It's all style and no substance. The gameplay and level design are plain dumb.

The presentation is cool and all, but the gameplay is just boring. That seems to be the case for a lot of newer games. They put so much effort into the graphics, the cutscenes, and how cool the moves look they forget to actually make it enjoyable to play. The levels are extremely repetitive and there isn't really that much strategy you can use. Like a lot of adventure games winning is basically about memorizing what to do.… Expand

Moments of entertainment interspersed through a largely mediocre disappointment. This could have been so much better.

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

Pretty cool game, but got too repetitive pretty fast.

Completely bonkers, in a really cool way. While there are a few flaws, the combat is very satisfying, the bosses hilarious and memorable and the swear words pumping out faster than a penguin on a jet ski. Through all the ****'s, ****'s and ****heads, theres a ace, fun and mad game.

A rare title on the Wii that offers over the top violence, sexual innuendos and an unusual but hilarious storyline added with witty dialogues. The games does suffer from bugs for example for no reason you get stuck on a lamp post on your bike. Aside from the usual bugs and glitches, the game offers a unique combat system and visual style while offering ridiculous humour and kick ass action.

I bought the game and returned it before i even had it for 24 hours. The graphics were so pathetic that they looked like the doodles on my science notes, and the gameplay was just bad. The 3 points that I gave it were for the fact that the game isn't aimed at 8-year olds like most wii games. I couldn't be happier that nintendo is making a few mature games, as opposed to mario,mario,more mario, and occasionally zelda. The point is, if you want a game like this, play grand theft auto.… Expand

Amazing, from the art style to the gameplay, just amazing.

Completely absurd and unpredictable. One of the few games out there that really defies classification and description. Play it and discover the Wii's most ridiculous gem.

its a fantastic game but upon closer inspection i noticed that the "henchmen" had different facial features. very unusual.

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)

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

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

Simplistic, insulting to the player and ugly. The graphics are stylized, to be sure. But lack any sort of depth or execution to make them anything above below average for the home console market. The detailing on the characters is decent - heavy anime influences not withstanding - but the look of the town and the levels is bad. Samey corridors, samey trash leading up to the boss, even the boss fight rooms have little or no redeeming qualities. The "story" is insulting simple. Our hero Travis whats-his-cardboard-cut-out-name wants to become the best at killing people to pay for his video game habit. This leaves open some quite interesting possibilities for humor, but even here the game falls short. The humor is juvenile at best. At worst it can be described as a series of insulting simple site gags designed to amuse the target audience of pre-pubescent gamers. The combat is interesting, making full use of the Wii's gimmicky interface. But the novelty quickly fades as you are faced with the 100th encounter with the simplistic enemies. No strategy, no tactics, just button mashing. The bosses are also moronic. Most boss fights involve simply strafing in a circle around the boss and then hitting them when they execute a move. No boss shows an inkling of original programming, just lots of hit points and lots of time. Speaking of time, you are required to work and earn money to pay for _your_ hits on the higher ranked assassins. The game mechanics tackles this by forcing you to do repetitive chores around the city which involve: Collecting fruit and mowing the lawn. No joke. It's really that simple to earn a fantastic amount of money so you can get to the less boring parts. I say less boring, because the game is that: Boring. The fighting is interesting, but the endless grinding through a million identical enemies prior to the boss fight, is tedious. The innumerable hours you'll spend grinding up money for the privilege of whacking a boss with samey tactics and grinding through his legions of minions: Boring. The time you spend suffering through the cut scenes and desperately trying to get into your bosses pants: Just Pointless delay. The cut scenes and dialog is also insulting pedantic. It feels like the game was well done in Japanese - in terms of dialog - but then the American translation falls flat on it's face "It's open mic night in hell!", is one such example. If you're any fan of decent anime, you'll quickly pick up on how bad the translation has to be. Either the original dialog was this bad or the publishing company didn't care enough to get a decent English version.… Expand

I thoroughly enjoyed this game. Granted, the town was pretty lame, the fighting style got a bit repetitive, and the quests were simple and tedious, the Style and presentation more than makes up for it. The boss battles were by far the most epic and impressive battles I've played. The game is over the top, but that's what makes it fun. It's as if the age of 8 bit graphic games, the world of anime, and pro wrestling have been mixed together. So yeah, the game has some serious flaw, but the pros of the game are THAT impressive that I've given it a 9. Honestly, it's just plain fun.… Expand

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.

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.

