No More Hereos on PS3 is rated level "D" while X360 is "Z"

Does anyone know what has been removed from the PS3 version of No More Heroes? The XBOX 360 version is rated Z which is the highest rating in Japanese video games while the PS3 version is rated D. Looks like PS3 owners are shafted again over the 360 version of a game.

Basically a D rated game can be bought by people under the age of 18 however it is recommended that they don't. The Z rating is strictly 18 or over. Stores are not allowed to sell Z rated games to persons under 18 plus they need to be displayed in a separate location from the other games. Sort of a "Adults corner" section much in the same way as porn movies.

Yakumo

 

<- Outraged!

 

Never mind, I found out. The PS3 version is the same as the Japanese Wii version. Apparently the 360 version is the only version un-censored meaning it should contain more offensive material than US Wii release.

 

I don't know an exact list but supposedly a few things where cut and censored. I think one of the final bosses was censored as well.

Sad thing is, initial numbers for 1st day sales has the PS3 version selling more then 360. I'd expect this game to appeal more towards the 360 crowed.

If i'm lucky, in may i'll give some impressions on the ps3 version (360 ver is region locked and I no longer have my jp 360) since a coworker is doing some shopping for me while on his trip in japan. ^_^

-edit-
Also it seems the loading time on the 360 version is not great (no word on ps3)

 

No surprise on the PS3 out selling the 360 in Japan. That's to be expected but I will give it to Microsoft that they are sticking with the 360 all the way in Japan. There are more 360 releases than Wii releases.

Yeah, the loading on the 360 version is bloody awful. In fact it's the same as the Wii, so I doubt the PS3 will be any different.

 

ps3 version outsells the 360 version simply because of consoles sold there. just like bayonetta having a superior version on 360, still sold more in Japan on PS3

 

I believe it's correct as some people's already pointed out;

360 version of NMH is the same as the US Wii version (red blood/limb decapitations)
PS3 version of NMH is the same as the JP/EU Wii version (black blood/gloop explosions)


How does the 360 version perform when running off of HDD? (And how is it from disc compared to the PS3 version?)

If there's no EU release of the 360 version, I guess that's one more coin thrown into that glass I'm using to save up for buying myself a US and a JP 360.

 

I have no idea how the 360 version runs from disc because I installed mine. From the HDD the loading is awful or should I say it's the same as the Wii. This is why I can't see the PS3 version being any better or the 360 version running from disc. After all, a HDD install loads quicker than streaming from a disc. It's as if they've ported over the Wii code and tarted up the graphics. My 360 version ever crashed in the EXACT SAME PLACE as my Wii version did. The first time you enter the "K" assassin job center. After that though it's been fine.

Yakumo

 

Its something that needs to be seen but i'm sure the ps3 loads are awful.

There is a slim chance the ps3 loads better, Fist of the North Star loads faster on ps3 then it does on 360 (even when installed to the HDD).
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/04/14/fist_load_times/

It just all depends on what platform was the main target. Yet i'm not holding my breath.

 

Yes, that's true. The main target platform is important but this is why I think both versions will have poor loading since the original game was made with the wii in mind. The PS3 & 360 are ports of that from what I can tell. No way has the game been re-programmed because all the same anoying bugs are still in there from the Wii version. One thing to check on the PS3 version though is the English speech. On the 360 it goes out of sync quite a bit.

 

Yeah, I'm sure core code is the same for the port (this had to have been done on the cheap). I've only heard one report on the ps3 and I heard loads are ok (just 1 long initial load) but i'm waiting for more confirmation.

From what I've read, the lipsync is done to the JPN Audio, So on both platforms the english speech is off.

 

now that is a right pain. The Japanese dub is shit as well

hahaha, yeah. I noticed that. No idea why I wrote that.

 

rebel 1, fight!

 

So basically there is no english speech in the Jap version like before on the Wii? I was hoping to import the PS3 version because I've been interested in this game since the Wii version but after reading whats been said I'm a little skeptical now :shrug:

 

No, from what I've read the game has both English & Japanese VO. Just that the character lipsync is done to the Japanese VO even when set to English VOs.

 

The Japanese Wii version was in FULL ENGLISH and NO Japanese. The & PS3 Versions have both full English and Full Japanese but the lip sync is done to the Japanese dialogue (as subbie said) making some sections look out of sync in the English mode.

Yakumo

 

Ahhh thanks both of you for clearing that up. I got a bit confused with the versions haha. Is there any other differences between the PS3 and 360 minus the gore? Do you guys recommend buying the game then? (note I only have a PS3) cheers

 

If the loading doesn't bother you the sure, it's a great game. I owned and completed the Wii version a year or so ago but I liked it so much I went and bought it again on the 360. The blood does add a but to the game but if the PS3 verson does have quicker loading times the it would be the version to buy. Just don't expect the game to look stunning. After all, it is just a tarted up Wii game.

 

Sorry to bring this up again but I'm looking to buying this game now I have money. I only have a PS3 so its gonna have to be the version to have. I know its missing the blood (but surely its not a big deal?) I'm just looking and wheres the best place to import? I've tried a few sites but they are all a killer on price.