Deadly Individualism: No More Heroes 

Fun Fact: The first boss was intentionally made to resemble Ganondorf from Legend of Zelda.

Travis is genuinely the most down to earth action character just because of the fact he does mundane shit and does what he does just because of his selfish desires.

"Nice shirt asshole" is just such a perfect summation of Travis's wardrobe

This need more views, NMH is one of my favorite game of all time.

Notice how Jeane does the DestroyMan thing of begging for her life, but as soon as she realizes Travis won't fall for that, she drops the facade and gives her life with honor. She's a summary of every boss he has fought so far, an addict to killing who has destroyed her life but doesn't let that put her down because of her huge pride, but at the tail end of her life she realizes that it was worthless,

It's weird, but one thing that most people seem to forget about is Travis's monologue during the first boss fight that kinda forshadows the story. Although he starts off talking about how his future would be full of riches and women, he realizes that what's happening to Death Metal could happen to him. Then it takes an interesting turn when he talks about finding an exit to paradise, but he can't. To me, much of Travis's motivation, attitude, and reasoning for his actions could boil down to him trying to find an exit. It's like he's aware what the true nature of death is, but chooses to ignore it to try and escape. It's not farfetched, since his initial motivation was thought to be to bang Silvia, and that it's almost like he purposely blocked out his vengeance against Jeane, since the way he says he met Silvia and how he actually met her is different. However, by seeing the other assassins, he realizes that it won't work this way, hence why he says that there's no way out to Henry and that the only chance is getting to Paradise.

Just put Travis in Smash Bros already...

Dude the "Heroes" trailer makes me feel like I stepped into the twilight zone. It's like so far off base in tone it feels like a bad parody lol. But that's what makes me love it lol

23:16 I've seen this boss fight a million times and I just now realize her fridge says "Chiller7", a reference to Killer7.

This is a precious coverage for budding game designers. Like, wow, even the game's mundane parts feel important now that you think of it.

I love No More Heroes. No joke, when I was in high school I made it my mission to track down and acquire literally every bit of memorabilia for the game. Both soundtracks, the statue of Sylvia, No More Heroes Red Zone, No More Heroes Paradise as well as the comic book, DVD and Erotica Portraits. My prized Possession is a phone card with a nice drawing of Jeane that cost me over $100. I was obsessed haha. Not as crazy about it anymore but it has no doubt impacted my life and own creativity. Jeane was my favorite character and I’d personally like to see an MGS3 style sequel for the third game where you’re sent back in time to relive the horrible life Jeane had to endure.

"so many of them are cut down in there prime never to be heard from again" cept destroyman he just kinda says nope to dying doesnt he?

It should be noted that you dont fight Henry unless you have every beam katana, meaning you have the one designed to look like an actual katana.

Bad Girl's theme is insanely good.

Death Metal actually foreshadows the sequels. I remember someone saying how everyone Travis kills in the games are a reflection of himself and what he would become in the future Also! My favorite franchise with a quote from my favorite films? Damn this was a treat.

I love how you’re branching out from Dead Rising. 48 minutes, goddamn, that’s impressive. Time to JUMP IN

I never realized how good the vocabulary is in this game

I got NMH as a gift from my cousin for graduating middle school back in the day. It was a game I knew about but wasn't particularly interested in until I played it. It became one of my favorite game of all time. I really enjoyed your analysis video. Hope to see more vids like it in the future.

Nice to know that i'm not the only one that still remembers and constantly thinks about NMH 1 & 2. These games are the shit! I want to play it right now!!!

Dude Suda should remaster NMH 1 and 2 for the Switch.

This is kinda the most controversial moment that many got wrong, even Kill Bill. Clark Kent isn't Superman's costume, it's the other way around. He was born as Kal'El, raised by the Kents in Smallville, then he BECAME Superman. Before he was Superman and before he found out about his Kryptonian herritage, he was a kid and he lived a normal life just like you and me. He went to school, he did chores, he was a farm boy, he grew up and got a job as a reporter for the Daily Planet. When he found out about his Kryptonian heritage, he was scared; he didn't want to be a superhero, he refused his heritage. However at a certain point when push came to shove, he stepped up and embraced it. It took him time and a Hell of a lot of training, but he eventually embraced his Kryptonian heritage and BECAME the Man of Steel. Clark Kent is NOT the costume, Superman IS the costume. He may have been born Kal'El, but he was raised as Clark Kent.

