Viewtiful Joe

[Kid Icarus]

Name: Viewtiful Joe
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: GCN
Release: Japan: June 18 I believe, America: September 2003

To put things lightly, this game ROCKED E3. I wasn't there, but I played enough of Viewtiful Joe to tell you this is one AWESOME game.

If some of you were lucky enough to snatch up a copy of Nintendo's demo disc before retailers realized it WASN'T FOR RESALE (as it reads in big red letters on the back), you have probably played and loved Viewtiful Joe. I am obsessed.

In Viewtiful Joe, you play as Joe, an ordinary guy who loves movies. One day, his girlfriend Silvia is sucked into a movie, and it is up to Joe to go in and save her. Of course, how can he battle hoardes of robotic movie enemies without super powers?

A quick battle against Captain Blue, an old retired superhero, allows you to unlock you "true heroness inside," thus you have Viewtiful Joe, an awesome red superhero who can slow down time, speed it up, or zoom in on his awesome moves--more to come.

The graphics of Joe are amazing, it is cel-shaded and a good cel-job at that. Character animations are oftentimes funny, and the game's purposely cheesy storyline/cut scenes are VERY Japanese, so if you like animeish type games, this one is perfect for you.

Joe plays like a classic arcade game in 3D. As I mentioned before, he is in a movie. He goes through various movie sets like Aztec-like ruins, haunted houses, cities, etc. If Joe has enough Viewtiful points, he can use his Viewtiful powers. He can slow down time with L to leave his enemies moving VERY sluggish like so he can pull off insane combos like juggling them in the air only to finish them off with a SUPER punch. Slowing down time also affects your environment (i.e.: When you fight an Apache helicopter, the propeller starts turning slow, crashing the copter to the ground, along with a slot machine which you can slow down to win some crazy cool prizes easily).

Joe can also speed up time, basically he doesn't use this much in the demo except to kill large amounts of easy enemies very...easily. He can even catch on fire for being so frikin hot and catch the enemies on fire. When questioned on this little trick, the developer (who made Devil May Cry and Steel Batallion) said,"It just looked cool so we put it in." Now you KNOW this game has attitude. Zoom in isn't featured in the demo, but I've read that when you are zoomed in, Joe shows off some mad cool skills that render the enemies motionless because they are in awe of our hero's moves.

To sum it all up: This game is addictive, fast-paced, and has lots of attitude. The demo disc is worth the $10 price tag just for Viewtiful Joe. Get the game in September....

 

[Afrotaki]

I hear ya

Man, what a cool game! My friend bought the demo disk, and it's awesome! I like how they made it look like a comic book or something. Speaking of the demo disk, Soul Calibur II is pretty cool, too... after playing Melee so long, it took a little time getting used to, but once you're adjusted, it's one of the coolest games on that disk. The video for F-Zero looks nice, too.

 

[Kid Icarus]

Here is the official Japanese Joe site, which is extremely cool, but very Japanese: to the point where translaters won't help you because it's almost completely Flash. Nonetheless, check it out for some character profiles, anime stills, and current news.

http://www.capcom.co.jp/vj/

I forgot to mention-sometimes there are little minifights, so when a girl yells "Go for it!" that means its time to break out the combos because you are getting graded on your VCombo, VDefense, and VTime. V is the best, followed by A, B, etc. The three categories are averaged to produce a final grade.

The best I've ever gotten is an Awesome, I assume V is Viewtiful, I know B is Bad, C is Crappy lol, and I never got a D. It adds some variety to the game and actually gives you a reason to try to beat those baddies with style.

Here are the screens:

http://mediaviewer.ign.com/ignMedia...cle&page_title=E3+2003:+Viewtiful+Joe+Screens

Yeah, just click on that. This screen is just too cool to pass up (at this moment, Joe is saying, "Oh yeah! You want some? Well come and GET IT!")

...

 

[bball2012]

Henshin a go-go, baby!

I was hyped for Joe before the demo disc was released. But after playing it (multiple times, I might add), I have to say that Joe has become my <b>most</b> anticipated game by a mile. Beat-'em-ups have <b>never</b> been this good.

KI went over all the basics, so I'll just give my little impressions. Viewtiful Joe perfectly melds style and kicking *** like no game before it. You'll find yourself replaying the demo again and again just to become <i>more</i> stylish and ***-kicking. Getting a perfect score (attaining all "viewtiful" ratings) is no easy task (I've yet to do it), but the game is so fun that you'll actually want to accomplish it. <b>And this is just the demo.</b> This game has got sleeper hit written all over it. I'm thankful Capcom didn't just shovel this game off to the GBA. It simply wouldn't have been the same.

