We might normally say something at this point about hoping for the best when the game arrives at retail, but this one's a Japan-only release, folks. Time to bust out that extra milk money (and Japanese dictionary) for the import copy, eh?
New trailer for No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise adds to our frustration
by Ben Gilbert 
on Feb 25th 2010 5:40PM
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We might normally say something at this point about hoping for the best when the game arrives at retail, but this one's a Japan-only release, folks. Time to bust out that extra milk money (and Japanese dictionary) for the import copy, eh?
Reader Comments (46)
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 5:46PM Mr Slayer said
Well that blows. :/
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 5:48PM xaliqen said
Plenty of people would pay for 360 and PS3 versions in North America and Europe. It may take awhile, but it will probably come over to the US eventually.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 5:48PM Arsenic13 said
I want this so bad. I dont even want to touch the Wii version when I know this one exists. If it has english subs Ill import it.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:11PM (Unverified) said
Chalk up another one on the "missing the point" board.
Part of NMH's appeal is its low-fi approach to graphics. Some of that is lost in upping the polycount and resolution.
Another wonderful part you'll miss out on is the visceral usage of (dare I say) waggle QTE's to finish off enemies (and lift weights).
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Part of NMH's appeal is its low-fi approach to graphics. Some of that is lost in upping the polycount and resolution.
Another wonderful part you'll miss out on is the visceral usage of (dare I say) waggle QTE's to finish off enemies (and lift weights).
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:17PM Vidikron said
"Part of NMH's appeal is its low-fi approach to graphics. "
Not heard that before, but even if that's true, I'm sure they'll still be fairly plain, they just be a lot cleaner with the higher resolution. The Wii's graphics are often really on large screen HDTVs,
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Not heard that before, but even if that's true, I'm sure they'll still be fairly plain, they just be a lot cleaner with the higher resolution. The Wii's graphics are often really on large screen HDTVs,
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:22PM Tordre said
I have have to contest the gameplay>graphics for this one, sure the wiimote was fun, but if you are one of the few who got stuck while riding the motorcycle and losing a lot of gameplay time. I rode arround for 2 hours collecting all those coins(or whatever they are). To lose any amount of time because of a gameplay glitch would imply gameplay is not great.
My only hope for this port is that they fix the glitches. The graphics overhaul is welcomed but that wont be my reason for repurchase if it does come state side.
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My only hope for this port is that they fix the glitches. The graphics overhaul is welcomed but that wont be my reason for repurchase if it does come state side.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 5:56PM (Unverified) said
I see that Travis still used the same cement hair gel just like in the Wii Version.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 5:54PM SpikePoint said
I'll be importing the crap out of this one. It sucks that Ubi said they're not bringing it over, but I've played through the original release a few times already. I'll mostly be enjoying the pretty new visuals, and hopefully some difficult trophies. (though if the 360 asia release turns out to be region free, I'll go with that one- in which case 'trophies' becomes 'achievements', obviously)
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 5:54PM doreo said
Has it been confirmed to be Japan only, or has Marvelous kept a tight lip on the topic?
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:07PM Jawmuncher said
I'm betting on maybe ignition entertainment bringing it over.
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Posted: Feb 25th 2010 5:56PM ArchiGamer said
Or, you know, you can just buy the Wii version.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:08PM Jawmuncher said
But I already played the hell out of the wii version
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Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:07PM Kindrik said
Based on the first trailer I thought they were going to dub it and cut out the English voice tracks, but this trailer had the English voices in it so it should definitely be much more import friendly.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:13PM Uncle Jesse said
Obviously, it looks better than the Wii version, but I really think the Wii controls make this game. There are so few games that actually take advantage of the controller and work well and this is one of them. I wish this series got more attention from the Wii crowd. It's really unfortunate.
Hopefully it fares better on the other consoles so that Travis keeps killing for a while, even if it's not on the Wii.
