Travis Touchdown is back for more in the highly charged second instalment, fuelled by bloodthirsty revenge. Leading videogames publisher Rising Star Games, today confirms that No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, exclusively for the Nintendo Wii, is on track to be released throughout Europe at the end of April 2010.Soaked in slick graphic novel-style visuals, No More Heroes 2 is clever, mature and further validates the series’ reputation as one of the most original and unique games on the Wii. The story follows Travis Touchdown who now finds himself the 51st ranked assassin – placed at the bottom of the UAA (United Assassins Association) table. He has to fight his way back to the top, while seeking revenge for the murder of his best friend.
Legendary developer Suda 51 is naming No More Heroes 2 the game he’s always wanted to make – playing on the original’s strengths – complete with smart storyline, refined combat (utilising two beam katanas) and characters, and red blood. Lots and lots of red blood.
“The first No More Heroes game fast built a reputation as a benchmark in the Wii’s capabilities, and was brave and bold enough to stand out from the crowd as an antidote to the glut of party games on the market for the console,” says Martin Defries, managing director, Rising Star Games. “It was one of the few games on the Wii that truly deserved the undivided attention of gamers across all formats and No More Heroes 2 promises to take this to the next level.”
Accolades for a new IP on the Wii were impressive too. NGamer scored the original No More Heroes 94%, Edge awarded it 9/10, GamesMaster and GamesTM scored it 90%, and Official Nintendo Magazine gave it 88%.
In the US, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle continues to live up to the series’ expectations.
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle launches throughout Europe on Nintendo Wii at the end of April.
* Fight your way back up to the number one rank against 50 of the most original, deadly and downright crazy assassins you will ever see.
* Hack and slash your way through enemy ranks with six types of beam katana.
* Jump directly into the action thanks to a new navigation interface. Feel the speed of riding your bike in uniquely designed missions.
* Expect deadlier opponents, improved AI and more over-the-top combat.
* Unleash your inner power thanks to five special Dark Force moves, including the outrageous Tiger metamorphosis.
* Master up to 13 devastating wrestling moves to defeat your opponents in close combat.