No More Heroes III

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 199 Ratings

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  1. Dravenfact
    Jun 26, 2022
    8
    No more hero's is one of the most fun franchises out there with one of the most goofy and yet badass protagonist, Travis Touchdown. Three once again delivers with combat as great as ever, my only big issue was killing off many bosses and replacing them as many bosses I looked forward to were all killed off and the open world, like usual, leaves much to be desired. But the story like usualNo more hero's is one of the most fun franchises out there with one of the most goofy and yet badass protagonist, Travis Touchdown. Three once again delivers with combat as great as ever, my only big issue was killing off many bosses and replacing them as many bosses I looked forward to were all killed off and the open world, like usual, leaves much to be desired. But the story like usual is a wacky adventure that is honestly a great standalone game if you've never played any nmh game before.… Expand
  2. Cool8tReviews
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Another insane and very addictive entry into the series. The Final Boss fight was a lot of fun with multiple waves. All the other bosses were loads of fun too - as always - even if some bosses were better than others. It was interesting to space out the fights with spawned waves of normal encounters. However, it still worked and I had loads of fun playing this title as is the case withAnother insane and very addictive entry into the series. The Final Boss fight was a lot of fun with multiple waves. All the other bosses were loads of fun too - as always - even if some bosses were better than others. It was interesting to space out the fights with spawned waves of normal encounters. However, it still worked and I had loads of fun playing this title as is the case with previous entries. The game was lacking polish but I didn't have high expectations in that regard as Grasshopper Manufacturer doesn't have a huge budget. Reccomend for fans of Suda51s wacky style but I would also reccomend starting with the first game if your new to these bizarre titles… Expand
  3. Wishmaster77
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    Completly crazy Game. Excellent game design and character. Great work from Suda 51 as ever. I'm waiting for no more heroes 4.
  4. meyerpark
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Love it so much! Its the grasshopper manufacture and i love this kind of game and its open world
  5. SteelBallRun777
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Wow what a game, dont be discouraged to try this game out, it is one of the most stylish and beautiful games I have ever played. The menus, the music, the colors. The combat. It has a few minor issues and the overworld isnt greatly optimized but this is not what the games is about.
  6. Ripper36
    Jan 12, 2022
    10
    I gotta say this is a really great game! Dont understand why some reviewers dont like it all due cuz its not on par with the graphics of their lovely ps4 or Xbox! but to me its looks just fine. All 3 games looks good. Gameplay is great and the story is well done. Its a fun game period. Sry if its not another Just Cause or Call of duty which both are **** Good job Nintendo.
  7. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 23, 2021
    9
    Cult game director Goichi Suda a.k.a. "Suda51" has made a name for himself over the years by putting out a variety of eccentric titles with a one of a kind punk rock style. What's kept him from breaking out into mainstream success however is that the gameplay of his projects has never quite matched their personality. Well, in the 11 years since we received the last mainline No More HeroesCult game director Goichi Suda a.k.a. "Suda51" has made a name for himself over the years by putting out a variety of eccentric titles with a one of a kind punk rock style. What's kept him from breaking out into mainstream success however is that the gameplay of his projects has never quite matched their personality. Well, in the 11 years since we received the last mainline No More Heroes entry, it's clear Suda used the time to iron out all of the faults and deliver something that will finally allow a much wider range of gamers to embrace his madness.

    Rest assured, things are just as delightfully wild as ever. I missed the grindhouse vibes and sexuality of its predecessors, but III's new more lighthearted tone that parodies stuff like today's superhero blockbuster obsessed culture somehow ups the levels of creativity, absurdity, and unpredictability. There are a plethora of inventive one-off oddball scenarios and the series' typical brand of vulgar, violent fourth wall breaking humor to ensure you never know what's coming next. Only now all the wackiness is supported by some of the best hack and slash action around.

