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.

Zee Deveel · 10-05-2003, 11:30 PM

Quote:

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.