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Wonderfully more fun and exciting than the first

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I'm happy to say that Nanostray 2 dispels the myths about sequels. This shooter game is addictive and fun and is now my favorite DS game. I love it!

They've added a selection screen at the beginning of the game so that you can choose your level of difficulty. This adds tremendously to the replay value. You can play on an easier selection and then increase the level of difficulty as you improve.

There are several selections for gameplay. The main game is the Adventure mode. After you finish each mission and fight the boss at the end you unlock challenge groups which you can play in the Challenge mode. These are mini game shooters which are tons of fun in themselves. After you play and win the challenge group you unlock simulators which you can then play anytime in the Simulators selection. In addition there is an Arcade selection of games which are smaller mini segments from the main adventure game. There is also a setting for two players, using either one card or two cards. I haven't used this setting yet so I can't tell you the differences between the two.

As you can see there is a lot to do in this game. You definitely get your money's worth. The graphics are fantastic. It seems that a lot of time and thought was put into almost all parts of this game and it has paid off in hours and hours of fun, challenges and excitement.

most underrated game on the DS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The game released without any fanfare, which is a shame because the first edition was the best looking game on the system, and this game is the only one that surpasses it. As a fan of shoot-em-ups, this game manages to maintain a very frantic momentum without slowing down, and the bosses, background, and executions are breathtaking. This is the title I show off to friends who complain about DS graphics.

Surpasses the first game in every way

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 06, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Nanostray 2 surpasses the original game in nearly every way, providing some more than solid, old school shooter action for the DS. For those unfamiliar with the first Nanostray, Nanostray 2 is an interstellar scrolling shooter that will bring back fond memories of those who grew up with games like Star Fox, R-Type, Einhander, and the like; as you encounter hordes of enemies across eight different planets. Offering a nice range of difficulty, Nanostray 2 ends up being quite challenging, yet enjoyable in its execution; more so than the first game ever did. The game also looks quite good, offering some great graphics and effects, with the overall presentation being very inviting. There are a few flaws to be found however, particularly with how frustrating and difficult the game can get. There are no mid-level save points to be had, and each planet offers a mini-boss and a final boss amid the hordes of enemies you'll be shooting and dodging. Once you run out of lives, you'll go right back to the beginning of the stage you met your demise, which may get a bit annoying. Not to mention that controling your ship via the D-pad just feels sluggish, and the game's multiplayer mode is disappointing. Flaws aside though, Nanostray 2 still offers plenty of enjoyable old-school shooter action, and in that respect alone, the game is worth checking out.

The Son of Defender

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a very fun DS action-type game. If you have any history playing old video games (which a lot of DS players don't have) this game will remind you a little mix of Defender, Xevious and Raiden. It's addictive as all-get-out and it will keep you focused on your DS. Time just flies by playing this game. It's great for short bus trips, and probably for long plane flights - and isn't that what the DS is really for?

For $[...] this is a good game for someone who doesn't have a go-to game for their DS right now. You will get back into using your DS for sure. Sometimes I balk at paying $[...] right when the games come out, so if you don't need or want a new game right now, I would say wait. but if you are trying to decide between one or two games, and nanostray is one of them, grab it.

Great fun, amazing graphics, left me wanting more.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 31, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really liked this game, and it brought me back to the good ol' days of R-Type and Gradius before everything went crazy 3-D.

The game has a great soundtrack that never got boring, and amazing visuals.

It's got quite a few different play modes too, including some challenge rounds that unlock mini games like an Araknoid ripoff which are pretty fun.

There were a few disappointments for me, though. I didn't think there were enough levels, or enough varieties of enemies, and the bosses take WAY too long to defeat. I also wish the special weapons were more useful, as I barely used any of them except in the challenges where they are necessary.

This was a great game to pass the time while on an airplane or waiting for the subway, which is exactly why I bought it.

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