A bit of digging around for Joe information gave me the following information about the final product (straight from a Capcom worker; he proved his legitimacy to the owner of GameFAQs and attained a VIP status of sorts):

• Viewtiful Joe will span somewhere between 5 and 12 levels.
• The bit on the demo disc is only one third of a level. The helicopter is a mini-boss.
• Viewtiful Joe becomes hard as nails fairly quickly into the game. No cakewalk here.
• Joe will be able to get weapon upgrades depending on how well he did in the level (or the number of coins he amassed, I forget).

Joe ships at the end of June in Japan. I hear it's been pushed back to October in the U.S., though.

 

[Metroid Killer]

Viewtiful Joe looks innovative and seems like it has an awesome gameplay.

Though the new music video just released in japan sucks balls

It's called Viewtiful World.

check it out at: http://gogojoe.nintendoinsider.com/viewtifulworld.asf

 

[King Genius XIII]

This is by far my most anticipated game. It looks too good to be true. I have wanted it since I saw it in the first Capcom 5 announcement.

 

[IceClimersrule14]

Man, I don't get thist game...just some guy beatin' up a bunch of skeleton things, and earning "veiwtifuls". I was killed by the skeleton guy with the guns like 20 times.

 

[Arrow]

I was killed by the skeleton guy with the guns like 20 times.

You have to slow down time and reflect the bullets back at him by hitting them.

Anywho, this game is defintely one I'm looking forward to. I'll admit, when I first saw previews of it, I was quite skeptical. It looked like just another lame cel-shaded game, with a really bizarre looking main character, and an even weirder name. I wasn't that interested... that is, until I played the demo of it on the GameCube demo disk. Holy crap, this game is incredibly fun! Old school side-scrolling gameplay! Rock on! It plays exactly like an old Sega Genesis side-scroller... reminds me a lot of a Treasure game, in fact. The cool time altering effects are the star of the show here, as they can create completely new ways to defeat enemies. I can't wait for its release!

 

[jet]

well since you guys say it's cool than i geuss i should put it on my games im gonna get list:D

 

[McFox]

To add to everyone else, this game rocks. I also picked up the demo disc at Target. I noticed the "Not for Resale" thing on the back and laughed, and then played.

Awesome game, definitely buying it when it comes out :D.

 

[SamusZero]

I played this game at my friends house (IceClimersrule14) and I think its really cool

 

[Smashman]

Wait a minute! Is the game already released, or are you just playing demos.

 

[AeroScap]

OMG this game is soo coooolll *EXPLODES*

cant wait till it comes out in PAL which would make that around Chrimbo time (sigh) Well I might import it :D But I am not sure on the current situation wil Ninty cracking down on importers :S

That bit with the croc dude that goes:

" Yo Yo YO Wassup wassup wassup"

Cracks me up everytime. Love the type of humor in the game :D

Does anyone have any comments on how the stereotypical views around this game is that

"It is only eye candy"
"It wont last long"
"It is a wasted oppotunity"

Personally all of the above are wrong, I just want to see how people would defend V.Joe because I encountered newbs in another forum which said that.

HENSIN A GOGO BABY!!

:D

 

[SamusZero]

Originally posted by Smashman
Wait a minute! Is the game already released, or are you just playing demos.

The game wasn't released yet I only played a demo

 

[Revolutions]

bball, the forums don't use regular html

You have use brackets [ ] instead of, um, pointy things < >. This bothers me because I'm currently learning web programming on my own, and the mechanics of the site are very unforgiving.

But uh. This game shall be super cool. I'm just guessing. I don't really know yet, because my local Best Buy was selling the demo disk for 40 freakin dollars. Maybe I misread it, but I don't think I did, cause I actually came into the video game section with the intent of getting one.

 

[Atmablitz]

I saw these people talking about it on a show, and they were showing all kinds of videos and stuff. Man, i want this game. It looks awsomes, and I can't wait to play. It loks so amazing...

 

[Limey]

Must. Play. Game. ****. Nintendo. Why. Must. They. Hate. Europe?

The second i saw a screenshot of this game i thought... "Hmm, looks good." Now, i must play it. And hooray, it looks to be set for a summer release!
I just think the idea is cool. Normal Joe looks awesome!
Yes, i'll be especially looking forward to using Joe's superpowers in this. He's a brand new type of super-hero!

I hope this doesn't dissapoint, but, judging by your reactions, it won't. Huzzah!

 

[Giygas]

*revives topic*

I finally got a chance to play this game at an in-store demo at a nearby mall.

Let me just tell you this: the screenshots do NOT do the game justice.

This game simply kicked arse, and the 2d graphics engine rocks.

