If I see anything related to pizza, I get excited. It's part of the curse of being Italian, along with always being hungry for pasta. If you're into your Famicom history, then you'll no doubt know about this hidden gem that only ever dropped in Japan. Released by Jaleco in 1992, it's a story about a small American town and a kid called Kid (imaginative, I know) who wants to surprise his girl Betty with a ring. And do you know how he's gonna save up for it? By delivering pizza, of course!
33 years later, there's now an English translation of the game available to purchase and play on the NES. Yes, an actual physical cartridge for you to stop your rival Nick from stealing your girl across seven stages + bonus levels, working around the clock to treat Betty to a $10,000 ring.
Wait... $10,000! That's going to be a lot of deliveries!
The translation and gameplay enhancements have been a joint effort of City Connection, Omaké Games, Broke Studio, and Upsilandre. The game, which comes with a physical cartridge, cartridge sleeve, colour box, manual, styrofoam block, and a flyer, costs €50 and is available to purchase now. The first 100 orders will receive a limited edition Pizza Pop! pin, and one lucky buyer will receive a gold cartridge. Mamma Mia!
