A downloadable game for Windows

Dive headfirst into the zany, microscopic world of the human bloodstream in Nano Defender, the most fast-paced, action-packed shooter where you shrink down to control the pint-sized, high-tech Nanobot 3000,a tiny hero on a mission to save a patient’s life (no pressure)!

When a mysterious illness strikes, the brilliant (and totally bonkers) Dr. Knowitall unleashes his latest invention! yep, that’s you!—into the bloodstream. With the eccentric doctor’s overly enthusiastic (and sometimes confusing) advice ringing in your tiny ears, you’ll zip through the twisty, turny veins and arteries, battling swarms of pesky viruses. But this isn’t just any old shoot-’em-up—the viruses come in two flashy colors, Blue and Orange, and you’ll need to swap between matching blasters to zap them into oblivion!

Your mission? Obliterate every last Virus Hive before the clock runs out and the patient’s health takes a nosedive. But watch out! The bloodstream is also swarming with friendly red blood cells accidentally zap one of them, and you’ll lose precious life (whoops!).

With levels that just keep getting crazier, lightning-fast reflexes, and a dash of strategy, you’ll need to blast your way through ever-more complex stages, take on some seriously cranky bosses, and (fingers crossed) save the day!

Will you rise to the challenge and become the hero Dr. Knowitall claims to have invented, or will the patient fall victim to this ridiculous viral invasion? The fate of the world (okay, one patient) is in your tiny hands!

Key Features:

  • Dual Shooting Mechanic: Switch between Blue and Orange blasters to match and destroy color-coded viruses.
  • Timed Levels: Race against the clock to destroy all Virus Hives before time runs out.
  • Avoid Collateral Damage: Accidentally destroying red blood cells will cost you valuable time.
  • Power-Ups & Upgrades: Collect power-ups to boost your nanobot’s abilities and survive tougher challenges.
  • Unique Level Design: Explore different parts of the body, each with its own unique challenges and environments.
  • Silly, Story-Driven Fun: Enjoy the quirky, light-hearted guidance of Dr. Knowitall as you blast your way to victory.

This game was made for the Game jam do you wanna jam-2024


StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
Authorpolypunch
GenreAction
Tags3D, Colorful, Funny, Top down shooter

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Nano Defender.rar 595 MB

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It looked like a serios game - gorgeous graphics. But it was unplayable :(. I was shooting the viruses from both weapons and nothing happened, they killed me + the patient. I tried to outrun them but they were two there, I was not able to reach the injection - if it was even the cure. I did not found anything to get through the blocked path. It did not feel as a fair-play. The messages were not out of the time running up :( and they was too swift to read at first opening (including the intro). They disapeared after being told, so it was not possible to reread them with just one opening (note that I am a quick reader). Fun 1 / 5 (I am open to raise rating of this if I got at least an explanation over my complaints noted above). Art + Graphics: 5 / 5 (wow!:)) and Audio 4 / 5 (and I am totally tolerant). Originality 5 / 5, but it was OUTSIDE IN and not inside ot as the theme was set, therefore Theme 1 / 5.

Feel free to try, rate and comment what I submitted - a physical (!) game made by my life Partner.