Strange how easy it is to overlook an awesome game.

 

[Kid Icarus]

Right you are, Giygas.

This game totally ROCKS. You simply cannot understand how cool it is until you actually play it. For more than a few seconds, that is.

If Capcom markets it correctly, Viewtiful Joe could become one of the first true "Japanese" games to hit it extremely big in North America. This game could really be BIG.

BTW, a new feature was added that wasn't in the demo:

When Joe is not "Viewtiful" the screen becomes faded and scratchy like an old movie, or so I heard!!!

 

[Phillip Chanter]

Hessin a go go baby!

I managed to play the demo as well, and not only did the Viewtiful one kick arse, but I too got my arse kicked!

Seriously, I'm not good at this game, I could barely figure out when to duck, and when to hop. But luckly the game was a fun one, the graphics were smoother than a baby's rump, and the voice acting (or all that could be heard from in the demo) wasn't too shabby either. Hopefully from the latest sceens I've seen there will be more to this game.

And on that note, I hope to amass some more quatloos before the purchess of this game.

 

[Fox 2k3]

I have played the demo too, and i think its a very cool game, that stuff of, slooooow and Fast.

I think this game will rock, i might buy it but, i prefer SCII but will be a great hit when it comes out. Recomended

 

[Raccoon87]

I was bad at it too, until I memorized how the cowboy robot shot. It's an amazing game! I'm afraid that after Soul Calibur 2 that this will become the game I need. It's a great game, but I still don't have some games I want from last year (LttP, C:HoD, etc).

The good news is, however, that it will be sold for $40. I read that from some source, I believe it was from IGN.

 

[Shy Guy]

There isn't much more to say that hasn't been said. It's a viewtiful game eith tons of style and a deep combat system. I mean, you have so many options on how to take out your enemies. For instance, the gunner mini boss. You can slow down time to punch his bullet back in his face(Truly badass), speed up time to haul arse, or just battle regulary. Each way is incredibly fun and the special effects are some of the best in a video game.

Well, the most important factor, is it fun? **** yes. I played the game for like an hour, not letting anyone else on. It's addictive and just plain fun.

I'm reserving this baby next time I go to the mall(With my parents, I'm on provation for a year because I sprayed silly string all over the outside:D)

Anyone who doubts the quality of this game is a *******, its a fresh game that will last you a long time(I hear up to 100 hours for the biggest secret) Anyone who hasn't played it, check out your local EB or something, they'll most definetly have the demo. Try it out and let us know what you think.

And to move the topic along, what do the arrows mean? Does it mean you press the opposite direction to dodge or the one pictured? I seem to have fogotten...

 

[Kid Icarus]

The up arrow means the enemy will attack low, so pressing UP when the up arrow appears will cause Joe to jump and evade the attack.

Opposite for the down arrow...

 

[Raccoon87]

The game will be released soon (10/8). And I am seriously wanting this game, but I also want Double Dash! And with the demo disc, Double Dash narrowly beats this out. But anyway, this game got great scores from EGM (8.5, 9.0, 8.5), GI (9.5; Game of the Month), and NP (5/5; Game of the Month). And with a price tag of forty dollars, for anyone considering, you should pick this up immediately.

 

[Smashman]

I have a strong feeling this is going to be one of the best games ever!

In the end, I may like my GameCube even more than my SNES! Sw33tness!

 

[Kid Icarus]

Yeah, the reviews truly show how awesome Joe will be! And for only $40...

The unlockables SPOILER WARNING

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Secret characters are Silvia, Captain Blue, and Alastor (yes they are playable). Secret modes are V-Rated and Ultra V-Rated. And I also believe there is a scret music video or something.

BTW, the official English site is www.capcom.com/v-joe ...

 

[Cashed]

My friend and I played the demo at EB for like 40 minutes yesterday, we both loved it. The only other time I had played it was for about 5 minutes and I never got out of the training portion because I was to stupid to look at the writing "Hit Z to Exit"
-_-' Anyways, when my friend saw the pink Capcom logo he was like "uh... I'm gonna go look at the games now" but I told him to wait and see the actual game. He was then like "dude this is dumb" until I got to turn into Viewtiful Joe Then he was like "oh! This game, I've seen it on TV" But yeah, enough of my personal life... Okay so we played for a long time and we both really liked the game and now he keeps telling me to buy the game when it comes out, which now I know I for sure will be doing.

Am I the only one who doesn't like the boxart?

 

[shadowhuntr000]

Henshin-a-go-go, baby!
Transform-a-go-go, baby!

