Chewy: Esc from F5
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Products | Chewy: Esc from F5 |
Chewy: Esc from F5 () is a point-and-click adventure title created by New Generation Software in 1995, originally launched for MS-DOS and later made available on Microsoft Windows in 1997.
Plot
The story centers on Chewy, a pink extraterrestrial, alongside his companion Clint as they undertake a covert operation to penetrate the Borxian high-security area known as F5. Their objective is to secure the potent artifact called the "Red Glump" to prevent its exploitation. Clint manages to obtain the Glump but ends up crash-landing on Earth after being ensnared in a wormhole during their escape.
Gameplay
This point-and-click adventure requires players to collect and use items, engage with various characters, and solve puzzles to advance through the storyline.
Reception
Critics responded favorably to Chewy: Esc from F5, praising its traditional adventure mechanics and captivating puzzles. Tap-Repeatedly/Four Fat Chicks awarded it an 80/100 score, commending its reliable classic design and likable characters despite a lack of innovative elements. Adventure Classic Gaming gave it three stars, highlighting its straightforward puzzles and unique humor as well-suited for newcomers to the genre. Home of the Underdogs lauded it as an appealing cartoon-style adventure reminiscent of LucasArts classics, emphasizing its enjoyable puzzles and distinctive artistic approach.