pesky Time Reapers, I can’t help thinking, “Why didn’t anyone blend Overcooked with Gears of War before Pizza Bandit came along?”

So, here’s the deal with Pizza Bandit. You’re this dude, Malik, once a bounty hunter but dreaming of becoming a chef. Gets tangled back into bounty stuff ‘cause his pizza shop’s a scam, and his old pals need him. The writing’s kinda goofy, but that’s the fun. Like, your weapon-upgrading android being all “Oops, I’m just a robot” or a pilot getting teary about missing fog. It’s nonsense, yet it sets the stage for Pizza Bandit’s zaniness.

And oh, you’re a time-traveling bounty crew. Yeah, don’t ask me how it works. Something about pizza healing you and guns crisping enemies – and some nasty Time Reapers hating on your dough-making dreams. We gotta stop that, obviously.

What really sets it apart? You’re cooking and shooting. Crew together, and our first gig involves catering to other bounty hunters at this secret spot. Serving them pizzas, drinks, with an extra side of bullets when the Time Reapers crash the party. They hate small biz, clearly.

Now, dealing with Reapers is serious business. They won’t chit-chat; only option is straight-up wild violence. Trust me, you’ll love your weapon stash. Start simple with guns, but oh boy, unlock that disco ball bomb and watch the chaos unfold, or wield a man-sized pizza slicer. Yeah, it’s as ridiculous as it sounds.

The Reapers? They just keep coming. From basic creeps rushing you, to terminator-types leaping at you, they bring the heat. Prioritize or perish.

When you’re with your squad, calling pizza and drink orders while unloading ammo – that’s the sweet spot. Do you summon your once-a-mission pizza pod now or later? Decisions, decisions!

And hey, I’m just scratching the surface. There’s this sushi shop level where you’re slicing up giant tuna or whipping up cucumber rolls, all while dodging Time Reapers. Oh, and Wizard’s Tomb – navigating traps and flying sarcophagi around? Madness.

There’s more! Imagine you’re in a cabin defending a mad scientist inventing a time machine, fighting off Time Reapers and mythical creatures. You’d think they’d understand time paradoxes, right? Guess not.

Another level, you’re breaking into a vault with, get this, an exploding laser drill. For a cookbook that changes reality. Who doesn’t want a piece of that?

And there’s a Breaking Bad nod where you hide “magic powder” in fresh chicken. Pizza Bandit? It’s a riot, plain and simple.

Between all this craziness, you’re back at your restaurant, leveling up gear, decking out your place, or baking pies for stat boosts. Got my eye on this cat-shaped backpack, but rocking the milk carton for now. Fashion priorities, you know?

Point is, sometimes you don’t know what you need ’til it hits you. Never knew I needed Pizza Bandit until I played it at PAX. Word got around fast, and suddenly it clicked. Why didn’t this exist sooner? But now that it does, more, please! If Jofsoft nails it, we’re gonna be feasting on one epic pizza pie.