No More Heroes

 Wii
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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. JesseW.
    Jan 23, 2008
    10
    Amazing, from the art style to the gameplay, just amazing.
  2. JohnS.
    Feb 10, 2008
    10
    its a fantastic game but upon closer inspection i noticed that the "henchmen" had different facial features. very unusual.
  3. Raraporter
    Feb 4, 2008
    10
    Deserves far more credit than given. A great action game that delivers unique gameplay and interesting choice at storyline. (Being that it let's you know it's a game, and confuses and amazes me at the same time)
  4. PFrizzle
    Feb 5, 2008
    10
    This game is phenomenal. while it may be simplistic, something about this game just draws you into it. a slew of classic video game references, retrofit style, and hilarious over the top violence makes no more heroes a sure game to play. I've beaten this game twice already, but i seriously can't stop. do you seriously want to know how good this game is? it made my stop playing This game is phenomenal. while it may be simplistic, something about this game just draws you into it. a slew of classic video game references, retrofit style, and hilarious over the top violence makes no more heroes a sure game to play. I've beaten this game twice already, but i seriously can't stop. do you seriously want to know how good this game is? it made my stop playing world of warcraft for 4 straight days, and i don't plan on going back until i have everything in the game. go out and buy this game, it is WELL worth the 50 bucks.… Expand
  5. Rodney
    Apr 1, 2008
    10
    Definitely one of the best games for the wii. It's like the Star Wars game we're all waiting for before Star Wars the Force Unleashed
  6. MichaelK
    Jun 4, 2009
    10
    Easily my favourite Wii game. I love its attitude. I've owned it for over a year now and I keep coming back to it. Not enough games on the Wii are like this. I only wish I could use the Wii-mote in a more sword-like fashion.
  7. MichaelT
    Jan 24, 2010
    10
    Great game overall. Tons of style, funny storyline that doesn't take itself too seriously, awesome combat system that never gets old, cool customization options, etc. If you like hack-and-slash games, adventure games, action games, or even just Wii games in general, you need to buy this game.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. DanS.
    Jan 29, 2008
    10
    Behind Super Mario Galaxy, this is simply the best original Wii effort so far. The gameplay is excellent and gets better as you get deeper into the game. Although it is not perfect by any means, and if you frown upon the idea of watching the blood spurt out of your decapitated foes then it might not be for you. Every single enemy you encounter in the game will be finished in a deeply Behind Super Mario Galaxy, this is simply the best original Wii effort so far. The gameplay is excellent and gets better as you get deeper into the game. Although it is not perfect by any means, and if you frown upon the idea of watching the blood spurt out of your decapitated foes then it might not be for you. Every single enemy you encounter in the game will be finished in a deeply satisfying (and bloody) manner. Where it really shines, though, is its style, humour and originality. This game is a watershed for how far video games have come as a medium of expression.… Expand
  11. Walter
    Feb 5, 2008
    10
    There's only one way to describe No More Heroes: over the top. It's no epic fantasy game with a deep, enthralling storyline, but who's to say that's what a game has to be to be great these days? The gameplay is addictive and chaotic, and the storyline is absurd, dark, humorous, and surprisingly interesting. Analyzing every facet of what makes a game great, No More There's only one way to describe No More Heroes: over the top. It's no epic fantasy game with a deep, enthralling storyline, but who's to say that's what a game has to be to be great these days? The gameplay is addictive and chaotic, and the storyline is absurd, dark, humorous, and surprisingly interesting. Analyzing every facet of what makes a game great, No More Heroes meets every credential.… Expand
  12. AdamS.
    Feb 7, 2008
    10
    This takes the good of Killer7 (the cutscenes) and gives it a more coherent focus, and takes the bad (the gameplay) and completely replaces it with some of the most fun I've had in a game in a very long time. The hub world tends to drag things down, but the main missions and storyline are far more than enough to make up for it.
