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Super Nintendo · Action
Out to Lunch
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Mindscape |
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Out to Lunch is an action game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Mindscape. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Pierre le Chef is... Out to Lunch.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.
Mindscape also made Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball, Tommy Moe's Winter Extreme: Skiing & Snowboarding and Outlander for the SNES.
Out to Lunch supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Out to Lunch is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Out to Lunch cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Time (One's Digit) | 7E008AA7 |
|---|---|
| Give Even More Time | 7E008BA7 |
| Infinite Lives | 7E008863 |
| Score Modifier (First Non-Zero Pair of Digits) | 7E000963 |
Out to Lunch walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Out to Lunch.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Out to Lunch FAQ
When did Out to Lunch come out on the SNES?
Out to Lunch was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Out to Lunch?
It was developed by Mindscape.
Is Out to Lunch multiplayer?
Yes. Out to Lunch supports up to 2 players.
How long does Out to Lunch take to play?
As an action game, 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.
Read more about Out to Lunch on Wikipedia. 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.