This is one of the most conflicting games I’ve ever played, in an already conflicting franchise. On one hand, the gameplay is easily the series’ worst so far. It’s amateurish by today’s standards. The co-op element of the game makes it bearable at least, but this fundamental problem is why I can’t bring myself to rank this game as anything above a 3 star. That being said, the unique characters, music, setting, and story are where this game truly shines. This game is a character study of Travis Touchdown and Bad Man. Both characters have surprisingly deep conversations about their story so far, the status of their mental health, and their current outlook on life. It’s awesome to see how fleshed out both characters are by the end of the game. The music is off the wall, a totally new vibe for the franchise - but a welcome change. The levels are unique and match the new cast of antagonists perfectly. The gameplay is also broken up with fun virtual-novel style segments that have their own unique style to them. The game also exceeds in the humor department, making me laugh more than most games I’ve played recently. The tone, story, and characters are all excellent and really elevate this experience. If you care about No More Heroes and especially Travis Touchdown, this game is worth experiencing just to see the story and character moments unfold. If you can stomach the monotonous gameplay, it’s worth your time.