All in all, a horrible game, aside from the battle system, which is average. There is no real story or theme to this game. It's completely random. The city was poorly programmed with horrible physics, and an non-interactive environment. There are only ten missions, and in between them the player is forced to do tedious side quests such as mowing lawns and picking fruit off of trees. After beating the game, there is nothing else to do aside from playing it again. There is no multiplayer, no side modes. Nothing to increase the game's replay value.… Expand

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.

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

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

While the game may look like crap the style over substance feel the game implores works quite nicely. The combat is fun even if it is a little mindless at times but you can't find a more satisfyingly bloody action fix on the the wii.

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

Even with the faults everybody mentions - the poor open world design - the core game is surprisingly addictive and has a tongue-in-cheek story that keeps you laughing and interested.

No More Heroes is a fun and visually intense game. It just oozes with it's own unique style, it's not trying to be a GTA or a God of War. There are some issues with the game that keep it far from perfect, but if you're into hack-and-slash beat-em-up's, you won't find many (good) ones on the Wii. A nice addition for mature gamers.

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

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.

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

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.

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

This game is an 8. All throughout the game, that's what I said to myself. Its highs are high, its lows are middling. Sure, its a bit repetitive, but hey, any complaints are smothered over by just how fun and visceral the game feels.

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.

Let me start by saying that I am not a Suda 51 fanboy. In fact, I’d never even heard of the man before I started reading previews of No More Heroes prior to its release. When I first played this game I thought knew pretty much what to expect. What I didn’t anticipate was the fervor that enveloped me about the time I defeated the third boss, Shinobu, after an epic sword fight in Santa Destroy HS. I simply had to finish this game in record time. I had to see what the next boss was like, I simply couldn’t wait to see where the story would go, I loved unlocking the new menial job, the new assassination missions, getting the next beam katana upgrade and so on. I also became a terrible bore around the same time, as I couldn’t maintain my composure in any social situation… within an hour I’d find myself gushing, to anyone that would listen, about this game. It’s a fortnight down the road, and how do I feel about it all now? Well, I haven’t played it all the way through again on the hardest difficulty level, and my temporary insanity has receded somewhat. I think I can look at the game now with some objectivity. It has a few definite faults. Actually, they are more niggles: - Falling off your bike is annoying, as the process of getting back on it takes way to long. - The frequent loading screens are too long, even with the cool guitar and the B-button controlled hovering, spinning, technicolor logo. - The collision detection while riding your bike is horrible. I have read many reviews of this game, and would like to take this opportunity to address a few of their criticisms: 1.That the free fight missions are too hard because if you charge headlong into a group of enemies you can’t avoid getting hit and thus failing the mission. Well, this seems rather odd to me. Kind of like criticizing Battlefield 1942 for not allowing you to take out all 32 enemy players by charging headlong into the fray, alone, firing your gun wildly into the air. It may work for John Rambo, but does anyone really think it’s a sound move in any situation even vaguely more realistic? Aside from the first free fight mission on the basketball court, all the levels have objects you can bolt behind and use for cover, allowing you to take on the enemies one by one as they come around the corner. And anyway, the game manual specifically warns against charging into a group of enemies. It says to get your back to a wall, or even better: in a corner, and keep them all in front of your. You also have charge moves that allow you to take out multiple enemies with one hit. Criticizing a game for being too hard when you don’t use common sense to solve problems is a rather pathetic stance to take. 2. That the game requires you to grind through stupid jobs and assassination missions in order to open the next boss fight. This is technically true, though a little disingenuous. You are required to complete each menial job only once, with any proficiency, to activate the next batch of assassination missions. That equals roughly one job and three assassination missions per boss. Hardly grinding. You need money to pay for a few vital things: beam katana upgrades, training in the gym, and unlocking the next boss fight. You can usually pay for everything you need by completing each assassination mission only once or twice. Rather than viewing the assassination missions as fodder, view them from a game design point of view: as training. That is exactly what they are. You are given a selection so you can pick the ones that either address a weakness in your combat skills, or you can simple choose the ones you enjoy most. As for the menial jobs, aside from the oft-espoused observation that they are a comment on the life of a gamer, they are just a bit of fun. That’s what games are supposed to be, remember? 3. That the combat leading up to a boss is dull (press A repeatedly and then press B for a bit) and that all boss fights revolve around blocking or avoiding a boss’s main attack and then immediately hitting them while they stand around looking stupid. First off, the road to any given boss may seem at first like an endless parade of clones in boring corridors (and in some instances this is totally correct), but the last six bosses or so have really varied levels. Really varied level design, turning the whole game on its head. I won’t give anything away but some of them are awesome. I believe the enjoyment comes from never knowing what to expect next, and even then being pleasantly surprised when the game throws something totally unexpected at you. Secondly, the boss fights do pretty much boil down to learning the bosses attack pattern and doing your best to avoid being hit and hitting them as much as possible. But hey, that’s what hand-to-hand combat generally involves in games. Hell, that’s what boss fights ARE and always have been. For a game that reflects the history of video gaming as accurately as No More Heroes I would be happy with nothing less. Now, onto the positive points: The boss missions are great fun. The road to each boss is spiced up enough to make it interesting, and the pre-fight phone calls from that insane bitch Sylvia are priceless. Each boss is fun to fight, and some really test your skills. Mind you, it seems to me that the difficulty of each boss is way out of whack, with the hardest boss for me being the third and the rest all over the shop. Still, they are all very different and interesting, and best of all, fun to fight. The story is great: Irreverent, ironic, insane and totally captivating. Travis, the protagonist, is an absolute tool so I had no trouble slipping into his shoes at all. The back story is revealed piecemeal and probably won’t make sense unless you either own some video editing software (you’ll understand when you finish the game the first time) or hit YouTube, read the manual carefully, and find some of the later trading cards and read them through. The ‘I love chainsaw’ t-shirt. The fact that almost every building, place, street and alley in Santa Destroy has something to offer for the player, be it a dumpster full of cash or shirts, a basketball to trade with the crazy Russian for bonuses, a free combat mission, an assassination mission, a menial job, a shop of some description or just something to act as a backdrop while you do jet-powered doughnuts on your chopper. The sense of humour the game has about itself, the player, society, and the gaming industry. It’s just so damn playful! The ending. The REAL ending. Overall, I’d say this is a game that deserves to be played by any serious gamer. It contains so many awesome things designed just for you. It has the usual 14-18 hours of playtime that characterizes games these days, and it won’t get dull. It’s not perfect, but it is thoroughly enjoyable. I’d liken it to Resident Evil 4 in that it’s a wild ride but not something I could play through multiple times. Any Wii gamer who feels dismay at the state of the Wii’s game catalogue need look no further than No More Heroes as a way to alleviate that feeling. It ranks second only to Super Mario Galaxy in my opinion and you owe it to yourself to play it.… Expand

