How Pizza Tower Makes a Level

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Pizza Tower is a hard game to describe with words so I did so with screams. Join me today on a design deep dish as we break down the core design structure of Pizza Tower and one of it's best levels!
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[@vrrfux4626]

Alax loving rats is the best piece of character development i've seen

[@adamkampen]

Never thought I'd see the day

[@evilgabe]

Tru

[@seansmith6255]

He's just trying to get them all in one place

[@noAAAAAH2001]

a fellow stu

[@vrrfux4626]

@@noAAAAAH2001 YOOOOO

[@magmarxiogaming6717]

I'm so glad alax's rat arc is finally over, peace has been made with the tiny rodents and perhaps a new bright future between the 2 factions

[@donovanhadley2209]

I haven't watched him in a while, what's the lore with Alex and rats?

[@willterry7012]

Alax see rat, Alex spray rat.

[@magmarxiogaming6717]

​@@donovanhadley2209 "ah common sewer rat *through the fire and flames starts playing as rat in question gets sprayed by explosions*"

[@vision4860]

Hold on hold on, why's Natsuki at the table? M'girl gone through enough, she don't deserve to be there.

[@willterry7012]

@@vision4860 That.....really doent make sense, unless the answer is something rat-related.

[@nota_ffs]

Pizza Tower levels are just like actual pizza joints, some have just the right amount of cheesy goodness to make me wanna come back for more, and others make me want to write an angry one-star review after failing to P-Rank pizzascare for the 50th time.

[@Hollywoodxav]

THE NOTA?

[@calamario8]

well hello nota

[@CabbageOnTheInternet]

I love you nota

[@Anthaneus]

Woah, nota watch welax Alan? Me too I watch Alan I watch.

[@dnm3732]

Hello

[@beanburrito4405]

Can’t believe Alax and the rats now get along micely.

[@neputendo]

the fact that the ratsuki joke has managed to return one more time makes me love alax's dedication to his craft in another great video about pizza

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

True

[@cupofcoffy5800]

So glad Alax can shout out small games like Pizza Tower

[@robloxarchiver]

same

[@SurmenianSoldier]

"small"

[@Kilo_Miles]

🍕

[@robloxarchiver]

@@SurmenianSoldier thats the joke

[@cl2yaa]

Same

[@desh206]

Pizza tower has so much personality, from the art style to the levels is very unique

[@Linty-hk8st]

Right

[@Stickamation_Studio]

​@taimsalahiagaming100average mario fan:

[@Boingaloinkz]

​@taimsalahiagaming100cope

[@bekfstman9841]

What the hell is even happening here? Seriously, I don’t care if you’re not going to play Pizza Tower. But please for the life of me don’t leave 10 individual replies like anyone other than me is going to see

[@enderguardian7443]

if you don’t like the game that’s fine, if you do that’s fine, if you make 9 different replies about how you don’t like the game then you’re not voicing your opinion, you’re just annoying

[@chambrine]

the rat part made me so emotional after following you for all of these years

[@josiahtheawkward6008]

I love seeing you edit the pixelated drawings, it fits you so well.

[@Mario17h1]

Pizza tower is the kind of game that is like buying a pizza from a local pizzeria, you can order the whole pizza and only eat a few slices, but if you want the full experience you gotta sit there and eat the whole pizza. At some points you may feel sick and may even throw up, but afterwards, you feel accomplished. And then once you finish it you never want to touch pizza again.

[@Skywarslord]

But there’s also a good chance you’ll get addicted to pizza and buy an oven to make your own and go down a rabbit hole of entirely new or modified pizzas due to a crippling addiction

[@ShadwSonic]

@@Skywarslord Including body modification to ensure you can physically handle it. Why ponies or fox-dogs are ideal for that is beyond me.

[@lunarkomet]

Not the greatest analolgy, I'd say...

[@_autumnshot_]

​​@@ShadwSonicas someone who is now peppina i think i can say that ive gone quite too far down this rabbit hole

[@MacaroniInTheToaster]

@@Skywarslord And don’t forgot that you can make a pizza where people put their own toppings on it and then share the pizza with everyone.

[@sadvec6328]

Alax is probably one of the few KZbinrs that manage to make me laugh within the first 10 seconds of the video, no miss

[@Gnome_Tank]

Seeing this comment before watching the video is is like a warning that I'm about to laugh

[@mylam658]

5:16 the retturn of the rat joke is much appreciated

[@adamkampen]

I actually got so excited seeing the spray bottle of one of my favourite bits and then you totally turned it on its head. This is just like how Pizza Tower subverts your expectations around every corner!

