Nebula

About

"Nebula" is a single-player shooter game with great gameplay and graphics, set in the vastness of space. Your mission is to survive against endless waves of enemy invaders while collecting scraps and gears to upgrade your arsenal and power-ups. The full version offers six maps with varying difficulty, nine playable spaceships , and a multitude of enemies and weapons to choose from. A free demo is available to try out.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

Nebula offers engaging gameplay with a solid progression system, allowing players to upgrade ships and weapons while enjoying a vibrant space-themed environment.
The game features responsive controls and a satisfying combat experience, making it fun to dodge enemy attacks while blasting through waves of foes.
At its price point, Nebula provides good value for hours of entertainment, with a variety of ships and weapons to explore, appealing to fans of the bullet hell genre.

The game suffers from a lack of enemy variety and balance, with some weapons being significantly more effective than others, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Players have reported issues with the auto-aim system, which can target enemies off-screen instead of the immediate threats, causing frustration during intense moments.
The grind for achievements and upgrades can feel tedious, especially with some achievements requiring excessive kills, which may deter players looking for a more casual experience.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its fast-paced, colorful, and addictive nature, while others find it bland and lacking depth. Mechanics like the "stay to get buff zone" and respawning map resources add unique elements, but the overall experience is described as familiar and not particularly innovative within the genre. Despite some criticisms, many appreciate the solid gameplay loop and variety of weapons and ships available.
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and intense, with endless waves of enemies coming at you from all directions.”
- “Great gameplay and gorgeous pixelated graphics, it does enough to distance itself from the obvious inspirations from the same genre.”
- “Very fun and addicting with cool challenges and balanced gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is bland and dull compared to most other games in the genre.”
- “The meta progression is boring, the gameplay is boring.”
- “Gameplay is relatively slow-paced (similar to vampire survivor), at least without buying permanent upgrades - I have to check out how they are scaling with more investment.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for classic titles like Space Invaders. While the visuals are generally well-received for their simplicity and appeal, some players note a lack of consistency in the overall art direction. The game features a variety of graphics for enemies and environments, enhancing the experience despite not supporting widescreen formats.
- “Great gameplay and gorgeous pixelated graphics; it does enough to distance itself from the obvious inspirations from the same genre.”
- “Wonderful art style bringing me back to the old Space Invaders days.”
- “Awesome vs clone with an awesome retro shoot-em-up art style.”
- “The art style is cute enough, and the soundtrack is decently nice, but the overall style is a bit all over the place.”
- “Be aware that this game has pixel graphics and doesn't support widescreen.”
- “The graphics for the enemies and environments are inconsistent.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often describing it as a slog that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the ability to replay earlier levels for resources, the lack of engaging content and uninteresting characters make the grind feel less rewarding. Overall, grinding is seen as a necessary but frustrating part of progression, particularly for upgrades and achievements.
- “It is worth its discounted price, but lacks content overall and it is very, very, very grindy.”
- “The game has very grindy meta progression, and the characters are so uninteresting that I don't care what ship I'm playing, only the passives it provides.”
- “Basically impossible to beat level 3 without grinding the shop upgrades like crazy, which is not fun to do when the game is extremely slow for the first 70% of any level.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The game lacks a traditional campaign or story mode, featuring only six missions with similar enemy types and escalating difficulty. Players express a desire for a more engaging narrative and character development, noting that the absence of these elements detracts from the overall experience. Despite some enjoyable gameplay, the repetitive nature of missions and bugs hinder the potential for a more immersive story.
- “8/10, would've been 10/10 if it had characters & story.”
- “There isn’t a campaign or story mode but there are 6 different missions with different enemies and increasingly more difficult, but the enemy types and their abilities are more or less the same.”
- “There isn’t a campaign or story mode, but there are 6 different missions with different enemies that become increasingly more difficult. However, the enemy types and their abilities are more or less the same.”
- “This is a shitty way to take damage and die 65 minutes into a run on mission 6 (and this was with several power weapons).”
- “But that skipping bug and mission 6 badly need fixing.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as cute and enjoyable, with a decent soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players find the musical style inconsistent, the variety of tracks for different levels adds to the fun, making grinding feel rewarding. Overall, the sound effects and music contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, creating an engaging and lively environment.
- “The sound effects and music are super kawaii, and the game itself is fun!”
- “Music is nice, effects (both audio and visual) are nice, feedback is really nice.”
- “Does the music save it?”
- “Still fun to listen to, though you can always put on a podcast or some of your own music.”
- “Each level with new enemies and music makes grinding worth it.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with most users reporting minimal performance issues across platforms, including Xbox and low-spec PCs. However, some players have noted occasional stuttering during intense moments, which can be mitigated by adjusting certain settings. Overall, the performance has seen significant improvements, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Very little performance issues even on low spec PCs, with minimal slowdowns or hiccups creating a seamless experience.”
- “Haven't had any performance issues, which is always a positive, especially these days.”
- “Optimization is not great and can have stuttering when a large amount is going on (can be helped by turning off screen shake and damage numbers).”
- “Very little performance issues even on low spec PCs, very little slowdowns or hiccups creating a seamless experience.”
- “The performance has improved dramatically, and it's plenty of fun for a weekend of blasting.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of Nebula is highly praised for its vibrant space-themed environments, featuring stunning visuals of stars and explosions that create an immersive experience for players.
- “Visually, Nebula nails the atmosphere with its vibrant space-themed environments, where the stars and explosions create a truly immersive backdrop.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its stability, running smoothly on the Steam Deck without issues, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I love how stable the performance is, even during intense gameplay.”
- “The stability of the game on various platforms is impressive!”