Abstract: Video game plots are never the most accurate indication of things to come, but that doesnt mean we shouldnt take lessons from the storylines showcased in futuristic space shooting titles. They invariably involve mankind being threatened by an alien m...
Abstract: Also known as Anger Management Training. Nanostray 2 is a very respectable shooter. Solid default controls, stellar visuals, and an equally impressive soundtrack reflect the care put into the title. However, unbalanced difficulty and cheap deaths spoi...
Highly addictive gameplay; improved control setup; the DS has rarely looked prettier.
Some visual perception issues; unoriginal premise; too difficult for casual players?
In Nanostray 2, Shinen has addressed the most critical of the flaws that pulled down the original Nanostray, added a few new twists and turns, and produced a solid game thatll please anyone who digs this type of classic arcade shooter.Certainly the m...
Abstract: The visuals in Nanostray 2 are quite impressive. Each level is very colorful. As I made my way through through the game I noticed how vibrant each one was too. A lot of action happens all at once on screen and the game seems to nary miss a beat. This w...
Greatlooking 3D enemies and backgrounds, Sharp touchscreen controls, Good range of difficulty wont exclude novices, Challenges and simulators offer a refreshing change of pace.
D pad controls too sluggish, Disappointing singlecard play .
Nanostray 2 is a dyed-in-the-wool shoot-em-up that offers great action in a shiny, proficient package. ...
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Published: 2008-03-27, Author: Chris , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Hundreds of enemies. Thousands of projectiles. Millions of points at stake. Billions of ways to die. Nanostray 2, in classic shoot-em-up tradition, pits these mind-bending numbers against the power of one in a relentless challenge that demands precisi...
Abstract: Nanostray 2 is very much a return to the classic arcade shooting titles that gobbled up all of our quarters. But it’s also a rather sleek upgrade visually–even considering the Nintendo DS’ graphical shortcomings. Is this scrolling ...
I used to think I was a pretty good (if not amazing) gamer when it came to scrolling shooters. I’m a huge fan of Zaxxon, Scramble, R-Type, Silpheed, heck, I even finished Ikaruga on the GameCube and that’s the hardest shooter in existence...at...
Abstract: The original Nanostray (and its precursor, the Iridion series on Game Boy Advance) was a technically impressive shoot-em-up hampered by mandatory touch control where your ship -- y'know, the important part -- was usually obscured by your hand. The good...
