No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
October 28, 2020
Three years after Travis Touchdown was ranked #1 by the United Assassins Association, he finds himself falling down the ranks to #51. To make things worse, another assassin—Skelter Helter—swears revenge against Travis for the death of his brother. Fueled by his own desires and a thirst for vengeance, the ultimate …
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"Before the Switch ports of these games, I didn’t have much interest in No More Heroes 3 or the franchise at all but now I’m eager to see where Travis Touchdown ends up."
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"No More Heroes 1 and 2 have aged like a fine wine. These cult-classics have found a new life with the definitive way to experience them on the Nintendo Switch."
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75.0
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85.0
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"No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is satirical, nonsensical, and just plain weird. It&s;s also fast, bloody, impactful, and a few other things that I am not sure I can or should put into words. It sometimes makes the original …"
Read original review"Still, Desperate Struggle is a great action game. It has some fantastic one-liners, the end boss is a sight to behold, and there are a lot of cool moments peppered throughout. If you fully analyze the good and bad, it&s;s …"
Read original review"No More Heroes 2 is a bit of a toss-up. On one hand, the combat, bosses, and writing are pretty good and I had a fun time there. But on the other though, the PC port is some incredibly lazy …"
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"No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is a game that takes the formula of the first game and greatly improves upon it. The action is amplified, and while the minigames are more interesting this time around, they aren&s;t necessary if …"
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"Some Of The Best Bosses In Gaming"
Read original review"When it comes down to it, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle improves upon so much of what the first game started. It might not be perfect, and even a tad bit too easy, but it’s still an enjoyable experience. …"
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"All told, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is a worthy successor to the original game, and the PC release feels well put together and worth the price of admission, perhaps even more so than the first. It’s not without …"
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"No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle visits Nintendo Switch with a set-up similar to that of the first part. Everything we said for No More Heroes is applicable here, from its charisma and point of madness, to its powerful staging. …"
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"Fans of No More Heroes will be disappointed by this elusive sequel. It was a game made out of obligation because people wanted more No More Heroes, and lacked the inspiration that fueled the first game. No More Heroes 2: …"
Read original review"I’ve had more fun with No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle than many of the games I’ve played this year, which speaks volumes to the quality Suda51 and team continue to release; despite all my frustrations, the franchise is still …"
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"No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle has some great gameplay moments, even though it misses the mark on what the original did so well. The adventure hosts some great boss fights, a responsive combat system, and an unlockable difficulty mode …"
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"All in all, the PC version of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is hopeless. I really regret having to say something like that about one of my lifelong favorite games, but stay away from the Steam version. It just …"
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"It’s a tough thing to make a follow-up title to a game that is revered in part because it breaks the mold..."
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"No More Heroes 2 is definitely much better than its predecessor in pretty much every single conceivable way. It looks nicer, its gameplay is more fluid, its soundtrack is more iconic, its voice acting is nowhere near as irritating as …"
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"No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle improves on its predecessor in nearly every way imaginable. Successfully maintaining what made No More Heroes so adored, all the while improving on the original without sacrificing the heart and soul of the game: …"
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"This game certainly changes things and while some tedium is erased, the attention on the story isn’t really worth it. Still the adrenaline pumping action fun is here along with some banger tracks."
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"No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle has features that make it unique, but the various elements of its narrative are dated and may not appeal to all players. Its arcade proposal matches very well with the portability of the Switch, …"
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"If you are a fan of over-the-top violent sword swinging, inappropriate humor, and cleavage shots, this is the game for you. For a casual gamer who isn&s;t necessarily all in on the carnage, this would probably be a pass. However, …"
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"Extremely well put together remasters that stay true to the original games. Travis&s; brash personality is fun to inhabit and the combat is still extremely satisfying. The series is well worth your time, especially if you missed out on them …"
Read original review"Although it’s not as crazy as the first one, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is still one crazy one of a kind video game and everything else about it is better than the franchise starter. The removal of the …"
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"A fine sequel, Travis Touchdown&s;s sophomore effort turns the mania up to eleven for an unforgettable blood-soaked thrill ride. While it&s;s a little more generic in terms of its narrative, it makes up for this wholesale with brilliant pacing, fantastic …"
Read original review"A superior sequel in every way, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle takes everything that made the first installment so memorable and gets rid of everything else. It also tells a more focused and mature story, though it doesn&s;t shy …"
Read original review"GREAT - Bigger and bolder than its predecessor, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is a fantastic sequel to the Wii cult classic. Now, the game looks better than ever and thanks to the Switch there are plenty of ways …"
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