Travis Touchdown claws his way back up the assassin rankings katana in hand, and the community gives him a warmer welcome than you'd expect for something this punk.

First instinct, the desert island one: this No More Heroes 2 lands ahead of nearly 90% of games when it comes to taking one along. That's high, especially for a wild beat'em up. The art style follows, ahead of 86% of titles, and the soundtrack sneaks into playlists above three quarters of the pack. Where it dips is pure fun, parked right in the middle, and attachment, just above. Keep in mind though, all of this rests on very few votes, one or two duels per criterion, so read it as a leaning that needs confirming, not a carved verdict.

In the stylish action lane next to Devil May Cry or Bayonetta, it carves its own signature: the look and the attitude stick more than raw controller punch. Here it's the Grasshopper touch, that offbeat tone, that comes through.

So who's it for? You, if you love games with strong personality, the kind you bring along for their flair as much as their fights. A lot less so if you're chasing the most satisfying hack and slash to hold, because on that exact ground it stays quiet.