Viewtiful Joe

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Viewtiful Joe is a video game developed by Capcom's Capcom Production Studio 4 design team "Team Viewtiful". The other games in the series, including the...
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9
excellent
 
CRITICS SCORE
9.2
(74 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8.8
(3221 ratings)

Game Overview

Viewtiful Joe is a video game developed by Capcom's Capcom Production Studio 4 design team "Team Viewtiful". The other games in the series, including the PS2 port of the first game, have been made by Clover...

The Bottom Line

Fighting action game from Capcom Studio 4's Atsushi Inaba. Joe was just your average, well, Joe until he was transported into his favorite action movie. In his new environment, Joe discovers he has all the abilities of Hollywood action-hero.

Using new cel-shading techniques, VJ boasts a unique visual style that blends colorful 3D environments with a twisted take on traditional 2D gameplay. Joe's power stems from skillful martial arts attacks, high-flying acrobatics, and time-bending special effects. Players can slow down or speed up time when attacking/ dodging enemies, as well as zoom in on the action to execute different attacks.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
92/100
score

Deftly delivers a fantastic cel-shaded look while also adding a really great series of unique gameplay twists that make it much, much better than the average side-scrolling action game.

GameZone review logo
94/100
score

The VFX powers are just plain cool and the game is consistently satisfying and challenging. The fact that this game has been green-lighted in a day and age where perfecting the intricacies of 3D rendering is the holy grail of most development teams is a g

IGN review logo
95/100
score

If the intense challenge intimidates you, then good -- you could probably use a good ass kicking, anyway. I know I certainly did. Beating this game is a badge of honor to wear with pride, and you can bet that I'll be playing through Viewtiful Joe several

Game Features

Nintendo "Shines" Above the Competition Nintendo scooped six awards at this years' Golden Joysticks Awards, voted for by visitors to the Computer and Video Games website.

Game Specs

Audio/Video
Progressive Scan

Memory
4 blocks

 

Modes
Story

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Suggestive Themes
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Gamecube
Release Date:10/7/2003
Publisher:Capcom
Developer:Capcom Production Studio 4
Genre:Fighting
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.4
Gameplay
9.1
Graphics
9.6
Sound
8.6
Concept
10
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.4/10

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