Nanostray review

A space shooter that still listens to the classic rock station

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Pros

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    The graphics

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    Lightning's secondary fire mode

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    The music

Cons

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    Some weapons break difficulty

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    Not very long

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    Selecting weapons with thumbs

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You know how Forrest Gump's momma told him, "Life's like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get"? She never played Nanostray. This old-school 2D shooter shows you its goods right there on the front of the box. Spaceship. Laser beams. Explosions. Any questions?

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GenreShooter
DescriptionNothing new, but if you dig explosive, old fashioned space blasting is what you want, you'll find yourself aching for more.
PlatformDS
US censor ratingEveryone
Release date19 July 2005 (US), (UK)
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Eric Bratcher
Eric Bratcher
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