Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3

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In Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3, Gail is now the principal of a space academy, facing challenges such as alien attacks and student unrest. She must navigate these issues while continuing to teach and mentor her students, all while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire academy. This installment of the Space Pilgrim series offers more exciting space exploration and strategic combat, along with character development and intrigue.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3 screenshot

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features strong writing and character development, making the story engaging and enjoyable.
Players appreciate the fun and humorous elements, along with interesting plot twists that keep the narrative fresh.
Despite its RPG Maker roots, the game offers a satisfying experience with a good balance of puzzles and storytelling.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and a lack of full HD support, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players feel that the game is too short and lacks depth compared to its predecessors, with some gameplay elements being simplified.
The use of RPG Maker assets leads to a perception of low quality, with repetitive graphics and gameplay that may not appeal to all gamers.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Space Pilgrim Academy Year 3" is highly praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, continuing the arcs from previous installments while introducing new plot twists and deeper backstories. Players appreciate the balance of humor, drama, and political themes, making it a satisfying experience for those who prioritize storytelling over gameplay. The game is described as an enjoyable, easy-to-follow adventure that effectively immerses players in its richly detailed sci-fi world.
- “The story is first rate and the world is highly detailed.”
- “Everything that players love about the Space Pilgrim Saga is back: the player will enjoy lots of interesting characters, well-written dialogue, perfect plot twists, and strategic use of humor.”
- “The story touches on political events, evolving relationships, school life, provides comedic relief, and handles every theme equally well.”
- “While the characters are still enjoyable, the attempt at removing running around in favor of accelerated storytelling fails utterly.”
- “Also, given the considerable time between episodes, it would be useful to start each episode with a recap that will remind the player where he/she is in the story.”
- “The riddles aren't difficult, but the plot speeds up and you even gain insights into characters who you have already known for six games.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are typical of RPG Maker titles, lacking full HD support and advanced tweaking options, which may disappoint modern PC gamers. While some character designs have evolved to reflect the characters' progression, the overall visual quality remains low, suggesting that a more sophisticated graphical overhaul could significantly enhance the series' appeal. Despite these limitations, the storytelling is praised as a strong point.
- “The graphics and music are the usual RPG Maker style, but the storytelling is really, really good.”
- “The graphics and sound are just the same from every other game in the 'Space Pilgrim Academy' series, but with one exception: now that Maggie and her classmates are all upperclassmen, the cadets now all look older and taller than before.”
- “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.”
- “Honestly, I think if this series was redone with more sophisticated graphics, it would be extremely popular.”
- “One minor concern about the graphics is that it might have landed in an uncanny valley.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Space Pilgrim Academy Year 3" is primarily puzzle-based, resembling classic '90s point-and-click adventures, which may appeal to those who prioritize story over challenging mechanics. While some criticize the low-quality visuals and simplistic gameplay typical of RPG Maker titles, others appreciate the engaging sci-fi narrative and find the gameplay enjoyable and accessible. Overall, it offers a blend of easy puzzles and a compelling story, making it suitable for fans of narrative-driven experiences.
- “Space Pilgrim Academy Year 3 is a story-driven game, where most of the gameplay comes from puzzles to solve (think of it as a point-and-click adventure in a top-down RPG view).”
- “A great sci-fi series, with relatively easy point-and-click gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “It's a pretty easy game with a fun sci-fi story, so I would recommend it to anyone that loves story before 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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music features unique and engaging new tunes that complement the RPG Maker style, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
- “The music is also a bit different and has some really cool new tunes.”
- “The graphics and music are in the usual RPG Maker style, but the storytelling is really, really good.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack feels generic and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's tone, which detracts from immersion.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features significant character development, particularly highlighting Diane Romero and others who evolve into central figures within the plot, enhancing the overall narrative depth.
- “There is a lot of character development, with Diane Romero and others becoming more central to the plot.”
- “The character arcs are incredibly well-written, making each character's journey feel authentic and engaging.”
- “I love how the game allows characters to evolve based on player choices, adding depth to the overall narrative.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the [i]space pilgrim saga[/i] is highlighted by its engaging characters, clever dialogue, and well-timed plot twists, all of which contribute to a rich and entertaining experience for players.
- “Everything that players love about the space pilgrim saga is back: the player will enjoy lots of interesting characters, well-written dialogue, perfect plot twists, and strategic use of humor.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, characterized by strong writing and well-developed characters that enhance the overall experience.
- “This is a well-written game with great characters and atmosphere.”