No More Heroesis one of the most unique games ever featured on a Nintendo console. Suda 51 is a master of his craft, with each title in theNo More Heroesfranchise becoming an instant classic due to its varied gameplay, interesting characters, and a plot that is surprisingly engrossing once players get over the inherent silliness of the series.
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With the first two games in the series coming over to PC, it’s a shame that new fans of the series won’t be able to play the final title of this trilogy on this platform. However, there are better things to do than wallow in this disappointment — players can check out the following games on PC that are very much similar toNo More Heroes 3instead!
10Nier: Automata
No More Heroesis a title that experiments with several gameplay elements and executes most of them flawlessly. It’s a trait that this game shares withNier: Automata, one of the greatest titles released by Platinum Games.
Yoko Taro’s magnum opus is an absolute peach to play through, in no small part due to its excellent combat and gameplay variety.Fans ofNo More Heroeswill feel right at home withNier: Automata.
9Bayonetta
This list will make it abundantly clear thattheNo More Heroesseriesis extremely similar to most Platinum Games titles.Bayonettais no exception to this golden rule.
Watching the titular witch use her magical hair to fuel her combos is an adrenaline-pumping moment that doesn’t get tiring anytime soon. The first game might have its flaws — with its insta-death QTEs being the bane of many players' existence — but its combat, story, and characters more than makeup for it.
8Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
TheMetal Gearseries is full to the brim with some of the greatest video games of all time. WhileMetal Gear Rising: Revengeancemight not fall under this bracket for the majority of fans, this spinoff still has something special going on that makes it a beloved part of theMetal Gearcanon.
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Controlling Raiden has never been more fun, with the combat of this title being absolutely sublime. Ripping enemies to shreds and then stealing their inner parts to heal Raiden is easily one of the most awesome things anyone can do in a video game.
7Yakuza 0
Pretty much everyYakuzatitle can be recommended for fans ofNo More Heroes 3due to the inherently zany nature of most titles. That being said, people who haven’t played a single Yakuza title yet will definitely find it extremely easy to get intoYakuza 0.
Along withseries mainstay Kiryu, players also get to control the fan-favorite Majima as well. Both these characters are extremely intriguing, and watching them develop over the course of the story is quite fascinating indeed.
6Killer Is Dead
Grasshopper Manufacture,the developers behind theNo More Heroestrilogy, have also created several artistic titles that are worth a mention in their own right.Killer is Deadis one such stylish title that never got the love or credit it deserved.
The game might not be a worldbeater, but it’s perfect for fans ofNo More Heroeswho want to try out more titles in the same vein. The enjoyable combat and unique visuals more than makeup for its shortcomings.
5Killer7
Given thatKiller7is also a game by Grasshopper Manufacture, most people consider it to be related toKiller is Dead. However, the developers have clarified time and time again thatKiller7has no relation to this title whatsoever.
Killer7is another game where Suda 51 had a major influence, and this shows in each and every aspect of this title.People who loveNo More Heroesfor its wacky writing and amazing presentation will absolutely adoreKiller7.
4Vanquish
Vanquishis easily one of the most stylish and awe-inspiring third-person shooters ever made. There’s a clear emphasis on gun-fu in this title and it shows in each and every aspect of its gameplay.
The game might take a while to get used to, but players who understand how this title works will have a great time. As always, Platinum Games knows exactly how to createan over-the-top combat system, even with shooting mechanics!
3Hades
Supergiant Games are masters of integrating narratives with gameplay elements. While their games were fairly popular in the indie scene, it’sHadesthat established itself as one of their most well-known and successful titles.
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Roguelike titles have always been a niche genre, but Supergiant Games managed to develop a title that feels incredibly fresh and makes each run extremely worthwhile for multiple reasons. It’s a great way for gamers to get into this genre!
2Devil May Cry 5
It would be impossible to talk about great hack-and-slash titles without mentioningDevil May Cry. The series has witnessed its fair share of ups and downs, but the latest entry in the series was almost universally beloved by the masses.
Not only was this game a return to form for Dante, but it also featuredan excellent combat systemthat theDevil May Cryfranchise deserved. It helps that the crazy story of this game adds even more enjoyment to this title.
1God Of War 3
Before its critically-acclaimed reboot,God of Warwas a classic hack-and-slash franchise with blood, guts, gore, and a ton of adult content sprinkled in between. It was a game that was solely meant to make the player truly feel like a rage-fuelled God of War who would stop at no end to get his revenge.
Out of all the classicGod of Wargames, the third title is the most refined and enjoyable of the lot.The set pieces and combat sequenceshave never felt better, and the game is a worthy send-off to Kratos' time in Greek mythology.
