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Pretty improssive for the DS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 08, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I like Ikaruga on the gamecube so I thought I would get this game which lot of people compare to Ikaruga type game. I am glad I did. It is the same type of game like Ikaruga but it has it's own unique gameplay.

This game has 4 weapon types as well as big-bombs vs. the two weapon types in Ikaruga. The weapons are all tactically different in this game... one shoots straith, another curves, and then there is one that shoots from the sides only and another that locks on to whatever is hit and keeps doing damage as long as you hold the attack or the enemy is destroyed. Additionally each weapon has its own special energy attack... overall the weapons provide a good variety of ways to defeat enemies effectively. The stages, action, challenge level etc are all great. It has the most action going on of any DS game I have played so far.

The game has single-cart multiplayer for up to two players which I like playing and gives lot of replayability. The 'adventure' mode has 8 stages which one could probably complete on the normal difficulty in a few days. Other modes such as the challenge mode would probably take people long long time since much more difficult.

My only criticism is that the weapon switching can only be done with the touch screen. It might have been better to do the touch screen but also allow the DS shoulder buttons to cycle through the weapons cause with so much going on in the top screen it isn't always possible to look at the touch screen to change the weapons.

Fun but short

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 09, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Nanostray is a a fun arcade style game. Thhe game has no story and has only has 5 misson With three settings. The game also has five different wepons each with special wepons, you also have bombs. you must use theys wepon to destroy wave after wave of ships to get a high score.

A great vertical scroller

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Definately a fun game, but the learning curve is rather steep. If you like vertical scroller games similar to Raiden or Raptor: Call of the Shadows, this game is atleast worth a try.

Fun Shooter

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

As far as scrolling shooters go, this is one of the more fun ones I've played. The graphics look really good for the DS and it does have some challenging moments. I can't really comment on the co-op or multiplayer aspects of the game, but if you want a fun way to spend some time (and bring back some fond memories of scrolling arcade shooters) then get this game.

Nanostray Reviewed fo shizzle

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I've heard many great things about this old style shooter and couldn't wait to get my hands on it myself. Well I finally did and let me say it definitely is reminiscent of games like Axelay. The Graphics are top notch for being on the Nintendo DS and the levels are challenging. The only problem I have is how they've implemented the touch screen feature which seems awkward to say the least. In order to change weapons you have to touch the screen, but this becomes difficult in the middle of all the action that occurs. It might have been better to assign this to a button and do away with the touch portion. But an option is to avoid using the stylus altogether and just tap with your finger, but that would leave your screen with prints in the end. This is minor but hopefully this issue has been resolved in Nanostray 2. I definitely recommend a purchase of this game if you really are into the space shooter genre that has the graphic and gameplay to boot.

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