Games that Will Rock 2008 #7: No More Heroes
Tuesday, 1. January 2008, 23:29:50
Release date: January 22 2008
Consoles: Wii
Publisher: Ubisoft
Why it will Rock: Free-roaming world, Wii-remote controls, Because I hope it rocks:D
First of all, this is the first post of this new year, so I would like to wish you a great 2008.
Well, for starters, as you have seen, I'm really thrilled about this game, mainly because of it's style and because it's a really promising entry for the poor Wii.
No More Heroes was made by Suda Goichi, the one behind the cult game Killer 7, the game is not a sequel to it, but an all-new game running on a new engine. Though the two games have stylistic similarities, Suda has said that while Killer 7 focused on political issues, No More Heroes focuses on social ones.
Travis Touchdown is a stereotypical otaku who lives in poverty in the city of Santa Destroy. After winning a beam katana in an internet auction he agrees to assassinate a hitman, Helter Skelter, which earns him rank 11 by the UAA (United States Assassin Association) , the governing body of assassins. For the rest of the game the player lives Travis' life, earning money and climbing the ranks of the UAA, eventually discovering secrets of his past.
The main characters include Travis and Sylvia Christel, who is the one in charge of setting up mathces fot the UAA; Doctor Naomi who designs and sells weapons for Tarvis and Thunder Ryu, a former professional wrestler who teaches Travis wrestling techniques (yeah, Suda is very fond of the mexican culture, yay for us
).
Throughout the game, the player controls the character Travis Touchdown. The game has a free roaming world, allowing Travis to move around on foot or on his motorcycle, the "Schpel Tiger". 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 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. 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 Nunchuk.
The only let-down of the game are the poorly thought names...ok Travis Touchdown sounds really weird but badass at the same time, but...Helter Skelter?? WTF is that??. Santa Destroy?? Kudos for the one responsible for those names...
The List so far:
#10 Mario Kart Wii
#9 EndWar
#8 Left 4 Dead
#7 No More Heroes
Consoles: Wii
Publisher: Ubisoft
Why it will Rock: Free-roaming world, Wii-remote controls, Because I hope it rocks:D
First of all, this is the first post of this new year, so I would like to wish you a great 2008.
Well, for starters, as you have seen, I'm really thrilled about this game, mainly because of it's style and because it's a really promising entry for the poor Wii.
No More Heroes was made by Suda Goichi, the one behind the cult game Killer 7, the game is not a sequel to it, but an all-new game running on a new engine. Though the two games have stylistic similarities, Suda has said that while Killer 7 focused on political issues, No More Heroes focuses on social ones.
Travis Touchdown is a stereotypical otaku who lives in poverty in the city of Santa Destroy. After winning a beam katana in an internet auction he agrees to assassinate a hitman, Helter Skelter, which earns him rank 11 by the UAA (United States Assassin Association) , the governing body of assassins. For the rest of the game the player lives Travis' life, earning money and climbing the ranks of the UAA, eventually discovering secrets of his past.
The main characters include Travis and Sylvia Christel, who is the one in charge of setting up mathces fot the UAA; Doctor Naomi who designs and sells weapons for Tarvis and Thunder Ryu, a former professional wrestler who teaches Travis wrestling techniques (yeah, Suda is very fond of the mexican culture, yay for us
).Throughout the game, the player controls the character Travis Touchdown. The game has a free roaming world, allowing Travis to move around on foot or on his motorcycle, the "Schpel Tiger". 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 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. 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 Nunchuk.
The only let-down of the game are the poorly thought names...ok Travis Touchdown sounds really weird but badass at the same time, but...Helter Skelter?? WTF is that??. Santa Destroy?? Kudos for the one responsible for those names...
The List so far:
#10 Mario Kart Wii
#9 EndWar
#8 Left 4 Dead
#7 No More Heroes
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