No More Heroes III

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 199 Ratings

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  1. gabrieuum
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Please guys, ignore the low score reviews, this guys don't know what they're saying. NMH is a great franchise.
  2. yuricloud3
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    I just loved this final chapter on one of my favorite franchises. Games like this one are becoming more and more rare. Ao enjoy this goddman good madness called no more heroes 3
  3. Steyraus
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    If you liked the first 2 games you will love the 3rd. The humour writing characters are all on point and this game is just a roller coaster ride of Japanese weirdness.
    Yes the game isnt like fortnite or COD , the gameplay switches up now and then to keep thing fresh. This will no doubt upset the journalist reviewer that complain games are to hard. But it really not that bad learning    If you liked the first 2 games you will love the 3rd. The humour writing characters are all on point and this game is just a roller coaster ride of Japanese weirdness.
    Yes the game isnt like fortnite or COD , the gameplay switches up now and then to keep thing fresh. This will no doubt upset the journalist reviewer that complain games are to hard. But it really not that bad learning diferent modes    … Expand
  4. junnie97
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Regardless of the critics reviews, i found myself enjoying this game so much more than I expected. Combat is top-notch, absolutely awesome. Smaller things like finding scorpions and death cards make the game more intriguing and interesting. Even though the frame rate in the overworld is a bit choppy at time, it is still enjoyable and it is still fun to explore around. So many criticRegardless of the critics reviews, i found myself enjoying this game so much more than I expected. Combat is top-notch, absolutely awesome. Smaller things like finding scorpions and death cards make the game more intriguing and interesting. Even though the frame rate in the overworld is a bit choppy at time, it is still enjoyable and it is still fun to explore around. So many critic reviews out there saying that the graphics are outdated, but who cares, you’re playing on a switch, what do you expect? PS4,5 level? In the end, it all comes down to if you’re having or not. One of my favorite games of the year. PERIOD… Expand
  5. Uhhl8r
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Combat and story is great, could have done without the open world as it is somewhat shoddy even for a switch game but ur not spending very much time there anyway and the combat story and replayability more than make up for it
  6. Megaradar
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    So i think i should start is with saying i have played every monster hunter game for over 1000 hours but so far this is my game of the year not rise. this game is just love not my love not your love but sudas love. This game isn't always perfect but everything is filled with love every touch is filled with Meaning this game every step of the way blew me away. This is a game made by a teamSo i think i should start is with saying i have played every monster hunter game for over 1000 hours but so far this is my game of the year not rise. this game is just love not my love not your love but sudas love. This game isn't always perfect but everything is filled with love every touch is filled with Meaning this game every step of the way blew me away. This is a game made by a team that loved everything they made and you can feel it. Its so rare to find a game with so much love and care put into every little detail. I honestly haven't played a game in years that made me feel so much like id feel sad when i was meant to' happy when meant to ect' everything landed perfectly on the story side.

    And on the fun side (the most important thing in a game lets be honest) its great i was smiling the whole time always something fun to do or see. i loved nmh1 and 2 but i LOVE nmh3 this game will be put back into my switch yearly (if not weekly) for a long long time.

    Now i can't say all good so lets just say the bad and get it over with. fps and pop in can be a problem but they never pop up in combat the devs knew where the focus should be and honestly its better than nmh1's open world fps so if you were fine with that you'll be more than fine with this. oh ya arts really good but do i even need to say that.    … Expand
  7. yadic
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The game I was waiting for and it exceeded my expectations this is a true no more heroes game made by suda
  8. Beto1960
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Una sorpresa increíble me acabo de llevar con este juego, recomendable a todo el mundo
  9. 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).
  10. ramonh1006
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    I'll keep this spoiler free, but I feel people will compare this to the 1st game since thats the strongest. In my opinion none of the other games including this one is on the level of No More Heroes 1, however I still had a great time with this game.

    What makes the 1st game so great to me was that it's story is the most compelling, and the style is unparalleled. NMH1's story managed to    I'll keep this spoiler free, but I feel people will compare this to the 1st game since thats the strongest. In my opinion none of the other games including this one is on the level of No More Heroes 1, however I still had a great time with this game.

    What makes the 1st game so great to me was that it's story is the most compelling, and the style is unparalleled. NMH1's story managed to be grounded in reality while being insane at times, and it had a distinct look which worked for it.

    The 3rd game is probably the least grounded in reality (as you can tell by the colorful aliens) and unfortunately for me, the customization is probably the weakest in the series (not including TSA). Some people have complaints about the art direction, but even though I liked when it was more cell shaded I still think the game looks nice.