Wow, aside from a 3 part video about symbolism in No More Heroes, I have never so much about Travis and the game's bosses. For being very detailed and making me think what I haven't before about the game, I say you have blown my mind. A video well made. Good job, man. By the way, excited to hear you talk about the sequel. Love the game, especially the bosses. Most of them anyway.

The best part? You don't have to notice, or care, about any of that. It's surface level humour and outlandish scenarios and plot are enough to carry it. The depth can be sought if you want more, which stops it feeling heavy, forced or in your face. At least in my opinion

I'll admit Heroes' Paradise isn't as good as the original, but it's still nice that we got some port of it. I enjoy it a lot for what it is, fantastic analysis and looking forward to your video on the sequel! :)

I like how you analyzed all killers as representations of horribleness of death and violence and stuff, but i think that's not only a part of bigger meaning. This whole story feels more like Travis becoming a man, and all woman assassin's representing different stages of manhood and different women that Travis might've been in relationships with.

Thank you for breaking this game down. I love this game sooo much. Nobody could really understand why though. You put my feelings into words.

Holy shit, this video is amazing. You made me realize how No More Heroes is way, waaaay deeper than I originally thought it was.

Good news from the future...they did use the superior Wii version for the switch port

I post this on nearly every NMH video I've seen since 8th grade (4 years ago). Who else hates the gun enemies more than anything else? Also back then I wanted to be Travis so bad, mainly his hair, jacket, shirts, and attitude. This game has made a huge impact on me now that I think about it.

Please do an analysis on No More Heroes 2. This was really good. The editing, the depth of emotion and intellect in the content. Keep it up.

For years I thought I was like 1 of 10 people who loved this series, it’s cool to know that other people dig it as well, dope video

I hope they port the Wii Versions of both games to the Switch. For some reason, the improvements from the PS3 version make the game look worse worst.

Fantastic video! Love the perspective of the characters and world. It's why it's my absolute favorite game of all time including the rough yet satisfying game. I'm hoping Travis Strikes Again takes that title!

Gotta love how you are using Hotline Miami 2 music while describing Travis job and character

Stumbled on this video randomly, usually I blank out on most video essays but you kept me engaged the whole time with great analysis on the subject matter and humor sprinkled in throughout. I wanna see more!!!

"Lives in a motel...people can do that?" laughs in my mid 20s.

I finished NMH1 a little over an hour ago and rushed in here to watch this video. I love your takes on Suda 51's work.

I’m rewatching these due to the hype of NMH3 and the re-releases of NMH 1&2 on switch!

I saw this video in my recommendations and I'm glad I clicked on it. This was one of my favourite game experiences on the Wii because of the style, story, characters and presentation (even though I had the UK bloodless version). I love your comprehensive analysis of game's story, themes and characters. I never finished the sequel because of the game didn't hook like the first, plus I had other life stuff to take care of. I do want to revisit both games again at some point.

You my friend have earned yourself a lifetime subscriber. Not even just the fact that I'm a huge No More Heroes fan and it was one of the funnest, goriest, badassest game that actually spoke to me personally as a loser but because your analyzation was so in-depth and thought out!! Plus Easter eggs. Bravo good sir, Bravo.

More people need to talk about this game I swear it's so underrated

I can't wait for the hour long No More Heroes 2 retrospective!

I absolutely love no more heroes, glad that if my info ain't wrong, we should get the 3rd one this year, you're terribly underrated, we love you mate

Massive props on the video and using Nine inch nails (Year Zero) stuff as well to go with it good job man

My tiny country of origin was represented by Letz Shake. Yes, letz shake. But man the nightmares Bad Girl gave me, whew. I think a lot of us already knew these points but thanks for sharing to the rest of the world what makes this game so great!

I just discovered your channel when on a No More Heroes kick, and it's rad! I'm a big Suda fan, and your vids on this and Killer7 have been a joy. Keep up the great work!

dude, this video is philosophical, destroyman is kinda like the first slain from my hero academia in this video, destroyman isn't about protecting the weak or resolveing issues peacefully, hes no heroe, but he poses as one. I would talk more about this game but I cant today, thank you ghenry for making this, your an interesting man and I think that you should make your own series but no pressure its just a hobbie.

Another thing about the east vs west theme against Henry, it's worth noting that you have to own the final beam katana (the traditional katana) to even unlock the fight

omg, When I was watching this I thought all the footage capture was from the PS3 version of the game until he showed off what that version actually looked like. My mind was blown that the Wii version looked that good. I own this game and forgot about how good it looked.

