80
If you want an entertaining shooter that really take advantage of the unique 3DS capabilities, then Nano Assault EX is the way to go.
62
Too flat to truly recommend. [June 2013, p.79]
62
Better than the Wii U version... It's beautiful and slightly boring. [May 2013, p.86]
10
Great game. I have only played the first few levels, but already it has me hooked. It is somewhat difficult, but as a challenge and certainly not frustrating. The game is also presented well, with good visuals and a great soundtrack. I go it on sale for $7.50, but it's still well worth the $10 normally.
8
Game: Nano Assault EX Genre: Sidescroller Shooter Developer: Shin'en Multimedia System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS) Total Score: 77/100 Value Score: 7.7/10 • Story: 5/10 • Characters: 6/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 8/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 6/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +Story Mode with 32 levels, alongside that you have a Arcade mode where you can earn points and get Nano coins +Use Nano coins to buy items from the Nano Shop which unlock artwork for the gallery +Boss Rush Mode and Survivor mode becomes available as you play the game which offers replay value and challenge +Game's difficulty changes depending on how you play (how often you win or lose a stage) +Visuals and OST are well made +Controls are unique in design compared to other shooters Cons -For better control, Circle Pad Pro is recommended -Game's difficulty can get frustrating at times -Story is minimal -Getting Nano Coins from Arcade mode can be tedious and time consumin
9
tons of content and 3d is amazing. there are 32 levels and tons of extra content like an arcade challenge mode and a boss mode. you can also us play coins to unlock songs and encyclopedia entries. this game is awesome and worth the $15. I got it on sale for $7 which is more than 50% off the original price. if you want it but it's too expensive just wait for it to go on sale.
Nano Assault EX
3DS
Released On:
Mar 7, 2013
Metascore
Mixed or Average
74
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
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Apr 9, 2013
90
Visual niggles aside, Nano Assault EX takes everything that went well with the retail release, adds more features and puts it up for easier access at more than half the price.
Mar 17, 2013
87
Nano Assault EX is a showcase of the hardware of the 3DS, of the 3D effect, and of the talent of Shin'en. But it's also a great shoot'em up, with many diverse sections, adrenalinic and strategic, in which the difficulty ramps up very nicely.
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Aug 5, 2018
10
Great game. I have only played the first few levels, but already it has me hooked. It is somewhat difficult, but as a challenge and certainly not frustrating. The game is also presented well, with good visuals and a great soundtrack. I go it on sale for $7.50, but it's still well worth the $10 normally.
Nov 5, 2013
9
tons of content and 3d is amazing. there are 32 levels and tons of extra content like an arcade challenge mode and a boss mode. you can also us play coins to unlock songs and encyclopedia entries. this game is awesome and worth the $15. I got it on sale for $7 which is more than 50% off the original price. if you want it but it's too expensive just wait for it to go on sale.
Jun 10, 2013
80
If you want an entertaining shooter that really take advantage of the unique 3DS capabilities, then Nano Assault EX is the way to go.
Apr 21, 2013
70
Fast and frenetic, Nano Assault Ex is a game that will test your reflexes in a series of short bursts perfect for that bus ride home.
Mar 23, 2013
65
Not too challenging, not too long, with some gameplay flaws and not very original, but all in all Nano Assault EX can entertain who is looking for a quick, easy pick-up shooter. Circle Pad Pro is supported and recommended.
Mar 18, 2013
60
Nano Assault arrives in Europe in this Ex no the e-Shop, sold at a competitive price. And is the quality/price ratio, rather than the new addictions, to save the Shin'en title.
Mar 13, 2013
60
Some serious 3D eye candy and an interesting concept are spoiled by a pretty shallow gameplay in this Nintendo 3DS re-release.
Apr 25, 2013
9
It's one of those games you want to tell everybody to give a **** goes from exploring a cell with a sense of "Mario Galaxy style" to find the DNA parts and kill all of those nasty microbes, to fly around and shoot a lot of bugs coming to you in the classic shooting style. And the 3D effect is just fantastic (except for a few bugs).
Mar 12, 2013
9
I never played the retail version of this game but now I wish I had. This is an excellent experience that I wasn't quite expecting. This one ups the retail version in a few ways. Graphics have been slightly enhanced. We also now have cpp support which I would've like to have used but I own the XL version. Without it it still works fine but I can see at time where a second analog would greatly benefit the controls. Add in a survival mode along with online leader boards and that makes this the definitive version. The Star Fox style levels are where the shooting controls aren't quite as good but that's only 25% of the game. If you have the cpp don't even hesitate and dl. All this for only 14.99 is well worth the download.
Feb 19, 2017
8
Game: Nano Assault EX Genre: Sidescroller Shooter Developer: Shin'en Multimedia System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS) Total Score: 77/100 Value Score: 7.7/10 • Story: 5/10 • Characters: 6/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 8/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 6/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +Story Mode with 32 levels, alongside that you have a Arcade mode where you can earn points and get Nano coins +Use Nano coins to buy items from the Nano Shop which unlock artwork for the gallery +Boss Rush Mode and Survivor mode becomes available as you play the game which offers replay value and challenge +Game's difficulty changes depending on how you play (how often you win or lose a stage) +Visuals and OST are well made +Controls are unique in design compared to other shooters Cons -For better control, Circle Pad Pro is recommended -Game's difficulty can get frustrating at times -Story is minimal -Getting Nano Coins from Arcade mode can be tedious and time consumin
Aug 30, 2013
8
This is truly a little gem of a title. Having owned the retail version I downloaded this one and sure enough it's been propped up and improved over its predecessor. If you like the all-out shooter genre, this title is not to be ignored! Great visuals, cool music and excellent use of stereoscopy (except for one of the microcodes in Cluster 4... it appears the stereo image is reversed in that one) make this a shooter that's intuitive, presents good challenge without being frustrating and actually keeps you playing after you finish all the clusters.
