Promised performance meets restraint on the PC release of No More Heroes 3, which launched to disappointment for many players. The decision to base the PC version on the original Nintendo Switch build—rather than syncing with enhanced PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S editions—has shaped opinions about the game’s visuals and overall experience. Despite support for unlocked frame rates and higher hardware potential on PC, the visual presentation remains tied to the Switch-era standard. For some, this gap between PC capabilities and the game’s appearance raises questions about parity with the latest console versions.
worst possible choice
Another point of contention for PC players is the price tag. The PC edition is sold at full price even though a ready-made re-release of the previous chapter exists. In a Steam post, XSEED acknowledged the backlash and indicated work on updates aimed at improving the visual quality in this release, including expanding draw distance. Yet, the rationale behind anchoring the PC version to the Switch build rather than delivering upgraded assets remains unclear to many users (as stated by the publisher in California, USA).
Further communications from XSEED reveal that the publisher intends to bring improvements to the rest of the No More Heroes PC lineup, which has seen mixed success with prior adaptations. The team apologized for the lack of timely updates and promised to share more concrete patch details as soon as they are ready for rollout (per statements from XSEED).
travis return
No More Heroes 3 marks another entry in Grasshopper Manufacture’s fast-paced, real-time hack-and-slash series led by the infamous Travis Touchdown. In this chapter, the otaku-turned-assassin faces an extraterrestrial threat with his signature Katana. The open-world structure expands into five distinct islands, while one location features the series’ fictional stronghold, Santa Destroy. The game maintains its blend of over-the-top action and humorous storytelling, sending Travis through new arenas and encounters that fans have come to expect from the franchise. While the core premise remains intact, the delivery on PC reflects the ongoing conversation about platform parity and the responsibilities of publishers when porting recent entries to new hardware ecosystems.