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Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender
Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender BenderA bumbling space hero battles alien women and a gender‑bending machine for a priceless vase
Universe
UniverseEmbark on a classic sci-fi point-and-click adventure across distant worlds.
Overview
Description

Rex Nebular, interstellar adventurer and hopeless bachelor, is hired by an irate colonel to retrieve a priceless vase from the mysterious planet Terra Androgena. The planet is inhabited solely by bizarre alien women with their own agendas, and a terrifying Gender Bender machine threatens to twist reality itself. Players pilot the quirky ship Slippery Pig through point‑and‑click puzzles, dodging traps and navigating comedic sci‑fi scenarios to recover the artifact and survive the planet’s strange inhabitants.

Universe is a classic 1994 point-and-click adventure game developed and published by Core Design. Players step into the shoes of Boris, who is unexpectedly transported to a sprawling, high-tech science fiction galaxy where he must solve intricate puzzles to find a way back home. Navigating through atmospheric environments, interacting with bizarre alien characters, and uncovering a deep narrative mystery define the core gameplay experience. Fans of retro graphic adventures will find a nostalgic challenge reminiscent of the golden era of PC gaming.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of retro point‑and‑click sci‑fi comedy
Retro adventure game fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
1992-11-01
1994-12-31
Specifications
developer
MPS Labs
Core Design
publisher
Nightdive Studios, MicroProse Software, Inc., Retroism
Core Design
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
age rating
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PEGI 12
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Classic point‑and‑click mechanics
  • Humorous sci‑fi storyline
  • Distinctive alien character designs
  • Runs on modern OSes
  • Engaging science fiction atmosphere
  • Classic point-and-click gameplay
  • Intricate puzzle design
  • Nostalgic 90s aesthetic
Cons
  • Dated graphics may not appeal to all
  • Puzzle difficulty spikes in places
  • Limited replay value after story completion
  • Dated interface by modern standards
  • Some pixel-hunting required
  • Obscure puzzle logic in places
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