    This has always kind of been a boss rush franchise where the goal is to take out a collection of memorable psychopaths to make it through the story. These challenging encounters are what carried the prior two (and a half) entries in the trilogy, and that's no different here. Where this third chapter improves though is in the downtime spent in-between each big showdown. Once again you'll need to raise funds in order to access the next fight, and there are a number of ways to do so from "Designated Matches" against the (surprisingly difficult) basic enemy types to odd-jobs. Even the most menial tasks like grass mowing or unclogging toilets are unexpectedly fun and Suda at long last figured out how to make the open-world all of this takes place in interesting by littering the map with objective markers, side quests, and hidden collectibles.

    The combat itself also flows much smoother than it did on the Wii due to not having to put up with that consoles awkward control scheme. It reminded of what a revelation I found Heroes Paradise on the PS3 to be. You have a mix of light and heavy attacks, returning "Death Glove" powers that run on a timer from Travis Strikes Again, a gauge that determines the strength of your combos depending on how well you perform, and unique abilities like being able to slow down time after pulling off a perfect dodge. All of which come together to create a complex system with a lot of options. You can even upgrade your base stats with a secondary currency (which is basically just EXP) gained from missions meaning that character progression is deeper than simply grinding to buy a new beam katana.

    All of this makes No More Heroes III the most polished and complete effort from Grasshopper Manufacture to date. I'm not going to lie and say everything is perfect. You can tell there are some aspects that suffer from budgetary constraints, such as the lack of compelling rewards for completing the secondary tasks. Yet, Suda's imagination is in top form to deliver a vision more memorable and gonzo nuts than ever before, and with the always enjoyable test of clashing with bosses being surrounded by stronger supporting content than any time prior there's truly no reason to not give one of Japan's particularly intriguing distinctive minds a well-deserved chance, whether it be once again or as your very first experience.    … Expand
  8. truemask
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    Fun game. but somewhat lacking in content.

    It was slightly underwhelming considering the series had a 10 year hiatus. But the combat feels more polished than ever for the series. Combat is fast frantic and fun, the deathglove adds some much needed variety. Finisher moves are as good and stylish as ever (but i do miss enemies classic death cries when being dispatched) it is a short    Fun game. but somewhat lacking in content.

    It was slightly underwhelming considering the series had a 10 year hiatus. But the combat feels more polished than ever for the series.

    Combat is fast frantic and fun, the deathglove adds some much needed variety. Finisher moves are as good and stylish as ever (but i do miss enemies classic death cries when being dispatched)

    it is a short game that has high replayability. Fans the series will appreciate the title but i feel like it could have had more to it. Travis is still a good character and Robin Atkin Downes still delivers.

    the lack of actual linear levels leading to bosses like the other games was odd to have absent, instead the player clear 3 challenge levels before fighting a boss.

    Some character stuff was really odd like a previous character for some unknown reason is now a tree (naomi) ?? the game also really misses an oppertunity to do more with its other characters like Shinobu and Bad girl who seemed like she would have a larger part.

    The Alien bosses are different but were mostly still good boss battles. The cartoonish intro cutscene introducing the main antagonist was great but ultimately the main villan could have been fleshed out a bit more    … Expand
  9. Gearbram
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    Great game with very interesting and funny twists!
    I already played NMH, NMH II and Travis Strikes Back Again and as a fan of the series, i'm satisfied!

    It's just sad, that a lot of the planned content didn't made into the final game. It's still great though!
  10. KazuraCollins88
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Please ignore bad scores, this game is a master piece.

    This is the funniest game in the trilogy. You will always find yourself enjoying killing enemies, and defeating bosses, improving your skills, thanking your good or bad luck. This game is everything I wanted. On the other hand, the graphics are not incredible, and where it is most noticeable is on the map. An empty and boring    Please ignore bad scores, this game is a master piece.

    This is the funniest game in the trilogy. You will always find yourself enjoying killing enemies, and defeating bosses, improving your skills, thanking your good or bad luck. This game is everything I wanted.

