No More Heroes

 Wii
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 349 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 284 out of 349
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 349
  3. Negative: 22 out of 349
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  1. HeavenS.
    Jan 26, 2008
    9
    LOVED IT !!! just finished and I am going to play it again . I didnt even unlock all the side jobs . I am a sucker for the graphics style and there is always something crazy going on. its just what i wanted from suda 51 . lets hope he has more games coming!!
  2. PaulD.
    Jan 26, 2008
    7
    I had some pretty big expectations for this one. I am almost 3 hours into it and I honestly dont care if I become the number 1 assassin. The graphics are decent but far from spectacular: lots of pop-up and simple physics engine. Killing baddies is fun, but repetitive. The loadtimes during the game never let you get immersed in the world of Santa Destroy. However, the world of Santa I had some pretty big expectations for this one. I am almost 3 hours into it and I honestly dont care if I become the number 1 assassin. The graphics are decent but far from spectacular: lots of pop-up and simple physics engine. Killing baddies is fun, but repetitive. The loadtimes during the game never let you get immersed in the world of Santa Destroy. However, the world of Santa Destroy is pretty bland anyway so perhaps thats a good thing. Earning money doing oddjobs is lame. This game, while worth a try, is way, way overhyped.… Expand
  3. JosephL.
    Jan 26, 2008
    10
    This game is totally wicked. I loved it; only Wii games I would rate highter than NMH are Mario Galaxy and Twilight Princess. As far as sheer style and just general awesomeness go, this game can't be beat. It's not perfect by any means; it's obvious that Grasshopper didn't have quite the budget that some other games do, i.e the graphics can be a little bit rough. But This game is totally wicked. I loved it; only Wii games I would rate highter than NMH are Mario Galaxy and Twilight Princess. As far as sheer style and just general awesomeness go, this game can't be beat. It's not perfect by any means; it's obvious that Grasshopper didn't have quite the budget that some other games do, i.e the graphics can be a little bit rough. But the style and fun completely make up for everything. I would not hesitate to recommend this game. An absolute must-buy.… Expand
  4. BlazeyM.
    Jan 26, 2008
    10
    Dis is Da Bomb! Look no further for your slaughterfest fix, this game does blood violence with a flare that cannot be touched. I've never been so entertained in a sandbox game. I usually find them boring, but I've been playing this since last night and all day today and I cannot get enough. The story is great and is getting deeper and deeper. It has a lot more to offer than you Dis is Da Bomb! Look no further for your slaughterfest fix, this game does blood violence with a flare that cannot be touched. I've never been so entertained in a sandbox game. I usually find them boring, but I've been playing this since last night and all day today and I cannot get enough. The story is great and is getting deeper and deeper. It has a lot more to offer than you see on the surface, it's not just a splatterfest. It's a great game with a well crafted story and it's well told.… Expand
  5. JC
    Jan 26, 2008
    10
    Suda 51 is to video games what Quentin Tarantino is to movies. This is what Kill Bill would be like if it was a video game. Do yourself a favor and become immersed in the experience that is No More Heroes, while relishing in the guilty pleasure of charging your beam katana!
  6. AnonymousMC
    Jan 26, 2008
    9
    Fun and energenic. The button map out is perfect fit and all the side-jobs, missions, and apparel you can buy is great. We can only hope for a sequel
  7. SeanP.
    Jan 26, 2008
    9
    Yeah no challenge. So the bosses you just press A and swing. Great game the open world is more of a hub than a living breathing world but who cares? This game is better than some sugar better.
  8. SeanR.
    Jan 25, 2008
    10
    Sick sick sick! And I mean that in the best possible way! This game is full of over the top sick humor and splendid action. And the game pulls no punches. Slash someone and you may even cut them in half. Blood flies everywhere. Heads go rolling. It's really great for fans of complete mayhem. But it's so much more than this. It's got a clever story and gets very creative Sick sick sick! And I mean that in the best possible way! This game is full of over the top sick humor and splendid action. And the game pulls no punches. Slash someone and you may even cut them in half. Blood flies everywhere. Heads go rolling. It's really great for fans of complete mayhem. But it's so much more than this. It's got a clever story and gets very creative with it's situations, weapons and methods of doing things. The game is certainly the full package. A rare 10.… Expand
  9. DocO.
    Jan 25, 2008
    10
    Yeah! Finally, a Wii title that offers a bit more adult oriented content that actually RELATES TO THE GAME. There are other M rated games for the system, but this one seems somehow less "juvinile" than the other M rated titles. Here, the content that creates the M rating is more in step with the story rather than being cheap thrills via violence. It's like the difference between Yeah! Finally, a Wii title that offers a bit more adult oriented content that actually RELATES TO THE GAME. There are other M rated games for the system, but this one seems somehow less "juvinile" than the other M rated titles. Here, the content that creates the M rating is more in step with the story rather than being cheap thrills via violence. It's like the difference between Texas Chainsaw Massacre (juvinile violence) and Seven (excellent adult fare, relevent violence).… Expand
