No Heroes Here 2

No Heroes Here 2 is definitely a game that exists. It doesn’t try to reinvent the genre but fulfills its purpose. Playing with friends is extremely fun, and that’s its main focus. However, the disaster of coordinating everything alone and the visibility of its simplicity and lack of purpose make it a title hard to recommend or even mention as an example in discussions about national games, being overshadowed by Mark of the Deep or its predecessor. At the end of the day, it’s just a castle to defend, work for coins, and that’s it.

No More Heroes 2 is more than just a 3D version of the previous games. The variety of weapons and scenario conditions deepen the strategic aspect of the gameplay, and the freedom to choose any level to play from the beginning provides a very welcome openness, ranging from accessible to challenging. The presentation is quite generic, lacks any story and has some UI elements with positioning issues, but what matters most really works: the cooperative fun for up to four people to coordinate amidst the good old chaos of playing as a team.

I highly recommend No Heroes Here 2. It consistently delivers a fun experience, especially considering how many people love Overcooked! as much as I do, making it a great friend game. The roguelike elements, however, may not be for me, but that doesn't mean they'll be a problem for you, honestly.

Despite using a similar formula as the popular games from the Overcooked series, No Heroes Here 2 unfortunately fails to engage the players. Each run is too long for its own good and quickly become a chore, which in turn compromises local multiplayer sessions, which just might be the most important aspect of any game in the genre.