Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: AQ Interactive, Feelplus, Grasshopper Manufacture
- Publishers: Konami, Marvelous
No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise (2010)
No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise is an enhanced port of No More Heroes, originally developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and directed by Goichi Suda. It was released on the Wii in 2010.
The game follows Travis Touchdown, an otaku assassin who must fight his way to the top of the United Assassins Association in order to avenge the death of his girlfriend.
Heroes’ Paradise features a number of enhancements over the original game, including:
- Enhanced graphics and sound
- New content, including new bosses and side missions
- Wii MotionPlus support
- PlayStation Move support (in the overseas version only)
Gameplay
No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise is a hack-and-slash game in which the player controls Travis Touchdown as he fights his way through hordes of enemies. Travis can use a variety of weapons, including beam katanas, wrestling moves, and firearms.
The game’s combat is fast-paced and over-the-top, with Travis often facing off against multiple enemies at once. Players must use a combination of melee attacks, ranged attacks, and wrestling moves to defeat their opponents.
In addition to the main story mode, Heroes’ Paradise also features a number of side missions and minigames. These side missions can be used to earn money, upgrade Travis’ weapons, and unlock new abilities.
Story
No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise tells the story of Travis Touchdown, an otaku assassin who must fight his way to the top of the United Assassins Association in order to avenge the death of his girlfriend, Sylvia Christel.
Travis is a skilled assassin, but he is also a bit of a slacker. He spends his days playing video games and watching anime, and he often gets into trouble with the law.
However, when Sylvia is killed by the assassin Death Metal, Travis sets out to get revenge. He enters the United Assassins Association tournament, and he quickly rises through the ranks.
As Travis gets closer to the top of the tournament, he learns more about the United Assassins Association and the people who run it. He also learns more about himself and his own motivations.
Characters
- Travis Touchdown: The protagonist of the game, Travis is an otaku assassin who is seeking revenge for the death of his girlfriend.
- Sylvia Christel: Travis’ girlfriend, who is killed by the assassin Death Metal.
- Death Metal: The assassin who killed Sylvia. He is the leader of the United Assassins Association.
- Shinobu Jacobs: A skilled assassin who is Travis’ rival.
- Henry Cooldown: A bounty hunter who helps Travis on his quest.
- Jeane: A nurse who helps Travis recover from his injuries.
Reception
No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its over-the-top combat, its unique art style, and its dark sense of humor. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive missions and its lack of innovation.
Overall, No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise is a solid port of the original game, with enhanced graphics and new content. It is a must-play for fans of the series or hack-and-slash games in general.
Legacy
No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise has been praised for its unique art style and its over-the-top combat. The game has also been credited with helping to popularize the hack-and-slash genre on the Wii.
The game has been ported to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and it has also been released on the Nintendo Switch as part of the No More Heroes Complete Edition.
The game’s success has led to the development of a sequel, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, which was released in 2010. A third game in the series, No More Heroes 3, is currently in development.
Review Score
8.5/10
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