BurgerTime (USA)

In BurgerTime for the NES, players take control of Chef Peter Pepper, whose mission is to assemble gigantic burgers. Each level presents a maze of platforms and ladders, where large burger ingredients like buns, patties, lettuce, tomato, and cheese are scattered.

Your primary objective is to walk across all sections of each ingredient. As Peter Pepper steps on an ingredient, it will fall one level below. If there are other ingredients or an empty plate below, the ingredient will continue to fall until it rests on a solid surface. To complete a burger, all its parts must be neatly stacked on a plate at the bottom of the screen.

The main challenge comes from the walking food enemies: Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Pickle, and Mr. Egg. They will constantly pursue Peter Pepper, attempting to touch him and eliminate you from the game. Players must skillfully navigate the maze, avoiding enemies. If touched, you lose a life.

For self-defense, Peter Pepper is equipped with a pepper shaker. When used, pepper is sprayed, stunning enemies for a short period, allowing you to escape or create an opportunity to complete ingredients. The amount of pepper is limited, so strategic use is required. Occasionally, bonus food items like coffee or ice cream will appear, granting bonus points and sometimes extra pepper.

Once all burgers are completed, the player progresses to the next stage, featuring more complex layouts and an increased number of enemies, offering an increasingly challenging experience in BurgerTime.