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Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition (2019)

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Developer
GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Publisher
Marvelous Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.1 of 5, 550 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A self-aware, arcade-style brawler that feels like playing a chaotic, meta-commentary-filled game within a game, with fast combat and a tongue-in-cheek tone.

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What players say

Players are split on this spin-off: some love the character writing and meta narrative, others find the top-down combat repetitive and the levels too long. The visual novel sections are a highlight for many, and the game is seen as essential lore for No More Heroes 3 but disappointing as a game.

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