Development Update: NomNom Express

Hey Hangry Herd 👋

I’ve got that giddy, can’t-sit-still energy again, and for good reason.

We’re in the thick of pushing a major milestone for NomNom Express and I’m buzzing to share what’s coming to life with the test level. This isn’t just another delivery run… this is chaos on wheels, wrapped in spicy snacks, alien ambushes, and glorious mini-game mechanics designed to thrill (and slightly terrify) in all the right ways.

Let’s dive into what’s cookin’:

🛞 The Demo Area: Built for Mayhem

This test build is where the vibe of NomNom Express truly is coming alive. Think tight corners, neon-drenched city routes, towering buildings, and a delivery timer that doesn’t mess around. Every second counts to complete your deliveries and get to the end of your shift to reap your rewards in points and tips.

We’ve added:

• Skid & Slide mechanics that let you drift around corners like an absolute legend.
• Kick & Punch attacks to fend off anything trying to claw at your food stash.
• And yes… you can now lob your inventory (hurl piping hot pizza, or taco nunchucks) to knock back creatures on your tail. Tactical? Hilarious? Both.
• There are the obvious speed boosts for 8 seconds of ludicrous pedalling power
• Power jumps that launch you over moons to dodge herds of beasties
• And not forgetting aerial-based trick combos for that extra flair and TIPS multipliers.

Also – GamePad support is in. Controls feel smooth, tight, and ready for arcade action. Stick to throttle. Shoulder buttons to kick and punch. B for slides. Y for jumps, X for speed boosts and A for throwing deliveries at your opponents… It feels so right, and I’ve been playing in this test area for hours adding sounds, and spot effects to make it feel richer.

🍔 Delivery Menu – With a Hangry Twist

Each food item you deliver now has a unique heat, weight, and risk/reward potential. As well as your typical takeaway items, we have some super special extra deliveries or custom orders to challenge you. These aren’t your usual takeaways—these are meals designed for speed, drama, and Hangry street cred.

• Planet Pepperoni – A levitating, lava-hot pizza that trails steam and causes splash damage when thrown.
• Greens of Glory – A veggie burger with so many stacked layers it obscures your view while riding.
• Sushi Shuriken ™️ – Individually wrapped maki rolls that double as projectile weapons.
• Dragon Wok Delight – A Classic Chinese dish with glowing noodles that attract nearby enemies if left unwrapped too long.
• TacoNova 3000 – A space taco with unpredictable heat levels. Explodes in bursts of glitter and spice when thrown.

The rarer the item, the bigger the payout—but also the bigger the challenge to deliver it intact.

💸 Introducing: TIPS (Token Incentive Per Shift)

In replacement of the previously touted FOOD token (Which will still have its place as the platform currency), we have a reward for surviving each delivery gauntlet! Introducing TIPS… the in-game rewards currency with real purpose. These tokens let you:

🎨 PowerUP Your Ride:

• Neon rims, rainbow brakes, reactive lighting, adaptive shocks
• Bike horns that scream, laugh or bark
• Boost pads, wheelies, and anti-slip tech for those aggressive skids
• Ghetto Blaster to shock and stun your enemies with loud phat beats
• Bright Night Torches for those late-night munchie speed runs for overtime pay
• And much more to come

🧳 Customise Your Loadout:

• Thermal containers, camo wraps, food-stabilising gel packs
• Larger carriers and paneers to increase your earning delivery capacity
• Satchels shaped like angry cats. You’re welcome.

Drip for Days:

• Gloves, jackets, helmets, and reflective threads to suit your chaos
• Hoodies with unlockable LED animations
• Even socks. Glowing ones, cos why not!

🏆 Leaderboards & Kindness Mechanics

We're building systems that celebrate both your chaos and your compassion.

• Speed Demon: Fastest-time deliveries without damage
• Completionist: All food delivered, all secrets found
• Kind Courier: Rescued all vulnerable animals on route
• Tactician: Used the least number of throws with max efficiency
• Pacifist Run: No attacks, no damage taken. Peaceful vibes only.

Every badge unlocks cosmetic gear and unique animations. And yes, you’ll be able to flex your status in style on the global leaderboard.

👨‍🚀 Why This Evolution Matters

NomNom Express isn’t just an alien-fuelled joyride of a fight fest (though it is that too). It’s part of our bigger mission: to build mini-games with meaning. To create fun-first experiences that reward empathy, highlight generosity, and put purpose in the hands of players, but let's emphasise FUN.. we are following the fun at all costs…

We're on a roll with some new creative content for Poster Art and Merch here too. Jumping ahead? Maybe, but it's important to us we cover all bases, in preparation for scaling and visibility.

You’re not just delivering food. You’re delivering kindness. And you’re doing it while doing sick drifts and dodging noodle-haired monsters across our various scenic levels and platforms…

I couldn’t be more proud of where this game is going, even at this super early stage. We’re finally happy with where things are heading.

Let’s ride. Onwards.

Hangry Andy

Founder, Chief Food-Flinger, and Full-Time Chomper of Foodstuffs - Hangry Animals