  13. RebelJD
    Feb 8, 2008
    10
    No More Heroes: I just completed the game the first time around and enjoyed every aspect of it. From the opening scene to the "real ending" this game has character, a trait lacking in so many games in every genre now a days, as well as every other console. So I congratulate Suda 51/Grasshopper Man. & Nintendo. To enjoy a game is to not forget what gaming is really about. That is to be No More Heroes: I just completed the game the first time around and enjoyed every aspect of it. From the opening scene to the "real ending" this game has character, a trait lacking in so many games in every genre now a days, as well as every other console. So I congratulate Suda 51/Grasshopper Man. & Nintendo. To enjoy a game is to not forget what gaming is really about. That is to be able to enjoy the experience you're having, feel good about your progress and ultimately feel great when you finally finish the game. When did gaming go from enjoyment to critic central? When it went Hollywood, as can be said about many other things that had Life before Hollywood sucked them dry. So think about it like that when you play games that are just so much fun you question it, because simply put, when a game looks so DAMN good you tend to forget how lousy it is. In contrast, when a game is so much FUN you start picking at things that don't deal with gameplay (alas No More Heroes), to each their own. No More Heroes has definitely struck some noise with gamers, word of mouth has spread, and you can say this game will rule in the underground. As most things that are fresh and popular under the radar, watch the attraction and attention this game's sequel gets. Because when something has quality and shows promise for even higher status, the second time around will show for it. Welcome to Hollywood!!! (ex: ColdPlay, Michael Jackson)… Expand
  14. bryans
    Mar 20, 2008
    10
    This game is AMAZING!!! the visuals, the soundtrack, the script, everything !! My only gripe is the bike controls can be a bit flakey, but the game is so enjoyable that i can't lower its score. its like watching kill bill for the first time all over again.
  15. SteveR
    Mar 2, 2008
    10
    So I'm playing my friend's PS3 last weekend and thinking wow, this next-gen graphics stuff is awesome, what was I thinking buying a Wii? Then an hour later I'm bored. Realistic violence is cool with me, but even non-stop action games can get boring pretty quickly if they don't add anything original to the genre. I picked up No More Heroes yesterday after seeing some So I'm playing my friend's PS3 last weekend and thinking wow, this next-gen graphics stuff is awesome, what was I thinking buying a Wii? Then an hour later I'm bored. Realistic violence is cool with me, but even non-stop action games can get boring pretty quickly if they don't add anything original to the genre. I picked up No More Heroes yesterday after seeing some good reviews on it, and now I can't stop playing! Yeah, the graphics are aweful, but this game is just pure old-school addictive fun, coupled with awesomely absurd characters and style. Don't let the blood and violence throw you - this is the epitome of N's focus on fun and originality over realism. Wii finally has a must-own third party title, and a reason to get excited about the system all over again.… Expand
  16. Dan
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played, it's up there with LOZ:OoT and Galaxy. The dialogue is the best I have ever heard in a videogame and is fun right until the end of the credits.
  17. 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
  18. 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!
  19. EdmundoG.
    Jan 26, 2008
    10
    Slashing your way to the top. I really dig the concept of this game...kill your way to the top of the assassin's rankings! While you work your way up to the top, you can take on side jobs and do a lot of exploring and fighting, honing your skills in preparation for the major assassin battles ahead of you. Ive played maybe a quarter of the game so far (you work your way to rank 1, Slashing your way to the top. I really dig the concept of this game...kill your way to the top of the assassin's rankings! While you work your way up to the top, you can take on side jobs and do a lot of exploring and fighting, honing your skills in preparation for the major assassin battles ahead of you. Ive played maybe a quarter of the game so far (you work your way to rank 1, I'm on 7) and it just gets better and better. I hope the rest of the game is as great as the first part. So far it looks that way!… Expand
  20. Russ
    Dec 8, 2008
    10
    Anyone who says this game is bad, doesn't know how to have a good time. I'd suggest not hanging with them anymore. This game is quirky as all hell and just as fun. Sure there are some flaws and some low oints but the whole game is a satire. I'm not saying thats an excuse but you should just take the time to enjoy the world of Santa Destroy. Its a fantastical journey through Anyone who says this game is bad, doesn't know how to have a good time. I'd suggest not hanging with them anymore. This game is quirky as all hell and just as fun. Sure there are some flaws and some low oints but the whole game is a satire. I'm not saying thats an excuse but you should just take the time to enjoy the world of Santa Destroy. Its a fantastical journey through the realm of imagination and a time when gameplay mattered most.… Expand
