![]() ![]() Here, you’ll rocket around the map taking part in “Designated Matches” (simply arena fights with various different enemy types) in order to earn enough money and clout to enter a Ranking Battle with one of the higher-ranked Galactic Superheroes. It’s an interesting decision to return to the structure of the original game as it was one of the most criticised aspects of the experience. The spookily-empty open world of the original No More Heroes has made its return here – though now divided into multiple islands and with the convenience of fast travel - with Travis navigating it with his flashy, Akira-style bike. ![]() It is shockingly violent in places, with FU making things personal early on leading to a sense of real and spectacular menace. The elements that make No More Heroes such an arresting series are all here – the challenging, hyper-kinetic boss battles, the relatively menial volunteer jobs, the constant fourth wall breaks. That’s all a matter of perspective, of course. And we fear that this third revue may be a jape too far. The issue is that there’s only so many times you can appreciate even the wittiest bon mot before it begins to come off as stale, as hacky. Check our reviews for the original No More Heroes and its direct sequel – we get the joke, and we enjoy the joke. Don’t get upset – we don’t mean that like it’s bad. See, No More Heroes III has a bit of a timing problem. Far from the quarter-measure of Travis Strikes Again, this is a masterfully-drawn pint of gaming stout, though you may find there’s a little bit of a head on it. So it’s once more unto the lurid, deeply divisive breach as you plunge headfirst into a brand new, full-featured No More Heroes experience. ![]() Now, Travis Touchdown isn't having any of that, especially given FU's propensity for hurting his friends. And with Damon's help, he's here to take over the planet. You all saw that instantly iconic "Goddamn Superhero" trailer back at the 2019 Game Awards, right? Cute little alien FU (pronounced "foo" - careful now) returns to earth 20 years after he was taken in and cared for by hapless Elliott-alike Damon Ricitiello (last seen in Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes), but rather than having grown into any kind of altruistic "I'll be right here" simpleton, FU is now an irascible, bloodthirsty intergalactic prince. It's certainly a relatively novel take on the whole E.T. ![]()
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