    However, the game's story kept me entertained the whole way through. The comedy in this game is the strongest in the series, like Suda knows exactly what buttons to push to get a kick out of you. While the story isn't nearly as thought provoking, I had a smile on my face for the whole thing.

    Finally, I gotta mention the music. Its gone away a bit from rock sound of the 2nd game and went with more of an electronic soundtrack, but thats not a downside to me at all. It fits the futuristic setting and fits the game's moments. Calm/relaxed when theres downtime and upbeat/intense when there's action. Wouldn't have it done any other way. On a smaller note the combat is pretty fun too but I don't have as much to say about it since its similar enough to the previous games.

    Overall, I definitely recommend this if you're a fan of the series. If you're a newcomer, you might wanna start with the earlier games, and if you skipped Travis Strikes Again, then maybe watch the dialogue scenes if you don't wanna be confused about sudden developments that came from there.    … Expand
  11. Jdd2102
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The Best suda 51 Game amazing grapichs, excelent characters and a very good songs
  12. bualsman69
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing! I have no idea what critics even mean anymore with some of these reviews, I sometimes wonder if they even play the games they review. This game is best appreciated if you play 1 2 and TSA before hand. I played through them all once again in preparation for this game and I gotta say it's euphoric to see Travis in this game in a true to form sequel to his series. TheThis game is amazing! I have no idea what critics even mean anymore with some of these reviews, I sometimes wonder if they even play the games they review. This game is best appreciated if you play 1 2 and TSA before hand. I played through them all once again in preparation for this game and I gotta say it's euphoric to see Travis in this game in a true to form sequel to his series. The combat is AMAZING easily the best combat in any game I've played in the past 2 years, it's weighty its satisfying and most importantly it doesn't get old. The story the gameplay the graphic style of the game all fits so perfectly. This is probably the best No More Heroes experience after the first game which is amazing that it was able to recapture the feeling of playing NMH1 for the first time way back when I was a teen. Amazing game and an amazing buy 10/10 this dude Suda is a genius!… Expand
  13. BigEggsKitchen
    Aug 31, 2021
    5
    I’m a huge fan of the series but how are these reviews excusing there open world performance? 19-20 frames in the open world? Inexcusable. There’s a lot to love but this game runs like ****
  14. porple
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    So stylish it doesn't need the substance it still has, easily the best thing I've played this year.
    A word of warning though, it definitely caters to hardcore fans as a sequel. I don't know if I'd recommend picking it up if you haven't played 1, 2 and Travis Strikes Again.
  15. brisonmaray
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Honestly the best hack and slash game thats on the switch super fun I highly recommend
    I say play the first, second, and tsa games first if u wanna get into the story but I say play this game
  16. wololot
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Awesome game, very unique and creative, not many games like this nowadays
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. SaotomeH
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Hecho para los fans, sistema de combate adictivo, es necesario pasarse las entregas previas para entender mejor las situaciones.

    Se confirma el multiverso y la guerra temporal para No More Heroes 4.
  20. AlvarW3
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Great, but nowadays I prefer an open world a little more alive than the one in the game, the textures and some minor game issues are present
  21. Henryduel
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Travis is back in the limelight and better than ever before. Here's my review for No More Heroes 3. Let's start off and talk about the "juicy" part of the game. The Combat: it's quite fun, very fast-paced and intense. The music is very different from the first two mainline games. It's very mordern/futuristic and I like that alot.

    The Open World: the open world isn't that great, but it has    Travis is back in the limelight and better than ever before. Here's my review for No More Heroes 3. Let's start off and talk about the "juicy" part of the game. The Combat: it's quite fun, very fast-paced and intense. The music is very different from the first two mainline games. It's very mordern/futuristic and I like that alot.

    The Open World: the open world isn't that great, but it has some charm to it. There's not much to explore and its filled with side-missions and collectables. It's definitely better than NMH1, but not by much. The new mini-games, side missions, and new wave-like missions are a nice touch but aren't all that interesting and fun. The new enemies in this game are very unique and fun to fight against compared to previous games. The new mechanics such as Death chips, Death Glove Chips, and new Full Armor Travis are nice additions. They make the combat insanely fun.

    The story is quite shallow and works more like a sequel to Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, than to a sequel to No More Heroes 2. It's a great conclusion to the series, but feels a bit rushed at times. But overall, it was a nice conclusion to the No More Heroes franchise.

