Welcome pizza lovers! This guide will teach you how to install mods for Pizza Tower, the wacky pizza-themed platformer game, using the handy DeltaPatcher app.
Introduction to Pizza Tower and Mods
For those new to Pizza Tower, it’s an indie game made by Steam user PizzaTowerDev centering around a pizza delivery person named Peppino Spaghetti. The game features colorful 3D graphics and gameplay across randomly generated towers.
Mods refer to player-made modifications that change or enhance parts of the game, anything from adding new levels or characters to replacing in-game textures and models. The vibrant Pizza Tower community has produced mods of all kinds for you to enjoy.
Installing mods isn’t too difficult, but does require some file editing. This guide will cover the entire process step-by-step.
Downloading Requirements
Before installing any mods, you’ll need to download:
- DeltaPatcher – the program for applying mod files to the game. Get the latest from DeltaPatcher site.
- The mod’s files – download the latest mod version from sites like GameBanana. Most come in ZIP archives.
We’ll be using the Randomizer mod as an example here, but the concepts apply for any Pizza Tower mod.
Back Up Your Game Files
Before tampering with any game files, it’s vital to back up your existing game installation. This saves you from any catastrophic data loss or having to reinstall the entire game should issues arise.
Navigate to your Steam library’s common folder:
Steam\steamapps\common
Then copy the PizzaTower folder elsewhere like Documents or an external drive. Make sure you remember this location.
Extract the Mod ZIP File
The downloaded Randomizer mod likely came as Randomizer.zip. Extract the contents which should include:
- A delta folder containing patch files
- Possible data and sfx folders with additional assets
- A readme explaining the mod components
Use software like 7Zip or WinRAR to handle ZIP extraction. Extract contents directly to the main Pizza Tower game folder:
Steam\steamapps\common\PizzaTower
Use DeltaPatcher to Replace Game Files
This step utilizes DeltaPatcher to modify the base game files with the mod.
Open DeltaPatcher and click Apply Patch. Select the delta folder from the extracted mod. This contains instructions on exactly what game files to change.
Next pick the target folder – in this case the main PizzaTower folder. Double check you are patching the correct backup folder before proceeding.
DeltaPatcher will automatically find and replace the affected game files based on the patching info. Wait for this process to complete.
[DeltaPatcher mod application screenshot]Certain mods may include extra content folders like data and sfx. Manually copy these over to overwrite the existing PizzaTower/data and PizzaTower/sfx folders too after DeltaPatcher finishes.
Select the Right data.win File
Pizza Tower utilizes data.win to store key information like level structure, items, characters plus mod data. This file needs direct modification as well.
Navigate to:
Steam\steamapps\common\PizzaTower\PizzaTower_Data\StreamingAssets\data\
Make a copy of data.win and data.win.bak just in case. Then replace the original data.win with the one from the mod if available. This completes the Required mod data integration.
Apply the Patch for Good Measure
As one final step, manually execute the .patch file included with some mods.
Return to the main PizzaTower folder and double-click the Randomizer.patch file from extracted mod archive. Confirm application when prompted.
This makes extra certain all mod files are properly integrated. The mod should now be fully installed!
Testing the Mod
Boot up Pizza Tower through Steam and select New Game to generate levels with the mod data included. The Randomizer will mix up all the stages, enemies and collectibles in chaotic ways compared to the base game.
Feel free to tweak Settings like difficulty based on the mod’s gameplay changes. Don’t forget to revert back to your backed up files if you ever want to disable installed mods.
[alt text]Troubleshooting Issues
Mods not loading properly? Try these tips:
- Verify you downloaded the latest mod version. Outdated mods may not work.
- Check files are extracted to the correct PizzaTower folder location.
- Run DeltaPatcher again focusing on the data folder for full integration.
- Delete duplicate or unused data.win files confusing the game.
- Completely uninstall then reinstall Pizza Tower as a last resort.
Still not working? Ask the mod creator directly for support.
Expand Your Pizza Tower Horizons
Modding opens unlimited Pizza Tower possibilities. Here are some other popular mods to enhance your cheesy adventures:
Peppino’s Music Shop – adds a music store to Paradiso Plaza with songs to collect. Requires the Custom Music mod.
Custom Music – lets you add your own background music.
Co-op MP – multiplayer co-op mode to play alongside friends.
Creation Kit – create and add custom enemies, characters, decorations etc using this nifty modder’s toolkit.
Have fun exploring all the wacky and creative mods the Pizza Tower community provides!
Additional Modding Resources
To dive deeper into Pizza Tower modding, check out these wiki and tutorial sites:
- Official Modding Guide – covers basic to advanced techniques
- Pizza Tower Modding Community – active Discord group for modders
- Video Tutorial Series – learn mod creation from scratch
Have your own mod you’d like featured or shared? Get in touch!
And that concludes the Pizza Tower modding overview. You now know everything needed to expand your cheesy Pizza Tower adventures with awesome community mods using DeltaPatcher. What will you create? Delicious possibilities lie ahead!