    On the other hand, the graphics are not incredible, and where it is most noticeable is on the map. An empty and boring open world. However, the open world was implemented at the request of fans who complained about not having it in the second game.

    The love for the series really shows, and we fans are SO much looking forward to a new game. It can be better, yes, but it is a masterpiece that everyone should play.    … Expand
  11. SaiGames12
    Nov 10, 2021
    10
    This is such a great end to a awesome series. Don't be fooled by some of the negative posters who clearly are just trolling and never played the game. NMH3 has the best combat in the series. The combat is a silky smooth 60fps, fast and fluid. The controls are very responsive and perfect. It's not as deep as games like Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, etc., but it's extremely satisfying and fun.This is such a great end to a awesome series. Don't be fooled by some of the negative posters who clearly are just trolling and never played the game. NMH3 has the best combat in the series. The combat is a silky smooth 60fps, fast and fluid. The controls are very responsive and perfect. It's not as deep as games like Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, etc., but it's extremely satisfying and fun.

    The music is excellent. I especially love one of the secret bosses theme. But the overall soundtrack is pretty good. As are the character voices. Some pretty funny and unique dialog.

    The graphics are a mixed bag. While the visuals during the combat sections are well done and pretty good. The open world visuals leave much to be desired. As they run at 30fps, has pop in, low res textures and look overall low budget.

    The characters are over the top and some great character designs thats full of personality. The story is good. As with all NMH games, stylish, over the top, 4th wall, anime style story and it works well.

    No More Heroes 3 is most definitely the best entry in the series!    … Expand
  12. ClassicGamer504
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. Let's get the elephant out the room. The game's visuals and performance. The overall visuals are good. They're not AAA budget visuals, as the No More Hero games were never huge budget titles. There are some technical issues here and there. Most so in the open world sections. But nothing that's game breaking.

    Everything else is solid. Great music, awesome    This game is absolutely amazing. Let's get the elephant out the room. The game's visuals and performance. The overall visuals are good. They're not AAA budget visuals, as the No More Hero games were never huge budget titles. There are some technical issues here and there. Most so in the open world sections. But nothing that's game breaking.

    Everything else is solid. Great music, awesome characters, extremely stylish gameplay and world. Solid fluid combat, great story, great controls, etc. This game is definitely one of the best action games released this year. It's extremely fun and reminds me of an era (3rd gen to 6th gen), when gameplay was the most important factor when playing a video game. Nowadays seems like a game can have mediocre gameplay, but high end realistic graphics and get perfect to near perfect scores( at least from the western media).

