License to Grill
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About License to Grill
License to Grill is a chaotic third-person shooter developed by Team Meatball and published by Academy of Interactive Entertainment. Released on September 8, 2025, it’s designed for PC and focuses exclusively on multiplayer combat. Players choose meat-themed characters like a brisket bandit or a sausage samurai and battle up to eight friends in fast-paced matches. The core hook is using absurd weapons, think flaming skewers, pepper grenade launchers, and the environment to gain the upper hand. It’s a game about explosive, over-the-top fun with no single-player modes. Perfect if you crave lighthearted combat where landing a frying pan strike on a opponent’s head feels oddly satisfying.
Gameplay
Matches typically last 10, 15 minutes, blending quick movement and slapstick violence. You’ll swing a frying pan in close quarters, hurl kitchen appliances as projectiles, and use level hazards like oil slicks to trip enemies. The character roster includes meat-based abilities: one might toss meatballs that explode, another could generate smoke bombs from ground spices. Controls are tight but goofy, with a focus on accessibility, no aiming down sights, just quick reflexes. Each map is a culinary battlefield, whether it’s a diner parking lot or a barbecue pit. Progression unlocks new weapons and cosmetic meat cuts. It’s not deep but thrives on its frantic, laugh-or-scream intensity.
What Players Think
License to Grill has a 8.1/10 critic score and 78% user rating. Completion rates sit at 72%, with most players logging 10, 25 hours. The average session is 22 hours, but only 17% reach 100% completion (135 achievements). Community moods are split: 65% “funny,” 58% “chaotic,” but 32% “frustrated” due to balancing issues. One review states, “Laughs guaranteed, but the hitbox detection is a meaty mess.” Another calls it “the closest thing to a food fight with friends.” While 48% of players say it’s “a solid pick for parties,” 29% criticize the lack of single-player content. Achievements are plentiful but repetitive, with 12 tied to frying opponents in under 10 seconds.
PlayPile's Take
License to Grill is a niche hit for fans of absurd multiplayer shooters. At $29.99, it delivers a solid 20-hour experience, especially with friends. The achievements reward speed and creativity but don’t add lasting value. It’s not balanced for competitive play, but the charm of swinging a spatula in a chaotic free-for-all keeps it entertaining. Skip it if you prefer deep mechanics or solo campaigns. For parties or casual matches, it’s a goofy, punchy pick, though don’t expect longevity beyond the first few weeks.
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