Nebulous

$14.99

Release Date:: Aug 29, 2016
Developer:: Namazu Studios
Publisher:: Namazu Studios
Platforms:: Windows Mac

Indie Casual VR Support Full controller support VR Supported Family Sharing Single-player

About This Game

Painful physics puzzles… in a fun way (trust us)!

Nebulous is a physics-based puzzle game where you must help guide Commander Dash Johnson, a trapped astronaut, through maze-like levels, seeking the next wormhole to his eventual freedom. Arrange the pieces of the puzzle so that when he falls, gravity and momentum guide him safely (and probably painfully) to the end.

“This is just a chemical reaction - all in my mind. And what a fine, strong mind it is - handsome even - and more than capable of riding out this hallucination, clearly caused by cosmic rays... Right?”

Multi-dimensional levels!

Every level has up to 5 playfields, arranged in a cube. Rotate the level and move the objects in each panel, then release Commander Johnson and hope he makes it through to the final wormhole! Deal with unreliable gravity, trampolines, conveyor belts, and other fun inconveniences.

"What if this isn’t all in my mind? What if… what if something is moving these objects? Or someone…”

Oculus Rift VR-o-Vision Support!

The game is designed with the Oculus Rift in mind. You can interact with the world by turning your head to select and move the objects in each level. If you don’t have a headset, you can also play with the mouse.

TL;DR:

Solve a plethora of brain-teasing puzzles
Use or dodge bouncy aliens, gravity machines, conveyor belts, space rocks, lasers, blocks, blocks, and more blocks (and other stuff)
Physics-driven puzzle “fun"
Fun is in quotes to show that it’s actually really fun
Guide a powerless astronaut through an absurdly horrific limbo and relish his misfortunes as he questions his sanity in fully voiced dialogue
Play hands-free in fabulous Oculus Rift VR-o-Vision
There’s no such thing as space madness

Screenshots

User Reviews

Mixed

3 user reviews

67%

Positive

User #590240 english

16 min at review

Not Recommended

I don't think VR adds anything to this game. In fact, it's probably better played on a mobile phone. If this were a .99 cents game, I don't think I would rate negatively. It's an okay puzzle game with some funny voice one-liners. There is something funny about seeing an astronaut getting pummeled through puzzle obstacles. But at $14.99 it's just crazy for this type of 'puzzle game' if you can call it that. It's more like angry birds. Except the VR adds nothing, except clunky controls. I got it on sale for $5.09 USD and that's way too much still. Rating 3/10 content does not match price, but it would be a pretty good .99 cents mobile game if it were that

User #487412 english

9 min at review

Recommended

I have a few comments so far after playing briefly. First, when I left a level to return to the main screen and then went back in (level 3, if it matters) the music and sounds effects went silent. Second, change the controls to the more intuitive WASD. I'm already holding shift and hitting the space bar when I fail it's more natural to look around with A and D. I've only played a little, looking forward to more!

User #912425 english

31 min at review

Recommended

protagonist is fun to torture

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
VR Support: Oculus PC. Keyboard or gamepad required

FAQ

How much does Nebulous cost?

Nebulous costs $14.99.

What are the system requirements for Nebulous?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Memory: 3 GB RAM Storage: 2 GB available space VR Support: Oculus PC. Keyboard or gamepad required Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel i7 975 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon 5970 Storage: 2 GB available space

What platforms is Nebulous available on?

Nebulous is available on Windows PC, macOS.

Is Nebulous worth buying?

Nebulous has 67% positive reviews from 3 players.

When was Nebulous released?

Nebulous was released on Aug 29, 2016.