Hopefully it fares better on the other consoles so that Travis keeps killing for a while, even if it's not on the Wii.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:39PM Kindrik said
After having played through some of NMH2 with the Classic controller, I guess you can give a slight edge to the Remote + Nunchuk controls (and I do prefer them), but I wouldn't exactly say that they "make" the game.
Certain things like switching katanas are done better with the classic set up, and eventhough they didn't do it, free camera control could have been given with the right analog stick.
So really after playing the game with the classic controller, and seeing how much more vibrant and sharp the game looks on the 360/PS3, at this point I think I'd prefer to play the game on those consoles since it plays almost equally as well, and looks 100x better.
"Blah blah blah graphics < gameplay blah blah". Yes, gameplay will always be more important, but it's not like anything's being sacrificed in the HD ports and the game never really that anything mind blowing added to it with motion controls, so like I said, you're getting a game that plays about the same and looks exponentially better.
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Certain things like switching katanas are done better with the classic set up, and eventhough they didn't do it, free camera control could have been given with the right analog stick.
So really after playing the game with the classic controller, and seeing how much more vibrant and sharp the game looks on the 360/PS3, at this point I think I'd prefer to play the game on those consoles since it plays almost equally as well, and looks 100x better.
"Blah blah blah graphics < gameplay blah blah". Yes, gameplay will always be more important, but it's not like anything's being sacrificed in the HD ports and the game never really that anything mind blowing added to it with motion controls, so like I said, you're getting a game that plays about the same and looks exponentially better.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:45PM Nintendo Tim said
You know, I played the first one and loved it; sadly, I never beat it, because I was stuck on one of the last bosses.
When I bought NMH2, I started using the Wiimote, but then, after getting frustrated trying to maneuver around a bit (ie - Nathan Copeland), I decided to check out how the CC worked.
I never went back to the Nunchuk. Using the CC, contrary to the criticism you would've gotten from using it, actually helped the experience. I know it detracted from what Suda 51 wanted, but it really helped with the game.
Sadly, it didn't help with Pizza Batt. Good god, that little shit stain kicked my ass all around his office; I nearly broke the damn controller throwing it in frustration. To keep me from having to replace another controller, I didn't go back to it.
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When I bought NMH2, I started using the Wiimote, but then, after getting frustrated trying to maneuver around a bit (ie - Nathan Copeland), I decided to check out how the CC worked.
I never went back to the Nunchuk. Using the CC, contrary to the criticism you would've gotten from using it, actually helped the experience. I know it detracted from what Suda 51 wanted, but it really helped with the game.
Sadly, it didn't help with Pizza Batt. Good god, that little shit stain kicked my ass all around his office; I nearly broke the damn controller throwing it in frustration. To keep me from having to replace another controller, I didn't go back to it.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 7:30PM Mr Fister said
I'm gonna backup the OP here. I tried out the Classic Controller for NMH2 for a couple boss fights, and afterwards switched back to the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combo. The CC has some advantages, like the D-Pad for the side-jobs, but I thought the Nunchuk overall felt more intuitive and ergonomic than a standard control setup. You could just tell that the game was made to be played with a Nunchuk.
Besides, it's just no fun delivering the ending blow or charging the beam katana with a Classic Controller.
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Besides, it's just no fun delivering the ending blow or charging the beam katana with a Classic Controller.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:18PM PersianSpice said
I'm hoping despite Ubisoft not wanting to bring it over that someone might step up. If anyone, I think Atlus might do us a solid on this.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:32PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
My main problem with the first NMH is that it was a game I appreciated more for it's style than it's actual gameplay. Which is why I felt the Wiimote controls (much like Madworld) actually added some variety to the otherwise repetitive gameplay.
So I fear that by putting this on the ps3/360, NMH just becomes a very stylish, but ultimately repetitive game. Unless of course they're adding more stuff to the game so that this doesn't happen.