[@ros9764]

I have been following this game ever since 2019 and was so hyped when it finally came out. Can't believe i'd see the day Alex makes a video about it. I know Pizza Tower became so popular it was probably inevitable but i still think about the tine i played the SAGE demo and thought it'd be the type of game people would buy and then forget about it a month later

[@grim2667]

pizza tower levels are amazing and greatly designed

[@ThePlasticBowl]

My favorite part of Alex posting is seeing what new strange way he will appear on the screen in the beginning.

[@BimbusBobus]

0:17 "You need to relax, Alax." **epic guitar riff**

[@Ray-wz8sg]

Wow, I haven't watched your videos in a long while and this just happen to pop in my recommended after I played the game so thought I'd give it a watch, and your editing and humor have gone thru the roof since I last watched you! About to start going back thru your other videos to!

[@LARAUJO_0]

i would like to personally appreciate all the recording and editing that went into this video. it does not go unnoticed

[@adamkampen]

Never knew how much I needed a Pizza Tower video from Alax, this was great! I was very happy to find out you could play as Gustavo and Brick as well

[@Aflay1]

I've been obsessing with this game for the past 7 months. This video wasn't a coincidence. It was only a matter of time.

[@vtubermissingno]

Pizza tower is an incredible game and if you dont play it your gonna turn into a goo-ey cheese slime

[@twobrosincorporated]

As a gooey cheese slime, I wish I could play this game.

[@Fatih_M177]

Sno problemo! I already played it! and now i get to enjoy being a human, there's a side effect however, i am an italian now XD

[@Aflay1]

OAAAHH- 🧀

[@enderguardian7443]

or a goomba

[@NoodleNugget]

this video feels the most like your stuff post break. It is really cool to see that you got your groove back

[@adamkampen]

This video is a delight to rewatch one of my favourites you've done

[@TrevykinTalkBacky]

You always come out with vids when I’m on my lunch at work. Always there for me when I need you ❤

[@ruccsacc]

i freaking love alax's editing man

[@Jinxyp0o]

Lmao I genuinely love the chaotic energy of this man

[@PapaLuge]

Game of the Year no question, for the creativity and passion alone in this project over so so so many years

[@adonailr9667]

Take your time with these banger videos, they are always great to watch and rewatch

[@thebaum64]

Amazing video as always, so glad you upload regularly again

[@koish_ii]

Fun Fact: this is the first video since Alax's return where Donkey Kong doesn't fall off the minecart rails.

[@relaxalax]

I formerly wish to apologize to you all... I have failed you and I can't find the words to correctly display my embarassment.

[@KHAce]

Just played the game for the first time recently and I loved it! The fact that every level stood out and was good(!) really makes it a top-tier 2D platform. Also, the editing in this video was hilarious, dude. Love watching it from start to end.

[@16BitGamerCat]

John Gutter. The name comes from how you destroy a lot of Pillar Johns in this game, and the pieces have to end up somewhere.

[@rottingbasket3379]

Hey thanks Alax for the episode about PT. Love the content!

[@rfsmaster]

The Sonic Mania level design video was what got me into your stuff, so seeing another level design video, with Pizza Tower no less, is fantastic!

[@draco2351]

Not even two minutes in and that knitting kerfuffle has sent me in a tizzy. Another fantastic vid from ya Alax

[@honord.1811]

Don’t worry. He P-Ranked the Golf level for real. Hopefully.

[@ty_sylicus]

Fantastic, funny, and unhinged. I love it Alax!

[@b2j135]

your edits have gotten INSANE recently lol great job alex 10/10 video

[@fro4152]

Love this video!!! So good!!!

[@Marlin-]

The rat lore is popin' off right now.

[@idkcatXD]

14:22 - lesson learned, NEVER taunt when you have a garenteed P Rank.

[@coonyman10]

I loved this video! Thank you

[@GentlemanLU]

I'm so glad the running rat joke had such a wholesome ending. I always loved that gag. This channel is an inspiration :3

[@dollenrm]

One of your best videos in a long while

[@heitorsant1759]

Fun fact: the golf mechanic wasn't gonna be in the final game, it was originally made for a joke demo

[@robomix9744]

I was waiting for this :))

[@Rex67Diego9]

honestly I really liked this, i really think Alax has a great understanding and vision of cinematography language

[@donovanpritchard1571]

Thank you for reminding me of my water on my desk mid-video, I almost died of dehydration.

[@souptoonart]

this video was fucking fantastic, i wasn't even playing the game but the lap 2 part still got me hyped as hell

[@dcmcmother3531]

I also love the name of the song playing when doing lap 2 is called "The death I deservioli"

[@TheMovieCave]

4:50 this is it this is pizza tower. I've been trying to describe it for months now but this is exactly what it is

[@kazucroco]

Pizza Tower was my obsession for about the first half of the year. Loved the video!

