Space Quest III: The Pirates Of Pestulon
Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon continues the hilarious space-faring adventures of Roger Wilco, the unlikely hero and intergalactic garbageman. In this installment, players must unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of the "Two Guys from Andromeda," the fictional creators of the Space Quest series. As Roger, players navigate through a satirical sci-fi universe, facing off against the nefarious Pirates of Pestulon and possibly other suspects, including overzealous fans and revenge-seeking minions of previous villain Sludge Vohaul. With its blend of point-and-click adventure gameplay, cutting-edge graphics for its time, and trademark humor, Space Quest III challenges players to save the kidnapped game designers and thwart another galactic threat, all while delivering a self-aware, comical take on the adventure game genre and sci-fi tropes.
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DeveloperSierra On-Line
ReleasedMarch 24, 1989
StatusReleased
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SeriesSpace Quest
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Highly Recommended81/100
About This Game
Roger Wilco finds himself adrift in space after his previous misadventure, only to be rescued by an automated waste hauler. Discovering a derelict ship buried in the freighter's cargo, he sets about salvaging and repairing the vessel to make his escape. His journey across the galaxy takes him through a chain of peculiar worlds—a corporate fast-food chain and a barren desert moon—where he uncovers a conspiracy involving ScumSoft, a ruthless video game publisher operating from the moss-covered moon of Pestulon. The company's ruthless CEO has captured two renowned game developers and imprisoned them to churn out inferior titles, forcing Roger to infiltrate the company's fortress and mount a daring rescue. His mission culminates in a confrontation with the company's leader, after which Roger works to deliver the rescued programmers to safety and expose the villains' operation.