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{{Infobox Game
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| Title           = Chex Quest
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| Title     = Chex Quest
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| BoxArt         = Chex Quest - DOS - USA.jpg
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| BoxArt   = Chex Quest - DOS - USA.jpg
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| PlatformName    = DOS
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| Platform  = [[DOS]]
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| PlatformPage    = DOS
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| Year     = 1996
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| Year           = 1996
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| Developer = {{Developer|Digital Café}}
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| DeveloperName  = Digital Café
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| Amazon   = B004Q28UGY
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| DeveloperPage  = Digital Café
 
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| Amazon         = B004Q28UGY
 
 
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'''''Chex Quest''''' is a 3D shooter based on the [[Doom (DOS)]] engine and given away with boxes of Chex cereal in 1996 (the first computer game to be released in such a way). The game had to be cleaned up an awful lot before it was sent out to children. Instead of shooting at demons you shoot at aliens made of phlem. Instead of a hardcore space marine you're a giant piece of cereal. Instead of blood and bodies on the walls you see Chex advertisements. You get the picture. Since the game is made for kids it's fairly easy, and the overall quality of the game isn't that great since it had to be completed in only five months. Still, it's one of the best and most complete total conversion of the DOOM engine ever seen.
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'''''Chex Quest''''' is a 3D shooter based on the [[Doom (DOS)]] engine and given away with boxes of Chex cereal in 1996 (the first computer game to be released in such a way). Since it was a ''Doom'' conversion, the game had to be cleaned up an awful lot before it was sent out to children. Instead of shooting at demons, you shoot at aliens made of phlegm. Instead of a hardcore space marine, you're a giant piece of cereal. Instead of blood and bodies on the walls, you see Chex advertisements. You get the picture. Since the game is made for kids it's fairly easy, and the overall quality of the game isn't that great since it had to be completed in only five months. Still, it's one of the best and most complete total conversion of the ''Doom'' engine ever seen.
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==Screenshots==
 
==Screenshots==
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| Image      = Chex Quest - DOS - Title.png
 
| Image      = Chex Quest - DOS - Title.png
 
| Description = The title screen.}}
 
| Description = The title screen.}}
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{{Screenshot
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| Image      = Chex Quest - DOS - Landing Zone.png
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| Description = Flemoids aren't the sexiest enemies to exist.}}
 
{{Screenshot
 
{{Screenshot
 
| Image      = Chex Quest - DOS - E1M1.png
 
| Image      = Chex Quest - DOS - E1M1.png
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| Description = Zorching the hell outta of Flemoid.}}
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| Description = Zorching the hell outta of a Flemoid.}}
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{{Screenshot
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| Image      = Chex Quest - DOS - Intermission.png
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| Description = Finished the first mission. I think I need a new set of boots.}}
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{{Screenshot
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| Image      = Chex Quest - DOS - Arboretum.png
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| Description = Gardens of Arboretum}}
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{{Screenshot
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| Image      = Chex Quest - DOS - Caverns of Bazoik.png
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| Description = The final level}}
 
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==Music==
 
==Music==
 
Since only the first five levels of the game have been made there are only five music tracks for levels, and the additional introduction, intermission, and victory tunes. Each one is actually well composed. The cartoon sound fits perfectly to the cartoon nature of the game.
 
Since only the first five levels of the game have been made there are only five music tracks for levels, and the additional introduction, intermission, and victory tunes. Each one is actually well composed. The cartoon sound fits perfectly to the cartoon nature of the game.
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===Recording===
 
===Recording===
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| Caption01 = #
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{{TrackListEntry
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| Caption02 = Title
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| Track      = 1
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| Caption03 = Composer
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| Title      = Introduction
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| Caption04 = Length
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| TitleLink  = Introduction - Chex Quest
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| Caption05 = Listen
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| Composer   = {{TrackListComposer|Andrew Benon}}
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| DurationMin = 0
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| DurationSec = 12
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| Game        = Chex Quest
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| Platform    = DOS
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| Recording  = 01 - Chex Quest - DOS - Introduction.ogg
 