    Nitpicks and some Criticism: many of the plotlines and such felt shoved in at the last moment. Open world is dull and boring, but they tried to make it fun. We were given a bunch of exposition, but it was never explained. Anways! It's a great final entry in this weird series, and I can't believe it's already over.    … Expand
  22. Diamedic
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    I absolutely loved this game. If you are into anime, japanese counter culture, gore, grind house films and potty humour this game will score big for you if not then you are not going to have a good time. It's not afraid to try new ideas and doesn't play it safe.
  23. PunxND
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    After finishing the game, I can say that No More Heroes III is the strongest entry in the series and might be one of the best switch games of the year. The game is not perfect by any means. There are minimal frame drops, sometimes graphics don't load in quick enough, and it's limited in terms of customization compared to the previous entries, but it doesn't take away from this greatAfter finishing the game, I can say that No More Heroes III is the strongest entry in the series and might be one of the best switch games of the year. The game is not perfect by any means. There are minimal frame drops, sometimes graphics don't load in quick enough, and it's limited in terms of customization compared to the previous entries, but it doesn't take away from this great experience. Combat is smooth and wavy and the open world is fun to explore. No More Heroes III is a very strong game and one of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  24. EdwinJanavez
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Quién compra un No More Heroes por su mundo abierto? Todos los que seguimos la saga sabemos de sus problemas de frame rate, de su mundo abierto vacío, de sus tiempos de carga largos y de su baja calidad gráfica... Pero acaso importa? Para gráficos chulos en 4k tengo otras consolas. Lo que vuelve grande a No More Heroes es su historia, la empatía con Travis Touchdown, la irreverencia yQuién compra un No More Heroes por su mundo abierto? Todos los que seguimos la saga sabemos de sus problemas de frame rate, de su mundo abierto vacío, de sus tiempos de carga largos y de su baja calidad gráfica... Pero acaso importa? Para gráficos chulos en 4k tengo otras consolas. Lo que vuelve grande a No More Heroes es su historia, la empatía con Travis Touchdown, la irreverencia y genialidad de Suda, el sistema de combate chulísimo, las épicas batallas contra los bosses y su banda sonora excepcional. Esta tercera parte es un éxtasis visual que refina el combate a un nivel satisfactorio, a mi parecer es el mejor de todos. Además todas las batallas están muy bien optimizadas para lograr los 60 FPS estables. Se me ha enchinado la piel en muchas partes, me he impresionado y hasta se me han aguado los ojos. Me he divertido un montón caminando por el mundo abierto, viendo sus bugs, sus pop ups y algunos glitches. Es diversión en estado puro, sin pretensiones. Para quien nunca haya tocado un juego de la saga, entiendo que se pueda decepcionar y odiar el juego, sobretodo por los estándares gráficos de hoy en día, pero si comprendes que la esencia de estos juegos no radica en eso, encontrarás una joya de culto. No le doy un 10 porque se me crasheó en algunas ocasiones con las misiones secundarias, pero bueno, espero saquen un parche.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. mjmt2015
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    The combat is satisfying, definitely my favorite in the series, only played NMH1 & NMH2, never got to TSA. My only gripe is the open world because it's still janky after the patch but when you're in combat it's a totally different game, maybe it's my eyes but graphics look smoother and better too. Overall it's a great purchase to my Switch collection.
  27. Moshidar
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    I rarely do reviews, but I will do for NMH3 because it simply left me mind blown, apart from performance issues the game, music, combat, jokes, references are all amazing
  28. Luzbel
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This game is a wild trip! what a ride ladies and gentlemen... yeah, graphics are like an early Xbox360 game but who gives a f*ck about that, the game is insane, the combat is nice and refreshing, the art style and aesthetics are something else... the story is ultra bizarre, total bonkers! a lysergic experience totally worth it... I've beaten all the previous NMH and i think that NMH 3 isThis game is a wild trip! what a ride ladies and gentlemen... yeah, graphics are like an early Xbox360 game but who gives a f*ck about that, the game is insane, the combat is nice and refreshing, the art style and aesthetics are something else... the story is ultra bizarre, total bonkers! a lysergic experience totally worth it... I've beaten all the previous NMH and i think that NMH 3 is the best in the series... Probably my personal GOTY 2021... Thank you Suda51 for this crazy adventure.… Expand
  29. exorking
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    No More Heroes 3 is an incredible experience through and through. The only thing that really holds it back is the open world being too empty and choppy at some points. Besides that the entire game is an unforgettable experience that everyone who own a switch should play
  30. OL_Thomas_
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This game is admittedly a bit rough in the overworld but honestly...This is the most fun I've had with a video game in a long time. it makes it hard for me to care about the small issues to complain about them. I do hope more people check it out.
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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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