Chex Quest 2 Review

                                     Chex Quest 2 Review

                                                  (Sequel to the first game)

History

Chex Quest 2 is a sequel to it's first game, Chex Quest, made by Digital Cafe as a freeware game after the success of the first game, later in the same year (1996).

Story

You are the same Chex Warrior. After you rescued the hostages in Bazoik, you return to planet Chex, your home. But things turned worse as you find out that the Flemoids invaded your Chex City! You grab your trusty zorcher and travel from location to another location until you find out who is behind all of this.

Gameplay

Similar to the first game, but this time you have new maps and enemies. Unfortunately, playing this in the original DOS mode has it's fair share of glitches and bugs. The maps look a bit more bland, enemies are more aggressive, ammo a bit scarce etc. You also have the same weapons from the first game, the BFG counterpart still hidden in a secret area. The final bosses are counterparts to two Barons of Hell in Doom.

Soundtrack

Far better than the first game surprisingly, even if the gameplay is not so great. My favorite track is in Map 3, Chex Museum by far. 

Conclusions and Score

In conclusion, the DOS version of Chex Quest 2 is not that great, the saving factor of this one being the level soundtracks. I recommend trying it for the sake of trying, but if you want a better experience, try the renewed version made by fans. I give this one a 7/10 (DOS Version only).

Chex Quest Review

                                     Chex Quest Review

                                            (First Cereal Prize FPS Game)

History

Chex Quest is a five-level  doomclone fps game which was only obtainable by purchasing Chex Cereals back in 1996 made by Digital Cafe. Over the years the game got a cult following and a website where you can even get user-made levels. The game is also Freeware.

Story

The flemoids have invaded the base in Bazoik and they consume nutrients to multiply. You are the Chex Warrior, self-volunteered to clear the base of flemoids, save the hostages and return home. 

Gameplay

Gameplay is very similar to Doom. Even if the game is rather short, containing only five levels it is still enjoyable nontheless. The violence is almost non-existent, the target audience being children and teens. Over the years even adults enjoy this game because it brings back nostalgic memories.

Enemy types are rather few, easy to take out with your zorch weapons. These weapons send Flemoids back to their home-world and are very similar to the Doom counterparts. The BFG counterpart is also hidden in a secret area. The final boss is, ironically, a flemoid wall which shoots very damaging projectiles at you.

Soundtrack

Soundtrack is very enjoyable in this game, my personal favorite being the one in Map 5. 

Conclusions and Score

In conclusion, even if it's a very faithful Doom Clone, Chex Quest is a Should-Play if you are an FPS enthusiast, if you're taking your time, you'd have just over a half an hour of gameplay. I give it a 9.5/10.