Nanostray 2 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Shoot 'em Up

Nanostray 2

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperShin'en Multimedia
PublisherMajesco Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Nanostray 2 is a shoot 'em up released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Shin'en Multimedia and published by Majesco Entertainment.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 10 DS shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

Shin'en Multimedia also made Garfield's Nightmare, Nanostray and Pet Alien: An Intergalactic Puzzlepalooza for the DS.

Nanostray 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Nanostray 2 is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Nanostray 2 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Nanostray 2 cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

5 Lives (lvl 1)2230FB9C 00000005
99 Continues on map screen22172B9D 00000063
99 Lives on map screen22172B9B 00000063
All Unlocked22172C58 000000FF
All Weapons22172C59 0000000F

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Nanostray 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Nanostray 2 FAQ

When did Nanostray 2 come out on the DS?

Nanostray 2 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Nanostray 2?

It was developed by Shin'en Multimedia and published by Majesco Entertainment.

Is Nanostray 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Nanostray 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Nanostray 2 take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Nanostray 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Nanostray 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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