Shin'en Multimedia, a development studio that's already shown plenty of enthusiasm for Nintendo platforms, has confirmed that Nano Assault EX is on the way to the 3DS eShop in both North America and Europe. It's less than a year since Nano Assault arrived as a retail title — though it wasn't released in Europe — and we thought is was rather good in our Nano Assault review.
When announcing the eShop follow-up on Twitter, the developer's wording was slightly vague in terms of the content that this download will include.
'Nano Assault EX' is coming to the 3DS eShop (EU+US) ! Based on the original release but with new game modes & options.. more info soon!
Whether this will repeat content from the retail title with additional modes and features, or simply carry across the concept but with all-new levels isn't completely clear. In any case, this will certainly be one to watch on the eShop.
[source twitter.com]
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Oh cool.
Wait... isn't that one TINY warp pipe?
In other news, I never picked up the retail version but always meant to, so I'll probably download this when it lands. Looks fantastic.
I haven't played the original Nano Assault but I'll have to keep my eye on this one.
@bro2dragons
haha yeah. let's say it's a BIG TINY warp pipe
I wonder why the original never made it to Europe? Shin'en are German, aren't they?
Nice I'd like to play this and assault some nanos
WOOT!
This looks Super Snazzy.
@bro2dragons Good point, well played etc
I'll be getting it regardless, but I kinda hope it's the full game with new levels and stuff.
Hooray! Nano Assault will definitely be more successful on the Nintendo eShop.
Hope the full game makes it to Europe. No more than 20€.for this download please.
Juuuust bought the retail version this weekend. Oh well.
Is this going to be a downloadable retail game, with a retail price, or an average priced eshop game?
I already have the retail game. It's awesome. A bit too short and easy though, so I hope there's plenty of new stuff here.
@Retro_on_theGo
Easy to beat, but not easy to high-score (at least for me)
Nano Assault is one of my favorite 3DS games out there, really want to get this one as well.
Yay - I always wanted to play the original
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!! I got Nano Assault for NOTHING and ended up LOVING it, even though shooters aren't really my fav genre.
I'm not usually interested in action shooters, but Nano Assault is absolutely gorgeous. Since I never played the original, I'll definately be keeping an eye on this eshop version
Color me intrigued! Especially if the price is right
Due to my (still) contempt with the way Cave Story+ is happening, I actually want this to be made up of completely new levels, so there's a purpose of buying it on retail.
Another good looking game that might take forever to come out.
Good to know that us Europeans will be finally able to play it with this version.
Excellent news. Please push it in a slot next week Nintendo !
Yeah! I wanted this game since 3DS came out and was really disappointed when it was skipped on any european publisher's list (and of course 3DS is region locked, so no imports, hurr-durr). Will get that as soon as it appears, my 16GB memory card is ready for it.
Yeah ! Haven't gotten Nano Assault yet, so I'll pick this version up instead.
Nice, I was about to spend $15 for a used copy on this. Now I can save money (probably?) but at the same time support the developers, get bonus content and not have to keep up with another cart (still buying nsmb2 physical retail though). Sweet!
I haven't got the retail versions yet, so I'll just wait for this.
I'm getting this
I didn't get the retail version, but I'll probably get this.
Hopefully for a good price.
Well, I think it will be around 15,- €. Can't wait for it!
Yeeeeeah! I couldn't find this in the shops and I can't be bothered to buy it online so clearly this is a victory for laziness.
YES, Never Owned The Original But This I Know I'll Get. Probably Going To Be The Best Shooter Game On The Shop, IMO.
excellent news! a good shoot 'm up is always welcome
I've recently become a fan of the Shin'en games, first game being Jett Rocket, then Art of Balance. Hopefully this game will be cheap, include richer content and a small download-size to make it fit for my 3DS. Either way, I'm glad it's at least coming to the EU too.
Awesome! Really wanted the North American only Nano Assault but this will do nicely.
@Takosuke The original was never released in Europe.
Based? What does that mean? Is the retail version with extras or is a new game with same engine?
@JonWahlgren That sucks.
Awesome news! Now I can play it since it wasn't released in Australia. I hope its the full Nano Assault game, plus extra stuff they've added in. Now to finish Nanostray 1 & 2...
I will be definitely getting this game.
I was excited to get the original game, even before the launch of the 3DS... but the game didn't see a European release.
YAY! Insta!
I heard good things from this,so colour me interested.
If it would be the exact same game with additional content (Wich I think it will be), it could be rather expensive! Otherwise people who bought the retail-version will be pissed!
Apparently it uses the Circle Pad Pro hopefully for shooting.
hmm this will look good on xl. i think ill get it as people left positive responses on its review(1st version)
I'll surely get it.
ill wait and see how they charge for a digital retail game.
im interested,but i already got a list of digital games i must buy on psn....
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