So I fear that by putting this on the ps3/360, NMH just becomes a very stylish, but ultimately repetitive game. Unless of course they're adding more stuff to the game so that this doesn't happen.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:34PM DJMaxxi said
Who can say what will happen in the coming months with this port? Depending on sales, it will probably make its way to NA/EU. Much like Disaster: Day of Crisis.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 10:56PM SpikePoint said
Disaster: Day of Crisis is still not out in NA, though.....
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Posted: Feb 25th 2010 6:37PM TheBrainninja said
I'll just have to hope really hard for a Western release. It worked for Yakuza 3!
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 7:07PM (Unverified) said
Shallow port? You can get No More Heroes 1 for the Nintendo Wii brand new right now for $20 dollars. Why pay more for the same exact videogame?
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 11:00PM SpikePoint said
I own a copy of the Wii version. But, I'll happily be buying another copy (importing, even- if I have to) that's prettier. I enjoyed it a lot and will enjoy going through again.
If spending money on my favorite hobby bothered me, I'd take up a cheaper one. :)
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If spending money on my favorite hobby bothered me, I'd take up a cheaper one. :)
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 11:41AM Peacefuloutrage said
Because for me, that would be $219.98 + tax since I don't own a Wii. I wouldn't mind, however, swallowing a quarter of that dollar amount for some enjoyment.
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Posted: Feb 25th 2010 7:04PM Marco le Polo said
Bewbs.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 7:25PM killdash9 said
I think I should point out the important detail that the trailer, at 1:24, advertises both English and Japanese audio being selectable in the game (also, as noted by other comments, the game audio in this trailer is actually in English). Other features advertised include a "Very Sweet Mode" as well as the "Erotic Portrait" preorder collections (titled "Sexy Cherry" on the PS3 and "Sweet Mango" on the XBox 360). Aside from those details, I think everything else discussed in this trailer is just gameplay details from the original Wii version.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 7:25PM Mr Fister said
I'm still concerned over the quality of this port. It looks to be just a straight port of the Wii version, which is the last thing they should be doing. NMH's gameplay was built around the Wii's controller, and although you can port that onto a standard control scheme (as evidenced by the Classic Controller option in NMH2), the experience will likely be stunted by it. What worked well for the Wii will be shallow and boring on the HD systems. And then there's the flaws that the first NMH had like the tedious overworld and side jobs, both of which still appear to be present in this port.
Marvelous likely would've been better off had they made a new NMH game that worked to the advantages of the 360/PS3 than just taking the Wii game and making it prettier.
Marvelous likely would've been better off had they made a new NMH game that worked to the advantages of the 360/PS3 than just taking the Wii game and making it prettier.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 8:10PM Vandell said
It's not like No More Heroes 2 is a good game anyways. Nothing lost.
Posted: Feb 25th 2010 8:28PM KungFuChaosNinja said
God damn you, publishers! One of you need to pick this freaking game up! I need No More Heroes in HD. Mangod Bettenhausen, how about Ignition? Someone? Anyone? AHHHHHHHH!!!!
Posted: Feb 26th 2010 12:46AM CaramelZappa said
I'll be importing it day one. The controls will be less fun, it will be in Japanese, and there will be dark clouds instead of blood, but it's No More Heroes in HD, so I can't resist.
Posted: Feb 26th 2010 12:58AM psych7111 said
Wait did anyone notice towards the end it showed the PS3 version with Cero D and 360 version on the right with Cero Z?! Why would the 360 version be rated with an adult rating?!
Posted: Feb 26th 2010 1:05AM psych7111 said
Nevermind, I forgot to ask Google first. But now I have to buy it! Anyone know if 360 version will be region free?
http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/19/no-more-heroes-heroes-paradise-will-be-uncensored-on-xbox-360-only/
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http://www.siliconera.com/2009/11/19/no-more-heroes-heroes-paradise-will-be-uncensored-on-xbox-360-only/
Posted: Feb 26th 2010 2:47AM MrMonochrome said
Does anybody know the name of the song towards the end of the trailer. I love J-Rock!!
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