Suda 51: next No More Heroes won't be on Wii

by JC Fletcher { Jul 2nd 2009 at 2:15PM }

Awesome news for No More Heroes fans: creator Suda 51 told Edge that he wants to continue the series. "I really want to make NMH a big franchise," he said, "and with this second episode have bigger success."

Slightly less awesome news for certain No More Heroes fans: if the series does continue past Desperate Struggle, it probably won't be on the Wii. "I think this is the last NMH that is going to be developed on Wii," Suda said. "To expand NMH to new possibilities, we need a new platform. Wii is a great platform, but we've done everything we can with it now."

Recent comments from Suda suggest that he's looking toward the Natal-enhanced Xbox 360 for at least one future project -- and No More Heroes was originally planned as a 360 game. Perhaps he's realized that charging Travis Touchdown's beam saber could be made even more embarrassing without a Wiimote prop.

In any case, it may be a bummer for Wii-only gamers, but at least if No More Heroes comes out on one of the other consoles, the "hardcore" types will be able to admit it's wonderful without having to say something nice about the Wii.

Tags: grasshopper-manufacture, no-more-heroes, no-more-heroes-2, suda-51, ubisoft

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:20PM

There is a God.

Doctor Doom @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:22PM

Yes. And His name is Doom.

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:24PM

Ok, we get it. Your Doctor Doom. Now can't you just sit on your Doom Throne and be menacing without flexing your ego?

Zexion_VI @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:25PM

With a name like Doom Throne, you can't help but flex your ego.

Trev @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:26PM

We could just tell embarrassing Squirrel Girl stories until he clams up.

Doctor Doom @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:27PM

Yes, sir...

However, I will say this is good news. I haven't played the first one, but it looks quite fun.

ilovethewaggle @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:45PM

You know, this could just be a huge marketing ploy.

"Hey Everybody! There's two great NMH games on the wii go buy them and play them and love them to pieces so you know what's going on when the third one comes out! Then you can buy that one too!"

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:47PM

Yeah, it's a great marketing ploy, especially if you only own the Wii....

?????

Rocketboy @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:53PM

The doom throne in my house is the toilet.

Doubly so before I flush.

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:54PM

This sounds like a bad idea to me, unless they plan to rerelease the first 2 on Xbox 360. Why would anyone go and buy a 3rd game if they haven't played the 1st too? I guess people did that with Metal Gear Solid 4 though.

ilovethewaggle @ Jul 2nd 2009 3:00PM

I loved NMH, if the second one is even better like it's supposed to be and the third one doesn't come out on the wiiwii, then yes, i'd consider buying another platform.

CH3BURASHKA @ Jul 2nd 2009 3:22PM

YES! I played it on my friends Wii and it was obviously not necessary to be on the Wii. I totally want to see it in 1080p.

Shmil @ Jul 2nd 2009 3:50PM

Doom is one of those guys that forces his nickname on other people. We made TheDarkWayne batman, he never said he was until enough of us told him he was. Now if only Batman could kick the ass on the internet.

Doombot (zuburi) @ Jul 2nd 2009 4:12PM

What the...?

Doombot (zuburi) @ Jul 2nd 2009 4:14PM

Well, fuck. Guess it's time for another nickname/avatar since I got douched out of this one.

j.howlett @ Jul 2nd 2009 6:01PM

i knew we already had a doom

Nook @ Jul 2nd 2009 7:15PM

so, suda is pissy that it sold like shit, again after the abortion of gameplay called killer7.

i'm glad you're happy that god has seen fit to bless you with the IP.

now when it continues to bomb, bookmark this cos it will bomb, know that it is because the idea and execution is not that good.

whoever is floating this guy money is an idiot.

Ridgecity @ Jul 2nd 2009 7:43PM

The game is very simple, I agree, but people didn't even give it a chance to try it. But that's what happens to all semi-violent games on Wii.

ben @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:21PM

"...but at least if No More Heroes comes out on one of the other consoles, the "hardcore" types will be able to admit it's wonderful without having to say something nice about the Wii."
i lol'd

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:23PM

I lol'd at the part where I imagined myself charging the Beam Saber with the Natal.

Awkward Fun!

NoughtSoClever @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:33PM

I don't have anything against Suda wanting to do it with Natal, but I would have thought that the PS3 motion controls would have been a better fit.

The Dark Wang(Ohyeahcola in disguise) @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:46PM

Yeah the ps3 motion controller suits this type of game

Zexion_VI @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:21PM

Not sure what to say about this. They should instead make the DSG head volley ball game... That would sell TRILLIONS!!!!

WINterfang @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:22PM

YES!!!! YES!!

Ad134 @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:23PM

Finally! Using a console that actually has more power than a brick!

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:25PM

Yeah! The 360 comes with the power of a brick and then some!

j/k I love my 360.

Ad134 @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:27PM

Well, the power TO brick maybe.

:D

I own a PS3, not a 360 but they're both good consoles, and they both belong in this generation, unlike the wii which belongs in last gen.

Chin-Paaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:27PM

Come on Suda 51, you wanna develop for the PC, I know you know! ; )

Chin-Paaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:32PM

Hey come on, I didn't say PC only. : P

NoughtSoClever @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:35PM

I especially found this humorous, as my second 360 just bricked today. yay.

EckhartD @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:35PM

you're right, Ad134...but you have to be careful what you say around here....

Mr Khan @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:39PM

How original. You deserve some sort of award.

Girugamuk (Moptimus Slimed) @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:46PM

I dont know, I'd rather be hit in the head with a 360 than a brick

so Brick>360

SEVENim @ Jul 2nd 2009 3:30PM

The wii may have the power of a brick, but a good number of 360's eventually turn into one. at least they can be debricked

manyquestions @ Jul 2nd 2009 3:12PM

Sad as it is Khan, I think this might actually count as original if only for not using the word "dust".

Desert Eagle @ Jul 2nd 2009 10:05PM

Hmmm... somehow I'm glad nobody replying to Ad134's post hasn't said a Mac joke. Maybe because...

DvO @ Jul 2nd 2009 2:26PM

Can I just ask why everyone assumes Natal will be incompatible with peripherals? I could fully see a lightsaber peripheral with a few IR emitters or a Halo Assault Rifle being bundled with games. In fact, I'd be surprised if others haven't already done it.