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Paper Nebula

Paper Nebula is a fun roguelike shoot ‘em-up game that is incredibly challenging at first until you start unlocking upgrades for your paper aeroplane making it easier to take down the enemy craft. It’s pretty short, but it's a fun few hours.
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76%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
stability, music
100% User Score Based on 28 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Paper Nebula is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Pixel Bakery and was released on October 19, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Paper Nebula" is a roguelike game where you help a protagonist escape an alien-infested nebula with the assistance of a legacy A.I. unit. Your paper spaceship, which resembles sea creatures, can be upgraded with alien technology to unlock new weapons and defenses. Expect challenging bosses and funny dialogues with the sassy A.I. in your quest to escape the nebula.

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  • Engaging gameplay with a perfect balance of challenge and humor, making it addictive and fun.
  • Charming art style and well-executed animations that enhance the overall experience.
  • Offers a rewarding progression system with various upgrades and boss fights that keep players coming back.
  • Initial impressions may be misleading, as the game doesn't stand out at first glance.
  • Some sound effects can be repetitive or tiring, particularly during ship upgrades.
  • The price point may be considered high compared to similar games, leading to concerns about value for money.
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a distinctive "drawn on paper" aesthetic, characterized by bold outlines and vibrant colors that enhance enemy design and memorability. The consistent art style and effective particle effects contribute to a retro shooter experience that players find visually appealing and engaging. Overall, the art style is highly praised, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “Graphically, the game has a 'drawn on paper' feel – bold outlines and bolder colors help make the enemies distinctive and memorable, but it’s really the enemy designs that make it a winner.”
    • “Particle effects are great and effective, with art style consistent throughout.”
    • “So good to play a retro style shooter, and the premise and art style of this one is great.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring a funny story and well-executed 2D art that enhances the comedic elements. The simple yet effective animations and character poses in the humorous cutscenes contribute to an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

    • “A great game, can be challenging but also funny and rewarding!”
    • “The 2D art is well-executed, the animations are simple and effective, and the posing of the characters in the rather humorous cutscenes works well.”
    • “Funny story.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Paper Nebula is characterized as solid and enjoyable, featuring an old-school shooter style reminiscent of 1942. Players appreciate the challenging mechanics, humorous characters, and appealing art, contributing to an overall fun experience.

    • “Ultimately, Paper Nebula succeeds in many small ways – it’s an old school shooter, 1942-style, with some hard gameplay, fun goofy characters, a heaping of humor, and some cool art.”
    • “The gameplay is solid and fun.”
    • “Fun gameplay.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as a humorous blend of elements from FTL and Galaga, featuring a unique style that sets it apart. Players appreciate the comedic aspects woven into the narrative, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Think FTL mixed with Galaga, and it's its own unique style and story.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized, with users expressing concerns that its low price may indicate a lack of polish and potential bugs at launch. Overall, there is a perception that the game may not meet quality expectations in terms of stability.

    • “At a $17.99 price tag at launch, this game feels like just another super buggy mess being sold for an outrageous amount.”
    • “The stability issues in this game make it feel like a rushed product, not worth the price.”
    • “I expected more stability for the price; instead, I encountered constant crashes and glitches.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for being somewhat repetitive and largely unmemorable, though it is not considered problematic.

    • “The music is a little repetitive, but there isn’t anything wrong with it – just mostly unmemorable.”
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Paper Nebula is a action game with science fiction theme.

Paper Nebula is available on PC and Windows.

Paper Nebula was released on October 19, 2022.

Paper Nebula was developed by Pixel Bakery.

Paper Nebula has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Paper Nebula is a single player game.

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