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Suda 51 has stated that he is "very interested in online play" and that if it is not incorporated in ''No More Heroes'', then it will be used in his next Wii game.<ref>{{cite web | title=Suda 51 considers online play for No More Heroes | url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=161831 |publisher=ComputerandVideoGames.com | accessdate=June 19 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
Suda 51 has stated that he is "very interested in online play" and that if it is not incorporated in ''No More Heroes'', then it will be used in his next Wii game.<ref>{{cite web | title=Suda 51 considers online play for No More Heroes | url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=161831 |publisher=ComputerandVideoGames.com | accessdate=June 19 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
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It was revealed recently that the European version of the game will be edited and the blood will be removed. This has cause an outrage among fans of the game. It is because of the Manhunt 2 fiasco the the European publisher has decided this but it hasn't stopped the fans from appealing using a petition; http://www.petitiononline.com/nmh3r03s/petition.html . Fans hope stop the editing of games and this petition is the way that they have decided to go about it. Please help with the cause. |
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==Reception== |
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Revision as of 17:48, 8 December 2007
No More Heroes (ノーモア・ヒーローズ, Nō Moa Hīrōzu) is a video game directed by Goichi Suda (aka Suda 51), developed by Grasshopper Manufacture, and published by Marvelous Interactive Inc., Spike, Ubisoft and Rising Star Games for the Wii video game console. The game was previously titled Heroes and HERO'S.[2]
The game is not a sequel to Suda's earlier game, Killer7, but an all-new game running on a new engine. Though the two games have stylistic similarities, Suda has said that while Killer7 focused on political issues, No More Heroes focuses on social ones.[3]
Plot and setting
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The story revolves around Travis Touchdown, a stereotypical otaku who lives in poverty in the fictional town of Santa Destroy, California. After winning a beam katana in an internet auction he becomes a hitman and kills another hitman, Helter Skelter, which earns him rank 11 by the UAA, the governing body of assassins. For the rest of the game the player lives Travis's life, earning money and climbing the ranks of the UAA, eventually discovering secrets of his past.
Characters
Above Travis in the UAA are ten other assassins. Travis is aided by a weapons maker named Doctor Naomi and Thunder Ryu who instructs him in both swordfighting and professional wrestling techniques.
Gameplay
Unlike Killer7, the player controls Travis Touchdown only. The game has a free roaming world,[4] allowing Travis to move around on foot or on his motorcycle, the "Schpel Tiger".[5] Game play is open-ended, with the concession that the player must kill the top ten assassins for the storyline to progress. There are numerous part time job side quests to earn money and gain additional weapons. The player also levels up through experience points.
Control is be handled through the Wii Remote and Nunchuk attachment, with the Remote controlling the katana beam and the Nunchuk moving Travis. Most attacks are performed using the "A" button, with certain other moves, including finishing strikes and sword lock breaks, executed by following on-screen instructions. Further, since the sword runs on batteries, the player has to shake the remote from time to time to recharge it.[6] While the sword does not follow the exact position of the remote, it is able to distinguish between different height levels and the angle of attacks. Successful execution of these moves provide additional chances for attacks. Travis has also been shown demonstrating professional wrestling maneuvers to subdue opponents, including an array of suplexes, done by manipulating both the Wii Remote and Nunchuck.
Development
Suda 51 has cited the "violent and bizarre"[7] film El Topo among the inspirations for No More Heroes,[5] and saying the game is violent. In one interview he went so far as to say it is "as violent, or even more violent than Manhunt 2"[4], a game that received an AO rating from the ESRB in its original form. A trailer shown at the March 2007 Game Developers Conference featured Travis Touchdown using the beam katana to cut characters in half and cut off enemies' heads, with copious amounts of blood being spilled.[8] Later videos featured clouds of black pixels and objects resembling coins spurting from enemies instead of blood.[9] According to an interview with Suda, the "black clouds" version released in Japan, while the United States and Europe will receive the game with the previously seen blood.[10]
Yūsuke Kozaki, who has previously designed characters for Speed Grapher, is designing the characters for No More Heroes.[11] Others on the team include costume designer Okama, who designed the OP for Densha Otoko, and weapons and mechanics designer Shigeto Koyama, who worked on Eureka Seven as an illustrator.
Suda 51 has stated that he is "very interested in online play" and that if it is not incorporated in No More Heroes, then it will be used in his next Wii game.[12]
It was revealed recently that the European version of the game will be edited and the blood will be removed. This has cause an outrage among fans of the game. It is because of the Manhunt 2 fiasco the the European publisher has decided this but it hasn't stopped the fans from appealing using a petition; http://www.petitiononline.com/nmh3r03s/petition.html . Fans hope stop the editing of games and this petition is the way that they have decided to go about it. Please help with the cause.
Reception
The Japanese release received a 34/40 from Famitsu.[13]
Staff
Production staff
- Director: Suda 51
- Character designer: Yūsuke Kozaki
- Costume designer: Okama
- Weapons and mechanics designer: Shigeto Koyama
- Writer: Suda 51
- Voice-over director: Kris Zimmerman
Voice actors
As of October 2007, three voice actors have been confirmed to be appearing in the game:
- Robin Atkin Downes – Travis Touchdown[14]
- Quinton Flynn – Helter Skelter/Henry[14]
- Kari Wahlgren[15] - Jeane
References
- ^ "News: European 2008 Release Schedule". N-Europe. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
- ^ "No More Heroes". Game Profiles. IGN. Retrieved 2007-09-21.
- ^ "No More Heroes Previewed". My Arcade Planet. Retrieved 2007-09-21.
- ^ a b "Suda 51 on No More Heroes". IGN. 2007-02-16. Retrieved 2007-09-21.
- ^ a b "Wii Interview: Suda 51". ComputerandVideoGames.com. 2007. Retrieved June 19.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Harris, Craig. "TGS 2007: No More Heroes Hands-on". IGN. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
- ^ Ebert, Roger. "El Topo review". Retrieved 2007-09-21.
- ^ "No More Heroes Trailer, Videos and Movies". IGN. Retrieved 2007-09-21.
- ^ "No More Heroes preview". 1Up.com. 2007-09-19. Retrieved 2007-09-21.
- ^ "No More Heroes Violence Toned Down For Japanese Market". Kotaku. Retrieved 2007-09-24.
- ^ "Official site Staff page". mmv. Retrieved 2007-11-17.
- ^ "Suda 51 considers online play for No More Heroes". ComputerandVideoGames.com. Retrieved June 19.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Famitsu review scores - No More Heroes, Tales of Innocence, and more". Go Nintendo. Retrieved 2007-12-05.
- ^ a b Ryan Payton (9 August 2007). "The KP report Session 052". i-revo.jp (Podcast). Retrieved 09-21.
{{cite podcast}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Kari Wahlgren - News". 2006. Retrieved June 19.
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