No More Heroes 2 Desperate Struggle is a stylish hack and slash action game released for the Nintendo Wii in 2010. Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture under the direction of Goichi Suda, also known as Suda51, and published by Ubisoft, the game serves as a direct sequel to the original cult classic. Players return to the role of Travis Touchdown, an otaku assassin who must climb the ranks of the United Assassins Association once again to avenge the murder of his best friend. The story takes place three years after the first game and pushes Travis from rank 51 back toward the top spot. Combat uses the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to swing the iconic beam katana, mixing motion gestures with quick button presses for brutal finishers. The game keeps the punk attitude, dark humor, and over the top boss fights that made the series famous, while polishing the pacing and removing the open world hub of the first title for a tighter structure.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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4.0 GB · Wii ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | Wii ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| File Size | 4.0 GB |
| Release Year | 2010 |
| Developer | Grasshopper Manufacture |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
No More Heroes 2 Desperate Struggle is a stylish hack and slash action game released for the Nintendo Wii in 2010. Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture under the direction of Goichi Suda, also known as Suda51, and published by Ubisoft, the game serves as a direct sequel to the original cult classic. Players return to the role of Travis Touchdown, an otaku assassin who must climb the ranks of the United Assassins Association once again to avenge the murder of his best friend. The story takes place three years after the first game and pushes Travis from rank 51 back toward the top spot. Combat uses the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to swing the iconic beam katana, mixing motion gestures with quick button presses for brutal finishers. The game keeps the punk attitude, dark humor, and over the top boss fights that made the series famous, while polishing the pacing and removing the open world hub of the first title for a tighter structure.
The sequel offers a wide roster of memorable boss battles, with more than fifty assassins standing between Travis and the number one rank. Side jobs return in the form of retro styled 8 bit mini games that pay tribute to classic NES titles, letting players earn cash for upgrades and new beam katanas between missions. A fresh addition lets players control two extra characters at key story moments, Shinobu and Henry, each with their own fighting style and abilities. Travis can also train with a wrestling coach to improve health and strength, and he can adopt kittens at his motel for relaxing breaks. The soundtrack by Masafumi Takada delivers hard rock and electronic beats that match the chaotic action on screen. With its sharp visual flair, raunchy comedy, and satisfying motion combat, No More Heroes 2 stands as one of the most distinctive third party games on the Wii and a highlight for fans of action titles with a strong personality.