Nanotek Warrior is a ground-based shoot-em-up for PlayStation featuring third-person gameplay in 3D tube-like environments. Players navigate through nine levels comprising two stages each, engaging in fast-paced action while utilizing jumping and strafing mechanics. Power-ups such as special weapons, health bonuses, and extra lives enhance the experience, culminating in challenging boss fights after each stage.
A ground-based shoot-em-up by design, the game employs the use of jumping, banking, and strafing as you move forward through 3D tube-like levels. The game is seem from a third-person perspective behind the ship. Some areas place you outside and some inside, but the majority of the game takes place rotating around tubes. This gameplay only differs slightly in boss levels, that allow you to rotate around a central point with no forward motion.
You can obtain different power-ups including special weapons, health bonuses and extra lives as you play through the game’s 9 levels. Each level is divided into 2 stages, one on tubes and a boss fight afterwards.