    Overall NMH III, is a great experience with its stylish and over the top action!    … Expand
  13. Eldreed
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Como fan de la saga desde el Wii, quedé completamente satisfecho con el juego, a pesar de tener falencias visuales, mas que nada en el mundo abierto, esto no afecta para nada en el gameplay. Las batallas contra los jefes son todas distintas, llenas de creatividad y buen humor. La batalla final me encantó, más de uno se sorprenderá y reirá mucho. En cuanto a horas, es el No More Heroes másComo fan de la saga desde el Wii, quedé completamente satisfecho con el juego, a pesar de tener falencias visuales, mas que nada en el mundo abierto, esto no afecta para nada en el gameplay. Las batallas contra los jefes son todas distintas, llenas de creatividad y buen humor. La batalla final me encantó, más de uno se sorprenderá y reirá mucho. En cuanto a horas, es el No More Heroes más largo, además tiene retls post game en dificultad, vale mucho la pena.… Expand
  14. CDizzness
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Right off the bat, it's balls to the wall action, the first 2 hours of story-line is perfect, a great introduction to the new button layouts and new mechanics (a forced, but necessary tutorial, at least on my current ) also, the cut-scenes and the entire vibe is just perfect and you are introduced to the assassins! The transitions, the animations, the soundtrack, I literally wanted to cry.Right off the bat, it's balls to the wall action, the first 2 hours of story-line is perfect, a great introduction to the new button layouts and new mechanics (a forced, but necessary tutorial, at least on my current ) also, the cut-scenes and the entire vibe is just perfect and you are introduced to the assassins! The transitions, the animations, the soundtrack, I literally wanted to cry. I've waited 11 years for this and it is everything I could have dreamed of. The game is gorgeous, UE4 shines in my opinion, of course it has the strange texture load in that is present in any game running on this engine, but they optimized graphics in very interesting ways. The game focuses on the most important scenes at all times and makes sure they look amazing, you lose quality into the distance, but for me it was only noticeable in the open world......but even then the open world "technical issues" are not present, at least from my point of view, also the frame rate seems to be locked at 30... (texture pop-in, but it fixes itself and that doesn't bother me personally). I take into account that the Switch internal hardware can only be pushed so far and Suda's team did an amazing job with optimizing performance in the open world...It feels the opposite of dead and empty, it feels ALIVE. Look at the amount of detail in this world vs. the first, the huge freaking space ship constantly hovering in the sky and the several different locations you can now visit. It's honestly a bit overwhelming! But in the best way possible. I cannot wait to keep playing this game, it's literally all I have thought about since I began. The combat btw, PHENOMENAL, Suda and team have out done themselves, it truly feels like Travis has finally found his groove as an assassin and he is not afraid to show it. Once you get a handle on the controls, combat is so fluid (the frame rate truly shines here with what feels like a locked 60 fps) and the pumping soundtrack makes you want to find the next battle! Seriously, if you are a fan of Grasshopper Manufacture's games, this is the best one they have made to date. It's the best No More Heroes game and Travis's final chapter in the saga. Do yourself a favor and pick this up!!!

    UPDATE: I love how each boss is set up like an episode, it makes the game more fun to play in segments. You can divide it up like you are watching a TV series, (If you are anything like me, I cannot focus long so it drives incentive for me to play each week.) On top of that, the Intro and Outro videos are perfect, the songs are perfect. (The entire soundtrack rocks)    … Expand
  15. XV_
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    No More Heroes it's one of those franchises that I kinda don't love but can't resist playing it either. Its alluring punk and inspired B-movies spirit are some of the things that keep me getting back to it. While I'm not sure if creator SUDA51 has achieved the title of genius, at least not yet, one must commend his way of making games, unrefined but with a lot of heart and passion kind ofNo More Heroes it's one of those franchises that I kinda don't love but can't resist playing it either. Its alluring punk and inspired B-movies spirit are some of the things that keep me getting back to it. While I'm not sure if creator SUDA51 has achieved the title of genius, at least not yet, one must commend his way of making games, unrefined but with a lot of heart and passion kind of games.

    The story takes place 9 years after the events of NMH2 and apparently 2 years after Travis Strikes Again, Santa Destroy has been invaded by space pirates led by the once cute and seemingly harmless Jess Baptiste VI A.K.A. FU.

    Although the narrative has more cohesion, it is also divided by episodes, literally, episodes with an opening and ending song (both of which are great by the way), these episodes are more or less self-contained stories which is not a bad idea but it is also a double-edged sword since it still separates the main narrative albeit less than the other games.

    It is worth noting that NMH 3 it’s more a sequel to Travis Strike Again than NMH 2 or at least that is my perception as I didn’t and regrettably haven’t played TSA. The story has many key throwbacks to TSA and a few to the numbered entries. If you played TSA then you’ll be rewarded by having faith in Grasshopper and expect some important twists related to that game.

    NMH 3 maintains the simple yet satisfying combat introduced in NMH 1, you have two types of attacks, light and heavy which can be used to connect pretty basic combos and once you completed a full combo the screen will prompt you to use motion controls to simulate a final slash, this slash was satisfying in NMH 1 and 2, and it is still quite satisfying in 3. It’s possible to change the motion controls if you don’t fancy them but I highly recommend keeping them.

