JofSoft Serving Up Pizza Bandit with Special Alpha Test Topping!
All Are Welcome to Try a Tasty Slice of This Arcade-Like, High-Octane
Third-Person Co-Op Shooter
(Seoul, South Korea) – May 29, 2024 - Indie developer, JofSoft, today introduced its high-octane, mission-based third-person 1–4-person co-op shooter, Pizza Bandit. Players will experience dodge-rolling mid- to close-quarters combat with an emphasis on unstoppable, up-tempo action that offers the heart-pounding feeling of being chased to the brink of death! A three-week Alpha test, which starts today and ends June 16, 2024, can be accessed via the game’s Steam page.
Set in a future where time travel is possible, Pizza Bandit’s protagonist, Malik, is an ex-mercenary with a passion for running a pizza restaurant. With the pizza shop failing miserably, he is forced back to his old life, taking on bounty jobs to keep his dream afloat. As a time-traveling bounty hunter, he ventures across various eras, timelines, and realms on missions fraught with dangers. His pizzeria serves as a crucial hub where he can regroup, strategize, and gear up for the thrilling conflicts that lie ahead. With his trusty time machine, players help Malik take on the brutal world of bounty hunting while ensuring the survival of his beloved pizzeria.
A Slice of Gameplay Features:
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Dodge Rolling into Action: In combat, the best way to survive is to roll and weave through enemies and bullets with deadly precision.
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Adrenaline-Fueled Encounters: Fast-paced battles demand quick reflexes and even quicker thinking.
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Missions & Combat: Gameplay meshes iconic mission and combat mechanics such as pizza baking in Overcooked with over-the-shoulder, third-person shooting in Gears of War. Each mission has five tiers of difficulty that reap bonus rewards the higher the difficulty.
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Customizable Weapons: Players can modify their weapons with a range of components discovered during missions. Strategically combining these components in specific sequences can enhance weapons with new effects and improvements.
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Bounty Contracts: Undertaking bounty contracts with specific objectives spanning multiple missions yields extra rewards (experience, loot, and cash) and unlocks new weapons and equipment, enhancing the gameplay experience.
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1-4 Player Online Co-Op: Mission difficulty adjusts to squad size, however, sometimes the biggest challenge is coordinating with allies. Friendly fire is allowed, adding another layer of tension and strategy.
"Pizza Bandit is a game-changer in the co-op shooter genre," said Aron Koh, executive producer at JofSoft. "With its intense, up-tempo action and thrilling mission-based gameplay, players will experience non-stop excitement and the adrenaline rush of dodging danger at every turn. We're excited to see players jump into the Alpha test on Steam and experience the heart-pounding chase for themselves."
During the 3-week Alpha test, players can access:
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Tutorial Mission with game cinematic
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1 character
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4 missions
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5 difficulty tiers per mission
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Co-op gameplay (1-4 players)
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5 bounty contracts
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6 weapons
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5 skills equipment
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Weapon Upgrade
About JofSoft
JofSoft is an independent game studio based in Seoul, South Korea, comprising six seasoned developers with a shared passion for creating memorable gaming experiences. Our team boasts a diverse skill set, having previously contributed to AAA online MMORPGs and various mobile games across different genres. To pursue games that prioritize the player's experience over business objectives, we made the deliberate choice to step away from the comfort of larger companies and their focus on microtransactions. Our current focus is on the 3rd third-person shooter genre, emphasizing tactile action and genre meshing mission to carve out a unique space in a market saturated with tactical shooters. For more information, visit www.JofSoft.com.