You did an amazing job with this video. I appreciate the work and study you put into it

Thank you so much for this. No more heroes 2 was the first game I ever rented and completed on my own. (I had an older brother who pretty much beat games for me until I was around 13 or so.) I actually just recently picked up a copy of the original for wii at my local game shop before I even saw this video. I loved No more heroes just as much as desperate struggle. This video just helped further that love.

Love this video. Great analysis. Just finished NMH2 and am so looking forward to seeing the NMH2 video you did.

Man this was a really good watch, great job! Another thing I heard about certain character designs is that in Japan its common to put the main hero's color in red as thats how they view it there, red being the protagonist. Can't remember where I heard that but thought that was interesting now that I'm looking back on NMH. Once again, excellent work!

I completed this game on all dificulties but I didn't realize the boss symbolisms until you told me. Thanks you for the insight

I am so down with more of these, its a crying shame there isn't more views.

Good news everyone, NMH1 and NMH2 are coming to Steam on June 9th with a 10% discount upon launch!

While i disagree with a lot of the points brought up in this video, it was really well made and conveyed the points really well!!!! My reading of the game is that it's more of a commentary on videogame violence and the players of violent games more than anything, and that a lot of the story and characters just spout vapid vaguely philosophical bullshit on purpose. A lot of the time talking to player directly asking why they like the killing so much (a-la hotline miami). This is highlighted by the Jeane cutscene where they just skip over her backstory because it would kill the pacing and honestly who cares?? All the story is just a crappy pleasantry for the violence that videogame players crave, and that's okay. Really interesting to see it from a different perspective though!! And i'm so glad these games are being looked at from multiple angles with different readings! Can't wait to check out the NMH2 video once i finish that game!

Fantastic commentary, glad this ended up in my recommendations.

Love Year Zero as the BGM for this video. Feels fitting. Edit: Shit, wasn't just Year Zero why am I deaf

This is an amazing video but I must disagree with your point on Destroy Man and Clark Kent, Superman was Clark Kent before he was Superman. Clark lived like a normal boy up until he found out about his heritage at which point he made Superman.

I think I should play these games again. I wasn't old enough to completely understand them in high school, I'd love to revisit them and fully get Suda's message. Great video!

That was great, you really nailed it for most of the points you've made regarding the game. You could have added the theme of the endless struggle, where the bosses warn Travis that once he entered this world there is no exit. When you fight Death Metal Travis gives this grand speech about his dream life and how it's a facade and he can't find the exit. It doesn't make much, but only after you finish the game with the real ending and restart the game, then this speech makes total sense. Anyway, you did an awesome job, sorry for the long reply, you're the best around, peace.

i was waiting this video so much, make other about No More Heores, and Suda's games

Damn this is such a good analysis! You touched upon every aspect and theme in this glorious game! It's one of my top games for Wii flawed as it is.

This video is already a nostalgia trip riot. Major props to you for making this video

Thanks for doing this videos there is no people in Spanish speakers community talking about the meaning of this game and it’s characters maybe because this is an offensively underrated franchise, hope you make one for NMH 3!

Funny how I literally just played through the 1st and 2nd games for the first time earlier this month and here you make a video on it. Always suspected that there was a bigger story but I felt unsure. Also, shout-out to my friend Gabe because he basically introduced me to NMH(and Dead Rising, but not as much) and told me stuff about it.

"I will delete any new comments addressing this, for the dozens I've already received are enough." This is bad, don't do this. Deleting comments (even redundant ones) is a wet mucus covered slope.

Admirable and significant commentary to this game. I feel like the public commentary and disposition unto this game has been lackluster, because it really is a piece of art, and you have done it so well in this video.

NMH is one of my favorite games ever. Great video.

Excellent look back at this gem. I remember having my fair share of problems with the game back when I played it but overall, No More Heroes is a game that really stood out to me for a myriad of reasons and I'll never forget the time I sunk into it. Watching through your comprehensive look really reminded me why I love this game and the series as a whole, there's really nothing quite like it. I'm probably more excited fro NMH3 than I am for most games at this point, can't wait to see Travis' true return.

Ahh NMH music brings back memories

Absolutely amazing video my good man, I thought I understood all there was about this game but you opened my eyes. I really hope TSA remains consistent with these themes.

