IGN gives Viewtiful Joe a 9.5 score

Zee Deveel · 10-04-2003, 01:33 AM

Click here for the full IGN review!

9.0 Presentation
Cut-scenes tell a slightly muddy yet still entertaining tale of Joe's struggle to rescue Silvia. Standard Capcom polish and excellence all around.

9.0 Graphics
Crisp, colorful, and gorgeous. Great art mixes with solid technology for one of the most stylized beat-'em-ups ever seen.

9.0 Sound
Clean stereo effects ring as Joe shatters his foes with power-packed blows. Electronic trance tunes are good, and Joe's voice-acting fits perfectly.

10.0 Gameplay
The best action title on the GameCube -- Viewtiful Joe rules all. Irresistible and highly addictive action combat packed with fantastic flair.

9.0 Lasting Appeal
VJ is crazy tough, and we love it! Worthy unlockables, but you'll want to keep replaying forever based on the awesome gameplay mechanics alone.

One of the greatest games I've played in years -- do yourself a favor, and read the full review over at IGN (all 4 pages, you won't regret it).

My only advice: GET OFF YOUR ASS, AND BUY THIS GAME!

Dyne · 10-04-2003, 03:46 AM

If I had money, I'd buy it. For now, I'm going to have to suffice with a rental.

"It's just a little rental-y! It's still good! It's still good!"

bobcat · 10-04-2003, 04:13 AM

About time Capcom did something right.

I've read the review and I definitely will buy this game. I've always said it looked good, but afta PN03 I wasn't sure if it'd be "that" good. This review has basically answered that for me

Bond · 10-04-2003, 09:37 AM

I wonder exactly how "hard" the game really is...

GameMaster · 10-04-2003, 01:37 PM

I wonder how "electronic" those trance tunes really are?

CrOnO_LiNk · 10-04-2003, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond

I wonder exactly how "hard" the game really is...

Probably F-Zero GX hard?

I might buy the game, it looks great, but the only thing that's making me not want to get it is the fact that it's short... But damn, Replay Value 9!?

DarkMaster · 10-04-2003, 03:37 PM

Hmmm....a good game made by Capcom.

I know I'm looking forward to Viewtiful Joe 17.

Jason1 · 10-04-2003, 04:06 PM

This game looks hella-sweet. I'll be picking it up as soon as possible.

Zee Deveel · 10-05-2003, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CrOnO_LiNk

I might buy the game, it looks great, but the only thing that's making me not want to get it is the fact that it's short... But damn, Replay Value 9!?

My first time through the game was about 10 hours I'd say, an amazing experience for sure, but the game is so much damn fun that I actually want to play through again -- seriously, Viewtiful Joe has the most amazing, fluid, stylish gameplay.

GameMaster · 10-06-2003, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Fear Effect

My first time through the game was about 10 hours I'd say, an amazing experience for sure, but the game is so much damn fun that I actually want to play through again -- seriously, Viewtiful Joe has the most amazing, fluid, stylish gameplay.

What kind of crazy person already has played and beat the game when it's not even being released in most retailers until Tuesday October 7?!

Blackmane · 10-06-2003, 03:48 AM

I desire that game more and more.

*Wishs he wasn't broke*

WAHHHH!

Zee Deveel · 10-06-2003, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GameMaster

What kind of crazy person already has played and beat the game when it's not even being released in most retailers until Tuesday October 7?!

IMPORT -- my good friend imported Viewtiful Joe about a week ago or so, and was nice enough to let me play the game long enough to conquer it (so much fun that I want to buy a copy of the game for myself).

Rndm_Perfection · 10-06-2003, 05:05 PM

Hmmm, I guess I'd have to see the game in motion, because those screen shots look pretty bad O_o. But, I dunno... I trust Capcom in the 2D department (even if the only 2D-ness of the game is due to Cell Shading). But, if the game's anywhere near as fluid as Marvel vs. Capcom 2, then it ought to be great.

Zee Deveel · 10-06-2003, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rndm_Perfection

if the game's anywhere near as fluid as Marvel vs. Capcom 2, then it ought to be great.

I'm having a hard time remembering playing a video game that is as fluid as Viewtiful Joe is, and that is not an understatement, but don't take my word for it.

Here's what IGN had to say concerning how fluid Viewtiful Joe is...

"Not for a second does the game stutter or slow down. It runs at a rock-solid framerate that shows off every brilliant frame of Joe flipping, twisting, soaring, posing, punching, and kicking with much style and convincing fluidity."

And trust me, no screenshot will ever do this game any justice -- YOU HAVE to see the game in-motion, and furthurmore, you actually have to have the controller in your hands (IGN also states this in their review).

Another IGN take on another great aspect of Viewtiful Joe...

"You can trust that Capcom isn't going to slap the name "viewtiful" on a box unless it's sporting impressive visuals to back it. In the case of Viewtiful Joe, we're treated to a gorgeously rendered cel-shaded package that borders closer to the true definition of artwork than nearly any other game on the system. Everything from the diverse and richly detailed backgrounds to the wildly unique character designs, the truly beautiful graphical effects, and the unbelievable character animations are all masterfully crafted, making Viewtiful Joe a showpiece title for Nintendo's console."

I could on and on about how great Viewtiful Joe is, but in the end, it doesn't really matter -- just find a way to play the game for yourself!

DarkMaster · 10-06-2003, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rndm_Perfection

Hmmm, I guess I'd have to see the game in motion, because those screen shots look pretty bad O_o. But, I dunno... I trust Capcom in the 2D department (even if the only 2D-ness of the game is due to Cell Shading). But, if the game's anywhere near as fluid as Marvel vs. Capcom 2, then it ought to be great.

You have to play the game to understand it at all. Before I played it, I couldn't have cared less about it. But it's a very fun game.