Viewtiful Joe: Double Trouble!

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  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2005
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7.6

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  • Summary: In Viewtiful Joe: Double Trouble an action-movie hero's work is never done! During an on-location shoot of Captain Blue's latest movie, a new sinister group literally steals the show and it’s up to our not-so-average Joe to reclaim it. Using the Nintendo DS dual screens, gamers help JoeIn Viewtiful Joe: Double Trouble an action-movie hero's work is never done! During an on-location shoot of Captain Blue's latest movie, a new sinister group literally steals the show and it’s up to our not-so-average Joe to reclaim it. Using the Nintendo DS dual screens, gamers help Joe split the screen wide open to solve mind-boggling puzzles and perform his devastating moves in this side-scrolling action title. Plus the ‘Joe Camera’ let’s you pull the upper screen down to literally give Joe a helping hand. To help with all this chaos is Joe's quarrelsome little sister, Jasmine, who joins in on the action this time around. Innovative use of the Nintendo DS Dual Screens - Make use of the handheld's dual-screens and touch-sensitive panel to help Joe solve puzzles and progress through the game. [Capcom]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. IGN
    85
    The puzzle elements are incredibly clever in places because they're constructed of elements that really haven't been done anywhere before.
  2. GameShark
    83
    While the game is rather short, and the love/hate activations of the some of the Viewtiful powers, this is an extremely fun game.
  3. Yahoo!
    80
    It's disappointing that there's no option to enjoy the game at your own pace, as it can bring the game to a screeching halt. But otherwise, Double Trouble is a stellar example of how great games can be adapted for the Nintendo DS.
  4. 1UP
    75
    Though flawed, it adds a handful of creative new elements to the basic mix, preventing it from being a callow rehash. There are better games for DS, but this one demonstrates moxie, technical brilliance and no lack of ambition.
  5. Nintendo Power
    70
    Graphically, Double Trouble looks great, providing another example of the DS's polygonal capabilities - and though there is slowdown, it's fairly minimal. [Dec 2005, p.110]
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  6. Eurogamer
    70
    Double Trouble is still undeniably a lot of fun - clever ideas, decent puzzles, and so on - but rather like the name, which seems to be struggling to fit the standard jokey Game Name: DS format, the end result isn't quite good enough.
  7. G4 TV
    40
    The result of meddling with Joe's mechanics is pure mediocrity. Though lefties will scream in frustration, the action is never bad, merely bland.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. JoshR.
    Nov 9, 2005
    10
    Action/Puzzle is always a good thing. You have your entertainment both visually and mentally, and without the long drawn out collecting in Action/Puzzle is always a good thing. You have your entertainment both visually and mentally, and without the long drawn out collecting in Adventure games.… Expand
  2. AramisG.
    Nov 23, 2005
    9
    This game looks fantastic on the DS. Like Kirby, it finds creative ways to make you use the touch screen in the heat of action. A really fun This game looks fantastic on the DS. Like Kirby, it finds creative ways to make you use the touch screen in the heat of action. A really fun little game that appears to be underapperciated.… Expand
  4. GbTheExtra
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Está muy bueno este juego muy genial hasta mezcla muy buena jugabilidad y todo eso… Expand
  5. dark_dill
    Feb 19, 2016
    8
    First viewtiful joe game i played! not knowing the story i enjoyed it graphics was great, puzzle elements slowed me down a little but the bossFirst viewtiful joe game i played! not knowing the story i enjoyed it graphics was great, puzzle elements slowed me down a little but the boss fights and the unlockable moves kept me going, the final fight was not all that hard but i enjoyed the game! i recommend anyone who is curious about it give it a try.
    Not a long game, but really fun! The only thing that holds it back is that there isnt much to do after you beat it out just to replay it on a harder difficulty and buy more moves that you couldn't get on your first play through.    … Expand
  6. Watermelon789
    Jun 15, 2011
    7
    Gosh, what a bummer Viewtiful Joe slipped very hard in this one , it still have some great stuff on it, and has full use, the only bad thingGosh, what a bummer Viewtiful Joe slipped very hard in this one , it still have some great stuff on it, and has full use, the only bad thing is that it doesn't have to many replay value. Just a simple cool catridge.… Expand
  7. BlatherscyteBlunderbuss
    Nov 16, 2005
    7
    The new VFX powers are awkward and gimmicky, the double display is odd and pointless, and the hardware is not quite up to task -- still, all The new VFX powers are awkward and gimmicky, the double display is odd and pointless, and the hardware is not quite up to task -- still, all that can't quite suppress the fun of the latest title in this stellar series.… Expand
  8. AnneH.
    Dec 3, 2005
    6
    now i played the console version on the gamcube and i was amazed about the greatness of the game and i thought cool viewtiful joe on the ds now i played the console version on the gamcube and i was amazed about the greatness of the game and i thought cool viewtiful joe on the ds its gonna be awsome i was sadly disapointed this game was just punch,kick,puzzle,punch ,kick,puzzle i know thats how the first game was but with two screens i just didnt get into it and the cutscreens were you pull the slideshow tape thats just stupid so if you like viewtiful joe or just starting dont pick this game up its terrible.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best DS Game of 2005
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#33 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
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#10 Most Shared DS Game of 2005