The No More Heroes franchise is first and foremost a celebration of video games. It perfectly captures a certain branch of gamer culture in its dialogue, visual styles, and gameplay, making for a unique experience that absolutely should not be missed. The games feature a brash comedic style, absurdly degenerate action, and a perfectly executed aesthetic – all backed up by what I would venture to call one of the best soundtracks in gaming. Accolades aside, there are certain glaring issues that exist within the franchise‘s first release, and a handful of problems that trickle into the follow-up. It also bears mentioning that I am reviewing the Steam ports of No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle specifically, which brings their own litany of technical issues that more than hamper the experience for any interested player.
While the original No More Heroes was…