    The main dish in this course are the boss fights, they always have been the center of NMH and they still are, every single one of them introduces a new boss with quite different mechanics and gameplay options, some of them have several phases but every one of them surpass your expectations and makes you want to meet the next fight as soon as possible, they make you forget the repetitive process of accessing them, so I assume a big part of the budget and resources were used in them.

    One thing the game excels at and isn’t debatable for me is its amazing presentation and art direction. From the very beginning when the game starts with a 2D mockup game in Beat em’ up fashion and right after that a beautiful and stylish animation kicks in about FU and Damon, from the tutorial cards and its classic bathroom saving scenery, it is just wonderful. The surprises don’t end just there as each chapter comes in with its own pieces of stylization, and every time a new graphic style comes in it is hard to not be smiling all the way through.

    Another highlight from the series is its music, same as the game and maybe Grasshopper philosophy too. It has a renegade/punk spirit that it’s hard to overlook, it doesn’t have a song with the iconic NMH 1 theme but it’s filled with leitmotifs here and there. The music’s so versatile that you also wonder what will be the next tune to hear. Maybe I’m over-excited about the soundtrack but it might be my favorite from the series.

    Sadly NMH3 only features an English dub, it has been this way since the start of the series but I was hoping this time around we Westerners could choose between Japanese or English VA. The result it's in line with the previous entries of the series which might sound great if you liked it, I sure like it back then when I was younger, however, the game has an over the top quality while going from whimsical to serious in many scenes, and it's on the darker more serious parts where the acting seems to miss the mark by far, in general, they sound more like caricatures than characters and that killed the mood of many scenes for me, serious or not.

    No More Heroes 3 still struggles to be an overall great game but it also delivers in different aspects, I don’t think I have played a game as committed with its style as this one. Some of its parts could be tainted with budget restrictions or questionable acting but I didn’t encounter any dull moment in my entire Spicy 23-hour campaign, it is rough around the edges but its edges are quite sharp. Goichi Suda stated that this would mark the end of Travis story for the time being to focus on creating new IPs that belong to Grasshopper and that could be a good thing, maybe 10 years later when the team has acquired more experience still we could finally see a less limited version of what their vision is for NMH 3, but for the time being, it is a satisfying conclusion for the series.    … Expand
  16. cylemmulo
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    If you like the games then this is really great. I don't know why a couple mainstream reviewers somehow hated this one but it was fantastic.
  17. PMG-Writer
    Sep 25, 2021
    8
    "No More Heroes III is one of those games that you just love or can't do anything with. We find the latest part of the series simply wonderful and above all wonderfully wacky. The storyline is immediately appealing and the wacky characters and dialogues create a great atmosphere. In terms of gameplay, you get great action and a few small bugs. In return, the graphics and especially the"No More Heroes III is one of those games that you just love or can't do anything with. We find the latest part of the series simply wonderful and above all wonderfully wacky. The storyline is immediately appealing and the wacky characters and dialogues create a great atmosphere. In terms of gameplay, you get great action and a few small bugs. In return, the graphics and especially the great Japanese soundtrack are pleasing. If you would like to have the latest part of the series, you should gladly take a look at "No More Heroes III" for the Nintendo Switch. Give the game a chance, you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  18. Rhythm_guy
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    One of the best game I ever played. and I really liked the way this game is going not fear to bot anything. In the gameplay.
  19. Its-Noodle-Dood
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    NMH3 is a game that was certainly made specifically for fans of the franchise. The game doesn't take itself seriously at all. The game revels in absurdity to an almost Deadpool-esque level. The amount of pop culture references and fourth wall breaks are obviously made for a specific demographic. Hack n slash gameplay is a step up from previous entries in the franchise. Music in the game isNMH3 is a game that was certainly made specifically for fans of the franchise. The game doesn't take itself seriously at all. The game revels in absurdity to an almost Deadpool-esque level. The amount of pop culture references and fourth wall breaks are obviously made for a specific demographic. Hack n slash gameplay is a step up from previous entries in the franchise. Music in the game is mostly good but imo not as memorable as 1 or 2's soundtrack (2's in particular being one of my favorite video game OSTs). Would I recommend it? Yes BUT only if you are fairly familiar with the franchise and story. Hopping into the 3rd game blind will make you lost and confused and possibly overwhelmed by the absurdity. At the vary least, watching a playthrough of the previous game should suffice.… Expand
  20. therealgregman
    Sep 14, 2021
    8
    (Since I am unable to give this a .5 I'll have to leave it at 8, but actual score should be considered 8.5)