  21. DouglasJ.
    Jan 28, 2008
    10
    I'm hooked on this. This is by far the greatest sand box game I've ever played. For a game with sand box traits, it's much more than your standard run around and jack stuff game. The story itself goes very deep, with intrigueing plot points and extremely well written dialog and sequences. More care was taken with this game than with any other sand box game I've played. I'm hooked on this. This is by far the greatest sand box game I've ever played. For a game with sand box traits, it's much more than your standard run around and jack stuff game. The story itself goes very deep, with intrigueing plot points and extremely well written dialog and sequences. More care was taken with this game than with any other sand box game I've played. Awesome stuff.… Expand
  22. DebraO.
    Jan 28, 2008
    10
    It's all in a day's work. Wake up, slaughter, go shooting for the next highest rated killer on the block and gain his rating. Then go kill some more and move on to the next poor fool who would dare try to defend his ranking against you. Sounds standard? Trust me, it isn't. This game does it better than anything else on the Wii right now. Ah, sweet sweet fighting game, where It's all in a day's work. Wake up, slaughter, go shooting for the next highest rated killer on the block and gain his rating. Then go kill some more and move on to the next poor fool who would dare try to defend his ranking against you. Sounds standard? Trust me, it isn't. This game does it better than anything else on the Wii right now. Ah, sweet sweet fighting game, where have you been all these long months? I finally have a fighter/action game on the Wii that is worthy of the system!… Expand
  23. ForkD.
    Jan 28, 2008
    10
    Probably the best Wii game to date and, with three assassins to go, already one of my top five favorite games of all time. I don't want it to end. It's totally unique; a truly daring piece of social commentary that positively skewers its intended audience. Graphics are stylized, shadows are inky-black, and dialoge/voice acting is dazzlingly cheesy. Numerous critics have Probably the best Wii game to date and, with three assassins to go, already one of my top five favorite games of all time. I don't want it to end. It's totally unique; a truly daring piece of social commentary that positively skewers its intended audience. Graphics are stylized, shadows are inky-black, and dialoge/voice acting is dazzlingly cheesy. Numerous critics have complained about the open world segments. Yes, there's pop-in. Yes, the frame rate is dippy. However, no, it is NOT GTA. Everything in 'No More Heroes' is MUCH more focused. Where I would get lost (and eventually bored) with the totally non-linear, do-whatever-you-want nature of the GTA series, 'No More Heroes' gives you just enough stuff to do in the "open world" segments--find money, take on part time jobs, upgrade your character, go dumpster diving--before you're ready to get back into the main storyline. The brilliant combat sequences speak for themselves. The wrestling moves take a little practice (at least they did for me) but once you "get" them, they're second nature. Excellent game. It appeals to the 14 year old boy inside us who always wanted a huge motorcycle, a light saber, and a shot at being the best assassin in town.… Expand
  24. TommyJ
    Feb 1, 2008
    10
    Amazing. You'll find yourself hooked on the quirky characters and witty dialogue despite the fact that some sections of the game may be buggy. It's flaws are easily overlooked as this is one of the best wii titles to date
  25. AngelG.
    Feb 15, 2008
    10
    No more heroes is not like any other game u played its badd azz from start to finish the combat system never gets old and the free roam moments give u a nice break to buy cloths search for hidden items and learn new wrestling moves and side missions that are odd but fun a must buy.
  26. JerryH.
    Feb 19, 2008
    10
    Shame on Game Informer for giving it such a low score. That only takes away their credibility when they attacked Roger Ebert when he said videogames are not art. How can they bash him for that, when Game Informer doesn't even recognize art in videogames? No More Heroes is a perfect example of art in a videogame. It may not be perfect, but the whole package is as artsy as you can get. Shame on Game Informer for giving it such a low score. That only takes away their credibility when they attacked Roger Ebert when he said videogames are not art. How can they bash him for that, when Game Informer doesn't even recognize art in videogames? No More Heroes is a perfect example of art in a videogame. It may not be perfect, but the whole package is as artsy as you can get. I only know that I love this game from beginning to end. A breath of fresh air among the numerous FPS and mainless shooter games out there.… Expand
  27. ADMAN
    Mar 28, 2008
    10
    Forget being the best wii game, this is one of the best all time. If you truly love video games, and lightsabres, then you have to experience this! One of the best gaming experiences I've ever had. Go get now.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#10 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#3 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#15 Most Shared 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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