Nano Assault Neo

 Wii U
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 62
  3. Negative: 6 out of 62

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  1. TheMitch
    Aug 4, 2013
    8
    A nice little game. As short as it is, Nano Assault Neo has that element of replay-ability that many other games lack. The old-school 'try to beat the high score' type of gameplay is done nigh on perfect, easily giving gamers their money's worth in terms of play time. On the flip side, there are a couple of minor issues that keep it from attaining a perfect score. The first, of course, isA nice little game. As short as it is, Nano Assault Neo has that element of replay-ability that many other games lack. The old-school 'try to beat the high score' type of gameplay is done nigh on perfect, easily giving gamers their money's worth in terms of play time. On the flip side, there are a couple of minor issues that keep it from attaining a perfect score. The first, of course, is the shortness of the main game. However, with the inclusion of Arcade, Co-op, and Survival modes, as well as leaderboards, this won't be an issue for those who love those sorts of games. The second issue is a bug which causes freezing of the console. But I have a feeling that this happens with a lot of third-party games that were available at launch. Apart from that, Nano Assault Neo boasts easy-to-learn controls, a modest learning curve, and an interesting look which resembles a mix of Metroid Prime, Super Mario Galaxy, and Space Invaders. A must-have for those who love grinding out personal bests, and those who treasure replay-ability over the amount of content.… Expand
  2. Crazytimmy223
    Dec 3, 2012
    9
    Beautiful game, the developer keeps getting better and better with their games. The controles feel amazing and I love the buy upgrade system. If you have a wii u and you don't have this game, you need to go right to the nintendo store and buy it., it's really cheap! My only complaint is that it's a bit to hard, but that may just be me.
  3. Daemonrunner
    Nov 26, 2012
    8
    The only reason I didn't give this game a 10 was because of the length: there are only 16 levels total (not counting bonus levels). Perhaps I am a little harsh as this game is designed to be more about achieve high score than anything.

    Other than that, this is a solid twin-stick shooter game and well-worth the $10 I paid. I was very impressed that the game is actually in LPCM 5.1 as    The only reason I didn't give this game a 10 was because of the length: there are only 16 levels total (not counting bonus levels). Perhaps I am a little harsh as this game is designed to be more about achieve high score than anything.

    Other than that, this is a solid twin-stick shooter game and well-worth the $10 I paid. I was very impressed that the game is actually in LPCM 5.1 as well! Despite having very limited enemy types and an interesting art-style (you are essentially fighting on the cells of some organism, I assume a human), the graphics are amazing!    … Expand
  4. saulodourado
    Dec 1, 2012
    9
    Very nice game, lots of action and cool graphics. The control is extremely simple, you just need to use the L/R sticks, what for me is great (I don't like having to memorize 10 buttons control schemes), and the difficulty level is adequate, I'd say 7 in a 0-10 scale. My only complaint is about its length, it could be longer.
  5. andregurov
    Nov 29, 2012
    9
    Great little game with much to recommend it: sharp graphics, engaging gameplay, non-stop action, online leader boards, and perfectly suited sound design. As a twin stick shooter, there are few ways to improve gameplay, but this game does a lot with the standard limitations of the genre. The 3D effects are excellent, providing sharp distinctions and topographical differences, and the perkGreat little game with much to recommend it: sharp graphics, engaging gameplay, non-stop action, online leader boards, and perfectly suited sound design. As a twin stick shooter, there are few ways to improve gameplay, but this game does a lot with the standard limitations of the genre. The 3D effects are excellent, providing sharp distinctions and topographical differences, and the perk purchasing allows for different methods of applying tactics to different levels (which are surprisingly diverse). The only drawback is the duration of the game, with only 16 regular levels to complete (along with bonus ones that offer a little variation from simple shooting), but the game is so well put together that replayability is surprisingly high. An excellent addition to any Wii U gamer's collection, moreso at the price point offered.… Expand
  6. swagtree
    Dec 2, 2012
    8
    This game is a lot of fun with beautiful graphics. The co-op mode is perfect for the Wii U and shows the benefit of a second screen. The only problem with this game is that its way to short. The game is $10 and probably should be in the $5-$7 range. You can beat the game in a couple hours. Nice replay value with co-op though.
  7. ripolinus
    Dec 9, 2012
    8
    tres sympa surtout pour le scoring; le prix est petit et le jeu est bon; pourquoi le noter comme un jeux a plus de 60 euros ? Et puis avec la mablette c'est jouissif.
    Bref vous pouvez foncer : bon jeu
  8. headspacej
    Aug 18, 2014
    9
    9 out of 10 might seem high for such a short game, but I've put more time into this one than any of the longer games I own -- excellent replayablity and plenty of incentive to keep coming back to improve scores. Beautiful visuals, tight controls and great soundtrack. Great simplicity and super value.
  9. TheAdjuster
    Jun 27, 2015
    0
    Thank god I bought this on sale and only wasted $10 instead of $20. I don't know if it was the advertising or what, but I was under the impression that you would be flyibg through parts of the body, like the heary, brain, or liver and shooting relevant microbes, thus healing the body of that condition/disease. Instead, you get a bunch of generic levels on "cells" with random microbesThank god I bought this on sale and only wasted $10 instead of $20. I don't know if it was the advertising or what, but I was under the impression that you would be flyibg through parts of the body, like the heary, brain, or liver and shooting relevant microbes, thus healing the body of that condition/disease. Instead, you get a bunch of generic levels on "cells" with random microbes showing up at any time. There was so much potential to make this game great and the developers failed. No wonder the game keeps going on sale.… Expand
  10. PhantomMac
    Sep 2, 2015
    7
    Great game and has its challenges for the player. Nice to fly around and try to shoot. This is really great value on the eShop (especially if you get it at a discount price).

Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best Wii U Game of 2012
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#20 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2012
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#32 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2012

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. GameOver.gr
    Jan 31, 2013
    70
    A decent "twin-stick" shooter for the Wii U that will keep you occupied for a couple of days.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Jan 16, 2013
    89
    Too-generous upgrades grind the difficulty curve into the dust. [Feb 2013, p.89]
  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Jan 10, 2013
    58
    Nano Assault isn't awful but flying around the beautiful Nano cosmos is nowhere near as thrilling as it should be. [Jan 2013, p.111]
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