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8.1 out of 10

No More Heroes

 

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  • User Score (286)
    8.2 8.2 from 286 reviewers
  • Expert Score (97)
    8.1 8.1 from 97 reviewers
  • Value for money (6)
    7.0 7.0 from 6 reviewers
  • Ease of use (2)
    7.1 7.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Sound quality (2)
    9.1 9.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Gameplay (36)
    8.2 8.2 from 36 reviewers
  • Graphics (43)
    7.5 7.5 from 43 reviewers
  • Sound (32)
    7.9 7.9 from 32 reviewers
  • Storyline (3)
    7.0 7.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Control (8)
    8.5 8.5 from 8 reviewers
  • Addiction (3)
    7.6 7.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (13)
    7.1 7.1 from 13 reviewers
  • Reliability (2)
    7.6 7.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (3)
    6.4 6.4 from 3 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (3)
    8.3 8.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Funfactor (4)
    8.3 8.3 from 4 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
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7-8
(60)
5-6
(5)
3-4
(1)
1-2
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Users:
9-10
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7-8
(94)
5-6
(22)
3-4
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1-2
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. ztgd.com

    8.0/10
    26 January 2011

    Goichi “Suda 51″ Suda is kind of a weird guy. The Japanese producer, famous for works like “The Silver Case” and the highly underappreciated, cult favorite Gamecube title Killer 7... Read more

    • + Original gameplay separates it from anything currently available, + One of the best uses of the Wii controls available yet, + Hash and Slash gameplay pleasantly remi...
    • Can get repetitive, Side quests feel more like chores than missions

  2. Hooked Gamers

    Hooked Gamers
    7.5/10
    2 April 2008

    Overall, Axel & Pixel is a great game, even if it only lasts for a little while. You probably won’t be coming back to this game over and over again and I don’t know if this is worth a whole 800 Microsoft Points. But it is an overall pretty solid game and a great 3-5 hour experience. I would say that if you are looking for a good game that you can blow through in an afternoon and you have some extra MS points, then definitely pick this one up. Read more

    • A great point-and-click/puzzle adventure…
    • … but it only lasts for a few short hours.

  3. GameFocus

    GameFocus
    8.0/10
    4 July 2011

    There is a famous quote that says, “Writing is rewriting.” Writers are told to make every word count. First drafts are always just that. Novelists make sure that every element of their story has meaning, while screenwriters constantly trim their scenes to include only what is needed. It appears that Suda 51 took this advice to heart while developing No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle. Read more

    • Cuts out all the not-so-fun parts of first game, Has a great attitude, Callbacks from first game, 8-bit side jobs are mostly great
    • Shallow story, Don’t get to know enough characters, No NES style control for 8-bit jobs, Still some imprecise control

  4. xbox360.gamespy.com

    8.0/10
    23 January 2008

    Grasshopper's latest game is part San Andreas , part "Kill Bill," part insane. Did you expect anything less? Read more

    • One of the most unique experiences you'll have in a game this year; equally funny (and fun) as it is weird.
    • Controls and gameplay can get a bit redundant; driving sequences are the weakest link.

  5. videolamer

    12 July 2010

    The bottom line is that No More Heroes 2 fails because it gives you the feeling that it doesn’t want to be here. Sure, the graphics have improved, and the same feeling of excitement via overviolence is present. But there’s no heart in it, no reason to invest any interest in the setting or the characters. They exist because they must, but the game wishes to deal with them as little as possible. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. YEAH NMH!

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: A. GREEN, Amazon
    7 January 2012 See Product at Amazon ($23.91)

    great story, excellent voice acting, fast paced challenging action, collectibles for completionists, large over-world to explore, difficult boss battles, a ton of side missions, customizable outfits, upgradable weapons, this is by far one of the best games I've ever played. Read more or see product

  2. "spectacular/ awsome/ incredible/ this game rocks."