Have you ever gotten a gift in a big, shiny, gift-wrapped box only to find that the box contains a sweater? That's the experience of No More Heroes in a nutshell. It's a fine button-mashing Final Fight style game, but there's really not much to it beyond that. There are collectibles which don't really do too much, the wide-open game world is inhabited by....NO ONE, the irony-dripping atmosphere gets tiresome and the minigames -- which really could have saved this game -- lack variety and quickly become tedious. This is another of SUDA-51's games which seem to be something of an inside joke. I get it, it's just not funny.… Expand

OH DEAR.ON PAPER A GREAT IDEA,HOWEVER THE DRAB,EMPTY HUB WORLD IS ABOUT AS INTERACTIVE AS CARDBOARD CUT OUT HIGH STREET. THE FIGHTING IS GOOD TIL YOU REALISE IT A.A.A.WITH A FEW MINOR HEIGHT WAGGLES. THE SUB MISSIONS ARE A GRIND AND CLEARLY AN AFTER THOUGHT.HOW EVER IT DOES LOOK GOOD AND DOESNT TAKE ITS SELF TO SERIOUSLY BUT OVER ALL LEAVES YOU FEELING COLD.GOOD TO RENT BUT ITS HALF BAKED , HALF FINISHED END PRODUCT IS STYLE OVER SUBSTANCE… Expand

Absolutely brilliant and lunatic. Even its flaws on the overworld hub and somewhat repetitious one-liners don't ruin the experience.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

This game is impressive, it takes cell shading and makes the fights and such really cool (Cutting a guys head off makes you feel unstopable :) ) The fighting is fun, it's kind of anoying how you cant attack the opponent when they use special, but they can attack you when you use yours... The landscape and freeroaming areas arn't up to GTA quality, your motorcycle gets stuck and is sooo bulky. Nearly everything except the fighting sucks, but the fighting is more then enough to buy this game.… Expand

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

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

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

In no way is this game perfect, but I also do not remember having this much fun playing a game in a long time. At times the game graphically appears to be PS1 quality, and yet it manages to be so stupidly addictive that I do not care. If you like movies like Kill Bill or just have a twisted sense of humor than I would definatly say that this gritty, ugly, punk rock, violence opera of a game is right up your alley. What else are you going to play before Smash Bros come out! No More Heros=100% Awsome Sauce!… Expand

