Saturday, October 11, 2008
This post is a reproduction of IGN.com's Weapon Locker feature on the Beam Katana. It is the main weapon of choice, (or no choice), in the game No More Heroes. Enjoy reading:
The Beam Katana has often been compared to a lightsaber; however, the Beam Katana is different in several subtle, but fundamental ways. While the core feature of both is a concentrated energy beam capable of slicing through any material known to man, the Beam Katana uses an energy loop as to a standalone beam. Unlike a lightsaber, the energy of a Beam Katana is delivered from its source crystalline emitter built into the handle and then cycled back into the base via an extendible frame that runs parallel to the energized beam.
The energized blade of a Beam Katana is capable of deflecting bullets and projectiles. Additionally, a Beam Katana is capable of emitting high-energy projectiles which can be extremely effective in combat with multiple foes. As we've seen in No More Heroes, the Beam Katana is particularly useful for decapitating rival hitmen, marks, and any other security personnel surrounding them.
There are several key types of Beam Katanas used by Travis Touchdown in No More Heroes--the Blood Berry, Tsubaki, and Tsubaki MK-II. Touchdown's first Beam Katana was the Blood Berry, which is a no-frills mainline model made more readily available to the general public. The Blood Berry consists of the standard handle base, a horizontal handle for added ergonomics and stability, a pointed extendable receiver, and a guide bar that runs parallel to the beam. The Blood Berry is among the weakest varieties of Beam Katanas and features notably low energy efficiency.
As Travis Touchdown notoriety and rank in the United Assassins Association grows in No More Heroes, Dr. Naomi crafts a model of Beam Katana for his exclusive use. Throughout gameplay, the Tsubaki Beam Katana goes through three major iterations—the Tsubaki, Tsubaki Mk-II, and Tsubaki Mk-III. In terms of physical appearance, the Tsubaki varies only slightly from the Blood Berry. The Tsubaki utilizes a single-beam design with a pointed receiver and guide bar. Absent from the Tsubaki is the horizontal grip and external energy meter. The Tsubaki improves upon the Blood Berry most significantly in terms of power and durability.
The Tsubaki Mk-II is notably more complex than either the Tsubaki or the Blood Berry in that it utilizes five rotating beams. While the Tsubaki Mk-II remains a compact, extractable model, it requires a sizable amount of strength to wield. As it stands, theTsubaki Mk-II remains one of the most powerful Beam Katanas of the known No More Heroes universe. Dr. Naomi regards the Tsubaki and Tsubaki Mk-II as prototypes, and the Tsubaki Mk-III as the flagship. Unlike the Tsubaki, Tsubaki Mk-II, and Blood Berry, the Tsubaki Mk-III is non-extendable and functions without the use of a receiver. While the Mk-III commands less power than its predecessor, it can operate at maximum strength without ever having to be recharged.
We were given an early look at what could be the next iteration of Beam Katanas in the No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle trailer that was debuted at Tokyo Game Show 2008. Travis Touchdown is seen with a notably different blade that seems to abandon the emitter-receiver loop design in exchange for a standalone, more Star Wars-esque beam.
In addition to the dropping of the guide bar, loop design, the new Beam Katana Touchdown wields seems to take a more blade-like shape than a solid beam. We'll just have to see what No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle holds in terms of Beam Katana hardware.
The Beam Katana has often been compared to a lightsaber; however, the Beam Katana is different in several subtle, but fundamental ways. While the core feature of both is a concentrated energy beam capable of slicing through any material known to man, the Beam Katana uses an energy loop as to a standalone beam. Unlike a lightsaber, the energy of a Beam Katana is delivered from its source crystalline emitter built into the handle and then cycled back into the base via an extendible frame that runs parallel to the energized beam.
The energized blade of a Beam Katana is capable of deflecting bullets and projectiles. Additionally, a Beam Katana is capable of emitting high-energy projectiles which can be extremely effective in combat with multiple foes. As we've seen in No More Heroes, the Beam Katana is particularly useful for decapitating rival hitmen, marks, and any other security personnel surrounding them.There are several key types of Beam Katanas used by Travis Touchdown in No More Heroes--the Blood Berry, Tsubaki, and Tsubaki MK-II. Touchdown's first Beam Katana was the Blood Berry, which is a no-frills mainline model made more readily available to the general public. The Blood Berry consists of the standard handle base, a horizontal handle for added ergonomics and stability, a pointed extendable receiver, and a guide bar that runs parallel to the beam. The Blood Berry is among the weakest varieties of Beam Katanas and features notably low energy efficiency.
As Travis Touchdown notoriety and rank in the United Assassins Association grows in No More Heroes, Dr. Naomi crafts a model of Beam Katana for his exclusive use. Throughout gameplay, the Tsubaki Beam Katana goes through three major iterations—the Tsubaki, Tsubaki Mk-II, and Tsubaki Mk-III. In terms of physical appearance, the Tsubaki varies only slightly from the Blood Berry. The Tsubaki utilizes a single-beam design with a pointed receiver and guide bar. Absent from the Tsubaki is the horizontal grip and external energy meter. The Tsubaki improves upon the Blood Berry most significantly in terms of power and durability.The Tsubaki Mk-II is notably more complex than either the Tsubaki or the Blood Berry in that it utilizes five rotating beams. While the Tsubaki Mk-II remains a compact, extractable model, it requires a sizable amount of strength to wield. As it stands, theTsubaki Mk-II remains one of the most powerful Beam Katanas of the known No More Heroes universe. Dr. Naomi regards the Tsubaki and Tsubaki Mk-II as prototypes, and the Tsubaki Mk-III as the flagship. Unlike the Tsubaki, Tsubaki Mk-II, and Blood Berry, the Tsubaki Mk-III is non-extendable and functions without the use of a receiver. While the Mk-III commands less power than its predecessor, it can operate at maximum strength without ever having to be recharged.The Beam Katana of the Future
We were given an early look at what could be the next iteration of Beam Katanas in the No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle trailer that was debuted at Tokyo Game Show 2008. Travis Touchdown is seen with a notably different blade that seems to abandon the emitter-receiver loop design in exchange for a standalone, more Star Wars-esque beam.In addition to the dropping of the guide bar, loop design, the new Beam Katana Touchdown wields seems to take a more blade-like shape than a solid beam. We'll just have to see what No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle holds in terms of Beam Katana hardware.
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