Chex Quest 1-3 - Custom Steam Installation

In this Guide, I will show you how to install Chex Quest 1-2 (MS-DOS Version) & Chex Quest 3 (Windows Version) in the same folder as Blake Stone on Steam.

1. Custom Installation (Chex Quest 1-2)

This Section will teach you on how to install Chex Quest 1-2 in your Math Rescue Folder.

1. Visit myabandonware (be sure to add .com in the link) (Chex-quest.zip or chex-quest2.zip), then download the Zip file or you can Purchase Chex Quest on Amazon by using this link:
http://www.amazon.com/CHEX-QUEST-Pc/dp/B004Q28UGY
(NOTE: This is Game is VERY HARD to Find & Overpriced)

2. Go to the folder where Blake Stone is installed on Steam, and create 2 new folders called Chex & Chex2.

3. Extract the files from the Chex-quest.zip to your Chex Folder and Chex-quest2.zip to your Chex2 Folder.

4. Change the Following in your BSAOG DosBox Config File:
[autoexec]
# Lines in this section will be run at startup.
# You can put your MOUNT lines here.

@echo off
Mount C ".."
C:
cls
CD Chex
Chex
or
[autoexec]
# Lines in this section will be run at startup.
# You can put your MOUNT lines here.

@echo off
Mount C ".."
C:
cls
CD Chex2
Chex2

5. Open Blake Stone and enjoy playing Chex Quest 1-2!

6. If you want to switch back to Blake Stone, change the Following in your BSAOG DosBox Config File:
[autoexec]
# Lines in this section will be run at startup.
# You can put your MOUNT lines here.

@echo off
Mount C ".."
C:
cls
BSTONE
exit

2. About Chex Quest

The planet Bazoik has been overrun by Flemoids; mucous-like alien creatures who are consuming all of the IFC's (Intergalactic Federation of Cereals) nutritious foods. You, a large square-shaped man must go in and rid the various levels of the miscellaneous green Flemoids.

Your weaponry starts out with a bootspoon (which can be upgraded to a Super Bootspork) and a small Zorcher (which uses Zorch energy). The Zorcher can, of course, be upgraded to frightening levels... Zorch is apparently an interdimensional substance, because enough of it can "send a Flemoid back to his homeworld."

You can strap on armor, of course- the armor is a Chex kibble (or a Super Chex kibble). This will protect you from the mucous that the Flemoids snort at you.

The opening contains a notice to concerned parents, avowing that the game is non-violent; to keep childrens' interest, the violence was replaced with (and they tried to be delicate here) gross booger sounds. Your character never "dies", but becomes immobilized by being covered from head to toe in mucous.

The CD-ROM Version also includes a 50-Free Hour Trial for America Online.

Check out LGR's review on Chex Quest here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSnci4tjNdQ

Personal Note: Back in the day, Cereal Boxes contained Prizes that are Specially Marked which included Toys, Cutout Masks/Mazes, Word Searches, CD-ROM Games, CD Samplers, Promotional DVDs, Books, etc. And here's my reaction to them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrSgHAIqIkQ
These Cereal Boxes included Corn Flakes, Chex, Pops, Lucky Charms, Reeses Puffs, Rice Krispies, Cheereos, Life, Cookie Crisp, etc.

3. Chex Quest - Cast

Chex Warrior:
This is you, Chex "Fred Chexter" Warrior. You've been sent to the planet of Bazoik to rescue the captive citizens there from the clutches of the Flembrane. You must also thwart the invaison on Chex City that follows, and then the final invasion by the Flemoids in the meteor spaceship.


Citizens of Bazoik:
These are the citizens taken hostage by the Flemoids on the planet Bazoik. Your goal on your first mission is to find these citizens and rescue them from the clutches of the evil Flembrane.

4. Chex Quest - Zorchers

Bootspoon:
This is the weakest of all zorchers, and one of two that you start out with. It uses no ammunition, but can only be used at close range. Only use it when you have ran out of zorch for all of your other zorchers.


Super Bootspork:
It's superior to the Bootspoon in every way imaginable, so much that once you have it, you can't even use the Bootspoon anymore. Its advantage comes from the fact that even though it deals out the same zorch energy for each hit as the Bootspoon, it deals out that energy over four times as fast as the Bootspoon. However, like the Bootspoon, it can only be used at close range. This makes it practical for close-range attacks on groups of Flemoids lacking ranged attacks.