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| 01
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{{TrackListEntry
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| [[Introduction - Chex Quest (DOS)|Introduction]]
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| Track      = 2
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| [[Andrew Benson]]
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| Title      = Level 1
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| 0:12
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| TitleLink  = Level 1 - Chex Quest (DOS)
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| {{Song-List|01 - Chex Quest - DOS - Introduction.ogg}}
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Andrew Benon}}
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| DurationMin = 3
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| 02
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| DurationSec = 13
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| [[Level 1]]
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| Game        = Chex Quest
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| [[Andrew Benson]]
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| Platform    = DOS
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| 3:13
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| Recording  = 02 - Chex Quest - DOS - Level 1.ogg
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| {{Song-List|02 - Chex Quest - DOS - Level 1.ogg}}
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{{TrackListEntry
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| 03
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| Track      = 3
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| [[Level 2]]
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| Title      = Level 2
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| [[Andrew Benson]]
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| TitleLink  = Level 2 - Chex Quest (DOS)
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| 2:17
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Andrew Benon}}
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| {{Song-List|03 - Chex Quest - DOS - Level 2.ogg}}
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| DurationMin = 2
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| DurationSec = 17
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| 04
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| Game        = Chex Quest
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| [[Level 3]]
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| Platform    = DOS
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| [[Andrew Benson]]
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| Recording  = 03 - Chex Quest - DOS - Level 2.ogg
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| 3:52
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| {{Song-List|04 - Chex Quest - DOS - Level 3.ogg}}
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{{TrackListEntry
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| Track      = 4
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| 05
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| Title      = Level 3
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| [[Intermission]]
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| TitleLink  = Level 3 - Chex Quest (DOS)
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| [[Andrew Benson]]
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Andrew Benon}}
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| 1:13
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| DurationMin = 3
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| {{Song-List|05 - Chex Quest - DOS - Intermission.ogg}}
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| DurationSec = 52
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| Game        = Chex Quest
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| 06
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| Platform    = DOS
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| [[Level 4]]
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| Recording  = 04 - Chex Quest - DOS - Level 3.ogg
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| [[Andrew Benson]]
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| 3:21
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{{TrackListEntry
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| {{Song-List|06 - Chex Quest - DOS - Level 4.ogg}}
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| Track      = 5
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| Title      = Intermission
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| 07
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| TitleLink  = Intermission - Chex Quest
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| [[Level 5]]
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Andrew Benon}}
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| [[Andrew Benson]]
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| DurationMin = 1
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| 2:01
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| DurationSec = 13
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| {{Song-List|07 - Chex Quest - DOS - Level 5.ogg}}
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| Game        = Chex Quest
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| Platform    = DOS
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| 08
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| Recording  = 05 - Chex Quest - DOS - Intermission.ogg
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| [[Victory - Chex Quest (DOS)|Victory]]
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}}
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| [[Andrew Benson]]
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{{TrackListEntry
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| 1:43
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| Track      = 6
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| {{Song-List|08 - Chex Quest - DOS - Victory.ogg}}
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| Title      = Level 4
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| TitleLink  = Level 4 - Chex Quest (DOS)
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Andrew Benon}}
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| DurationMin = 3
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| DurationSec = 21
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| Game        = Chex Quest
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| Platform    = DOS
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| Recording  = 06 - Chex Quest - DOS - Level 4.ogg
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}}
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{{TrackListEntry
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| Track      = 7
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| Title      = Level 5
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| TitleLink  = Level 5 - Chex Quest (DOS)
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Andrew Benon}}
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| DurationMin = 2
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| DurationSec = 1
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| Game        = Chex Quest
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| Platform    = DOS
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| Recording  = 07 - Chex Quest - DOS - Level 5.ogg
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}}
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{{TrackListEntry
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| Track      = 8
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| Title      = Victory
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| TitleLink  = Victory - Chex Quest
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Andrew Benon}}
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| DurationMin = 1
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| DurationSec = 43
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| Game        = Chex Quest
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| Platform    = DOS
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| Recording  = 08 - Chex Quest - DOS - Victory.ogg
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}}
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===Credits===
 
===Credits===
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* '''Recorder:''' [[User:TheAlmightyGuru|TheAlmightyGuru]]
 
* '''Recorder:''' [[User:TheAlmightyGuru|TheAlmightyGuru]]
 
* '''Game Credits:'''
 
* '''Game Credits:'''
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** '''Sound Design/Music:''' {{Credits|Andrew Benson|Andrew Benson}}
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** '''Sound Design/Music:''' {{Credits|Andrew Benon}}
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** '''Sound Engineer:''' {{Credits|Mike Koenigs|Mike Koenigs}}
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** '''Sound Engineer:''' {{Credits|Mike Koenigs}}
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** '''Not Credited Audio Engine Programmer:''' {{Credits|Paul Radek}}
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** '''Not Credited FM Patches Creator:''' {{Credits|Scott Host}}
  
 
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===Game Rip===
 
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| File    = Chex Quest (DOS).zip
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Because Chex Quest is a DOOM conversion the music is in [[MUS]] format and can be ripped from the Chex.WAD in the same manner that the DOOM music is ripped. Actually, Chex Quest contains some of the original DOOM music that wasn't removed in the conversion process. The MUS files were recorded with [[Winamp]]'s MIDI player v3.5.
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Because Chex Quest is a DOOM conversion the music is in the [[MUS (DMX)]] format and can be ripped from the <tt>Chex.WAD</tt> in the same manner that the DOOM music is ripped. Actually, Chex Quest contains some of the original DOOM music that wasn't removed in the conversion process. The MUS files were recorded with [[Winamp]]'s MIDI player v3.5.
  
 
The sound effects are in two formats, [[WAV]] for digital audio playback and [[DP]] for PC speaker playback. They are included in the rip.
 
