Space Captain McCallery Ep. 2: Pilgrims in Purple Moss
- March 14, 2019
- Tales of the Renegade Sector
Get on SteamIn Space Captain McCallery Episode 2: Pilgrims in Purple Moss, journey with the captain and his robotic companion to a sunken alien ruin in search of treasure. Battle alien lifeforms, forage for food, and uncover secrets in this self-contained Low-Poly 3D Action-Adventure game set in the Renegade Sector. This episode doesn't require playing the first one, but offers an immersive experience in a strange and mystifying world.
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- The game introduces new power-up fruits that permanently increase health, rewarding exploration.
- The platforming mechanics, particularly the dash, add a fun dynamic to navigating 3D environments.
- The environments are visually appealing and expansive, making exploration enjoyable.
- The game lacks a final boss, ending instead with a cutscene, which disappointed some players.
- The gameplay feels similar to the first episode, with limited weapon options and basic mechanics.
- Some players found the camera and energy system to be frustrating.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay retains familiar mechanics from the first episode, introducing a dash instead of a jump, which alters the platforming experience. While the core gameplay loop remains largely unchanged, it offers a fun and humorous adventure through an alien world, providing players with more options and a sense of progression. Overall, the gameplay is serviceable and enjoyable, reflecting a step in the right direction without straying far from its predecessor.
“Like the first episode, it retains all the mechanics. Instead of a jump, we have a dash, which gives it a different kind of platforming. You have to keep the captain fed because the energy is used for different actions such as reloading the weapon or dashing, among other things.”
“It's yet another Renegade Sector game, and that means you know what to expect: a short but fun adventure through an alien world with some humor, a bit of scenario, and fun, but ultimately serviceable gameplay.”
“While it doesn't really change the gameplay loop too much, it feels like a step in the right direction, and providing the player with more options is always good.”
“The gameplay hasn't changed much from the first game, which is a missed opportunity for improvement.”
“The mechanics are largely the same, and while the dash adds a different kind of platforming, it doesn't feel innovative.”
“The gameplay loop remains largely unchanged, which may disappoint players looking for new experiences.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as decent, with multiple users expressing a similar sentiment about its quality.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as light and enjoyable, complementing the short adventure through an alien world. While it adds to the fun, the overall gameplay remains serviceable and familiar for fans of the renegade sector genre.
“It's yet another renegade sector game, and that means you know what to expect: a short but fun adventure through an alien world with some humor, a bit of scenario, and fun gameplay.”
