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In this current generation, for all of Nintendo's successes, there have been just as many complaints. Many of them have been legitmate, like the lack of third-party games. Good ones. So, to anyone who has a Wii and complains about the lack of hardcore games: No More Heroes is the ultimate 'shut-up' to the haters.
From maverick designer Suda 51, this is a tale about otaku Travis Touchdown's ascent to become the world's best assassin. What starts from that modest description turns into one of the bloodiest, funniest, and freshest games in existence.
The game is nothing more than a sword-based brawler in the vein of 'Streets of Rage' if it was directed by Quentin Tarantino. The stylish (and intentional) old-school graphics is major part of this game's charm and the game owes more to the low-budget action movies of the '70s than it does something like Ninja Gaiden. Blood gleefully flows everywhere.
One thing that adds to that glee is the simple control scheme that doesn't go overboard with motion controls. It's a button masher with simple motion gestures at the end of combos. And it never fails from beginning to end.
Another highlight of the game is the story itself. On the surface, a man becoming the best killer in the world isn't a orignal way to go, but below that surface is one of the best satires on video games and video game culture itself. The game is loaded with so many self-referential moments and one-liners that you can't help but laugh.
One thing that may drive people batty is the open-world segments, which fails on the open part. Yes there are people in the world of Santa Destroy but there's no interaction with in and mainly serves as breather from the intense ranking matches. It also leads to some bizarre mini-jobs. But if you're coming into this game hoping for GTA: Street Samurai, any disappointment is your own and not the game.
The music is awesome, the action is awesome, and the game is just loaded with great moments. Instantly one of the best Wii games in existence.
Good: Action, atmosphere, music Bad: Open-world segments. Don't miss: Level 5's surreal boss scene Grade: A
Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Grasshopper Manufacture Console: Wii
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