Mini-Zorcher:
It's a weak zorcher that, like the Bootspoon, you start out with right at the beginning, or whenever you get slimed out and have to restart. You can improve the accuracy by occasionally pressing Ctrl instead of using it continuously. Only use it if you run out of zorch for your other zorchers and lack a Rapid Zorcher and Super Bootspork, or are going against a Flemoid with a ranged attack and you lack a Rapid Zorcher and zorch for all of your other zorchers.


Large Zorcher:
It's a fairly powerful zorcher, but one with two shortcomings: A slow fire rate, and decreased effectiveness against Flemoids at greater distances. The power makes it good for popping weaker Flemoids in small groups with single hits, especially in 'maze' type areas. However, the slow fire rate makes it a bad choice against groups of stronger Flemoids like the Cycloptis that will take more hits. Zorch pickups are also fairly abundant for this zorcher, so you may also want to take that into consideration.


Rapid Zorcher:
It's a rapid-fire Mini-zorcher that also runs on the same zorch. It uses 2 zorches a shot, or 1 if that's all you have. Also like the Mini-zorcher, you can use Ctrl only occasionally to improve accuracy. This makes it a good all-around zorcher, a good choice if you don't know what zorcher to go with. It's good at stopping Cyclopti and other fairly strong Flemoids dead in their tracks. It can also blast through fairly large groups of Flemoids that are ganging right up on you with relative ease.


Zorch Propulsor:
It's a powerful zorcher that also has a nasty blast radius where the projectiles hit that can zorch nearby Flemoids. It works fairly well as a replacement for the Phasing Zorcher or LAZ Device when those two are unavailable. It can eaisly zorch clustered groups of weaker Flemoids or isolated stronger Flemoids in a single shot.


Phasing Zorcher:
This zorcher is even faster than the Rapid Zorcher, and more powerful, too. Use to get out of a BIG mess where Flemoids have ganged up on you and made it impractical to load up and fire the LAZ Device, or if you're just lazy and want to mow down Flemoids really fast without much effort. Just don't look forward to using your LAZ Device anytime soon.


Large Area Zorching (LAZ) Device:
The most powerful zorcher available. It can clean out a whole room of Flemoids with one shot. It also uses the most zorch (40 Phasing Zorcher shots!) out of any zorcher, and it's the slowest. as well. It won't fire if you don't have at least 40 Phasing Zorcher zorches. You'll want to use it only when there's a large group of Flemoids, or one 'boss' Flemoid that would take too many zorches from a weaker zorcher. However, it chews through Phasing Zorcher zorch quickly, so use it sparingly and keep an eye on the zorch left.

5. Chex Quest - Zorcher Pickups

Super Bootspork


Mini Zorch Recharge = +10 Mini-Zorchers


Mini Zorch Pack = +50 Mini-Zorchers


Rapid Zorcher = +20 Mini-Zorchers


Large Zorcher Recharge = +4 Large Zorchers


Large Zorcher Pack = +20 Large Zorchers


Large Zorcher = +8 Large Zorchers


Zorch Propulsor Recharge = +1 Zorch Propulsor


Zorch Propulsor Pack = +5 Zorch Propulsors


Zorch Propulsor = +2 Zorch Propulsors


Phasing Zorcher Recharge = +20 Phasing Zorchers


Phasing Zorcher Pack = +100 Phasing Zorchers


Phasing Zorcher = +40 Phasing Zorchers


LAZ Device = +40 Phasing Zorchers


Zorchpak = +10 Mini-Zorchers/+4 Large Zorchers/+1 Zorch Propulsor/+20 Phasing Zorchers
(NOTE: The first Zorchpak doubles carrying capacity)

6. Chex Quest - Health & Armor

Bowl of Fruit = Restores 10 Health


Bowl of Vegetables = Restores 25 Health


Iced Water = Adds 1 Bonus Health (Up to a Max of 200)


Supercharge Breakfast = Adds 100 Bonus Health (Up to a Max of 200)
(NOTE: Chex is a part of your Complete Nutritious Breakfast!)


