90
Smooth, engrossing, tough, and pretty, Viewtiful Joe proves that complex play, properly executed, works on as many levels as the ones you merely have to complete.
90
What makes it so effective and modern is the variety, quality and consistency in the game world. It truly is in the hands of the gamer which moves to use in any given situation, making Joe such an unusual and unique proposition. [JPN Import]
90
One of the most handsome, inventive, and to be perfectly frank, <I>cool</I> beat-em-ups ever conceived. [Nov 2003, p.76]
9
One of the best action games on the GameCube. This side-scrolling beat 'em up is unique, charming and tough. The art style is bright and colorful and the combat mechanics are fast and fluid. "Viewtiful Joe" is in the tradition of Capcom's "Mega Man" and "Devil May Cry". It was one of the best video games from 2004. I'd rate it with a 9.3 out of 10
5
One of those games much beloved by critics but I have trouble understanding why exactly. The platform element is simplistic, the fighting although smooth and accessible is little more than two button-bashing and the boss fights can be infuriating. Sounds good on paper but It's not much fun to play in reality. And that name is *awful*.
7
Possibly the best game ever made, but lord can it be difficult. If you’re a casual gamer, do not bother. If you’re a hardcore gamer looking for originality and a challenge, it does not get better than this. I have to give this a mixed review for me personally though because the difficultly subtracts far too much from the fun. The fact that there are grading systems means the difficulty did not have to be so insane to begin with.
Viewtiful Joe
GameCube
Released On:
Oct 7, 2003
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
93
User score
Generally Favorable
7.8
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100
As great as the visual package is, the audio package delivers just as well. The voice acting does wonders with the well-written and witty script and the sound effects all feel just perfect.
100
The most interesting feature in Vietiful Joe is the ability to control the speed of the action.
User score
Generally Favorable
65% Positive
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97 Ratings
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Aug 17, 2019
10
Viewtiful Joe's core gameplay is similar to a traditional side-scrolling beat 'em up. Taking control of Joe, the player is mostly limited to moving left, right, up, and down on a fixed 2D path. The game contains platforming elements such as the ability to jump and double jump. Combat consists of fighting multiple enemies on screen at once, with the enemies appearing from all directions, including the foreground and background. Joe has the ability to punch, kick, and dodge—which he can do by leaping upward or ducking. Dodging enemies' attacks successfully temporarily dazes them, leaving them wide open for attack.[7] The player has certain number of hit points in the form of "Life Marks" located above the VFX Gauge, which decrease whenever Joe takes damage. Health can be restored by picking up hamburgers.[8]
Jun 27, 2017
10
f you have a gamecube, then there is no excuse not to own this game. This is by far one of the best game of that generation. Henshin A Go Go Baby! @ Capcom please bring a HD Port
95
Aside from the addictive gameplay, the graphic style gives the game a fresh feel that doesn't look like every other cel-shaded game. Thick, heavy black lines and an overwhelming amount of pink seem to be the exact opposite of what you find in most hit titles, but it works for Joe because "Team Viewtiful" took time to make it work.
92
While the difficulty of some battles may have you ready to smash your controller at times, the rewards for getting past the hard battles are more than worth the frustration. Viewtiful Joe is one of those rare must-play games that people will still be talking about 10 years down the road.
90
Brings back the old-school 2D brawler style with plenty of innovation and plenty of depth to keep the most hardcore gamers jaws dropped for hours on end.
87
Joe's style is his substance. His story may amount to so much fluff, but the flimsy plot is only pretense for the near-perfect gameplay you'll find in this comic book come to life. [Nov 2003, p.192]
55
The weak control scheme, combined with parts of the game that are completely counter-intuitive, hamper the game tremendously to the point where a serious gamer will, at best, pick this up for a rental. I think Capcom became so blinded by the concept that they forgot that the execution is just as important, if not moreso, than the design.
Aug 1, 2015
10
Top 10 game on the Gamecube! This game has beautiful graphics as well as Amazing controls. This is one of the funnest games of all time and it also shows that 2d side scrollers are not over yet!
Nov 5, 2013
10
This game is still in my top 5 favorite games all **** story, the action, the tight controls, the gorgeous environments and over the top feel all contribute to make this game an absolute must play!
Mar 17, 2024
7
Possibly the best game ever made, but lord can it be difficult. If you’re a casual gamer, do not bother. If you’re a hardcore gamer looking for originality and a challenge, it does not get better than this. I have to give this a mixed review for me personally though because the difficultly subtracts far too much from the fun. The fact that there are grading systems means the difficulty did not have to be so insane to begin with.
Oct 25, 2023
6
Viewtiful Joe is a very demanding game at times that requires a lot of skill and known how about the game itself in order to fully be enjoyable. The combat system takes a lot of practice and some getting used to, but soon enough battling in fast forwards and slow motions feels more natural and even more satisfying when pulling them off. The game can still be somewhat tedious when you don't know exactly what to do or how to defeat an enemy quickly, but half the joy of the game is learning how to take down enemies fast and looking Viewtiful while doing it! Overall, Viewtiful Joe is a very refreshing experience that many gamers looking for a little more action in there life should look into.
Aug 3, 2013
6
A 2D scrolling beat 'em up Viewtiful Joe is absolutely fantastic when in full flow. Leaping around defeating enemies ranging from killer robots to missile firing helicopters utilising Joe's superhuman abilities is what gaming is all about. In fact the core gameplay is so good that its even worth putting up with the extreme difficulty spikes encountered when tackling one or two of the bosses. Unfortunately the final section of the game is totally ruined by the creators decision to bring back each of said bosses one after the other with no check points in between. To this day I have never completed the game as a result but I'm still glad I played it.
SummaryWelcome to the world of Viewtiful Joe! Capcom's innovative super hero action game that mixes funky cartoon-style visuals with classic side-scrolling gameplay and introduces the world?s quirkiest million dollar action hero... Joe! More than just any ordinary dude, Joe must transform into the ultimate superhero. It?s up to you to activate ... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- GameCube
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date:Oct 7, 2003
Developer:
- Clover Studio
Publisher:
