Roger Wilco
A hapless space janitor and accidental hero who must escape captivity and thwart Vohaul.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Control notes
This DOS release is primarily controlled through typed text-parser commands.
Exact keyboard shortcuts can vary by release and documentation; no undocumented bindings are listed.
How it plays
How does Space Quest II: Vohaul's Revenge play?
The game uses a first-person illustrated adventure view with typed commands and screen-based exploration. Players move Roger through alien environments, examine scenery, collect objects, talk to characters, and enter commands to solve puzzles and survive hazards.
Progression follows a sequence of locations and puzzle solutions rather than a freely selectable structure. The player must combine inventory items, discover parser vocabulary, and make choices that avoid traps or advance the story. Wrong actions can kill Roger, so frequent saved games are important.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Space Quest II: Vohaul's Revenge?
Save frequently, especially before entering a new screen, trying an unfamiliar command, or approaching an apparent hazard. Sierra adventure puzzles can have irreversible consequences, and some deaths are signposted only subtly.
Examine every important object and try straightforward parser verbs such as look, take, use, open, talk, and ask. Keep a written inventory of locations and unexplained clues, and revisit earlier areas when a newly acquired item suggests another solution.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Vohaul
The vengeful scientist whose plan and kidnapping of Roger drive the adventure.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save before experiments and before hazardous-looking scenery.
- 2
Use the parser's simplest likely verb and noun combinations.
- 3
Search each screen carefully; exits and useful objects can be easy to miss.
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