Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3

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Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3 is a single player action game. It was developed by Pilgrim Adventures and was released on October 12, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The dual storyline approach enriches character development and provides a wider emotional range, blending personal and political themes effectively.
The writing is strong, with well-developed characters and engaging dialogue that keeps players invested in the narrative.
The game offers a satisfying story-driven experience with interesting puzzles that enhance the overall gameplay without being overly challenging.

The gameplay mechanics are relatively simple and lack variety, which may limit engagement for players seeking more complex challenges.
The game has a short runtime and minimal replay value, as choices do not significantly alter the story's direction.
Some players may find the graphics and technical aspects lacking, as the RPG Maker engine does not support modern gaming standards.

story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3" continues the engaging narrative of the series, featuring dual storylines that explore themes of identity and growth through the characters Maggie and Gail. The game emphasizes character-driven storytelling, with well-crafted dialogue and plot twists, while maintaining a linear structure that limits replay value. Despite its concise runtime and straightforward puzzles, the game successfully delivers a rich, immersive experience for fans of story-driven gameplay.
- “The dual storyline approach is one of the game’s strongest qualities, as it allows for a rich contrast in tone and pacing.”
- “Margaret’s story explores themes of identity, growth, and the unease of adolescence, all within the extraordinary context of developing abilities she cannot fully control.”
- “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.”
- “With a runtime of around five hours, the story is concise, which works well for pacing but leaves limited room for branching choices or alternative outcomes.”
- “The narrative is relatively linear, and while dialogue decisions may shift tone or relationships, they do not drastically alter the direction of the story.”
- “This makes replay value minimal once the main plot has been experienced, particularly for players who are not invested in exploring every nuance of character interaction.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Space Pilgrim Academy Year 3" is characterized by a blend of exploration, dialogue, and puzzle-solving, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures, making it accessible and story-driven. While the mechanics are simple and not particularly challenging, this allows for a focus on narrative rather than gameplay complexity, appealing to fans of story-rich experiences. However, the game's low-quality visuals and limited variety may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “Gameplay remains consistent with the rest of the academy series, using a mix of exploration, dialogue, and puzzle-solving to move the story forward.”
- “This emphasis means that the primary draw is the unfolding of the narrative rather than the complexity of gameplay systems, making it more appealing to players who enjoy story-driven experiences.”
- “The mechanics themselves are simple and never particularly challenging, which makes the game accessible but also somewhat limited in variety.”
- “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.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game maintain a consistent RPG Maker style that aligns with the series, offering a sense of charm despite their technical limitations, such as lack of full HD support and poor fullscreen performance. While some character designs have evolved to reflect the characters' growth, the overall visual quality remains basic, leading to suggestions that a graphical overhaul could enhance the game's appeal.
- “While not technically impressive, the graphics are consistent with the rest of the series and lend the game a sense of charm and familiarity.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics and music are the usual RPG Maker style, but the storytelling is really, really good.”
- “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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game effectively enhance the narrative, providing subtle cues that elevate tension and emotion. Despite the limitations of the RPG Maker system, the soundtrack features unique and enjoyable tunes that complement the engaging storytelling and puzzle challenges.
- “With a limited system through RPG Maker, this still manages to tell a very good story, with a fun soundtrack and decent puzzle challenges throughout.”
- “The soundtrack and sound effects support the tone effectively, with understated but well-placed cues that enhance tension and emotion without drawing attention away from the narrative.”
- “The music is also a bit different and has some really cool new tunes.”
- “The graphics and music are the usual RPG Maker style, but the storytelling is really, really good.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is notably strong, with multiple characters, including Diane Romero, becoming more integral to the storyline, enhancing player engagement through diverse perspectives on unfolding events.
- “This design not only enriches character development but also gives players a reason to stay engaged as events unfold from two very different vantage points.”
- “There is lots of character development, with Diane Romero and others becoming more central to the plot.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating a distinct atmosphere through its varied environments, such as academy corridors, spaceship interiors, and mining facilities. Coupled with strong writing and character development, these elements contribute to an immersive experience.
- “This is a well-written game with great characters and atmosphere.”
- “The environments are distinct enough to create atmosphere, whether you are exploring academy corridors, the interior of a spaceship, or distant mining facilities.”
replayability
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Reviewers note that the game's replayability is limited due to its modest scope, resulting in minimal incentive to replay after completing the main plot, especially for those less interested in exploring character interactions.
- “As with earlier entries, the main drawbacks come from the game’s modest scope and replayability.”
- “This makes replay value minimal once the main plot has been experienced, particularly for players who are not invested in exploring every nuance of character interaction.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's alternating structure effectively enhances its emotional depth by juxtaposing the personal and introspective challenges of academy life with the larger, impactful themes of interstellar politics. This blend allows for a richer emotional experience for players.
- “This alternating structure gives the game a wider emotional range, blending the more personal and introspective concerns of academy life with the broader consequences of interstellar politics.”
humor
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The humor in the *Space Pilgrim Saga* is highlighted by its interesting characters, well-crafted dialogue, and clever plot twists, all of which contribute to an engaging 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.”

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Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3 is a action game.

Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3 is available on PC and Windows.

Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3 was released on October 12, 2018.

Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3 was developed by Pilgrim Adventures.

Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3 has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 3 is a single player game.

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