I wish I could put my thoughts on No More Heroes into words as eloquently as I have the previous Kill The Past titles that I've played and reviewed this year, but I can't.

Not for lack of trying mind you, but because No More Heroes represents something truly special to me. Outside of some other titles that I appreciate with the blessing of sweet hindsight, No More Heroes was one of the first games I cared about on a level higher than just "this is fun".

I loved the characters, how they talked to each other, and their designs.
I loved the gameplay, despite all it's flaws.
I loved the music, especially the leitmotif throughout most non-boss tracks.

And I still do, for those reasons and so many more.