The long wait for more Travis Touchdown action has finally come to an end with the release of No More Heroes 3 on the Nintendo Switch. This latest installment in the popular beat-em up series promises to deliver all of the same over-the-top, irreverent fun that fans have come to expect from Grasshopper Manufacture.

For those who may be new to this beloved franchise, let’s quickly catch everyone up: Travis Touchdown is a young and talented assassin living on the planet of No More Heroes. Armed with his trusty beam katana and an insatiable thirst for fame and fortune, our hero sets out across space in search of lucrative contracts that will cement his status as the greatest swordsman in all of galactic history.

Upon booting up No More Heroes 3, one thing becomes immediately apparent – this game does not mess around. The opening cutscene alone is a gory bloodbath featuring Travis dispatching an entire room full of thugs with surgical precision before proceeding onto more serious business: taking down his arch-nemesis in an epic showdown that sets the tone for what’s to come.

Throughout each stage, players will face off against hordes upon hordes of enemies ranging from lumbering behemoths to swift and agile ninjas. Travis himself has seen some improvements since No More Heroes 2; he now possesses new moves such as his signature dash attack which allows him to swiftly close in on foes before unleashing devastating combos.

However, despite these welcome additions there are still plenty of moments where No More Heroes 3 feels like a step back into the past. The combat can feel clunky at times and Travis's dodging mechanics leave much to be desired - often resulting in frustration rather than excitement as you struggle simply avoid getting pummeled senseless by relentless waves of enemies.

Despite these minor quibbles, No More Heroes 3 remains an entertaining ride from start to finish thanks largely due its sheer audacity. Grasshopper Manufacture have always been known for pushing boundaries when it comes to content and this latest entry does not disappoint with plenty of raunchy humor thrown in throughout the campaign.

If you're looking for a hack-and-slash experience that will challenge even the most seasoned veterans while still delivering oodles of laughs along the way, then look no further than No More Heroes 3. With its tongue-in-cheek references galore and over-the-top action sequences aplenty - this game is sure to please fans of both old-school beat-em-ups and newbies alike.

Rating: 8/10

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