Space Quest Collection

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Space Quest Collection is a compilation of six classic Space Quest games, remastered for improved gameplay and graphics. The games follow the adventures of Roger Wilco, a janitor in space, as he battles aliens, saves the universe, and tries to secure his place in galactic history. This collection offers a nostalgic trip through the golden age of adventure gaming with updated features for modern players.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 236 reviews

story35 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The Space Quest series is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, filled with clever humor and engaging puzzles that still resonate with fans today.
The games feature a unique blend of comedy and sci-fi references, making them enjoyable for both retro gamers and newcomers alike.
The collection includes all six main games, providing a comprehensive experience of Roger Wilco's adventures as a lovable space janitor.

Many players experience technical issues, such as difficulty running the games on modern systems and needing to configure DOSBox or use ScummVM for optimal performance.
The graphics and gameplay mechanics have not aged well, leading to frustration for new players unfamiliar with the genre's quirks and challenges.
Some games in the collection lack essential manuals or copy protection information, making certain puzzles nearly impossible to solve without external help.

story
272 mentions
13 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The "Space Quest" series is celebrated for its humorous and engaging storytelling, featuring the misadventures of the hapless space janitor Roger Wilco as he navigates various sci-fi scenarios filled with clever parodies of popular culture. While the narrative quality varies across the six games, with some installments like "Space Quest IV" being particularly praised for their depth and humor, others like "Space Quest II" are noted for their frustrating puzzles and less compelling plots. Overall, the series is fondly remembered for its witty writing and nostalgic charm, making it a classic in the point-and-click adventure genre.
- “The story is as follows: in Vohaul's Revenge, it is revealed that the leader of the Sariens, Vohaul, is mad that Roger foiled his plans to destroy the universe.”
- “This game has a simple but legitimate save-the-galaxy storyline with some intense moments, a few decent puzzles, some laughs, and just a very nice package.”
- “Space Quest is a funny science fiction adventure game series that lampoons popular film and television series, such as Star Trek and Star Wars.”
- “Let me say this plainly just in case you don’t want to read a long review: with slight variations throughout the franchise, Space Quest games are frustrating, repetitive, and have aged poorly. Almost anyone who doesn’t have nostalgic childhood memories of playing them from start to finish will probably hate them.”
- “The story is garbage and a bit silly compared to the original.”
- “To beat Space Quest 6 without an online walkthrough, you require some extra manual (used as a form of copy protection) that was forgotten to include in this collection!”
humor
59 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the Space Quest series is widely praised for its clever, slapstick style and witty dialogue, often featuring absurd scenarios and pop culture references that resonate with nostalgia. Players enjoy the comedic elements tied to the game's mechanics, such as humorous death messages and satirical storytelling, which enhance the overall experience despite some dated graphics and frustrating gameplay moments. Overall, the series is celebrated for its ability to deliver laugh-out-loud moments while challenging players with engaging puzzles.
- “Part of the fun of these games was finding all the ridiculous ways you could die in a sci-fi setting and seeing what the hilarious developers had to say about your failures.”
- “It's the only game series I know where it's worth killing yourself in the game just to see what hilarious, mocking, sometimes condescending remarks the game makes in reaction to your screw-ups.”
- “The space quest series is a wonderful, funny sci-fi game.”
graphics
49 mentions
12 % positive mentions
82 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have seen notable improvements compared to earlier titles, featuring a charming art style that blends gritty realism with a cartoonish sci-fi aesthetic. While some players appreciate the nostalgic value of the retro graphics, others find them dated and occasionally problematic, with issues like pixelation and glitches. Overall, the visuals are a mixed bag, appealing to fans of classic adventure games while potentially alienating those accustomed to modern graphical fidelity.
- “The graphics are significantly better than the first two, there's now music and a really cute art style, consistent with its contemporaries like Secret of Monkey Island. That improved fidelity does negatively impact the game in some ways, and I know that sounds contentious but hear me out.”
- “This game establishes a unique art style that seamlessly marries gritty realism with toony sci-fi, creating a unique and wonderful aesthetic.”
- “Despite their flaws, I feel like the games hold up fantastically, and with the rise of retro style graphics and aesthetics, these games will fit right into any adventure game player's library.”
- “The graphics for the first 4(?) are frankly atrocious.”
- “The graphics are nothing but huge pixels.”