The sound effects are in two formats, [[WAV]] for digital audio playback and [[DP]] for PC speaker playback. They are included in the rip.
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(Source: [[:File:Chex Quest - DOS - Setup - Music.png|Music]], [[:File:Chex Quest - DOS - Setup - Sound.png|Sound]])
 
(Source: [[:File:Chex Quest - DOS - Setup - Music.png|Music]], [[:File:Chex Quest - DOS - Setup - Sound.png|Sound]])
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==Releases==
 
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| Title         = Chex Quest
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| Title       = Chex Quest
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| BoxArt     = Chex Quest - DOS - USA.jpg
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| PlatformName  = DOS
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| Platform    = {{Platform|DOS}}
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| PublisherName = Ralston-Purina
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| Released   = 1996-??-??
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| Country     = USA
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| Released     = 1996/??/??
 
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| Country       = USA
 
 
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==Links==
 
==Links==
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* [http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/chex-quest mobygames.com/game/dos/chex-quest] - Moby Games.
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* [https://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/chex-quest mobygames.com/game/dos/chex-quest] - MobyGames.
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* [http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/927557-chex-quest gamefaqs.com/pc/927557-chex-quest] - GameFAQs.
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* [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/927557-chex-quest gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/927557-chex-quest] - GameFAQs.
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chex_Quest en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chex_Quest] - Wikipedia.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chex_Quest en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chex_Quest] - Wikipedia.
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{{Series - Chex Quest}}

Latest revision as of 14:03, 18 December 2022

Chex Quest
Chex Quest - DOS - USA.jpg
Platform: DOS
Year: 1996
Developer: Digital Café
Buy: Amazon

Chex Quest is a 3D shooter based on the Doom (DOS) engine and given away with boxes of Chex cereal in 1996 (the first computer game to be released in such a way). Since it was a Doom conversion, the game had to be cleaned up an awful lot before it was sent out to children. Instead of shooting at demons, you shoot at aliens made of phlegm. Instead of a hardcore space marine, you're a giant piece of cereal. Instead of blood and bodies on the walls, you see Chex advertisements. You get the picture. Since the game is made for kids it's fairly easy, and the overall quality of the game isn't that great since it had to be completed in only five months. Still, it's one of the best and most complete total conversion of the Doom engine ever seen.

Screenshots

Chex Quest - DOS - Title.png

The title screen.

Chex Quest - DOS - Landing Zone.png

Flemoids aren't the sexiest enemies to exist.

Chex Quest - DOS - E1M1.png

Zorching the hell outta of a Flemoid.

Chex Quest - DOS - Intermission.png

Finished the first mission. I think I need a new set of boots.

Chex Quest - DOS - Arboretum.png

Gardens of Arboretum

Chex Quest - DOS - Caverns of Bazoik.png

The final level

Music

Since only the first five levels of the game have been made there are only five music tracks for levels, and the additional introduction, intermission, and victory tunes. Each one is actually well composed. The cartoon sound fits perfectly to the cartoon nature of the game.

Recording

# Title Composer Length Listen Download
01 Introduction Andrew Benon 0:12
Download
02 Level 1 Andrew Benon 3:13
Download
03 Level 2 Andrew Benon 2:17
Download
04 Level 3 Andrew Benon 3:52
Download
05 Intermission Andrew Benon 1:13
Download
06 Level 4 Andrew Benon 3:21
Download
07 Level 5 Andrew Benon 2:01
Download
08 Victory Andrew Benon 1:43
Download

Credits

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Source verification is needed.

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Game Rip

Format

Download

MUS (DMX).png WAV.png DP.png

Download

(Info)


Because Chex Quest is a DOOM conversion the music is in the MUS (DMX) format and can be ripped from the Chex.WAD in the same manner that the DOOM music is ripped. Actually, Chex Quest contains some of the original DOOM music that wasn't removed in the conversion process. The MUS files were recorded with Winamp's MIDI player v3.5.

The sound effects are in two formats, WAV for digital audio playback and DP for PC speaker playback. They are included in the rip.

Audio Devices

Music

Icon - AdLib.png Icon - General MIDI.png Icon - Pro AudioSpectrum.png Icon - Sound Blaster.png Icon - Sound Blaster AWE 32.png Icon - Sound Canvas.png Icon - UltraSound.png Icon - Wave Blaster.png

Sound

Icon - AdLib.png Icon - PC Speaker.png Icon - Pro AudioSpectrum.png Icon - Sound Blaster.png Icon - UltraSound.png

(Source: Music, Sound)

Releases

  USA.svg   USA
Chex Quest - DOS - USA.jpg
Title: Chex Quest
Platform: DOS
Released: 1996-??-??
Publisher: Ralston-Purina

Links


Chex Quest
Chex Quest Platform - DOS.png
Chex Quest 2 Platform - DOS.png
Chex Quest 3 Platform - W32.png
Notable Songs Intermission
Notable Personnel Andrew Benon
Notable Companies Digital Café • Ralston-Purina


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