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'''Nebulus''', also known as '''Castelian''', '''Kyorochan Land''' and '''Tower Toppler''', is a computer game published by [[Hewson]] in the late 1980s for the [[ZX Spectrum]], [[Amstrad CPC]], [[Commodore 64]], [[Commodore Amiga]], [[Atari ST]] and [[Acorn Archimedes]] platforms. A version for the [[Nintendo Game Boy]], [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] and [[Atari 7800]] was also released. The US version, which was published by [[U.S. Gold]], was released under the title ''Tower Toppler''. The Nintendo versions were released as ''Castelian'' (''Kyoro-Chan Land'' in Japan), in which the character is called Julius. There is also an unfinished version for Atari XE/XL computers. In [[2004]] it was re-released on the C64 Direct-to-TV, and on June 20, [[2008]], the same version made its comeback on the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] download service in Europe on June 13, [[2008]] and later in North America on May 4, [[2009]].


'''Castelian''', which was developed by [[Triffix]], is a fair attempt at a puzzle game. The concept is interesting but the weaker aspects of the game left a sour taste, specifically the controls, the rather high difficulty, and some other minor issues. This guide will help you for the most part avoid getting killed.
You're witnessing a typical sparkling, summer morning in downtown Jemmerville. Both suns have risen over the planet Centrus, where summer, of course, is the only season. And it is here, on the island's precious gem-deposits are talked about throughout the Triangulum galaxy, and they're the envy of almost every life-form in this corner of the universe.


You're witnessing a typical sparkling, summer morning in downtown Jemmerville. Both suns have risen over the planet Centrus, where summer, of course, is the only season.  And it is here, on the island's precious gem-deposits are talked about throughout the Triangulum galaxy, and they're the envy of almost every life-form in this corner of the universe.
Julius is asleep in his terraineum when the holographic intercom sprays out its message. It is the president of Domoloco and Sons inc.: "Julius we have a serious situation. The governor has reported that 7 alien towers have surrounded the island. If one more appears, the island will be completely enclosed. The naviports are almost cut off. The hyperfreighters are trapped…nothing is getting in or out."
 
Julius was asleep in his terraineum when the holographic intercom sprayed out its message. It was the president of Domoloco and Sons inc.: "Julius we have a serious situation. The governor has reported that 7 alien towers have surrounded the island. If one more appears, the island will be completely enclosed. The naviports are almost cut off. The hyperfreighters are trapped…nothing is getting in or out."


"I've given the governor my personal promise that Domoloco and Sons would handle these towers... No one knows what they are or where they came from but I want them demolished!  Now that's not too difficult a mission, is it?" Julius slowly opened his eyes and found that the president's personal hologram – not the one of his secretary – was still activated: "Wake up, Julius, and topple that tower!"
"I've given the governor my personal promise that Domoloco and Sons would handle these towers... No one knows what they are or where they came from but I want them demolished!  Now that's not too difficult a mission, is it?" Julius slowly opened his eyes and found that the president's personal hologram – not the one of his secretary – was still activated: "Wake up, Julius, and topple that tower!"


As Julius started to say something, the hologram began to dissolve as quickly as it had appeared.
As Julius starts to say something, the hologram begins to dissolve as quickly as it appeared.


== FAQ ==
<gallery>
File:Nebulus nes cover.jpg|Nintendo cover art.
File:Nebulus usgold cover.jpg|U.S. Gold cover art.
File:Nebulus a7800 cover.jpg|Alternate U.S. Gold cover art.
File:Nebulus jp cover.jpg|Japanese cover art.
</gallery>


* Can you lower the difficulty of this game?
{{ToC}}
** Nope. It's already set on novice.
 
== Basics ==
 
=== Options ===
 
Press {{gb|Select}} at the title screen to enter the options screen.
* '''Start''': Starts the game.
* '''Players''': Sets the game at one or two players.
* '''Sound''' Turns on either the music or the sound effects when you play the game.
* '''Difficulty''' Sets the difficulty to Novice or Hero.
 
=== Controls ===
 
* {{gb|A}}: Shoots bomb. Press together with either left or right to jump.
* {{gb|B}}: Doesn't do anything.
* {{gb|Start}}: Pauses the game.
* {{gb|Select}}: Doesn't do anything.
* {{gb|Up|Dpad}}: Enters a door. Goes up an elevator.
* {{gb|Down|Dpad}}: Goes down an elevator.
* {{gb|Left|Dpad}}/{{gb|Right|Dpad}}: Moves your character around.
 
=== Screen information ===
 
The only information you're provided with is located along the bottom of the screen. They are separated into little boxes from left to right.
 
Lives Remaining >> Time Remaining >> Score >> Tower Number


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Box artwork for Nebulus.
Box artwork for Nebulus.
Nebulus
Developer(s)Triffix
Publisher(s)Hewson, U.S. Gold
Year released1987
System(s)Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64/128, Game Boy, NES, Atari 7800, Acorn Archimedes, Wii
Designer(s)John M. Phillips
Genre(s)Platform
ModesSingle player
Rating(s)ESRB EveryonePEGI Ages 3+
LinksNebulus ChannelSearchSearch

Nebulus, also known as Castelian, Kyorochan Land and Tower Toppler, is a computer game published by Hewson in the late 1980s for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST and Acorn Archimedes platforms. A version for the Nintendo Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System and Atari 7800 was also released. The US version, which was published by U.S. Gold, was released under the title Tower Toppler. The Nintendo versions were released as Castelian (Kyoro-Chan Land in Japan), in which the character is called Julius. There is also an unfinished version for Atari XE/XL computers. In 2004 it was re-released on the C64 Direct-to-TV, and on June 20, 2008, the same version made its comeback on the Wii's Virtual Console download service in Europe on June 13, 2008 and later in North America on May 4, 2009.

You're witnessing a typical sparkling, summer morning in downtown Jemmerville. Both suns have risen over the planet Centrus, where summer, of course, is the only season. And it is here, on the island's precious gem-deposits are talked about throughout the Triangulum galaxy, and they're the envy of almost every life-form in this corner of the universe.

Julius is asleep in his terraineum when the holographic intercom sprays out its message. It is the president of Domoloco and Sons inc.: "Julius we have a serious situation. The governor has reported that 7 alien towers have surrounded the island. If one more appears, the island will be completely enclosed. The naviports are almost cut off. The hyperfreighters are trapped…nothing is getting in or out."

"I've given the governor my personal promise that Domoloco and Sons would handle these towers... No one knows what they are or where they came from but I want them demolished! Now that's not too difficult a mission, is it?" Julius slowly opened his eyes and found that the president's personal hologram – not the one of his secretary – was still activated: "Wake up, Julius, and topple that tower!"

As Julius starts to say something, the hologram begins to dissolve as quickly as it appeared.

  • Nintendo cover art.

    Nintendo cover art.

  • U.S. Gold cover art.

    U.S. Gold cover art.

  • Alternate U.S. Gold cover art.

    Alternate U.S. Gold cover art.

  • Japanese cover art.

    Japanese cover art.

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