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Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender

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44%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
55% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender is a single player puzzle game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by MicroProse Software, Inc. and was released on October 17, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

A priceless vase is lost on a distant planet that doesn't exist. An irate colonel wants it back. And only one man is experienced enough...skilled enough...and foolish enough to retrieve it: interstellar adventurer and bungling bachelor Rex Nebular! Join Rex as he pilots the Slippery Pig on a crash course for Terra Androgena, a planet populated entirely by bizarre alien women with big agendas of t…

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55%Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
humor15 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Innovative game design with a futuristic yet nostalgic visual style combining rotoscoped graphics and eerie electronic music.
  • Humorous and charming writing that appeals to fans of classic point-and-click adventures, especially with a sci-fi and comedy blend.
  • Sophisticated interface for its time, logical puzzles (when patience is applied), and the ability to retry without losing progress upon character death.
  • Obsolete gameplay mechanics, including pixel hunting and clunky controls, hinder accessibility and make puzzle-solving frustrating.
  • The humor and gender-related content are dated, relying on stereotypes that may be viewed as sexist or transphobic by modern standards.
  • Long, tedious transitions, lack of clear guidance, and difficulty settings that can paradoxically make certain puzzles more confusing or harder.

  • humor

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    94% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is largely seen as dated, relying heavily on 1980s-1990s style jokes and gender stereotypes that many modern players find crude or unfunny. While some nostalgic players or those with a particular taste for campy, retro sci-fi satire may enjoy it, others criticize the humor for being uneven, repetitive, and often failing to support the story effectively. Overall, the humor has niche appeal and may not resonate well with contemporary audiences.

    • “If you have the patience of a saint and the sense of humor of a fourteen-year-old boy, you will probably enjoy this game quite a bit.”
    • “However, I gave it a go when I installed the game for her, and after sitting through the long cut scene (you can tell I'm used to modern games x) ) I pissed myself laughing repeatedly.”
    • “This game is hilarious, and it sends my nostalgia meter through the roof.”
    • “Unfortunately, the game is not funny enough to make the story work (this can work very well if done right), instead using gender stereotypes as a replacement for humor.”

  • story

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The story is a blend of classic 70s sci-fi and point-and-click adventure tropes, featuring humor and gender stereotypes that some find outdated or problematic. While it has an amusing premise involving intergender conflict, the narrative is generally seen as mediocre, reliant on clichés, and lacking engaging or clever writing. Overall, the plot is considered flimsy, with many players finding it unoriginal and not compelling enough to elevate the gameplay experience.

    • “It's not perfect, nor does it need to be - it's Leisure Suit Larry meets a Star Trek plot with a pointless vase as a MacGuffin to drive things forward, and that's okay too.”
    • “The game is a quite nice point and click with a decent (yet cliché) story, okay puzzles, and a lot of humor (sometimes controversial by today's standards).”
    • “The story is in a similar situation, where they play to 50-70s B-grade science fiction tropes.”
    • “The storyline and writing are mediocre, and the gameplay and puzzles aren't terribly engaging.”
    • “Unfortunately, the game is not funny enough to make the story work; instead, it uses gender stereotypes as a replacement for humor.”
    • “The story is in a similar situation, relying on 50-70s B-grade science fiction tropes.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics are a mix of dated low-resolution visuals and realistic rotoscoped animation, creating a unique "futuristic old" aesthetic that adds charm and realism despite their obvious age. While some find the 1990s-era graphics outdated and low-quality, they still contribute to the game's nostalgic appeal as a classic point-and-click adventure.

    • “The eerie electronic music combined with the realistic rotoscoped graphics makes for a 'futuristic old' type of experience, where the game looks dated and cutting edge at the same time.”
    • “The graphics are well-made and add considerable realism to an otherwise far-fetched story.”
    • “The game runs in DOSBox and displays a 4:3 aspect ratio, with very low resolution graphics.”
    • “The graphics look like crap, but it's 23 years old, so what do you expect.”
    • “It is billed as a graphic adventure game, and while it is that, the storyline is kind of flimsy.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay is considered dated and clunky, especially for those not familiar with classic point-and-click mechanics, with issues like pixel hunting and awkward navigation detracting from the experience. The puzzles and mechanics are seen as unengaging and frustrating, failing to support the mediocre storyline and humor. Additionally, outdated DRM requiring manual lookups further hampers enjoyment.

    • “If you're accustomed to the mechanics of the old point-and-click games, you might still find it enjoyable, especially for the humor, otherwise you will probably find it too dated, maybe even clunky.”
    • “The storyline and writing is mediocre and the gameplay and puzzles aren't terribly engaging.”
    • “But unfortunately the mechanics presented don't help the already mediocre story.”
    • “If you're accustomed to the mechanics of the old point-and-click games, you might still find it enjoyable, especially for the humor; otherwise, you will probably find it too dated, maybe even clunky.”
    • “The storyline and writing is mediocre, and the gameplay and puzzles aren't terribly engaging.”
    • “Some of the bad mechanics, which were acceptable at the time, such as pixel hunting and confusing terminal locations (like the car in the city halfway through the game), hurt the experience. Also, the DRM requiring you to look up words in the manual should be removed in re-releases.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music features eerie electronic tracks that complement the game's blend of realistic rotoscoped graphics, creating a unique "futuristic old" atmosphere. Although the soundtrack feels somewhat dated and low-grade, it remains enjoyable and fitting for the overall experience.

    • “The eerie electronic music combined with the realistic rotoscoped graphics makes for a 'futuristic old' type of experience, where the game looks dated and cutting edge at the same time.”
    • “The soundtrack is a bit low-grade and dated, but it’s actually enjoyable to listen to.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization strategy has been criticized for using misleading advertisements that emphasize sex appeal, despite the game containing very little of such content. This bait-and-switch approach has frustrated users.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game feels tedious and uninspired, with repetitive puzzles that lack engaging or logical solutions.

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Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender is a puzzle game with comedy and science fiction themes. Common tags for Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender include science, classic, pixel graphics and 1990's.

Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender was released on October 17, 2014.

Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender was developed by MicroProse Software, Inc..

Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender is a single player game.

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