Nebulous Guide: Three ways to play
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OverviewNebulous is a Roblox shooter where you pilot a single ship against block-built bosses, dodging bullets and lasers until you can blow the core.
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Three ways to play
Table
Nebulous has three distinct modes.
| Campaign | 25 levels with 5 Guardians and a final boss, each one harder than the last |
| Endless | pick one of 6 classes and hold off waves that never stop, using a pool of 250+ cards |
| Duels | ranked 1v1 matches where the loser of each round drafts a card; first to 5 round wins takes the match |
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Campaign
Tips
There are 90+ upgrades to collect. Beating Campaign on Hard unlocks Permadeath.
- 25 levels, 5 Guardians, and a final boss
- 90+ upgrades to collect
- Beat Hard mode to unlock Permadeath: one life, triple loot
Permadeath mode
WarnBeating Campaign on Hard unlocks Permadeath. In this mode you have a single life, and dying means the run is over. The payoff is triple loot on every drop.
Endless mode
Tips
Endless uses 6 classes and a pool of 250+ cards. Waves never stop.
- 6 classes to choose from
- 250+ cards available
- Waves never stop
Duels — how the format works
Summary
Ranked 1v1 Duels: after each round, the player who lost gets to pick a card. The match ends when one player reaches 5 round wins.
- Format first to 5 round wins takes the match
- Card draft the round loser picks a card
Scrap, crates and cosmetics
SummarySpend scrap on crates to unlock skins, colors and trails. The Scrap Spare system lets you target a specific item.
- Open crates spend scrap on crates to pull from a pool of 100+ skins, colors and trails
- Use Scrap Spare craft a specific item directly
- Join the group members get a permanent 15% boost to resources earned
Co-op
Tips
Both Campaign and Endless support co-op. The default cap is 3 players; a pass raises the cap to 5.
- Co-op works in Campaign and Endless
- Default cap is 3 players
- A pass raises the cap to 5
Level Editor and community content
TipsThe built-in Level Editor uses triggers, traps and custom arenas. Once published, other players can rate and comment on your level. You can follow creators. Leaderboards and Daily Runs are also available.
- Use triggers and traps to design your own boss encounters
- Publish levels for the community to play, rate and comment on
- Daily Runs reset every day
- Leaderboards let you compare scores with other players
Glossary
Glossary- Guardian
- One of the five major bosses in Campaign, each with its own attack pattern.
- Permadeath
- A mode unlocked by finishing Campaign on Hard, where you have one life but earn triple loot.
- Class
- One of six ship types you choose at the start of an Endless run.
- Scrap
- The resource earned in battle that you spend on crates or use to craft specific cosmetic items.
- Scrap Spare
- A crafting feature that lets you craft a specific item you are targeting.
- Daily Run
- A challenge that resets every day.
- Core
- The final target inside a boss — destroying the core ends the fight.
Common questions
FAQDo I have to play with other people?
No. Every mode — Campaign, Endless and Duels — can be played solo. Co-op is optional and only applies to Campaign and Endless.
How do Duels actually play out round by round?
Each round is a 1v1 fight. The player who loses that round gets to draft a card before the next one begins. The first player to win 5 rounds wins the whole match.
Is there any permanent benefit to joining the game's group?
Yes — group members receive a 15% increase to all resources earned, and that bonus applies permanently.
Can I play on mobile or with a controller?
Both are supported. The game works on mobile devices and accepts controller input.
What is the point of the Level Editor?
It lets you design your own boss encounters using triggers, traps and custom arenas. You can publish finished levels for the community to play, rate and comment on.
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