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

Fun game but still far too many bugs. The open world is atrocious. If you run into a car head on you just stop, no crashing no flipping over your bike you just stop. While if you hit a building you fly off your bike into it. The controls are way too touchy as well. Half the time i'm trying to do a drift turn, I end up making my bike jump ultimately leading to me crashing once again. On another note the frame rate is bad as well while driving one could notice the slowdown as your trying to turn your bike. The same can be said for the sword play. Constantly while fighting you have to pay attention to how your holding your remote( for the two stances) if you tilt just a little bit you be in low the whole time your think you have the remote held in a high stance. Framrate is also an issue here as the game doesn't seem to be able to handle a ton of enemies at once, although not as bad it's still very noticeable.( luckily there aren't a ton of enemies to fight at once til the later missions) I, like the other reviewer, bought this game the day it was released, and after finishing the story feel that it still needed a lot more work. Yet another promising title that was once again rushed.… Expand

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

This game gets old quick. Really the technical problems aren't that big-a-deal when you're trying to figure out how to have fun. The blood an cursing can only take it so far. Underneath are decent fighting controls you hardly get to use because you spend half the game playing single player minigames (just what wii need) and roaming around a sandbox that is less compelling than my cat's. When you do make it to a boss level, you're thankful that you get to press A reputedly, run through linear corridors (one is literally a straight, plain, gray hallway with a few guys to fight here & there), then fight a relatively interesting boss who will likely pull off an instant kill move on you as soon as you slowly whittle him down to a sliver of health. The sequel may be good if they have the patience to finish developing it, but I'm definitely going to rent it first.… Expand

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.

Awesome game, amazing fighting, but the open world lacks. Going around trying to make money so you can pass to the next step is not my style. You go from awesome, non-stop fighting to long collecting money in your, extremely slow for such a game, bike. The collisions are non-existant either. Everything from humor to gameplay is awesome, I'd give it a 9/10 but the open-world really.. sucks. Good game but too much cash-collecting. Little technical problems that can be ignored, but gta-esque part is not good.… Expand

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

This was an immensely fun game with the fun sucked out of it by some baffling gameplay choices. "Kill all enemies without getting hit once" missions go from frustrating to utterly unplayable with the lack of a retry option, and navigating the overworld is not fun, period. If the overworld development had been spent polishing the game up in general, this would be 9-10 material.

To understand this game, think of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill meeting The Getaway. It's over the top violence and story line keep you motivated to play but the hacky slashly sword fighting does grow tiring. The free roaming is also somewhat frustrating, since the map is awkward are hard to follow. In addition, the environment (Santa Destroy) is rather bland. There is simply not a lot to explore .… Expand

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.

Graphics were a bit hard to swallow, but the gameplay was fresh and a lot of fun.

Very fun beat-em-up style game. The boss battles are not only fun, but unique. The only shortcoming is the repetitive nature between ranking matches, elsewise, is a fun and enthralling game in the similar light that Killer7 (made by Suda51 as well) was.

This is my favorite Wii game. The controls are good and unique to the Wii but are not overdone. The graphics aren't "shiny", but the unique story and gameplay is what makes this an instant classic. This game is a fresh look at video games and has many references to pop-culture. A must have for any Wii owner (who can but M rated etc.)

Simply Fantastic!, the reason I did not rate it 10 is because Santa Destroy is almost empty, but the rest is perfect.

Just when you think that style in games had died with Psychonauts, along came No More Heroes. With a great art style, an amazing sense of humour and gameplay to match, this is a game that every Wii owner should have in their collection.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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!!

This, without a doubt, IS THE BEST EXCLUSIVE GAME OUT ON THE WII...PERIOD. If ur familar with developer Grasshopper then u know ur in for a very weird and very wild trip (and that is a very VERY good thing). No More Heroes is, personally, like NOTHING that i have ever played and it CANT be stressed enough that if u own a wii do urself a favor and expirence one of the most over the top, graphically stylistic, incredibly unique, and monstrously original games to have come out in a very long time. Once again, i cant stress it enuff, buy/rent/borrow, whatever u have to do, just get ur hands on this game and play it. A game like this makes me proud to own a wii and shows that with a little effort, action/adventure games can work extremely well on the wii.… Expand

