Summary
- Release Year: 1989
- Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Mac
- Developers: Sierra On-Line
- Publishers: Sierra On-Line
Space Quest III: The Pirates Of Pestulon (1989)
Introduction
Space Quest III: The Pirates Of Pestulon is a graphic adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1989. It is the third installment in the Space Quest series and the sequel to Space Quest II: Vohaul’s Revenge. The game follows the adventures of Roger Wilco, a hapless janitor who works for the StarCon Corporation. After being unjustly fired from his job, Roger sets out to rescue his two best friends, who have been kidnapped by the evil pirates of Pestulon.
Gameplay
Space Quest III is a point-and-click adventure game. The player controls Roger Wilco as he explores various planets and interacts with a cast of quirky characters. The game features a variety of puzzles that must be solved in order to progress. The puzzles are often humorous and require the player to think outside the box.
Plot
The game begins with Roger Wilco being unjustly fired from his job as a janitor for the StarCon Corporation. While drowning his sorrows at the Scum Bar, Roger overhears a conversation between two pirates. The pirates are planning to kidnap Roger’s two best friends, Beatrice Wankmeister and Elmo Pug.
Roger sets out to rescue his friends, but he is quickly captured by the pirates and taken to their hideout on the planet Pestulon. Roger escapes from the pirates and teams up with a group of rebels who are fighting against the pirate menace.
Together, Roger and the rebels must infiltrate the pirate stronghold and rescue Beatrice and Elmo. The game culminates in a climactic battle between Roger and the pirate leader, Captain Quirk.
Characters
- Roger Wilco: The protagonist of the game, Roger is a hapless janitor who is constantly getting into trouble. Despite his bumbling nature, Roger is a brave and resourceful hero.
- Beatrice Wankmeister: Roger’s best friend, Beatrice is a brilliant scientist. She is kidnapped by the pirates because of her knowledge of the StarCon Corporation’s secret weapons.
- Elmo Pug: Roger’s other best friend, Elmo is a cowardly but loyal engineer. He is kidnapped by the pirates because of his knowledge of the StarCon Corporation’s starships.
- Captain Quirk: The leader of the pirates, Captain Quirk is a ruthless and cunning villain. He is determined to conquer the galaxy and enslave its people.
Development
Space Quest III was developed by a team led by Scott Murphy and Mark Crowe. The game was originally intended to be a more serious and action-oriented game than its predecessors. However, during development, the team decided to focus on the game’s humor and puzzles.
The game’s graphics were created by Chris Colon, who used a combination of hand-drawn and computer-generated artwork. The game’s music was composed by Mark Seibert and Ken Allen.
Release
Space Quest III was released in 1989 for the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, and Macintosh. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Space Quest III is considered to be one of the greatest adventure games of all time. The game’s humor, puzzles, and characters have made it a beloved classic among gamers. The game has been ported to a variety of platforms over the years, and it is still enjoyed by gamers today.
Conclusion
Space Quest III: The Pirates Of Pestulon is a hilarious and challenging adventure game that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game’s humor, puzzles, and characters have made it a classic that is still enjoyed by gamers today. If you are looking for a great adventure game to play, then Space Quest III is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
9/10
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