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New Nanostray 2 details emerge - wi-fi, upgrades and more

Posted in Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo DS, Games by Andrew Macarthy on November 7th, 2007 at 11:52

2005 saw the release of the original Nanostray for the Nintendo DS, an old school side-scrolling shoot-em-up that was bursting to the brim with the personality, charm and gameplay of titles of old. With Nanostray 2 now well into development, software house Shin’en has unveiled plenty of details about what gamers can expect from what it hopes is a much improved sequel.

If you weren’t a fan of the touch screen in the first Nanostray, three types of control option are now available, including the ability to use the D-pad alone. Otherwise, left and right-handed touch screen controls are available. The stylus is used to control the ship, scroll through weapons and other options.

As for gameplay:

Alternating for each level between the classic vertical viewmode (as known from Gradius, R-Type) and horizontal viewmode (Ikaruga, DoDon Patchi). This guarantees more challenges and variety between the levels.
Difficulty settings now change the actual gameplay, not only energy settings.
No more unlimited continues. Limit to 5 Continues. Continues increase with playtime.
Much more interesting gameplay due to more interaction with the ambience.
New Satellite Weapons can be programmed.
32 Challenges to solve. Challenges are new designed, no reusing of levels.

Other new additions to Nanostray 2 include automatic Wi-fi upload of high scores; improved visuals; a new weapon and unlock system and more than 20 energetic songs to accompany the adventure.

Nanostray 2 is currently penned down for a release in early 2008.