Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers

Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers is a point-and-click adventure where players control the janitor Roger Wilco. His journey begins when he is abruptly saved from execution and thrust through time, landing in a future where his old enemy has created a dystopian society.

To advance, players use an icon-based interface for actions like moving, examining objects, and using inventory. The experience is built on solving puzzles and navigating environments, with challenging sequences where failure results in character death. This installment moved away from text commands to this visual system.

The narrative unfolds across different time periods within the series' universe, requiring Roger to evade various pursuers. Animated scenes and, in some releases, voice acting, are used to present the story of his interconnected past and future.