Roger Wilco
The hapless space janitor and protagonist, who is pulled into another improbable interstellar adventure.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow Keys | Move Roger Use the cursor keys to guide Roger through the current scene. |
|---|---|
Keyboard | Enter a parser command Type an instruction describing an action, then submit it as required by the parser. |
Control notes
The game uses a keyboard text parser rather than modern point-and-click controls.
Exact command submission and function-key behavior can vary by SCI version.
How it plays
How does Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon play?
The game is played from a third-person perspective with illustrated screens and text commands. Roger explores locations, examines objects, collects items, talks to characters, and enters commands to solve puzzles. Movement and interaction take place across a sequence of connected scenes rather than through a freely explorable world.
Progress depends on using inventory items in the correct context and surviving occasional hazards. The story advances through several major areas, including the garbage freighter, the planet Ortega, and Pestulon. Some actions can lead to death, so saving frequently is important.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon?
- Save before entering unfamiliar rooms, using suspicious objects, or attempting dangerous actions.
- Examine every notable object and keep a broad inventory; many solutions depend on combining ordinary items with unusual surroundings.
- Explore methodically and reread descriptions, since important clues are often presented as jokes or throwaway observations.
- If a puzzle seems impossible, consider whether a location must be revisited after a story event.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
The Two Guys from Andromeda
Mark Crowe and Scott Murphy, the kidnapped designers whose rescue drives the central plot.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save often because several hazards can kill Roger without much warning.
- 2
Try parser commands in simple, direct language and inspect objects before experimenting.
- 3
The game rewards careful observation of its parody dialogue and environmental details.
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