Pizza Tower & WOON (McPig)

Pizza Tower is a fast-paced indie platformer created by McPig (Tour De Pizza), inspired by the Wario Land series. It focuses on speed, combo-based gameplay, and exaggerated cartoon animation. You play as Peppino Spaghetti, a stressed pizza chef trying to destroy the Pizza Tower and save his business.

The game is known for its chaotic energy, expressive sprites, and rewarding movement system that encourages players to chain actions together without stopping.

WOON is a separate, upcoming game by McPig currently in development. Unlike Pizza Tower, WOON is a 2D beat 'em up with multiplayer elements, focusing on combat and fast-paced action. While still unfinished, early footage shows the same wild animation style and strange, creative enemies seen in McPig’s previous work.

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Both projects share a strong identity built on expressive visuals, intense gameplay, and a unique, chaotic tone that has built a large online fanbase.

Crash Bandicoot

Crash Bandicoot is a classic platforming series originally developed by Naughty Dog and released on the PlayStation in the late 1990s. The games follow Crash, a genetically enhanced bandicoot, as he fights against the evil scientist Dr. Neo Cortex.

The original trilogy is known for its challenging level design, including forward-running, chase, and 3D corridor-style platforming. Unlike many platformers of its time, Crash Bandicoot emphasized timing and memorization over open exploration.

The series became one of Sony’s most recognizable franchises, later receiving remakes like the N. Sane Trilogy and new entries such as Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. Its mix of difficulty, humor, and iconic characters helped it remain relevant across generations.

Super Mario (Series)

Super Mario is one of the most influential video game franchises of all time, created by Nintendo and led by designer Shigeru Miyamoto. The series began with arcade titles and gained massive popularity with Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

The games typically follow Mario, a plumber, as he travels through different worlds to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. Over time, the series expanded into many styles, including 2D platformers, 3D exploration games, racing (Mario Kart), RPGs, and more.

Mario games are known for tight controls, creative level design, memorable music, and constant innovation. Titles like Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Odyssey helped define entire genres and push gaming forward technologically and creatively.

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Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt is an anime series created by Studio Gainax. It follows two fallen angels, Panty and Stocking, who must fight ghosts in Daten City to earn their way back into heaven.

The show is known for its bold, Western-cartoon-inspired art style, crude humor, and fast-paced, over-the-top action sequences. Each episode is often split into segments, parodying different genres and pop culture tropes.

Despite its comedic tone, the series gained a cult following due to its unique visual direction, edgy humor, and soundtrack. It stands out as one of the more experimental and stylistically distinct anime productions.

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Team Fortress 2

Team Fortress 2 is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Valve and released in 2007. It features nine distinct classes, each with unique weapons, abilities, and roles, encouraging teamwork and strategy.

The game is known for its stylized, cartoon-like art direction, humor, and strong character personalities. Modes include objective-based gameplay like Capture the Flag, Payload, and King of the Hill.

TF2 became one of the most influential online shooters, especially after transitioning to a free-to-play model. Its community remains active through mods, custom servers, trading, and fan-created content.

Rayman

Rayman is a platforming game series created by Ubisoft and designed by Michel Ancel. It first released in 1995 and became known for its unique art style, fluid animation, and creative level design.

The series follows Rayman, a limbless hero who uses his floating hands and feet to attack enemies, glide through levels, and explore colorful worlds. His design allows for expressive animation and smooth movement, which became a defining feature of the games.

Early titles like Rayman 1 were known for their difficulty and detailed 2D environments, while later games such as Rayman 2: The Great Escape introduced 3D gameplay and a deeper story. The series later returned to its 2D roots with Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends, which are widely praised for their fast-paced platforming, co-op gameplay, and music-based levels.

Rayman is considered one of Ubisoft’s most iconic characters, and the series is respected for its creativity, artistic style, and influence on modern platformers.

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Deltarune

Deltarune is an indie RPG created by Toby Fox, the developer of Undertale. While it shares characters and themes with Undertale, it takes place in a different world with its own story and mechanics.

The game follows Kris, Susie, and Ralsei as they travel through mysterious Dark Worlds, sealing fountains to maintain balance. Combat mixes traditional turn-based RPG mechanics with bullet-hell dodging, allowing players to either fight or resolve conflicts peacefully.

Deltarune is especially known for its emotional storytelling, memorable characters, and incredible soundtrack. It builds on Undertale’s ideas while expanding them into something larger and more complex.

Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight is a 2D action-adventure game developed by Team Cherry. It takes place in Hallownest, a fallen underground kingdom filled with secrets, dangerous enemies, and deep lore.

You play as a silent knight exploring interconnected areas, unlocking abilities, and fighting challenging bosses. The game blends precise platforming with combat and exploration in a Metroidvania-style world.

Hollow Knight is widely praised for its atmospheric art style, emotional storytelling, and rewarding difficulty. Its sense of mystery and discovery makes exploration feel meaningful and immersive.

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