    Let's get the obvious out of the way - the game looks a bit rough, runs a bit rough. Big deal. It's on Switch. This thing can't even handle PS2 era emulated ports at 60 FPS at 720p. And before you go saying "well Breath of the Wild looks amazing and is a much more open world, so    (Since I am unable to give this a .5 I'll have to leave it at 8, but actual score should be considered 8.5)

    Let's get the obvious out of the way - the game looks a bit rough, runs a bit rough. Big deal. It's on Switch. This thing can't even handle PS2 era emulated ports at 60 FPS at 720p. And before you go saying "well Breath of the Wild looks amazing and is a much more open world, so it should be doable" don't forget that this is Unreal engine and it's not as flexible as what Nintendo has hidden in their magical development labs. Okay, are we done complaining that performance and visuals are sub-par?

    The gameplay is the best in the series, taking many mechanics from TSA. The story starts off strong but near the end I kind of felt a bit disappointed, but overall, it was silly and entertaining shlock and it kept me hooked. Not that the story was the only thing to keep me hooked, the gameplay and mechanical depth (while not as complex as the likes of DMC or the like [although there are triple SSS ranks for some reason and that is hilarious]) serves a variety of flavors almost all of which left me feeling very pleased. Literally only one gameplay segment in the whole game made me say "yeah, that was lame, shouldn't have included that one" out of like a hundred or something. That's a pretty decent ratio.

    The reason I wouldn't straight up give it a 9 comes down to the fact that I have some minor gripes here and there when it came to the repetitive nature of encounters and lack of traditional levels + the obvious technical issues. I have no idea why you people are complaining over the open world chugging so much - it works - it works very well in fact ( except for Call of Battle - that map feels like some intern made it [or maybe that's the joke?]).

    The soundtrack slaps real hard and I can't think of many tracks that sounded forgettable - maybe the free roaming theme in Call of Battle (which goes toward my theory regarding that whole area being designed specifically to seem like it was made to look and sound bad + be horrible to navigate).

    Each boss battle had me on the edge of my seat and they are definitely the highlights of this game. You just keep on getting bamboozled right up until the end and even if you think you know what's going to happen, it doesn't.

    The overall style is Suda Ultimate, Unleashed, Unshackled, the dude did whatever he freaking wanted, and it still was better than that last time in 2019 when a certain prolific game making person went haywire proceeding to create the world's most dramatic and pretentious parcel delivery simulator (which unlike No More Heroes 3, wasn't very fun to play. This is.)

    So, 8.5's the final score. Worth a buy, honestly, maybe not full price, but if you like fun combat, self awareness brought to extremes, unique and out-there visual designs and straight up sick-boss fights, go ahead and indulge, I know I did.    … Expand
  21. SwitchReviewsNC
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    The combat has never been deeper unless compared against the large amount of chips in Travis Strikes Again. However in NMH1-2 the high and low stance abilities/ punches and kicks are gone but that is replaced with much more momentum in battle. A dodge that can be upgraded is lovely to use, as well as, the jump. If you consider yourself a fan of the combat in the first two games, you willThe combat has never been deeper unless compared against the large amount of chips in Travis Strikes Again. However in NMH1-2 the high and low stance abilities/ punches and kicks are gone but that is replaced with much more momentum in battle. A dodge that can be upgraded is lovely to use, as well as, the jump. If you consider yourself a fan of the combat in the first two games, you will certainly enjoy the increased ability seen here.

