subject: No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Review - Who Doesn't Like Giant Robots? [print this page] No More Heroes 2 is an action-brawler title available exclusively for the Nintendo Wii console. The original No More Heroes, released in 2008, was a groundbreaking title for the Wii that appealed to hardcore gamers looking for challenging game mechanics and mature, violent themes. No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is an improvement on its predecessor in just about every way imaginable.
Platform: Wii
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Action
ESRB Rating: Mature
Release Date: 01/26/2010
Graphics: 8.3 / 10.0
Desperate Struggle has a unique, anime-influenced visual style that will appeal to anyone looking for a taste of something different. Textures are detailed, characters move convincingly, and the whole package is visually appealing. There are a few graphical shortcomings, however. Intense action sequences can suffer from occasional slowdown, and the camera is still one of the weakest elements of the games. You might sometimes find yourself disoriented for several seconds before your realize what you're looking at.
Gameplay: 9.0 / 10.0
By and large, the game play in Desperate Struggle is similar to what we enjoyed in the original. Combat is very hectic, with the player trading blows with enemies in order to reach epic boss battles. Compared the first, the game play experience here is more streamlined, with more focus placed on combat and character customization as opposed to travel. Game play is beefed up by a series of mini-games that will remind you of NES classics.
No More Heroes 2's story line is one the weaker elements of the game. All you really need to know about the plot is that you'll be fighting against powerful robots with a customizable character, and that there will be plenty of humor, violence, and highly stylized cut scenes along the way. What the game lacks in the story department is made up ten fold by missions and side jobs you'll find along the way.
Music: 8.4 / 10.0
No More Heroes 2 features a lively punk rock soundtrack that fits perfectly with the onscreen action. The voice over acting is more of a mixed bag; many of the lines are hilarious and nicely delivered, while some of the enemies repeat the same corny, vulgar line over and over again. Sound effects are bombastic and, like the music, put your head further into the game.
Replay Value: 8.5 / 10.0
Although No More Heroes 2 is a brief campaign experience, the numerous mini-games, side jobs, and epic boss battles will keep you coming back to play again. Sprinkle in a deep character customization system, and you've got a game that provides much more than meets the eye.
Overall Rating: 8.6 / 10.0
Any Wii owner looking for a game that will push the limits of their console, as well as their tolerance for violence and gore, will want to check out Desperate Struggle. The game is worth purchasing for its style and mini-games alone, though the meat of the game lies in the spectacular combat system.
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Review - Who Doesn't Like Giant Robots?
By: gamepodunk
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