Nom Nom Apocalypse, developed by Deadleaf Games and published by Upscale Studio on PS5, delivers a wild top-down shooter where plucky chefs battle a city overrun by rampaging mutant edibles like cheeseburger brutes and candy fiends. Drawing clear inspiration from B-movie schlock like Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, it revels in the absurdity of killer cuisine turning the apocalypse into a greasy, gooey feast of chaos.
The core package shines with versatile playstyles allowing players to dive in solo or grab a buddy for local co-op mayhem, as well as chase high scores on global leaderboards, and unlock a hefty batch of achievements to flex your culinary combat prowess.
The Gameplay ...
Newbies get a smooth onboarding via basic training that teaches the essentials including blasting foes with quirky firearms and throwing knives, reloading on the fly, hot-swapping armaments, executing evasive dodge rolls, and unleashing a devastating special ability fueled by a grease meter. Scrounge up in-game cash to splurge at the perk shop for buffs like boosted speed or tougher hides, or hit vending machines for health packs, ammo top-ups, and grease boosters. Combat stays accessible thanks to smart auto-targeting, all manageable with just one thumbstick for navigation in this streamlined twin-stick setup.
From there, the roguelike loop kicks into high gear. You select your food fighter, each packing a signature perk and ultimate power, then storm barricaded arenas littered with deadly traps, environmental perils, and swarms of hunger-crazed enemies. Clear 'em out to push forward, grabbing drops like cash from some baddies, healing pickups and ammo from others, or keys to breach locked zones revealing fresh firepower. Deeper runs unlock vending spots for more sustain. Cap each stage with epic boss throwdowns against titular titan treats, unleashing bullet-hell barrages and signature assault rhythms that demand pattern mastery and precise dodging.
The Presentation ...
Presentation nails the vibe with a vibrant, cartoonish aesthetic drenched in garish hues and grainy overlays that scream low-budget horror flick, filters flickering like faded 16mm reels. The audio backs it up perfectly, blending cheesy synth stabs, ominous drones, and over-the-top effects into a score that echoes those campy cult classics.
The Verdict ...
Nom Nom Apocalypse wears its shoestring budget on its sleeve with rough-edged transitions and occasional clunkiness, but its pared-down roguelike formula, tough as nails yet elegantly simple, keeps runs punchy and addictive. It's an experience tailor-made for fans of quick-hit co-op blasts or solo leaderboard grinds who crave that unpolished indie charm amid mutant munchies.
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