No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle

[Wildcat]

Unfortunately, my heart is set on Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom (and that should be quite obvious ), which launches on the same day, but I think that this game is shaping up to be an excellent game in its own right, and I will definitely be picking it up down the road.

And hey, don't be so down, Nester.

[Nester the Lark]

I didn't mean for that comment to be entirely cynical, but it is kinda true, don't you think?

[Wildcat]

The sad thing is that it is true. However, with luck, the fans of the original will hop on it at launch, and UBI did do a fine job of advertising it this go-around. We'll have to see. I hope it does well.

[Nester the Lark]

I thought the same thing about Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. The original game apparently sold very well, so I figured it had a built-in audience. The sequel clearly had a bigger budget and more development time. Capcom did a pretty good job with hype and advertising. (Didn't you guys see this genuinely impressive, highly innovative, fourth-wall-breaking, interactive trailer?!? Darned if that doesn't make you want to run out and buy the game on the spot!) And what happened? The game was DOA.

Of course, you could blame the fact that Capcom launched it against New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

The original No More Heroes didn't sell so great even if it did get a sequel, and at this point, I'd be surprised if the sequel even came anywhere close to sales of the original.

And as we've already mentioned, it's launching against Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom.

On the other hand, TvC has a pretty good chance of flopping, too.

[Wildcat]

Well, in all honesty, both games are against Mass Effect 2. XD

Depsite that, I hope that both games do well. TvC's arcade stick is already sold out at Gamestop, so I consider that to be positive. Another statement of honesty - I'd like to think Capcom knows that they've got a bit of a dark horse on their hands, and have been really pushing a lot of bonuses if the game manages to not flop. I'd bet most people, even some anime fanatics, are a little in the dark about several of Tatsunoko's characters, and this is likely going to be a first exposure for a lot of gamers. If it wasn't a Vs. title, I'd be way more concerned.

And I really hope that NMH:DS does well, too. It really looks like a lot of fun, but I can't afford two new games right now. Well, wait...maybe if it's at Target on Tuesday I can. I do have a $40 gift card...

[Wildcat]

Did anyone here pick this up? I know there were a few fans of the original, and I'd like to hear their thoughts.

[Da Robot]

The sequal is finally getting released in Europe and Australia this week. While Aussie who preorder at GAME stores can get this awesome Bizarre Jelly 5 T-shirt.

[Nester the Lark]

I noticed that Desperate Struggle was marked down to US$29.99 at Best Buy for those of you who were holding out for a price drop.

[Wildcat]

Gamestop has, too. It's on my to-pick-up list...when I have money. XD

[Da Robot]

For those wanting to pick up the game, Amazon has it for a low, low, price of $17


I just completed the game today and it was awesome.


For those that have completed the game here's Destructoids awesome 2 part write up of the games bosses.

Part 1
Part 2


EDIT: People in the UK can win a Travis Touchdown costume!

Go here for details.

[superpoppybros]

Here is the final JP boxart. Hot.
gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=132087


Niicee!! The way the beam sabers are used here is great.^^

[Wildcat]

That's a nice box. I may have to do some foreign box art greats in the near future - I've seen a few as of late.