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Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender

Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender is a point-and-click adventure game set in a sci-fi universe where players control the titular space pilot. The gameplay involves exploring strange planets, interacting with characters, collecting items, and solving inventory-based puzzles. The central plot revolves around retrieving a mysterious device capable of swapping genders, which drives much of the game’s humor and narrative situations. The game features hand-drawn 2D visuals, comedic dialogue, and absurd scenarios typical of 1990s adventure titles. Players must use logic and observation to progress through the story, navigating both environmental challenges and quirky social encounters.

Adventure Pixel Graphics Point & Click
Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
MicroProse
Publisher:
Retroism
About this game

Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender Overview

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 their own. Overcome the dizzying array of obstacles and endless traps preventing Rex from returning the priceless pottery. Feel the grotesque effects of the frightening Gender Bender machine!

  • A cosmic adventure spiced up with some adult humor, with four different endings.
  • Enticing skill levels for players from novice to genius.
  • A multitude of mind-bending puzzles.
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space (HDD)
  • Additional Notes: This game is powered by DOSBox
Instructions

Easy to Download, Install and Play

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender:
    • Run or double-click setup_rex_nebular_and_the_cosmic_gender_bender_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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