A game you will remember playing and want to show your friends. Not sure where the GTA comparisions are coming in as it's a very differnt game than GTA with the open world being more of a "town" system in an RPG. Guess some reviewers fail to understand not every 3-D open world design is intended to be mimicking GTA (although, it does seem that way with..well pretty much every other 3-D "sandbox" games) - first hint, you can't steel other cars. And why would you want to when you start with the best possible vehicle in this and perhaps any game? Anyhow- Game Informer is way off base, though they probably represent a different type of very Western gamer- No more Heroes: "Over many years of gaming I’ve lost patience with design philosophy that dictates punishing a player for turning on a game. You know what I’m talking about. Giving players boring, meaningless tasks to unlock miniscule rewards. Making boss fights needlessly long to try the player’s patience. Obscuring the story behind a confusing script. No More Heroes embraces these ideas to their fullest extent, going out of its way to push away all but the most fervent players." Rating: 6 Assasin's Creed: Assassin’s Creed is the type of game that comes along only rarely – a title that innovates in so many areas it helps to set a new bar in various aspects of gameplay, storytelling, visuals, and controls. Simultaneously, it’s an imperfect game in which the small flaws that mar its sheen are all the more noticeable because so much of the rest of the game shines so brightly. Deep, engaging, and surprising from beginning to end, Assassin’s Creed’s merits will be debated for a long time. However, as a brave attempt at delivering something unique and audacious, it excels." Rating: 9.5 I can tell you, IMHO, that to me No More Heroes is an imeasureably better game than Assasin's Creed. So yes, this is kind of like a "indie rock" genre of video games- not for everybody, but those that can dig it will love it.… Expand

This game is complete win. The most stylish and over-the-top title ever, Travis Touchdown inhabits a bizarre world of blood, coins and lightsabers. Highly recommended!

Best sword fighting yet on the wii.

The most fun I've had on the Wii! Everything about this game is truly extraordinary. If you have a Wii, then you MUST get this game. If only so we can get a sequel.

I love this game, the more I play it even the more I enjoy it. Yes it has its downsides, like an occasionally choppy framerates and a mostly baron city to trample around in. But those aren't the main attractions here, the gameplay is excellent, there's a lot of refreshing things here you won't see anywhere else. The art style is actually very appealing. The storyline is well written, darkly comical, and well acted out. This game is truly unique, like a fine wine, don't miss it! :D… Expand

I had no idea until I played this game that the Aussie version had no blood or decapitations. I was gutted, but I still enjoy this game more than anything else I've played on the Wii so far this year (no Smash in Aus yet). Most of the game is not very difficult, but its fun hacking through the minions, and I found that the bosses put up more of a challenge. The dude who said 'so the bosses you just press a and swing' hasn't played past the first ranking mission, otherwise he'd know its all about the suplex! The graphics are average, but then the Wii's not really about graphics, is it? Lots and lots of style, though.… Expand

Ok, this game looks cool, but it was very repetitive. Press, a, a, a, a, . swing. BORING. I played it for a fews hours and returned it for a trade in.

No More Heroes is a brutal, stylish game with its share of minor flaws, all of which are utterly crushed by the fact that you can massacre hundreds of faceless goons with a beam katana and come out the other side ready for more.

It's since been bettered by it's even more amazing sequel, but NMH is still astonishingly good. Seriously, if you're a hardcore gamer then Suda understands, and that is why you MUST buy this game along with NMH2.

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Wii Classic! I am going to break away from my GAME reviews to discuss two things I usually consider taboo in reviews: comparing this game to its sequel and examining other comments on metacritic. COMMENTS: notice that every negative review boils down to one of the following- general Wii hate, attacking the maturity of this game, or calling it bland and repetitive. Obviously general Wii Hate is worthless criticism. If someone hates the Wii as much as these reviewers why would they read reviews for Wii games? Attacking this game's maturity is like attacking Mario's physics, clearly they are missing the point. Last, and probably least, the action beat'em up genre is notorious for being repetitive so these criticisms are about as useful as Wii Hate. SEQUEL: Had I played this game first I would have given it a 10 without reservation. Un/fortunately Desperate Struggle (the sequel) improves on the series in so many ways- nostalgic minigames, better graphics, better intro, better physics, removed the faux sandbox, etc...- that looking at the two together is rough on the original. If you haven't played either I highly recommend playing No More Heroes and enjoying it madly for the great game it is all the while knowing you are in for an even better sequel!… Expand

Although I certainly cant recommend this game to everyone, No More Heroes will definitely make you brush the dust off of the Wii for a good couple of weeks. Game play is very simple yet compelling, wrapped up in some bizarre situations, characters and design. A must have for any Wii archive

A unique combat style of gameplay, No More Heroes is a struggle between killing people and working off yoru debts with little odd jobs (mini-games). It offers good variety and a sense of connection between the player and the characters. But, the combat system felt weak in a lot of cases, as you tend to be more button mashing more than actually fighting your opponents. Still, a decent game to buy.

Very good game and although the second is an improvement it remains a great bloody experience.Great graphics,memorable bosses and just guilty fun!One of the many proud wii exclusives!