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Nanostray | |
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Developer(s) | Shin'en Multimedia |
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Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
Release | |
Genre(s) | Scrolling shooter |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Nanostray is a vertically scrolling shooter for the Nintendo DS. The user takes control of a futuristic spacecraft against a horde of enemies. A sequel, Nanostray 2, was released in 2008.
Basic gameplay consists of first defeating waves of many small enemies and then greater, stronger enemies. When all enemies in a wave are destroyed, a blue powerup that restores the power weapon bar is released. Enemies can also release coins when destroyed, worth some points. At the end of each level there is a boss that represents the theme of the level.
The game has three difficulty settings; Normal, Advanced, and Expert. Each progressive level diminishes the lives, energy, continues, and smart bombs replenished after the player loses a life. The Nintendo DS touch screen is used for boss scanning, radar, and weapon management.
There are four different types of weapons. The weapons range in projectile type from a basic forward-shooting laser, to a weapon that only shoots to the side, to a forcefield generator. Additionally, each weapon has a limited-use special attack, which, in essence, is a mightier version of the weapon's attack.
There are four game modes to play: Adventure, Arcade, Challenge, and Multiplayer.
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 71/100 [1] |
Publication | Score |
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Edge | 5/10 [2] |
Electronic Gaming Monthly | 5/10 [3] |
Eurogamer | 7/10 [4] |
Famitsu | (C+A) 30/40
[5] 27/40 [5] |
Game Informer | 8/10 [6] |
GameSpot | 6.5/10 [7] |
GameSpy | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
GameZone | 7/10 [9] |
IGN | 8/10 [10] |
Nintendo Power | 8/10 [11] |
Nintendo World Report | 7.5/10 [12] |
Retro Gamer | 65% [13] |
The Times | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The game received above-average reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. [1] Most reviews focused on the impressive quality of the graphics. [10] In Japan, where the game was ported and published by Taito under the name Danshaku (弾爵 -ダンシャク-) on January 26, 2006, Famitsu gave it a score of three sevens and one six, while Famitsu Cube + Advance gave it a score of two eights and two sevens. [5]
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (September 2017) |
Nanostray | |
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Developer(s) | Shin'en Multimedia |
Publisher(s) | |
Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
Release | |
Genre(s) | Scrolling shooter |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Nanostray is a vertically scrolling shooter for the Nintendo DS. The user takes control of a futuristic spacecraft against a horde of enemies. A sequel, Nanostray 2, was released in 2008.
Basic gameplay consists of first defeating waves of many small enemies and then greater, stronger enemies. When all enemies in a wave are destroyed, a blue powerup that restores the power weapon bar is released. Enemies can also release coins when destroyed, worth some points. At the end of each level there is a boss that represents the theme of the level.
The game has three difficulty settings; Normal, Advanced, and Expert. Each progressive level diminishes the lives, energy, continues, and smart bombs replenished after the player loses a life. The Nintendo DS touch screen is used for boss scanning, radar, and weapon management.
There are four different types of weapons. The weapons range in projectile type from a basic forward-shooting laser, to a weapon that only shoots to the side, to a forcefield generator. Additionally, each weapon has a limited-use special attack, which, in essence, is a mightier version of the weapon's attack.
There are four game modes to play: Adventure, Arcade, Challenge, and Multiplayer.
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 71/100 [1] |
Publication | Score |
---|---|
Edge | 5/10 [2] |
Electronic Gaming Monthly | 5/10 [3] |
Eurogamer | 7/10 [4] |
Famitsu | (C+A) 30/40
[5] 27/40 [5] |
Game Informer | 8/10 [6] |
GameSpot | 6.5/10 [7] |
GameSpy | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
GameZone | 7/10 [9] |
IGN | 8/10 [10] |
Nintendo Power | 8/10 [11] |
Nintendo World Report | 7.5/10 [12] |
Retro Gamer | 65% [13] |
The Times | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The game received above-average reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. [1] Most reviews focused on the impressive quality of the graphics. [10] In Japan, where the game was ported and published by Taito under the name Danshaku (弾爵 -ダンシャク-) on January 26, 2006, Famitsu gave it a score of three sevens and one six, while Famitsu Cube + Advance gave it a score of two eights and two sevens. [5]