No More Heroes Reviews

No More Heroes is ranked in the 89th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10
Nov 12, 2020

You owe it to yourself to play No More Heroes, and if you do, it needs to be on the Nintendo Switch.

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90 / 100
Nov 1, 2020

While the first game is missing some content from the PS3 version, No More Heroes 1 and 2 on Switch are easily the best versions of these fantastic games. While it's disappointing they didn't take the time to fix any of the games issues like the tedious minigames, both are still well worth playing.

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9 / 10
Nov 5, 2020

No More Heroes is something very rare – a game that's actually better now than it was on its original bow, showing us just how little the gaming landscape has actually moved forward. It is certainly, avowedly not for everyone – and you get the impression that's just how director Suda51 likes it. Artier than most art games, more thoughtful than most think pieces, and cruder than crude oil, No More Heroes uses its own repetition to decisive, impressive effect. Glorious, gore-ious, gorgeous and gregarious, this madcap anime nightmare deserves your attention. If you missed it on Wii, buy it immediately. If you didn't, you most likely already have.

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Nov 11, 2020

No More Heroes deserves every ounce of love it has received since its release on the Nintendo Wii. From mowing grass to slaying enemies, the game's boundless energy helps you overlook its shortcomings. If you're new to No More Heroes, now's a fantastic time to dive right in.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 11, 2020

No More Heroes still stands tall as one of the great cult games of its day. It has aged very well in an era where experimental indie games are more common, and players are more open to unconventional design. It never has a dull moment, and has so much variety packed into a game that has such simple combat.

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Renan Fontes
Top Critic
9 / 10
Jul 23, 2022

One of the Nintendo Wii's definitive classics has finally made its way over to the Nintendo Switch. Bolstered by smooth 60fps gameplay and swift load times, No More Heroes is better than ever. Travis Touchdown's ascent to the #1 ranked assassin is as hilarious as it is sincerely gripping, and the core combat never lets up - offering an engaging challenge that follows a tight difficulty curve. Santa Destroy as an open world is uneventful, but it features design sensibilities that aren't seen nowadays while almost serving as a parody of its era (without ever feeling grating). From gameplay to story, No More Heroes is nothing short of marvellous.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 17, 2020

No More Heroes is a game that sounds like it could be fun, and then on closer examination, looks bizarrely empty, full of padding, and shallow in terms of story depth. However, when you actually experience it, you’re left with an experience that experiments with just how much it can employ the concept of “less is more.” It’s got a down to earth yet absurdist narrative that is incredibly rewarding with an extremely cool and satisfying combat system providing an unstoppable feeling.

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4.5 / 5.0
Nov 30, 2020

No More Heroes is a series that is near and dear to my heart, and I will recommend it up and down to anyone.

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4.5 / 5.0
Nov 22, 2020

No More Heroes has been overdue for a remaster, but this could never happen without the Switch and its joy-cons. If you’ve been waiting to pick up No More Heroes for the first time or want to play it again in preparation for No More Heroes III, you can’t miss this Switch masterpiece. Can you make it to the top of the UAA, killing the world’s toughest assassins in their natural habitat? Then prove it: pick up No More Heroes on the Switch today!

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Mar 17, 2021

Even though it still has the same issues as the Wii version, it's a perfect port to add to any Switch collection

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2020

No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle have made the jump to the Nintendo Switch in wonderful fashion. Both games look and perform the best on the Switch when compared to prior versions and they are still a ton of fun to play over a decade later. Some parts do show their age and I wish that it had the missing content from the PlayStation 3 version. Fans of hack-and-slash action games will want to play these though before Suda51 delivers No More Heroes 3 to us next year.

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85 / 100
Nov 19, 2020

No More Heroes returns and it does so with a remastering for the Nintendo console, Switch. Taking the Wii original, the game has been brought to the present in a satisfying way, with the virtues of the original, but also with its shortcomings. If we already played it and liked it, this is the opportunity to return to Santa Destroy before the third part, and if you are new to the neighborhood, open your mind, you are going to need it ...

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2020

There’s something to be said for being authentically original, for me that’s especially the case for when the general plan is to be just a bit crazy...

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8 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2020

I've been playing No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle for more than a decade now as they never cease to amaze me with their untethered style, violent action, and satisfying combat. With these HD ports on Switch, you can be damn sure I'll be playing them for the next decade as well.

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Nov 6, 2020

There's no massive additions or changes in the transition to Switch, and some gameplay frustrations still remain that likely shouldn't. But fans will be very happy with what's offered here and newcomers will find this to be the definitive way to experience Suda51's masterpieces.

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Eugene Sowah
Top Critic
Nov 13, 2020

However if you haven't played this series before I recommend you go pick it up. There's no gaming series like it and I doubt there ever will be. No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle are out now on the Nintendo Switch

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8 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2020

Regardless, No More Heroes is still a blast to play. There's something so satisfying about swinging your hands to slice someone in two. It has blemishes, for sure, but its main gameplay and sense of style win out in the end. The Switch release is the definitive version, bar none, so check it out if you like quirky adventures.

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Nov 18, 2020

No More Heroes 1 & 2 are two games I’ve been waiting for on Switch, and while their Accessibility features could be improved, there’s little else to criticise the re-releases for. Both games are challenging and fun, though the NSFW language and the occasional sexist comment might turn some people away. If you’re looking to feel like a powerful sword-wielding assassin then these games are for you. If I had to pick one, I’d go for No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle over its predecessor, simply because it looks a little better, feels a little more dramatic, and you can help Jeane lose some pounds. You can’t go amiss with picking up both titles though – as long as you don’t mind some potty humour!

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8 / 10.0
Nov 11, 2020

With the release date of No More Heroes 3 being announced, it was inevitable that No More Heroes would release on the Nintendo Switch. A supposedly amazing series with cult following, one I'm glad I finally jumped into. But does this remake do it justice?

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8 / 10.0
Dec 3, 2020

No More Heroes is still a blast to play today. Living up to its cult status that it initially earned when it first released on the Wii, over ten years ago. Some of the gameplay feels dated, primarily due to the empty and dull open world sections, but the comical writing and boss battles alone make it worth your attention. Whether you're a fan of the original or, like me, a newcomer to the franchise No More Heroes is a great addition to any Switch players library.

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