Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet is a point-and-click adventure game developed by Application Systems Heidelberg and Alasdair Beckett-King. The game follows pirate heroine Nelly Cootalot as she rescues birds hypnotized by Baron Widebeard. Players explore a hand-drawn world across over 35 unique locations, encountering more than 45 distinct characters. The script is written to amuse all ages and includes full voice-acting in English and German, with a voice role by Tom Baker.
The gameplay centers on solving perplexing puzzles and engaging with a humorous cast of characters. Nelly commandeers an airship, races aristocrats, and interacts with figures like a monkey wizard and a surly Viking. The game has received positive reviews for its charm, heart, humor, and puzzle design, with some critics noting its influence from the Monkey Island series.