Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch

Platform game where chef Pierre chases escaped ingredients across multiple locations. You'll corral runaway food items while dodging bacteria and insects that patrol each stage. The goal: trap ingredients using nets and barriers before time runs out. A rival chef, Le Chef Noir, actively interferes with your collection efforts throughout levels. Each stage requires capturing a set number of ingredients to progress. Movement focuses on precision jumping and timing rather than combat—you can't attack enemies directly, only avoid or temporarily stun them. The 1993 release uses bright cartoon visuals and food-themed level design. Short stages suit quick sessions, though later levels demand memorizing enemy patterns and ingredient spawn points.