- “I’m particularly not interested in dying the same way over and over again because the hit detection is so poor and/or the perspective is so odd and/or the graphics are so terribly out of date.”
gameplay
19 mentions
26 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of nostalgic charm and humor, with many players appreciating its immersive and story-driven nature. However, some critiques highlight issues with trial-and-error mechanics and frustrating puzzles that can detract from the overall experience. While the vintage gameplay appeals to fans of classic gaming, it may feel repetitive and challenging for those unfamiliar with older conventions.
- “There's so much amazing gameplay and humor in this package!”
- “True vintage immersive gameplay filled with incredible nostalgia vibes and hilarious sci-fi adventures.”
- “If you are interested in the history of video games, and want to experience older graphics and gameplay conventions then you’ll find a lot to appreciate.”
- “You can have all the sharp-witted satire you want, but if the puzzles and core gameplay suck (in the Space Quest series, the puzzles are at the heart of the gameplay), then your overall game is pretty much going to suck too.”
- “This game has some funny, sarcastic dialogue boxes in it (particularly when you die), but they’re hidden in a morass of frustrating trial-and-error gameplay that could give Demon’s Forge (the 1981 version) some good competition in terms of providing an overall sense of obtuse frustration.”
- “I had to look up a gameplay video because an exit from one screen to another was impossible to spot early in the game.”
music
13 mentions
31 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The music in the game series has received high praise for its masterful composition, enhancing the overall experience with catchy tunes that resonate well with players. Improvements in sound fidelity have been noted, with specific mentions of the use of advanced music modules like the Roland MT-32 and SoundCanvas, contributing to a more immersive atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a significant upgrade from earlier installments, adding to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “I would spend hours solving the puzzles and rocking out to the masterfully composed beeps and boops that comprised the music. This game series made me the pop culture nerd I am today, taught me to spell, and showed me that every choice has a consequence.”
- “Wowzers, I love the music in this game.”
- “Space Quest IV: this game has some very good music as well, and the full mouse support is so nice.”
- “Music gets a bit trickier to do 'right'.”
- “When the computer's buzzer was used to make music.”
- “Space Quest III: the music.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often requiring significant time investment to navigate poorly designed mazes and solve obscure puzzles. While the games retain humor and charm, the execution leads to a laborious experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “All things considered, the games are funny and worth playing even decades after their inception, but this collection is so badly executed that it means you buy tedious work.”
- “It has dead ends, deaths, having to navigate through mazes with pixel accuracy or die, having to guess with no big hints what to do, obscure puzzles, tedious walking, barely any characters, boring locations, and huge mazes where you can see only a small area around your character.”
stability
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Overall, the collection is generally stable, but some users report issues such as random freezes in Space Quest V when sitting in the command chair and significant graphics glitches in the VGA version of Space Quest I.
- “The collection runs great.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any noticeable glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, allowing for an immersive experience.”
- “Space Quest V freezes up randomly when you sit in your command chair.”
- “Even the VGA version of Space Quest I has severe graphics glitches.”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Many users express disappointment with the game's replayability, noting that not all games are playable in their original form and that overall, the game lacks replay value.
- “This is my biggest gripe: not all the games are playable as-is.”
- “There is no replayability.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the monetization strategy is deceptive, as they believe the advertisements do not accurately represent the game's content or value.
- “The advertisement for this is misleading.”
- “The in-game purchases feel exploitative and ruin the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating that you can't progress without spending real money.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Space Quest 6 suffers from poor performance out of the box, requiring players to download a patch from Sierra's site to optimize the game and ensure it runs correctly.
- “Lastly, Space Quest 6 (they didn't use Roman numerals... go figure) has awful performance unless you go to Sierra's site to download a patch for it, which updates the DOSBox to the correct version to run the game properly, among other fixes.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking; it often crashes or lags, making it nearly unplayable without constant adjustments.”
- “I was really disappointed with the optimization. The game runs poorly on modern systems, and I had to tweak settings endlessly just to get a stable experience.”