Viewtiful Joe

 GameCube
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 150
  3. Negative: 9 out of 150
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  1. iguanaman
    Oct 19, 2007
    10
    An intensly beautiful and innovative experience and a perfect example that console sidescrollers are far from dead.
  2. AlexD.
    Oct 10, 2003
    10
    The quintiessential videogame.
  3. JoeV.
    Nov 3, 2003
    10
    Buy it now, play it forever.
  4. [Anonymous]
    May 10, 2004
    10
    This is one of the most entertaining games I've ever played.
  5. ViewtifiedE.
    Oct 1, 2003
    10
    We gamers haven't seen a 2-D game with such a unique innovative twist since the 3-D era, thats why this game is a MUST HAVE!
  6. JoeyDeA.
    Oct 10, 2003
    10
    Down right addicting and original! The combos would make Neo jealous!
  7. BrandonM.
    Oct 14, 2003
    10
    Perfection. Sheer beatemup perfection. Not much more to say, really. BUY. THIS. GAME.
  8. RyanT.
    Oct 16, 2003
    10
    This game is so cool. Go buy it now.
  9. BenR.
    Oct 17, 2003
    10
    This is game is awesome i just beat it on kids, and its not one of those games that gets boring, so im tackling adult mode now.
  10. StevenH.
    Oct 18, 2003
    10
    This game brings GC 100% to life the graphics and cel shading is what make this game unique. Whats your start using joes special moves theres no stopping you!
  11. JoeD.
    Dec 15, 2003
    10
    In an age obsessed with photo realistic graphics, Its great to see a developper take a chance and come up with such a brilliant title. Gorgeous visuals, challenging and intuitive gameplay, and combos that would make Neo piss his pants. For god's sake, you can slow down time and bunch bullets back at whoever's trying to cap you. Buy Vjoe, you won't regret it.
  12. PaulY.
    Oct 2, 2003
    10
    I played the demo and this game will rock!
  13. HenryS.
    Oct 4, 2003
    10
    This game is awsome...from the cool 2d effects 2 the gameplay...you'll have tons of fun.
  14. LivianoC.
    Sep 19, 2003
    9
    This game is pure genious!
  15. IanC.
    Apr 27, 2004
    10
    Magnificent. Old school platform fun, wonderful rapid kung-fu antics, astounding graphics and the time control is, well, spectacular and spectularly entertaining to make use of. What could turn into stayed, boring little scraps can become awe-inspiring mini-epics, particularly when you tune your fingers to the intuitive controls (netjak - more time spent on a game before you damn it on Magnificent. Old school platform fun, wonderful rapid kung-fu antics, astounding graphics and the time control is, well, spectacular and spectularly entertaining to make use of. What could turn into stayed, boring little scraps can become awe-inspiring mini-epics, particularly when you tune your fingers to the intuitive controls (netjak - more time spent on a game before you damn it on this level please) and can lay waste to a single group of bad guys with an eye-watering combination of slow mo bullet-time style flipping and kicking, a high-speed torrent on fast-forward and finishing off with a zoom in and super 360 degree kick! This game is EXACTLY what I love Nintendo for - fun fun and fun. Hesitate not, buy now. Oh yes, and please confine this 'Mario for President/Prime Minister/King of World' baby-talk nonsense to the schoolyard.… Expand
  16. Lily
    Jul 27, 2004
    10
    What is up with netjak.com? 55?! What morons. This game rocks! It's sooo much fun and the graphics are beautiful.
  17. MichaelC.
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    When I beat it on the hardest difficulty setting, I got a sense of pride that no game has ever awarded me, it took me 1 month to beet a game that last up to 8 hours, thats how tough it was. Although the game is short it has an insane amount of replay, it was the first game I've ever gotten obsessed with. If you own the cube, get this game.
  18. CurtisH.
    Nov 22, 2003
    10
    Not since Jet Grind Radio has cel-shading melded so perfectly in this game's "movie world" environment. It's a comic book you can play and a great action flick peppered with humor and innovation. Viewtiful Joe redefines the side-scroller genre and gives future games of its genre a very high bar to aim for. Run out and buy this game now. Show all your friends! This game, simply, Not since Jet Grind Radio has cel-shading melded so perfectly in this game's "movie world" environment. It's a comic book you can play and a great action flick peppered with humor and innovation. Viewtiful Joe redefines the side-scroller genre and gives future games of its genre a very high bar to aim for. Run out and buy this game now. Show all your friends! This game, simply, kicks much ass.… Expand
  19. SteveE.
    Nov 28, 2003
    9
    This is a capcom classic with old school gameplay and next gen graphics.
  20. J.G.
    Nov 6, 2003
    9
    This game will rock you!!! It's one of those games that are rare to its genre and all of Joe's powers...
  21. VanillaGamer
    Oct 16, 2003
    10
    A fantastic game from start to finish, Viewtiful Joe is the best video game experience to come along since Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
  22. 22446688Bb
    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,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]… Expand
  23. WilliamH.
    Oct 8, 2003
    10
    It's about we see an evolution in the beat em up genre.
  24. RasheemoO.
    Aug 20, 2003
    10
    The videos look awesome, this game has interesting features, I can't wait!
  25. JohnL.
    Dec 20, 2003
    10
    God bless Capcom...this game is the reason why i buy video games.
  26. JordanB.
    Dec 4, 2003
    10
    Awesome game. It's a game that takes the fun of retro beat-em-up games and modern graphics and gameplay to make a great game. No one should overlook this game, because it is rare and the people at Nintendo took a huge chance on such a unique game that will probably not make them a huge profit. Everyone should support this game and its beauty and go out and buy it now.
  27. JonT.
    Oct 5, 2003
    10
    Sheer beauty.
  28. PereP.
    Sep 27, 2003
    10
    Original, fun, long, and challenging. It has everything for a great single player experience.
  29. DanielM.
    Nov 9, 2004
    9
    Original and entertaining game.
  30. lala
    Jan 27, 2004
    10
    The best fighting game i've ever seen.
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Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best GameCube Game of 2003
6
#6 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
5
#5 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Into Liquid Sky
    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.
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  2. Game Revolution
    91
    Games as stylistically compelling as Viewtiful Joe don’t come around often. Thankfully, it has the gameplay to back it up, so Gamecube owners with a taste for action should definitely pick it up. It might require superhuman gaming skills, but who said life as a hero was easy?
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Joe is a bit stingy on save points, causing you to repeat parts of the same level over and over (and over), but thanks to its gorgeous visuals, you'll never tire of this View. [21 Nov 2003, p.L2T 46]
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