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I'm seriously considering buying this when I get up to Wal-Mart today to pick up my $10 copy of Red Steel ($10 GC via Brawl Mis-Order). I just hate spending $50 on a game, but this might be worth it even without a sweet deal.

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Me + Bestbuy = A copy of No More Heroes

No More Heroes + Me = A weekend of neglecting my fiance and all other responsibilities

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I've got a busy weekend but I'm planning to put in time on NMH, Z&W, and maybe Puzzle Quest (PC).

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I defeated Dr. Peace (whose name and character both felt ripped straight out of a 007 movie) yesterday, then spent a bunch of cash on new clothes, Thunder Ryu training, and that treasure-seeker add-on from Dr. Naomi

So while i was only 60k away from my next entry fee after beating Dr. Peace, i'm now closer to 90k away, and will spend today making up the difference

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I played last night until I beat Shinobu. Now I'm about to train some, but I have to earn more money... where'd that damn lawn mower go?

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Why train?

Granted I have not completed the game in its entirety, but im ranked #6 right now and I havent spent a single LB on training. I just rely on my sweet katana skills.

Seems to me that training is a waste of money that can be better spent on weapon upgrades.

While on the topic, I also dont see the point spending my hard-earned cash on clothing accessories. Who gives a shit that there are different tshirts to be worn? Im here to play the game, not play dress-up.

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i still have galaxy, lego star wars, COD4 and Assassins Creed to play through before i can add another...but i think I'll eventually buy this game. My poor Wii hardly ever gets played!

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asked bestbuy to hold a copy for me last night and picked it up right after work and spent a good hour with the game. i laughed out loud quite a few number of times and couldn't stop smiling throughout...that is, until, i was walking around looking for missions. the world really is just ugly and a chore to be in (jump on the motorcycle and into the first person pov to see what i mean) but the action, cutscenes and dialog make up for that 10 fold.

i'm not even inspired to 'explore' what the city has to offer but i know eventually i'll want to learn more wrestling moves and change up travis' attire.

as g4 put, easily the best game of the year so far!

ps: some review mentioned that it was a button masher, but play the game on mild and you'll see you can't really get away with doing so - the need to adjust slashes by how the enemy is blocking coupled with grabs, stuns, charged slashes and those casino super moves really adds all the depth and replayability you could want, should you choose to look.

i can't recommend this game enough even based on what little time i've had with it.

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i went and gave this game a shot as meta critics said many a kind word about it. Endless Ocean can wait till the end of the week I guess. Found a copy at Gamestop, though all their copies were behind the counter (had to ask for it) and didn't have any on the shelf.

I'm honestly shocked at how good this game is. I'm not one for vulgar anything really, but it still is somewhat tastefully done (no screwing whores in a car like GTA) and is hilarious. The combat system is totally different than i thought it would be, but im really liking it. It seems every time i start to get bored it's boss time, and the boss fights are awesome (high comedy values too).

I'd give this a 9 like most of the press... Suda 51 did a kick ass job on this game, i just hope US sales reflect this unlike my beloved Wiki.

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oh yea, im currently level 9 assasin after just one night.. really ate this game up.

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I actually bought both, but I haven't started them yet. That'll be this weekend's activity. However, I don't think switching between serene aquascapes and blood filled mansions is going to be the easiest of transitions.

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I will still have to wait more than 4 weeks until the Europe release of No More Heroes. Darn region selective vendors.

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Do those 10% off video game coupons at Best Buy work on new titles?

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Yea, I was able to find it alright.

What I've been finding as I'm playing is that it seems like it was supposed to be a whole lot bigger. It seems like they were going for the whole gta type experience but then decided to get it out on the shelves before they finished the city. It's certainly a fun game when working on a rank but the sandbox element is total crap.

I actually think the gta comparisons were way off; except maybe for the fact that Santa Destroy looks like a post apocalyptic Los Santos. People should be comparing this game to shadow of the colossus.

I'm hoping that if we get a sequel, it will be a bit more polished and lively.

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NMH=life. an absolutely amazing game.

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Im all about no more heroes, i love it. I hope my girlfriend goes skiing tomorow to get me some more time with it.

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I bought as soon as i could on weds. gamestop had 4 copies, 3 of which were reserved. i took crap from the manager about the necessity of pre-ordering but after an arguement i told him i didnt need to pre-order every purchase of every game i get from gamestop. he then asked me if i pre-ordered brawl which i told him i wear it around my neck everyday.

i go NMH home and play it in roughly 7 hour increments. Which meant about 2 sittings. And i love it. I love it. I beat it on Mild and am blazing though Bitter now. Its incredible and the best use of the wii sensitivity and controls ive ever seen. The third beam katana you get is awesome and the boss fights well done and longer. 1:45 minutes i fought henry only to win on my like 18th try. awesome game.

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this game is great. my one problem, besides the city being boring, is that there is no way to switch the controllers for left handed people. for me the prompts for the wrestling moves are backwards. i think this is discriminatory. if wii sports could have a hand preference i would think NMH could too.

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I'm now rank #4... and that's considering I take long breaks from it while playing Endless Ocean and CoV...

That's also considering the fact that I constantly got lost in the city (it's not the game, it's me, I get lost easily) and I spend every waking moment taking those little side missions of one-hit-blunders (lots of "OH YEAH! TAKE THAT! AND THAT! AND TH- ... aw crap)... It also took me forever to figure out how to find hidden things on the map (it didn't make sense to me in the beginning... I was like.. "wait, one had a ball, now the other has nothing here?" )... and I always played the baseball-mission, it's awesome.
I have to say though, my favorite is the first prototype beam katana you can buy... it's fast, real fast. And no other katana felt like it. :D

As for Endless Ocean, I've been... er... swimming around. :D
It's so calming... I love the game. Just swim and see the beauty of things. I know it's just a game, but it's the idea of it... beauty isn't just sight, it's the exista-... no wait, this isn't a philosophy thread. It's just a great game. I've been training my dolphin... maybe I should train myself in finding my way around, I get lost easily... especially in caverns. But it is beautiful.

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I'm fighting Shinobu right now. I am getting my ass KICKED. Bullshit "this game is easy"

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i want to get it i just lack the proper fundings at the moment

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Neglecting the girlfriend for this but I promise to be #1 by tomorrow night and return back to non-NMH life. This game is soooooo awesome don't believe the bozo-ign review, but I bet you already are playing it:)

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I always thought the horror stories of wiimotes breaking TV's and causing bodily harm was a joke or something but suddenly with no More Heroes I am bouncing against the wall, straining muscles, and getting somewhat of a nerdworkout! This game rocks. Like when you get training at the gym with the guy who molests your ass and you do the bench press.......man by the time you finish the tenth one your hand/arm does feel like it's going to fall off and is wavering like in the game...haha. This game is rad and funny and forget about the haters:)

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I went to Best Buy on Friday and they had plenty of copies. I beat it on Sunday and my favorite boss is probably Speed Buster. I think it's cause of that nuclear-powered shopping cart.

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