    I am not a stickler for graphics, but I do know of a public complaint about pop in. I can confirm that all pop in is exclusive to the open world segments and is rarely noticeable when driving between buildings or at high speeds with nitro. I never played NMH for the same driving experience as GTA so if that is what you are looking for then you may be disappointed. That being said I have really enjoyed the game.    … Expand
  22. SuperIsaias64
    Sep 9, 2021
    9
    LOVED IT. No More Heroes III is the best entry in the series. Although the game suffers the same faults as in previous entries, it's still a blast. As usual, the characters steal the show, especially Travis and new villain, FU. Every boss fight is fun to experience and I mean it when I say you should go into this blind because NMH3 throws so many fun surprises. It really helps to play theLOVED IT. No More Heroes III is the best entry in the series. Although the game suffers the same faults as in previous entries, it's still a blast. As usual, the characters steal the show, especially Travis and new villain, FU. Every boss fight is fun to experience and I mean it when I say you should go into this blind because NMH3 throws so many fun surprises. It really helps to play the previous games so you have an attachment with certain characters. The final fight was a huge treat for NMH fans and newcomers alike. Despite its flaws, I still had an amazing time with NMH3.… Expand
  23. PN8000
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    As a fan of No More Heroes and Suda51's works as a whole, this game feels so rewarding and fun to the point where I'm just happy with it despite its flaws (which aren't even major to me but I can see why they are to other people).
  24. FunkyBoi
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    I absolutely love No More Heroes as a franchise.
    On paper the games make no sense, and you can easily find numerous flaws with the game itself, be it the empty open world or the tedium of the activities containted within it. But none of that matters when it comes to No More Heroes 3. The game just oozes style, to the point where everything and anything I would do would feel delightful.
    I    I absolutely love No More Heroes as a franchise.
    On paper the games make no sense, and you can easily find numerous flaws with the game itself, be it the empty open world or the tedium of the activities containted within it. But none of that matters when it comes to No More Heroes 3. The game just oozes style, to the point where everything and anything I would do would feel delightful.
    I don't think it has the musicla score of No More Heroes 2, although some tracks do hold up, nor did I enjoy the gameplay variety as much as I did in NMH2, but it feels as though Suda51 and the team took all their ideas from NMH1, and polished them to perfection before releasing it on a new console.
    I will say I certainly recommend playing with motion controls. NMH as a franchise never quite measured up to other contemporary hack n slash titans like Bayonetta or DMC when it came to combo variety and mechanical depth, but it has always excelled at providing a visceral and engaging experience despite that, making up for it with style and flavour, and the act of doing the motions for all of Travis' coolest attacks absolutely accentuated the experience for me.
    You're gonna like this game if you like Suda51. If you don't like Suda's games it may not be for you, so I'd advise you do a little research and see if this is the type of thing to appeal to you. Overall a solid experience that didn't quite live up to its predecessor for me, but was absolutely worth playing regardless.    … Expand
  25. Kuroaxel
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    Satisfying and unique. The game seems lengthy if you add the side missions. Hopefully they'll add and update to the bugs and resolution< knowing Nintendo
  26. Ryanpixel
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    This game have style and has a very fun game play plus the open world did'nt really bother me that much either i will recomend this game if you play nmh 1and 2 and tsa
  27. BenjyBum
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    A worthy successor to the franchise. It has it's issues, but nothing that ruined my time with the game. I love all the nods to TSA. Fun gameplay loop and mini games. some great boss fights. Really hope we get a follow up game in the future. keep up the good work Suda!
  28. Iwaru7
