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X Burger

Welcome to X Burger! Today is May 28th, World Burger Day. Tomorrow is May 28th. And the day after that. The celebration never ends here. Until the party is over and the 'bill' comes due. Just smile and keep working.

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Midnight Fork
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Midnight Fork
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About the Game

🧭 Story & Atmosphere 🧭

Welcome to X Burger! This is the liveliest, happiest spot in town. Especially today! Because today is May 28th, World Burger Day. Customers are starving, balloons are inflated, and the celebration goes on as if it will never end.

As a kitchen staff member in this cheerful chaos, your job is to prepare delicious burgers and serve them with crispy fried sides, dipping sauces, and ice-cold drinks. Plus, you’re not alone. You have a clown colleague entertaining the customers while you prep. LONG LIVE THE TEAM!!! ...I mean, hopefully.

🎮 Gameplay Overview 🎮

X Burger is a story-driven 'celebration' simulation that blends grainy VHS aesthetics with modern gameplay. Man the grill, prep the perfect menus, and keep the customers smiling. Don't bother yourself with trivial matters like the shop shrinking or the calendar never advancing. Everything is fine.

🍔 Key Features 🍔

  • A Nostalgic Visual Feast: The warmth of VHS tapes, the eeriness of modern lighting, and the "blocky" reality of 32-bit graphics. As familiar as a childhood burger joint, as foreign as a nightmare.

  • Therapeutic Kitchen: Detailed and satisfying order preparation mechanics. The sizzle of the grill and the smell of fries are designed to keep your mind busy and drown out those "other" voices. Keep your hands busy, don't think about the rest.

  • Endless Celebration Loop: Today is May 28th. Tomorrow is also May 28th. Ignore the calendars, they aren't broken; they just don't want this special day to end.

  • Loyal Colleagues: You are not alone in the kitchen. Your clown friend is with you at all times!

  • Occupational Hazards: The shop might shrink sometimes, hallways might elongate, or the power might cut out. These are just the quirks of old buildings. No need to panic.

⚠️ Content Warnings ⚠️

The developers describe the content like this:

This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages. It includes:

  • Violence and Gore: Disturbing scenes and blood effects presented with stylized graphics.

  • Psychological Horror: Intense tension, hallucinations, and distorted perception of reality.

  • Sensitive Themes: Visual and thematic references to suicide, self-harm, and body horror (dismemberment).

  • Substance Abuse: Storyline references to alcohol consumption and its devastating consequences.

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