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Pilot Brothers 3: Back Side of the Earth

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24%Game Brain Score
humor, music
story, graphics
40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Pilot Brothers 3: Back Side of the Earth is a single player action game with a comedy theme. It was developed by 1C Wireless and was released on January 22, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

Berdichev, Spring 1958. Sensible Brother Chief and his not-so-bright assistant, Brother Colleague saw a report in papers that in Tasmania number of rare animals was greatly reduced. Help Chief and Colleague to save poor elephants!

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40%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
humor9 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • Charming old-school point-and-click adventure with a quirky, surreal humor and slapstick comedy.
  • Clever and humorous puzzles that reward experimentation and observation, utilizing two distinct playable characters.
  • Distinctive cartoon-inspired art style and expressive animations that complement the game’s comedic tone.
  • The game suffers from obscure, illogical puzzles with frustrating pixel-hunting and poor object interaction feedback.
  • Technical issues including bugs, crashes, lag, missing levels, and a poorly optimized port leading to slow gameplay.
  • Lacks modern features such as updated graphics, resolution options, and polished localization; music is repetitive and annoying.
  • humor
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in Pilot Brothers 3 is characterized by slapstick, surreal, and character-driven comedy that appeals primarily to fans of classic point-and-click adventures. Its clever, visually conveyed jokes and exaggerated scenarios create an endearing, nostalgic atmosphere, though some may find the humor rough around the edges due to dated mechanics and occasional obtuse logic. Overall, the game’s humor shines through its quirky style and retro charm.

    • “Pilot Brothers 3: Back Side of the Earth is a deliberately eccentric point-and-click adventure that leans heavily into slapstick humor, surreal logic, and old-school design sensibilities.”
    • “The story follows the mismatched detective duo known as Brother Chief and Brother Colleague, whose personalities form the backbone of the game’s humor.”
    • “Much of the humor is conveyed visually or through exaggerated scenarios, making it effective even when language nuances occasionally feel rough.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story embraces its roots in the classic Pilot Brothers series, delivering a whimsical, character-driven detective tale set in a surreal 1950s world that prioritizes humor and nostalgia over realism or deep narrative complexity. While evocative and charming for fans of retro adventures, some parts feel disjointed and outdated, with certain segments lacking coherent progression or polish. Overall, the story appeals most to players who appreciate quirky, stylistic storytelling rather than modern, refined narratives.

    • “Rooted in the long-running Pilot Brothers series, the game embraces its origins unapologetically, offering a whimsical detective story set in an alternate version of the late 1950s where logic often takes a backseat to cartoon chaos.”
    • “The story follows the mismatched detective duo known as Brother Chief and Brother Colleague, whose personalities form the backbone of the game’s humor.”
    • “While it may feel antiquated in places and lacks the refinement of contemporary adventure games, it succeeds as a nostalgic experience that celebrates a particular style of interactive storytelling.”
    • “The story and sense of progression from the previous games are gone, replaced with a bunch of random scenes that barely tie together.”
    • “In the 'fourth' story you enter the sub, you exit the same sub near the final boss.”
    • “One of the theories going around is that the missing mission were done by a different studio, and they didn't bother to sort out the rights for the touchscreen+steam re-release.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Pilot Brothers 3 features a charming cartoon-inspired aesthetic that matches its comedic tone, though its visuals are dated and lack modern resolution options. The graphics diverge from previous titles in the series, and untranslated voiceovers and inscriptions detract from the experience for some players. Overall, the style is distinctive but limited by technical and localization shortcomings.

    • “Visually, Pilot Brothers 3 employs a cartoon-inspired aesthetic that reinforces its comedic tone.”
    • “While the visuals are undeniably dated by modern standards, they possess a distinct charm that suits the game’s personality.”
    • “The game still lacks modern resolutions or any options at all, and the graphics do not follow the aesthetic of the previous games.”
    • “The game still lacks modern resolutions or any options at all, and the graphics do not follow the aesthetic of the previous games.”
    • “Shame that voiceovers and inscriptions in graphics weren't translated to English.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features traditional point-and-click mechanics focused on exploration, item collection, and puzzle-solving, often requiring lateral thinking and accepting the game's quirky logic. It appeals to fans of classic adventure games and the Pilot Brothers series for its nostalgic design and humor, though newcomers might find the mechanics outdated and some puzzles frustratingly obscure.

    • “Gameplay is structured around traditional point-and-click mechanics, with players exploring environments, collecting items, and solving puzzles to advance.”
    • “Fans of classic adventure games and the Pilot Brothers series often appreciate the nostalgic design, humor, and puzzle structure, while newcomers may struggle with the dated mechanics and occasionally obtuse logic.”
    • “While the mechanics are straightforward, the solutions often hinge on lateral thinking and embracing the game’s absurd internal logic rather than applying real-world reasoning.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and audio design effectively enhance the game's whimsical and comedic atmosphere with playful sound effects and well-timed cues. However, the single looping track can become repetitive and irritating, leading some players to turn the music off early.

    • “Audio design complements the visuals with playful sound effects and a light, whimsical musical score.”
    • “The soundtrack underscores the comedic pacing without becoming intrusive, while sound cues accentuate character actions and slapstick moments.”
    • “The music comprised of a single track on a loop will drive anyone insane, so I had to turn it off early on.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to have significant stability issues, frequently experiencing bugs and crashes that affect the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game is very buggy and crashes frequently, making it difficult to progress.”
    • “Stability is a big issue; unexpected crashes disrupt gameplay often.”
    • “Constant bugs and glitches severely affect the overall experience and stability.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect focuses on a playful and unpredictable tone rather than realism or deep emotional engagement, emphasizing exaggerated scenarios and surprising twists to maintain a lighthearted adventure.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in significantly slower performance and missing content, likely due to being a subpar port of the mobile version.

    • “Nearly half of the levels are missing and the game plays much slower because it's evidently a poorly optimized port of the mobile version.”
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Pilot Brothers 3: Back Side of the Earth is a action game with comedy theme.

Pilot Brothers 3: Back Side of the Earth is available on PC and Windows.

Pilot Brothers 3: Back Side of the Earth was released on January 22, 2015.

Pilot Brothers 3: Back Side of the Earth was developed by 1C Wireless.

Pilot Brothers 3: Back Side of the Earth has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked Pilot Brothers 3: Back Side of the Earth for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Pilot Brothers 3: Back Side of the Earth is a single player game.

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