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    Unleash Your Superhero Power in No More Heroes 3

    No More Heroes 3 is an action-adventure game developed and published by Grasshopper Manufacture, initially released for the Nintendo Switch in 2021. It is the third mainline entry in the No More Heroes series and follows the story of Travis Touchdown, a professional assassin who must defend the world from alien invaders led by Prince FU.

    Key Features

    • Storyline: The game takes place eleven years after the events of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle. Travis returns to Santa Destroy to face an alien invasion and must climb the Galactic Superhero Rankings to confront Prince FU.
    • Gameplay: It features a third-person perspective with hack-and-slash combat using Travis' Beam Katana. Players can perform combos, execute Killer Slashes, and use special abilities like the Death Glove. The game includes an open-world setting with various side activities and a fast travel system.
    • Setting: The game is set in Santa Destroy and the man-made archipelago of Utopiland, which includes diverse environments like Perfect World and Neo Brazil.
    • Reception: Initially released for the Nintendo Switch, it received generally favorable reviews. Later, enhanced versions were released for PlayStation, Xbox, and Windows platforms.

    Technical Details

    • Platforms: Initially released on Nintendo Switch, later on PlayStation, Xbox, and Windows.
    • Rating: Rated for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, and Suggestive Themes by the ESRB.

    Development and Release

    • Development: Production began during the development of Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes. The game was inspired by the Nintendo Switch's capabilities, particularly its Joy-Con controllers.
    • Release: Initially announced at E3 2019 with a planned 2020 release, it was delayed to August 27, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Enhanced versions were released in October 2022 for other platforms.