You are a 100% correct, and this is sad. Well I now know that I am going to buy 5 copies and hand them out to friends if they have not got the game already. I know its not a big thing, but I hope it help.

I'd attribute this game's failure to the fact that his last one was an over-hyped piece of shit. I still talk to plenty of people who have tried to convince me that Killer 7 was actually a good game, but aside from the concept, nothing about it was even remotely good in my opinion. Games should be fun, and that one wasn't.

So yeah, maybe that has something to do with this game's failure, even more than any "third-party curse".

Which isn't to say that Suda aint talented, or that the possibility of Nintendo's poor third-party support rearing it's ugly head yet again isn't a factor. I'm just saying that maybe people aren't really moved to check it out, 'cause Killer 7 wasn't all that it was cracked up to be. But then, my opinion about the game is in no way a reflection on anyone else, so who knows?

If people dont play wii or 360, does that mean everyone is playing ps3? im kind of under the impression that japan is all about portable games at the moment so console titles starting slow doesnt really surprise me.

Cyberxion, no, that is all I will say about your opinion of Killer 7.

As to this not selling? It is a fucking baffling suckful "shame on you" to Japan. I'm pre-ordering mine and will nag all my friends to do the same.

This game will be a boatload of nerd fanservice, how could you not buy it? I'd have knocked over old ladies to get an autographed copy, too.

I am afraid for the future of Grasshopper and games in general. All of the rehashed sequels sell like hotcakes and truly inspired games sit by the wayside and collect so much dust. Do gamers only want more of the same?

Good on you Soul! My opinion is rejected simply because you don't share it. Of course that's par for the course when it comes to the interwebz. Though at least you weren't an asshole about it, so I'll give you that.

It is indeed simply my opinion, something I did make it a point to say. I just don't think that Killer 7 was anything even remotely resembling a good game, and maybe there's a possibility that I'm not the only one, and that could be why No More Heroes isn't doing all that hot over in Japan.

The real point though, is that it could be any number of factors. Who knows why the Japanese don't care to buy the game? @_@

Meh. The third party curse strikes again.

I thought killer 7 sucked big balls.

I still think that if you are going to make a niche game, the best system to put it on would be the Wii or DS since they have already sold so well and will continue to sell well in the near future. It is the fault of the ignorant Japanese gamers that No More Heroes was not an immediate success. And we all know that when Japan talks about games, they really mean Dragon Quest (aka the definition of "lack of evolution in the RPG genre"). Seriously, in Japan to evolve is to fail. Unless we are talking about Pokemon...

Cyberxion sound like you have not played killer 7 or know of its marketing. It was never marketed well at all, most do not even know what it is. But even top reveiws world wide know that it was a good game. It was not a 10 out of 10 by any means but it was solid.

I'm going to buy a Wii to play this game.

Dead Rising sold me on 360.

Uncharted sold me on PS3.

No More Heroes is going to sell me on Wii.

If only they would make an elite beat agents Wii game...

Yeah, and to top it off I heard that they had a hot Asian chick there too. Although, I guess if you live in Japan, you can go anywhere to see hot Asian chicks. Still, did they bother telling anyone that this event was taking place? Even if the game wasn't highly anticipated, I can't believe no one would show up for the event.

Japanese just want things that help them forget WW2 the fastest way. This apparently didn't.

Japan, as a market, is dying. The 360, PSP and PS3 sales are slow, and the Wii and DS are really only selling to non-gamers who want non-traditional games.

So here's an interesting fact: Japan no longer matters. It's a nice market to have control over, but North America is the new Japan, with Europe running a close second. The regions should be what shapes decisions, not the Japanese market.

And to Nyreshade: When is a 34/40 from Famitsu a bad thing? Do the math, and that's about an 8.5. That's not bad.

EVERYONE’S GRABBIN THEIR COLLARS

Galaxy was a disappointment? You might be too hard to please, like a bitch.

Well first of all i need to find a friend like Nightv who will just show up and give me games. Second killer 7 was a solid title with some good writing and a decent story, tho i have to say it wasn't my kind of game i don't like being led along like that to much simplistic gameplay. Although i did kinda like the games off the wall graphics style and all

Breaking news: No More Heroes does poorly in Japan; Wii system fails. Nintendo out of business.

No More Heroes is really amazing. i'm hooked on the Jap. version and it QUICKLY jumped to one of my favorite games; up there with Shadow of the Colossus, Castle Adventure, Animal Crossing, Forever Blue (Endless Ocean), and Hulk: Ultimate Destrcution.


this game deserves major attention!!!

Nintendo does need to learn a thing or two from Microsoft in regards to advertising games (the Halo 3, Gears, and Assassin's Creed commercials are amazing), but I think it speaks more about Japan than third-party games on Nintendo platforms. The aforementioned Super Mario Galaxy had relatively weak launch numbers in Japan (far lower than projected), especially when compared to other regions. This reception is a damned shame when Suda put so much effort into this title.

No, this is more of an indicator of where Japan stands when it comes to video games. Brain Age, Wii Fit, and Nintendogs; and Final Fantasy whoring, Monster Hunter, and Dragon Quest. It would appear that apart from the "non-games" like Brain Age, Japan is still right in Sony's hand as the only "hardcore" titles aside from Dragon Quest that still draw a crowd are Sony games.

To all that complain about lack of third-party support on Nintendo platforms: Help out the cause and get a copy of No More Heroes when it releases in your country. And Zack & Wiki. And any other third-party game that's worth it, because you can't have your cake and eat it (demand good third-party support and when presented solid games say, "no, I don't want that!"). I'll be getting a copy of No More Heroes on launch day.

I can't say I'm suprised. This game looks like garbage.

No More Heros is a day one purchase for me in the US (and Zack and Wiki is under my tree right now). Some of us still love you, Suda 51.



I must also correct some of you on your inaccurate opinions of Killer7. In actually, Killer7 was a brilliant piece of pop-punk mind-fuck art that must be revered as one of the greatest examples of the medium. If you think of it more as a "point&click" adventure with some minor shooting elements, rather than a gimped FPS, it becomes infinately more playable. And as a narrative piece, it is unsurpassed.

Wrong game,Wrong place!No More Heroes is designed for American tastes and Weaboos,i.e. GTA,gore,Anime fandom,unnecessarily huge vehicles and light sabers.And Travis touchdown is'nt effeminate looking enough and his sword is too short to appeal to Japs.

Thats horribly sad news, but it will do much better in the States. I know Im buying a copy day 1