Fantastic use of "Survivalism" by NIN. You caught me off guard with the familiar tune.

Nice use of using Nine Inch Nails song Right where it Belongs at 29:53, man I forgot about that sound until I heard it again and took me a while and I remembered the lyrics, thanks for that. xD Amazing video. I hope you get a lot of more views and subscribers! :D

Really trying to avoid Travis Strikes Again spoilers before it comes out in a couple days so I was jonesin' for some nice video essays on NMH, and I think you're the only one on RU-vid so far to do decent ones. Def subbed. Looking forward to watching your vids on NMH2 and Killer7 after this!

Wonder how many times I’ve watched this video 🤣🤣. But honestly I love these videos😍😍 I’m so glad these games are getting more recognition. I wrote a comment on the NMH 2 video last time🤣. But thank you 🙏🏻❤️

Damn, good video, well put together and not bloated with unrelated stuff like most youtube analysis videos and I actually learned quite a bit also lol at all the superman comments

I mean this is rather serious take on a game that was made with it being a parody/satire of JRPGs and anime or even excessive violence.. But I enjoyed it!

I hope No More Heroes becomes more popular it deserves more fans

I approve of more content creators using NIN in their videos. Especially Year Zero.

Note to Self: The safe way to play no more heroes on the Wii is on the Japanese version of the game. This version is without blood and gore and instead shows exploding coins like of that in Scott pilgrim.

15:28 One of my neighbors set off a firework at the perfect moment

My fav single player game off all time thanks for the new perspectives with this vid 👌🏽

Love these videos man, keep up the good work!

Nice work, dude! NMH was my most anticipated game for the Wii back in the day and I consider DesperateStruggle as the best on this platform. ...grapped HeroesParadise a while later and was very disappointed: It looked weird and the gameplay wasn't as fun without the wiimote :/

30:23 I thought that was because of the paint at the end, having to redraw that for each outfit would be too much work, so they just forced you to the default outfit and that was it.

Released on my birthday, thanks man

Most underrated video and so good ive whatched it so many times

I just noticed something, the bosses lowkey reference different games, here are the ones I noticed so far, Death Metal - Gannon from Zelda Destroyman - Megaman Let's Shake - Sonic (maybe?) Holly - Metal Gear Solid Badgirl - Peach from Super Mario Jeanne - Street Fighter/Tekken

another amazing video! loved these games when i was younger

First I saw from you and it was amazing. You earned yourself a new sub.

I have never played No More Heroes. The only reason why I know about this game is because I watched my cousin play it all night (at the time, I was too young to understand the concept of playing video games and merely watched my cousins play everything). But god damn, watching and experiencing it with him was as good as playing it. The music, the gore, the combat, the assassins, Travis motherfuckin Touchdown, and even the mundane side jobs you had to do are all burned into my memory. I honestly want to buy it just to play it myself. This video helped me reminisce about the times when I'd sleepover at my cousins house so I can watch/play games with them. No More Heroes will forever hold a special place in my heart and my memories.

I think it's the greatest video about no more heroes on youtube. Keep it up men

Man i can watch this video for years

That ad for the clothes had me laughing too much

29:52 I thought he was supposed to be a parody of those plot twist villians like Darth Vader!

I didn't even think about it, but I had always wondered why the bosses would even take Travis seriously as a fight and challenger but I keep forgetting he has that ranked title that keeps speaking his actions

With the Switch release of NMH1 and 2 I have to re-watch these. These are amazing videos and can't commend it enough. Bias with being a huge NMH fan lmfao

look man this is an awesome video but that bit about superman is totally incorrect. as good as that little monologue was in context of the film, that parallel makes no sense, because the monologue is totally wrong about superman's character. clark kent was raised human, clark kent was just a normal kid long before he was ever superman. that's where he gets his personality, his love of humanity, and his kind heart. the movies totally screwed with the public perception of superman's character, they make him into a stoic, especially the movies nowadays, when really superman is a much different character. destroyman is, in my opinion, much more a parody and somewhat of a deconstruction of the perception we make of action heroes such as those we find in comics - in that destroyman is the superhero you might find in a world like this, a world that seems to almost be passive to the idea of death while still taking it seriously. a world that entertains its viewers with its ludicrous amounts of blood and gore. it distinctly makes fun of the tropes it makes a caricature out of with a background that we, the viewers, do not have any direct experience with. to say it's a play on the concept of a superhero character from the real world would be nearing a mark, but not quite on it.