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    No More Heroes 3 is a rare title that's not afraid to be itself thanks to the man in charge Suda51. The game is a wild trip of styles, references, and meta humor that proceeds to entertain and keeps you hooked from beginning to end. Combat is easily the best in the series taking ideas from the previous titles and combining them to make something unique, fun, and satisfying to play aroundNo More Heroes 3 is a rare title that's not afraid to be itself thanks to the man in charge Suda51. The game is a wild trip of styles, references, and meta humor that proceeds to entertain and keeps you hooked from beginning to end. Combat is easily the best in the series taking ideas from the previous titles and combining them to make something unique, fun, and satisfying to play around with. Every gripe I had was easily tossed aside as the amount of love and passion put into this project kept me grinning ear to ear. In my experience there are some visual hiccups and glitches that mostly occurs in the open world, but nothing game breaking that may halt your progress. In fact, the game runs surprisingly smooth at least for the most important sections that being in combat. Anyone who is familiar with Suda51's work will know his writing style isn't for everyone, despite all the craziness that happens almost everything has a reason behind it and is left open to leave players pondering and coming back for more. After beating the game twice I'm still trying to take everything in and some aspects of the game may not be fully realized or appreciated until years later similar to Suda51's best games. What I appreciate most is how Suda handled Travis as a character, going from the loser otaku who didn't understand the concept of fear to a genuine badass who has a lot to lose seriously makes him one of my favorite protagonists in gaming. I could keep going but I'll end it on this, No More Heroes 3 is peak fiction and is easily my game of the year. To anyone mildly interested do go in with an open mind, trust in your force and head to the garden of insanity.… Expand
  29. Ryu_san
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    NMH3 is a treat for fans of the series never forgets it is a video game. It's fun, the music is just incredible, and combat is improved. The meta-design of the game is hilarious, like sidekick Jean the cat having a kick-ass voice, Naomi's secret high tech lab, and the hero showing he is a dork. It also has the best reversible cover ever - Goddam Superhero the video game!
  30. airmaverick
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Whilst this game does include some jank and I found some design choices to be a step back, overall the improvements and style make this my new favorite game in the series. Note that there are plenty of story references to NMH, NMH2 and TSA as well as other Grasshopper games and this will likely deter anyone new to the series. Overall this is a must play for NMH and Suda fans! Miike waWhilst this game does include some jank and I found some design choices to be a step back, overall the improvements and style make this my new favorite game in the series. Note that there are plenty of story references to NMH, NMH2 and TSA as well as other Grasshopper games and this will likely deter anyone new to the series. Overall this is a must play for NMH and Suda fans! Miike wa ichiban!!

    EDIT: I am increasing my score from a 9 to a 10. I am 45hrs in an still wanting more. I love this game, imperfections and all!    … Expand
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 101 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 101
  3. Negative: 1 out of 101
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    60
    The combat is very meaty, boss fights are properly varied and the absurd story is one of the strongest points of the game. However, No More Heroes III is very uneven and got stuck in the past decade both in terms of gameplay and design. Actually, the series regressed in some aspects. Goichi Suda obviously ran out of ideas an is chasing his own tail. [11/2021, p.62]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 22, 2021
    76
    It’s ironic that the original game used to satirize the stagnation of video games industry, but now, No More Heroes 3 is afraid to leave familiar ground. Still, long-time fans will enjoy this new chapter of Travis Touchdown’s adventures. [Issue#255, p.54]
  3. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 14, 2021
    80
    Travis Touchdown has grown in his “final installment” of No More Heroes. Because of this, the overall game has a different feel than previous entries and might be why it’s my favorite game in the franchise. Travis is a much more likeable character with some tangible realizations of action’s consequences. Paired with an interesting story, this makes No More Heroes 3 the best entry in the series. If you are a fan, No More Heroes 3 should definitely be added to your library.
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