Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperMindscape
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Mindscape, Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch arrived on the Game Boy as a platformer.

Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite TimeC94-E3B-4C1
Infinte LivesC9C-E6F-4C1
InvulnerabilityC93-2AB-E69

See all Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch cheats

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Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch FAQ

Who made Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch?

It was developed by Mindscape.

Is Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch multiplayer?

No. Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch is a single-player game.

How long does Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch take to play?

As a platformer, Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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