Overview
Roger Wilco: janitor, hero, idiot. The Two Guys from Andromeda (Mark Crowe and Scott Murphy) created Sierra’s sci-fi comedy series, sending their incompetent protagonist through genre parodies filled with death traps, pop culture references, and self-aware humour. Saving the galaxy had never been so undignified.
Fast facts
- Developer: Sierra On-Line.
- Creators: Two Guys from Andromeda.
- Protagonist: Roger Wilco.
- Tone: Sci-fi parody.
Series entries
| Title | Year | Parody focus |
|---|
| Space Quest I | 1986 | Star Wars |
| Space Quest II | 1987 | Alien, general SF |
| Space Quest III | 1989 | Gaming industry |
| Space Quest IV | 1991 | Time travel, meta |
| Space Quest V | 1993 | Star Trek |
| Space Quest VI | 1995 | Various SF |
Roger Wilco
| Trait | Implementation |
|---|
| Incompetent | Bumbling hero |
| Lucky | Survives despite himself |
| Janitor | Humble origins |
| Self-aware | Meta commentary |
Comedy approach
| Style | Example |
|---|
| Parody | Franchise spoofing |
| Slapstick | Death animations |
| Reference | Pop culture nods |
| Self-deprecation | Roger’s failures |
Sierra death traps
| Characteristic | Frequency |
|---|
| Sudden death | Very common |
| Humorous deaths | Creative demises |
| Death messages | Comedic epitaphs |
| Unfair traps | Player frustration |
Technical evolution
| Game | Engine |
|---|
| SQ I-III | AGI |
| SQ IV-VI | SCI |
| VGA remakes | Enhanced graphics |
Two Guys from Andromeda
| Designer | Contribution |
|---|
| Mark Crowe | Art, design |
| Scott Murphy | Writing, design |
| Partnership | Series identity |
See also