Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 2
- April 20, 2018
- Pilgrim Adventures
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamIn Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 2, players continue Gail's journey, now as a Space Cadet at the prestigious academy. Face new challenges, explore space, and navigate relationships while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire galaxy. With various puzzles, shooting sequences, and moral choices, this sci-fi adventure RPG sequel offers an engaging and immersive experience.
Reviews
- The game features really good storytelling that keeps players engaged and wanting more.
- The writing is well done, setting this series apart from many other RPG Maker games.
- The game offers a mix of adventure and visual novel mechanics, providing a unique and enjoyable experience.
- The game suffers from low-quality graphics and gameplay typical of RPG Maker asset flips.
- There are several bugs and technical issues that can detract from the overall experience.
- Some gameplay elements, like answering historical questions, can feel frustrating and detract from the enjoyment.
- story33 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of "Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 2" is highly praised for its engaging narrative and character development, continuing the adventure from the previous installment while delving deeper into themes of politics, corruption, and personal trauma. Players appreciate the thoughtful worldbuilding and the intertwining of character arcs, although some bugs and minor frustrations with gameplay elements were noted. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, making it a recommended experience for fans of the series and newcomers alike.
“This is thoughtful science fiction with a good storyline, intelligent enough that it could pass as a novel, but with the game elements combined to make it much more interactive than just a visual novel.”
“The storyline of this chapter continues to be deeply interesting and the game ends with some humorous notes, a lot of sadness, and above all a great suspense, leaving the player waiting for the next episode!”
“There's a ton of worldbuilding and political intrigue packed into the story.”
“The story is solid, but Year 2 still has a few bugs left, one of which is outrageous in the cutscene at the opening of the prologue, and the developers have moved on to other projects.”
“The story starts going deeper this time around, but I found some of the puzzles a little frustrating.”
“As in the previous episode and in the previous series, politics, foreign affairs, corruption, and terrorism still form the background of the storyline.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Space Pilgrim Academy Year 2" is generally well-received, combining adventure game and visual novel mechanics effectively, with engaging writing and a nostalgic point-and-click style. However, some users criticize the overall quality and challenge of the gameplay, comparing it unfavorably to previous entries in the series and noting issues with low-quality visuals typical of RPG Maker games.
“Space Pilgrim Academy Year 2 is a rather good game, with simple gameplay and an interesting story.”
“The series mixes adventure game and visual novel mechanics to good effect, and the writing is top-notch.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“Like its predecessors, the game is built using an engine intended for JRPGs, but the actual gameplay is closer to that of the classic '90s point-and-click adventures.”
“I didn't return this game due to great respect for the developer, but I won't buy any more with such gameplay... sorry...”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are generally considered subpar, lacking full HD support and advanced tweaking options, which may disappoint modern PC gamers. Most visuals are simplistic and utilize standard RPG Maker assets, but despite their limitations, the game's strong writing and engaging story compensate for the graphical shortcomings, making it a standout in the sci-fi genre.
“Overall this series with its simple graphics looks like it wouldn't have much to offer but is one of the best sci-fi series I've seen, with each dollar-priced chapter being a full-fledged game.”
“As the previous episodes, the graphics are pretty simple, most using RPG Maker RTP from Degica. The music is also mostly from various artists, but they really work well with the story of the game.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“As with the previous episodes, the graphics are pretty simple, most using RPG Maker RTP from Degica. The music is also mostly from various artists, but they really work well with the story of the game.”
“Overall, this series with its simple graphics looks like it wouldn't have much to offer but is one of the best sci-fi series I've seen, with each dollar-priced chapter being a full-fledged game.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 2" remains consistent with its predecessor, featuring witty responses from the protagonist and maintaining the series' signature comedic tone. While it captures the essence of the original saga, some players feel it is less funny and challenging compared to earlier episodes, blending humor with deeper themes of humanity and ethics. The game concludes with a mix of humor, sadness, and suspense, leaving players eager for the next installment.
“Consistent with *Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 1*, Maggie can respond to her instructors with humorous answers to their questions.”
“*Space Pilgrim Academy* 'new' series is truly faithful to the *Space Pilgrim* saga spirit, the humor of the saga and, to some extent, its philosophical questioning about humanity, brotherhood, and ethics.”
“The storyline of this chapter continues to be deeply interesting and the game ends with some humorous notes, a lot of sadness, and above all a great suspense, leaving the player waiting for the next episode!”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game, primarily sourced from various artists, effectively complements the story, enhancing the overall experience despite the simple graphics typical of RPG Maker.
“As in the previous episodes, the graphics are pretty simple, mostly using RPG Maker RTP from Degica. The music is also primarily from various artists, but it really complements the story of the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character development in the game, noting that the evolving friendships and bonds among characters enhance the overall enjoyment of the story.
“Now that the story can shift towards character development, it's really enjoyable to see how the friendships and bonds are growing.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
[i]Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 2[/i] offers high replayability due to its diverse classes, allowing players to explore various strategies and earn numerous achievements through different gameplay methods. This variety enhances the overall experience, making it the most replayable title in the [i]Space Pilgrim Saga[/i].
“The classes featured in 'Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 2' make this the game with the most replay value of any game in the 'Space Pilgrim Saga', and is further enhanced by the fact that players can earn a much larger number of achievements by using different methods for two of the classes featured.”
“The variety of choices and paths in 'Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 2' ensures that each playthrough feels unique, encouraging players to explore different strategies and outcomes.”
“With multiple endings and character development options, 'Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 2' invites players to dive back in and experience the story from different perspectives.”
“The classes featured in 'Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 2' make this the game with the most replay value of any game in the 'Space Pilgrim Saga', and is further helped by the fact that the player can earn a much larger number of achievements by using different methods for two of the classes featured.”
“Once you finish the game, there’s little incentive to go back. The story doesn’t change much, and the choices feel less impactful on subsequent playthroughs.”
“While the game offers multiple endings, the lack of significant differences between them makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