After learning the what the really cool phrase's English translation meant, it did nothing whatsover to my outlook on this game. This game is off the hizzle for shizzle. I love the slow down and speed up, the duck and jump dodges, and how you can deliver crushing blows in slow down time. Having bought the demo disc and beating Viewtiful Joe twice, my best ranking is all V's, you are Viewtiful! The boss fights can be dealt with in multiple ways. Should I deflect bullets, dodge them, or speed up time and go Rambo on him? Getting ranks for the minifights are cool too. just go for it!

Playability-10/10. You'll forget you're playing a video game, the game's enthralling power.

Fun-10/10. Speed up, slow down, or normal time. The game is your oyster!

Sound-9/10. Music is good, a little bit more than standard punch and lick sounds would be good though.

Replay-10/10. After beating it once, try a different diffuculty. try getting all v ranks. try playing in hi speed, all the time. The possibilities are nearly endless.

FINAL SCORE-10/10. Buy this game if you're not an idiot, broke, or don't own a gamecube.

EDIT-I mean kick, you sick freaks.

 

[Cashed]

Originally posted by shadowhuntr000
Sound-9/10. Music is good, a little bit more than standard punch and lick sounds would be good though.

Joe can lick?! Awesome, but now I think game should be rated VN for Very Naughty... just like Pokemon. I swear Nintendo is hinting towards sexual things in games.

 

[Kid Icarus]

Uh....Joe can lick? I don't remember that...

The music (judging from the demo) does get annoying after a while, so I'd agree with that, but it is still off the hook.

And CSHD, not that I'm lazy or anything...well, actually I am, so can you get me a link to the boxart? Hopefully it's not the same one I saw in EGM...

 

[Cashed]

You lazy *** punk

I was hoping for something showing the VFXs in the game, like Joe dodging some bullets or something... I just don't like that box art, probably because I've always hated that picture of Joe. I prefer the one where he is standing up.

 

[Metroid Killer]

kick + typo = LICK

And it had tp be figured out by a Dane

I really like the boxart. The colors are perfect and there's a lot of action, but yes the pose may not be the best. But still cool.

Also I've heard that it takes around 6-10 hours to beat that game and then at least 10 to beat it in adult mode. And then there's a whole lot of replay value due to the many unlockables.

That is very cool!

Man all this talk of Viewtiful Joe makes me want to play the demo again!

 

[Kid Icarus]

I actually like that pic, lots of action and colors I guess.

But I do agree, the one where Joe is standing to the side with his cape blowing to the opposite side, while being a little shadowed is so viewtiful.

I'm going to try to incorporate viewtiful into my vocabulary now...

 

[Raccoon87]

I replayed the demo today, and two amazing things happened!
First, I beat the cowboy robot with three simple kicks. First, I kicked the chandelier (just for a few viewtiful points), but the cowboy shot a bullet. Well, the chandelier ricocheted the bullet back to him! Then I went into slow mode, gave him three simple kicks, and he was done! I was so surprised at that!
Secondly, I got a viewtiful rating against Apoclypse Now!

And who exactly is Alistor? Is he the bad guy?

 

[Zero EXE]

This game will certainly be a big hit, in my opinion. I'm already looking forward to next tuesday( actualy wednesday, since new games ALWAYS seem to come in a day late up here). Soon, you'll see websites entirley dedicated to this game all over the net. And if Capcom is smart, they will make a sequal
to it, if the storyline allows it.:D

 

[Cashed]

Originally posted by Zero EXE
And if Capcom is smart, they will make a sequal
to it, if the storyline allows it.:D

If I'm not mistaken a sequel has been in planning for a while now. I'd expect to see it as a early N5 game or maybe a launch game for it, I dont expect it at all to be on GameCube.

 

[Metroid Killer]

*agrees with Cashed* () They can make a sequal in time before N5 launches, because they now how the engine to work from. But it will be released in the end of Gamecube's days, and that's a bad time to release such a popular game(think Paper Mario and Conker on the N64).

Anyway in the demo I can easily beat that Cowboy, but I'm totally owned by the helicopter. I dunno if I should use mach speed? Anyway, I figured out that it's easiest to damage the helicopter when you stand on it, but then there will be dropping robots down right next to you, so you don't have time to damage the helicopter.

 

[Raccoon87]

Use slo-mo on the heliocopter if you want to hit it or ricochet the bullets or missles. Knock the chandeliers down if you want to. It's fairly easy once you know how. I can now usually get a Viewtiful or if not that an Awesome rating.

 

[The Windwaker]

re-revives topic

As the game nears its release date, viewtiful joe is looking viewtiful. Reserve a copy today to get a Joe bobble head, which is hand painted and is like almost like 8 inches tall. I got it and its teh roxors!