Chex Armor = Adds 100 Armor


Super Chex Armor = Adds 200 Bonus Armor (Up to a Max of 200)


Slime Repellent = Adds 1 Bonus Armor (Up to a Max of 200)

7. Chex Quest - Keys & Items

Yellow Keys = Opens Yellow Doors


Red Keys = Opens Red Doors


Blue Keys = Opens Blue Doors
(NOTE: All keys let you open all key doors of that color. The flemkeys only appear once each in E3M5: Meteor Spaceship. You'll lose all keys after completing each level.)


Slimeproof Suit = It protects you from the effects of stepping into Flemoidus slime pools that can drain your health fast for a full minute. The screen will have a green tint placed on it when you pick this up, and when it flashes, it signifies that you only have 5 more seconds of use left. Unfortunately, it doesn't protect you from the slime shot out by the Flemoids themselves.


Computer Area Map = Collecting this will allow you to see all of the current level's secret areas, plus all areas you have not visited yet (those will show up as gray). Unfortunately, it will only last for the current level.


Ultra Goggles = This item amplifies all light to allow you to see everything in full brightness for 2 minutes. This is especially useful in dark areas. When there's only 5 seconds left, they will blink. They can only be found once in E3M1: Central Command.

8. Chex Quest - Secrets

Viewing Cutscenes outside the game:
All of the game cinemas (including the ending) are stored as both MPEGs and QuickTime movies, so you don't have to play the game to check out the story.

Hidden Art Room:
Get to level 2.
Type scottholman to get all keys.
Go through one of the doorways that have a stair case that goes down.
Go through the door, and transport to the refrigerated storage.
Go into the storage.
Now go into the elevator. Position your self in front of the tallest crate.
When you go up, quickly jump off onto the Crate.
Try opening sections of the wall. When part opens, go down the passage way.
You will find yourself in an art room with pictures of the programmers.
In the center of the room is the logo of Digital Cafe.

9. Chex Quest 3 - Episode/Map Names

Episode 1: Rescue on Bazoik
E1M1: Landing Zone
E1M2: Storage Facility
E1M3: Laboratory
E1M4: Arboretum
E1M5: Caverns of Bazoik

Episode 2: Terror in Chex City
E2M1: Spaceport
E2M2: Cinema
E2M3: Chex Museum
E2M4: City Streets
E2M5: Sewer System

Episode 3: Invasion!
E3M1: Central Command
E3M2: United Cereals
E3M3: Villa Chex
E3M4: Provincial Park
E3M5: Meteor Spaceship

10. Custom Installation (Chex Quest 3)

This Section will teach you on how to install Chex Quest 3 in your Blake Stone Folder.

1. Vist chucktropolis (be sure to add .com in the link), select Gamers and Download Chex Quest 3 (ChexQuest3.zip)

2. Go to the folder where Blake Stone is installed on Steam, and create a new folder called Chex3.

3. Extract the files from the ChexQuest3.zip to your Chex3 Folder.

4. Add a shortcut to Chex Quest 3 by selecting Create Shortcut, add a New Folder to Steam in Your Start Menu, Name it "Non-Steam" then move the Chex Quest 3 Shortcut to your Non-Steam Folder in your Start Menu.

6. Go to Add a Game on Steam.

7. Select Add Non-Steam Game.

8. Select Chex Quest 3 from Steam & Create a new Catagory for it called "Non-Steam".

9. Launch Chex Quest 3 and Have Fun!

[VolnuttHeroP64]

This guide will be moved soon.

[VolnuttHeroP64]

I guess it's to keep the Chex Quest data in sperate folders and that you'll need to enter the Directory via DOSBOX.

[Green Hill Zoning Regulations]

It's a great guide for that, I'm just wondering why you chose Blake Stone as that directory.

[VolnuttHeroP64]

Its if you want to play another DOS Game in the same directory.

[Green Hill Zoning Regulations]

Well yes, your instructions are perfect for that, by why install 1 and 2 on top of Blake Stone? Was there any reason for your choice?

[VolnuttHeroP64]

It's to run Chex Quest 1-2 in DOSBOX and Chex Quest 3 as a Non-Steam Game.

[Green Hill Zoning Regulations]

This is an interesting guide, but why in the world would you want to install it in the Blake Stone folder? It runs on Doom's engine IIRC.

[VolnuttHeroP64]

My Guides are not pointless!