Rat Balloon
Rat Balloon is a level asset in Pizza Tower.
Description
The Rat Balloon is a large, blue balloon that bears resemblance to Stupid Rats.
Behaviour
Upon being touched, the player holds it and drifts upward. They can move around, and after 4.1 seconds, the balloon pops. If the player presses jump button, the balloon pops as well.
While playing as Gustavo and Brick, it acts differently. Upon touch, Brick will consume it and fall much slower. Either after 4.1 seconds or pressing the jump button, Gustavo and Brick will be launched upward.
When playing as The Noise, the Rat Ballon also acts different. Upon touch, The Noise will eat the ballon and fall much slower. While in this state, holding the jump button causes him to fly upwards. After holding the jump button for approximately 2 seconds in total, the balloon will pop and The Noise gets launched upward. Pressing the grab button will immediately pop the ballon and launch The Noise upward.
Appears in
Trivia
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- The Rat Balloon is likely inspired by the Owl from Wario Land 2 & Wario Land 3.
- In Rework, the Rat Balloon uses a sprite of a different balloon when idling, and Peppino uses the animation of jumping with Mort when moving upwards. Both are likely used as placeholders.
Audio
| Audio | Description |
|---|---|
| Rat Balloon being either grabbed or consumed. | |
| Rat Balloon being deflated. | |
| A sound effect playing with the deflation sound. |
Gallery
Regular animation
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Rat Balloon idle animation.
Player animations
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Peppino holding onto a Rat Balloon.
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Gustavo riding atop Brick while the latter has the Rat Balloon in his mouth. -
Gustavo & Brick being launched upward and falling after eating a Rat Balloon. -
The air that Brick expels after consuming the Rat Balloon.
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The Noise with a rat balloon in his mouth. -
The Noise floating upwards with a rat balloon in his mouth.
Miscellaneous
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Stupid Rat holding a Rat Balloon in the Bring Your Own Class mod for DOOM.
