Nintendo DS · Shoot 'em Up
Nanostray
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Shin'en Multimedia |
| Publisher | Majesco Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Shin'en Multimedia and published by Majesco Entertainment, Nanostray arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2005 as a shoot 'em up.
It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS. Among the 10 DS shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
Shin'en Multimedia also made Garfield's Nightmare, Nanostray 2 and Pet Alien: An Intergalactic Puzzlepalooza for the DS.
Nanostray 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 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 cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| All Extras Unlocked (Gallery Mode?) | 0207BD3E
00FFFFFF |
|---|---|
| Challenge Mode Stages Unlocked | 0207BD72
00FFFFFF |
| Invincible ON | 2207BB08
00000001 |
| Begin with Extra Lives | 1207BB64
000003E7 |
| 999 Lives | 1207BB64
000003E7
1209122C
000003E7 |
Nanostray walkthroughs & guides
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Nanostray FAQ
When did Nanostray come out on the DS?
Nanostray was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.
Who made Nanostray?
It was developed by Shin'en Multimedia and published by Majesco Entertainment.
Is Nanostray multiplayer?
Yes. Nanostray supports up to 2 players.
How long does Nanostray take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Nanostray 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 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.