  10. N.D.
    Jan 25, 2008
    10
    From the makers of Killer 7, No More Heroes is the anxiously awaited bloodbath that mature Wii owners have been praying for. Playing as eccentric assassin Travis Touchdown, you are armed with your trusty beam katana as you set out to become the best in the business. There is much more to the story than that though, but without giving too much away regarding the game's surprisingly From the makers of Killer 7, No More Heroes is the anxiously awaited bloodbath that mature Wii owners have been praying for. Playing as eccentric assassin Travis Touchdown, you are armed with your trusty beam katana as you set out to become the best in the business. There is much more to the story than that though, but without giving too much away regarding the game's surprisingly deep and complex story, let's just say that things don't always go as planned for Travis. The first thing you'll notice are undoubtedly the excellent, cell-shaded graphics that No More Heroes sports, along with the best use of the Wii motion controls to come from a third-party yet. The game also features some GTA-inspired free roaming with Travis on a motorcycle, and while it isn't as open-ended as one would hope, the game's serious sense of style and just plain insane story and gameplay elements more than make up for it. The game also has a somewhat jittery frame-rate that can become quite noticable when the action picks up a lot, but this is only a minor complaint thanks to the stylized, over the top action, along with flawless sound design and elements that really take advantage of what the Wii can do, despite the fact that the console isn't a technical powerhouse. All in all, No More Heroes is the absolute best, original third-party title to debut on the Wii yet, and is an absolute essential purchase for Wii owners craving a mature-themed game that leaves a lasting impression.… Expand
  11. DanA.
    Jan 24, 2008
    9
    An exemplary job at many unpursued things on the Wii. No More Heroes throws you into a unique world full of mature content, quality action genre gameplay, no-gimmick controls, and a masterful art style. Don't let the doubters fool you. No More Heroes is just as worthy of being in your Wii collection as Mario, Zelda, Metroid, and Resident Evil 4 are.
  12. Unclelee83W.
    Jan 24, 2008
    9
    The game play is fun...despite what another comment says. I have found that it matters very much if I swing the wii-mote the right direction, and if I do not I get no result. Rest assured this a good thing: it makes you feel like you are truly earning the visceral results that spew forth after seeing the sword swinging the same way you swung your wii-mote (on finishing moves only, that The game play is fun...despite what another comment says. I have found that it matters very much if I swing the wii-mote the right direction, and if I do not I get no result. Rest assured this a good thing: it makes you feel like you are truly earning the visceral results that spew forth after seeing the sword swinging the same way you swung your wii-mote (on finishing moves only, that is.) The game is hilarious and stylized to the brim. A more lively city and perhaps some interaction there within would have been appreciated. But overall a blast and a winner.… Expand
  13. Craigtastic
    Jan 24, 2008
    9
    This game is quirky in the best way possible. The game play involving the wii-mote is seamless. I have nothing to bad to say except your ride is clunky and sometimes gets stuck in awkward positions. Fun and quirky through and through. I hope more games like this will come shortly for the Wii.
  14. CharlesC.
    Jan 24, 2008
    9
    The very best reason to own a Wii so far. Very impressive game that never forgets its job is to entertain. If you own a Wii, you owe it to yourself to give this game a try. Like many games today it does have some small flaws but they do not ruin the fun.
  15. FilazaferX
    Jan 23, 2008
    6
    I really wanted to love this game. I reserved it and picked it up the first day. But, I've played it and I found it to be a huge disappointment. It does have merit. Visually it's great. The story is awesome, as are the characters. But, when it comes down to it, the gameplay is just plan boring. There is very little challenge and almost all the enemies look the same. You push the I really wanted to love this game. I reserved it and picked it up the first day. But, I've played it and I found it to be a huge disappointment. It does have merit. Visually it's great. The story is awesome, as are the characters. But, when it comes down to it, the gameplay is just plan boring. There is very little challenge and almost all the enemies look the same. You push the A button to swing and then it goes into a finishing move where you have to swing the remote in the direction of the arrow on the screen. This is all great fun, until you realize it doesn't really matter which way you wave the remote. You just waggle it, like so many other Wii games and you'll get your finishing move pretty much every time. Then for getting to missions it makes you drive around GTA style, but there is nothing interesting to do in the city. You just drive from place to place and it is completely pointless and boring. The game is worth a rental, but I can't see any reason to buy this game. The reviewers got this one wrong, the game is fun to look at, but overall it gets boring quick. A real bummer.… Expand
  16. JesseW.
    Jan 23, 2008
    10
    Amazing, from the art style to the gameplay, just amazing.
  17. MattR.
    Jan 22, 2008
    10
    No More Heroes is nothing short of awesome, and is hands-down, one of my favorite games of all time Blood and style at every turn.
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#10 Best Wii Game of 2008
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Nintendo Gamer
    94
    Like the Wii, none of it should work, but like the Wii, everything does. Brilliantly... No More Heroes is a love letter to videogames that never grows old, tired, or dull. All games deserve to be designed with such lunacy. [JPN Import; Feb 2008, p.56]
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  2. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    90
    This is a rough game, but it's also funny and self-deprecating, inventive and massively rewarding. If more games had personality and style like No More Heroes does, the world of games would be a much more interesting place. [Issue#18, p.76]
  3. Edge Magazine
    90
    It can be a little basic in places, and it isn’t a ‘paradigm shift’ in any sense, but it is proof that games can love their roots and use the quality of being a ‘game’ to give form to their stories – and excel at it. [Feb 2008, p.90]
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