[@efrains2538]

Only video that convinced me to play it.

[@dizzyydevil]

the rat meeting was a satisfying conclusion to a half a decade long feud

[@FindingsOfAnArmouredMind]

14:06 the CERTAINTY in his voice when he says "heaven" 😂

[@ratsalad2468]

Thank you Alax

[@joycondrift]

one of my favorite games of all time

[@Jabersson]

The bit with the "big girls don't cry" song for the rats is...something

[@rogueplayer8192]

11:26 "Did you know that you can block and parry any projectile or damage by pressing Taunt before getting hurt?"

[@IronCzykMusic]

Why is this so well edited

[@parasyte_exe]

Looking Cool, Alax

[@CubesAndPortals]

Nice vid! Golf would not have been my choice for the P rank breakdown, but it's also one of a few I havent pranked yet.

[@tree1594]

i love how every review of pt summons the entire community like a ritual to welcome a new cult member

[@Big_Man_W]

Great video relaxing alex

[@YuhBoiBaker]

It is incredible to see the character development over the years, may the rat lore continue

[@cjlite0210]

6:00 Bruh you can't just attack me with a nostalgic song and a heartfelt character arc in the middle of a video about a lunatic pizza chef slamming his way through a giant tower and destroying it from the inside out! 😭

[@ZAWFUL]

It's just a really fast version of warioland 3. Even the golf idea

[@jebdeb5181]

5:47 bro the fuckin rat from flying battery zone😭

[@FindingsOfAnArmouredMind]

"Maybe we don't believe in ourselves, but when we actually take the steps foward to do what we NEED,we can accomplish ANYTHING" ~RelaxAlax RAW and deep as f*ck.

[@ThePlasmicAlchemist]

This game is nothing but Alax vibes, and I'm astonished this video didn't happen sooner.

[@ronaldmcdaddy9273]

I would like more of this style.

[@Chokun-Gaming]

The "butterballs" are officially know as the big cheese(s), and I love that fact

[@TheCreativeType]

“Unkillable enemy” *Taunt/parry sound intensifies*

[@fro4152]

This style is really neat, focusing on a game while it still has RelaxAlax vibes :3

[@Fatih_M177]

what's better? The Italian gibberish in Superstar saga or Pizza tower? Peppino is just *Y E S*

[@doclouis4236]

This game was made specifically for you, even Peppino resembles you.

[@Leet-iz2fz]

The John Gutter level is named after Pillar John, the pillar you knock down to start Pizza Time. That's where the reject clones of him are dumped.

[@imman6966]

Ngl bro these vid intros are so fuego

[@FlashTrickstar]

Hey that diss to Yoshi's Woolly World was wholly uncalled for

[@hanzumautist4945]

If that whole sequence at the five minute mark was the send off to the rat gag, then that’s one hell of a way to go out.

[@smallman9545]

i love this

[@mrmissingno10]

I love the pixel art thumbnails

[@Fred_and_Max_Hour]

peppino can use his taunt to parry the pork guys (and all other enemies and the bosses attacks)

[@tinyclover3849]

you actually *can* defeat the demons once they go aggro, you just have to parry them with taunt

[@skymixel101]

Glad Alax is experimenting with new games more than just Nintendo and Sonic content. We need more experimentation like this.

[@Mimi.1001]

To be fair, Pizza Tower is very reminiscent of Nintendo games (and I guess Sonic too), specifically Wario Land 4 of which it is sort of a spiritual successor. Kinda like... Undertale (obviously inspired by Earthbound) which is also pretty popular among Nintendo fans.

[@skymixel101]

@@Mimi.1001 Of course.

[@DrGamer365]

It’s called “John Gutter” because it’s where all the Pillar Johns fall when you destroy them

[@elpozolero777]

Really good vid

[@quentc]

The grandma edit got me, stellar stuff

[@jamesdos8005]

That Pizza Time mashup with the office.... perfection

[@gmoneysbuck]

That Office part KILLED ME 😂

[@Mingodough]

This should’ve been a relax cast episode

[@zadock6370]

no way, I randomly came across your video a minute after you uploaded it, cool.

[@augsto12341]

ITS PIZZA TIME BABY

[@chebas_]

i was just getting back into pizza tower recently because i bought it a couple months ago and i forgot about it and im not usually playing anything on the computer

[@user-di2lk7dr7y]

the start reminded me of a pizza tower level...dont make a sound

[@sossisthenotsossig]

Title: How pizza tower makes a level Actual title: Pizza Tower Golf Suffering

[@copperbladegamingyt8368]

I can't believe you would do shovel knight like that

[@stayhumble-.-]

the man’s editing has *a s c e n d e d*

[@monke283]

Gerome is actually his own separate requirement.