TheNo More Heroesfranchise may not have as much excitement behind it as it did during the Wii generation, but it’s trying to get back there. The forthcoming release ofNo More Heroes 3, the Nintendo Switch-exclusive sequel bringing back Travis Touchdown is set to bring back that initial energy. InNo More Heroes 3’s latest trailer, the nine alien “superheroes” that make up the game’s line-up of villains are showcased, showcasing the game’s over-the-top creativity for a new generation of players.
Like with previousNo More Heroesgames, Travis Touchdown is an assassin for hire. To deal withNo More Heroes 3’s new villains he’s been tasked with climbing the Galactic Superhero Rankings and in the process defeat an enemy named Jess Baptiste VI, also known as FU, and his group of nefarious aliens. The aliens plan to take over the Earth with the help of a super-corporation named Utopinia and their CEO, Damon Ricotello.
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Thenew trailer forNo More Heroesintroduces many of these Galactic Superhero fiends that make up FU’s group. Names mentioned in the trailer include Gold Joe, alien kidnapper Black Night Direction, memory stealer Vanishing Point, Velvet Chair Girl, and rank 5, the dark world princess Midori Midorikawa. Beyond them, there’s also the “Big Four” which doesn’t even include the #1 ranked Galactic Superhero Jess Baptiste VI themself. Travis Touchdown has his work cut out for himself.
As for the final 30 seconds of the trailer, they’re spent giving an impression of just how powerful the Galactic Superheroes are. Their powers include lasers that can destroy miles of countryside, or transforming countless people into pink mush. Needless to say,No More Heroes 3will be escalating its action to a level above that of the previous games in theNo More Heroesfranchise. They still all look like awkwardPower Rangersvillains, though.
One other thing that the trailer teases, but doesn’t get in-depth about, is its mix ofanimated visuals. While the bulk ofNo More Heroes 3’s visuals are typical CG, perhaps intentionally made to look somewhat retro and aged, the animation looks cutting edge and impressive. Velvet Chair Girl’s intro is one example of the animation, but it’s actually used throughout the trailer in interesting ways.
Fans both new and old will be able to check outNo More Heroes 3in less than a month. It’s only a matter of weeks before players will be able to compare the sequel to the cult hits that came before. Hopefully, it lives up to theNo More Heroesfranchise’s reputation.
No More Heroes 3releases August 27 on Switch.
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