Released in 1992 for the NES, Panic Restaurant is an inventive side-scrolling platformer where you play as Chef Cookie. Your former eatery has been taken over by the evil Ohdove, who has transformed the ingredients and appliances into hostile monsters. Armed with trusty kitchen utensils like a frying pan and spoon, you must fight your way through the restaurant’s themed stages to reclaim your kitchen.
How to Play
Your objective is to navigate each culinary-themed level, defeating mutant food enemies and the boss waiting at the end. Use the Arrow Keys to move Chef Cookie, press Z to jump, and press X to attack with your currently equipped utensil. Press Enter to pause or start the game.
Tips
- Your default frying pan has short range, but you can find weapon upgrades like the spoon for longer reach or the fork to hop on enemies.
- Hearts drop from certain defeated enemies and pots; collect them to restore Chef Cookie’s health.
- Take your time during boss fights—each one has a predictable movement pattern that is easy to exploit once you learn it.
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