No More Heroes 3 Review Roundup

27/8/2021

When someone thinks back fondly of the Wii, violence and gruesome is not an image you would expect to pop up in your head. But thanks to the likes of No More Heroes 1 and 2, my memories of grandma's first console was one of the wacky bosses, blood and a whole lot of...ahem...wand jerking. I always dreamt of NMH3 coming to WiiU, but Suda 51 is a cruel man and had been wait a little longer. But was it worth the wait? Here's the review roundup:

DESTRUCTOID (SCORE 8.5)
'Even in this resplendent era of weird, as indie developers self-publish their outlandish concepts with pride, outside of Swery, no one does strange like Suda 51. Although this is likely the safest No More Heroes game to date, it’s still incredibly memorable and fun to play, whether you’re rushing to the end or taking in Santa Destroy and beyond. Go into No More Heroes 3 with an open mind and enjoy the ride.'

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NINTENDO LIFE (SCORE 8/10)
'No More Heroes III has the faults of both its mainline predecessors – it’s a little more tedious than No More Heroes 2, and a little less meaningful than No More Heroes. It makes up for this, however, by being another inarguably impressive, balls-to-the-wall carnage-fest, a blood-spattered love letter to excess, and a Suda51 fan’s wet dream splashed across the Switch. The story it tells is cool. The game it plays is cool. Neither of these crucial aspects reach the heights of the series' Nintendo Wii origins, but nobody who truly gets No More Heroes could reasonably be disappointed with this third incarnation. The joke’s beginning to wear thin, but it’s all in the telling. And Suda51 can still spin a very fine yarn.'

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SCREEN RANT (SCORE 4/5)
'No More Heroes 3 is grindhouse cinema in video game form, with a story that resembles the Saiyan Arc from Dragon Ball Z if it were directed by Quentin Tarantino. It doesn't take the series in any new directions and it has poor visuals and performance issues, but it's still an absolute blast to play, and is the perfect title for playing with the brain switched firmly off.'

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GAMEINFORMER (SCORE 7.75/10)
'My time with No More Heroes 3 jumped between the short highs from entertaining bosses and cutscenes to long, ugly stretches in the world. Much of the design is dated, and I wanted to drop it after a few bosses to avoid the mundanity, but I’m happy I saw it to completion. There are many fun moments, and I love how unafraid it is to be strange or referential. Those who are already invested in the tale of Travis Touchdown should be right at home in this new No More Heroes. Still, I’d insist newcomers try out previous entries before diving into this Garden of Insanity.'

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IGN (SCORE 6/10)
'No More Heroes 3 is an amusing but extremely uneven sequel only likely to appeal to Suda 51 diehards – and even for that audience, it takes several steps backward from the likes of No More Heroes 1 and 2. Combat can occasionally find its flow, particularly during its entertaining boss battles, but poor technical performance and the barebones tedium between them make this a lackluster homecoming for Grasshopper Manufacture’s flagship series.'

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EASY ALLIES (VIDEO REVIEW)

Overall, No More Heroes 3 currently sits at a Metascore of 76 from 53 reviews (Switch). Yeah, yeah, blah, blah, blah...honestly, this is one of those games reviews that should not impact your views on this game. I can almost ensure you will have a wacky and fun time.

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