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: xRIZZOx, CNET
    20 January 2011

    this is a game intended for mature gamers who are not offended by profanity or explicit content. this game has a great tuitorial all the way through but you will have to be carefull not to miss any of the trading cards as they are difficult to obtain later. the controls are easy to use and your skills will develope through the course of the game. the game play is endless with different goals,styles,and objectives that you may choose. Read more

    • i liked everything about this game. the story line, the graphics, the content, the ability to improve your character, the sequence of objectives, the detail and qualit...
    • i wish there were more boss fights. some of the hidden treasures were very difficult to pinpoint with the katana. the response from some of the henchmen was to repitic...

  3. Bloody fun

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: Dave, J&R
    25 June 2008

    The game is interesting, albeit somewhat bizarre at times. The sword game play makes good use of the Wiimote and while it may seem repetitive, the actual game play will prevent you from actually focusing on the wild arm waving you are actually doing. The violence is over the top, borderline cartoony so it is probably fine for anyone who would not be bothered by an R rated movie or anime style violent scene. Not so much graphic as just copious with the blood. Read more

    • Challenging, Engaging Story Line, Graphics

  4. No horrible

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Newegg
    3 December 2008

    The actual storyline quests are fun and the boss fights are each different making it somewhat challenging. That is primarily what kept me playing just to see what new skill I was going to learn and what new boss fight was around the corner Read more

    • This is a decent game. Not terriffic but it kept my interest for a good amount of time. The graphics are good and the game play is fun. Wii certainly gets you involved...
    • The game can be VERY long if you try to do all the side quests and get all the equipment. Starts to drag out and once you have done the same side quets 100 times you s...

  5. The long awaited second outing for Travis Touchdown hits the mark

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Phantom_Wombat, Ciao
    18 October 2010

    Introduction The first No More Heroes was something of a sleeper hit; a flop that could barely shift ten thousand copies at launch somehow managed to sell nearly fifty times that many once word of mouth got around as to just how off the wall it was. Veteran Japanese gamemaker Suda51 delivered a deeply cynical parody of the excesses of the games industry, with a crazy plot, a cast of outrageous characters and plenty of ultraviolent action. Read more

    • Not your typical Wii game, a great follow up to a true original.
    • Not a game for all tastes. Violent, occasionally tasteless, and somewhat rough around the edges.

  • WikiFreak Description

No More Heroes was first named Heroes. It is an action video game made for Nintendo Wii. It was directed by Goichi Suda and was developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and was published by Ubisoft, Spike, Marvelous Interactive Inc. and Rising Star Games. Players can definitely enjoy the game in single player mode.

Features

The game is known to be an open ended one with the idea that the main character should be able to kill all top ten assassins. There are different ways of earning money for Travis Touc…

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No More Heroes was first named Heroes. It is an action video game made for Nintendo Wii. It was directed by Goichi Suda and was developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and was published by Ubisoft, Spike, Marvelous Interactive Inc. and Rising Star Games. Players can definitely enjoy the game in single player mode.

Features

The game is known to be an open ended one with the idea that the main character should be able to kill all top ten assassins. There are different ways of earning money for Travis Touchdown to use in buying weapons, training sessions, video tapes and clothes. Travis gets to show off his professional wrestling maneuvers that players can use in their advantage to fight all enemies. It also has another mode the “Darkside Travis” that can be unlocked when three icons appear on a slot machine after the devastating deathblow move. The game has exceptional graphics that captures a player’s attention, making players crave for more.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Hack and Smash Your Way Through Santa Destroy, California: Unleash a lethal combination of sword slashes and wrestling moves in this fast paced third-person action game. Easy to learn, but challenging to master.
  • Roam a Sand Box Universe in Full 3D: Immerse yourself in a modern, highly stylized world. Roam the city on foot or slide around corners on your speed bike.
  • An Action Experience Unlike Any Other on Wii: Bring the pain and let your plasma-beam katana do th…

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