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Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes |OT| Directed by Suda51
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Just been caught out by the GameXplain spoiler on my twitter feed. Pretty thoughtless on their part IMHO. Still have enjoyed the short time that I have spent with the game so far.
Just completed the first level, dicked around the trailer a bit, and completed the first visual novel segment.
The combat has more depth than expected and feels good -- like a solid beat 'em up with some neat skills and progression. The art direction is everything you'd hope for, as are the characters and dialogue, and there are plenty of little trinkets to collect when you stray off the beaten path, much like wandering around Santa Destroy. It's really more content-packed than I thought it'd be -- clever, willing to fuck with the format and full of little surprises even within the first hour.
Basically, if you've ever liked a Suda game or a No More Heroes game, buy it. It's fucking great so far.
The combat has more depth than expected and feels good -- like a solid beat 'em up with some neat skills and progression. The art direction is everything you'd hope for, as are the characters and dialogue, and there are plenty of little trinkets to collect when you stray off the beaten path, much like wandering around Santa Destroy. It's really more content-packed than I thought it'd be -- clever, willing to fuck with the format and full of little surprises even within the first hour.
Basically, if you've ever liked a Suda game or a No More Heroes game, buy it. It's fucking great so far.
I knew about that spoiler and watched the video since I wanted to see it again, and there was another big spoiler in the credits that I haven't seen mentioned anywhere. Don't be an idiot like me. Don't watch the video.
finished the second game, and I'm actually having a blast so far. The levels are a little too long bit the combat is great and everything is challenging and satisfying. One thing I'm confused on though - how do I input the cheats? I'm playing on a pro controller, maybe I have to input them in a weird way based on how a joycon would be held?
This fucking Visual Novel segment I can't.
Jeane being just as murder happy as her owner and that fucking Deadpool reference lol.
"We did that shit first!"
Though I feel I'd appreciate this more if I was more familiar with Suda's past work. I know there referencing The 25th Ward and stuff but anything deeper then that I'm clueless. Really need to try those games one day.
"We did that shit first!"
Though I feel I'd appreciate this more if I was more familiar with Suda's past work. I know there referencing The 25th Ward and stuff but anything deeper then that I'm clueless. Really need to try those games one day.
Damn I guess I'll have to buy this after all these good impressions... how's the music? Is there a lot of hidden stuff to find/ collect?
music is great, and there's a few different unique types of tokens to spend on new shirts, and well as different skill chips
A question for those who've finished game 2:
I got a fax from Jeane saying she's in the first game. Should I replay the level and find her, or is this just some weird message?
Sorry about that. We've updated the title and thumbnail. We try to be super careful with spoilers, but we missed the mark with this one.
That's the kind of impression I'm interested to hear.
More about the Suda51-ness factor and less about the janky-ness which , duh, I already expect from Grasshopper Manufacturer games.
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I think I'm just going to play on easy. The combat is engaging enough on harder difficulties, but there is *so much* combat that I just want to mindlessly mash through
Honestly it's weird that no reviews (at least the ones I've read) have mentioned the insane amount of miscellaneous references to Suda's older games. This is fanservice taken to a next level.
Yeah, same. I think the combat is solid but I find myself having more fun just running around killing stuff. I hate when the game throws 4-5 of those enemies that take ages to kill.
I mean, I'm pretty biased, but I'm loving this game at the moment.
I hope the music tracks pick up in the levels a little bit.
I hope the music tracks pick up in the levels a little bit.
I just got to this part and I was like damn she's ain't playing.
Any Killer7 references? :D
A good soundtrack is always important btw. I think I will buy it after work ...
A good soundtrack is always important btw. I think I will buy it after work ...
That's a common thing with the games, at least with the three I've done so far.
More bang for your buck I guess, could be worse
EDIT: The LB$ currency can only be used for buying shirts right?
Played for half an hour and I like the overall feel of the game. Lots of cool things going on and good humor. I was expecting more saving spots though as some parts lasted longer than I thought it would. Overall its going to be a fun game to finish from my impressions. The gameay is more solid than it looks from vids.
The same is happening to base.com (especially for late preorders) and it's UK based.
Maybe a tight print run?
So is there any significance or reward for finding Jeane the cat in the games?
It's honestly makes me want to try some of them. Furi looks cool.
The second VN segment has Travis going to Texas Bronco doughnuts.
Nice :D
I'd love to buy some Killer7/Lollipop Chainsaw/ Shadows of the damned shirts for Travis :/
I don't play many indie games so I'm not interested in most of these shirts.
Yes, a big one. There's also a very huge Killer is Dead reference.
I'll let ya know when I get a shipping confirmation. I see the game is still available through the Best Buy site, so hopefully it's just a short hiccup. Thinking it'll ship Monday, but we'll see.
Trying to stay as cold as possible, but I have one question:
I know Suda has said that this game is also aimed at newcomers to the series, but a lot of the more positive impressions seem to be (as far as I can tell without getting spoiled) enjoying callbacks to the earlier games.
Do you guys think the "good" stuff will apply to NMH virgins too? This question also applies regarding the big surprise, whatever that may be.
Please don't give specifics, though. And maybe still spoiler any comments about the big surprise. Even though I'm just looking for a yes or no for noobs.
I know Suda has said that this game is also aimed at newcomers to the series, but a lot of the more positive impressions seem to be (as far as I can tell without getting spoiled) enjoying callbacks to the earlier games.
Do you guys think the "good" stuff will apply to NMH virgins too? This question also applies regarding the big surprise, whatever that may be.
Please don't give specifics, though. And maybe still spoiler any comments about the big surprise. Even though I'm just looking for a yes or no for noobs.