Post by: Mario on April 20, 2004, 10:18:47 PM
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/04/21/news_6094115.html
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Besides having 40 new types of enemies, the sequel will also span several new environments, including a jungle, underground ruins, ancient Japan, snowy mountains and outer space. Joe's Six Machine will get new transformational powers that will let it turn into a racer, cannon, drill or submarine during different stages of the game. The caped hero will also receive a new VFX power, "Replay," which will let him triple the effect of attacks or power-ups.
There's a few screenshots there too. Interesting VJ2 logo. I'm looking forward to this game!
I just hope the GameCube version isn't graphically dumbed down as a result of having to develop a PS2 version as well...
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 20, 2004, 11:42:57 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on April 20, 2004, 11:54:26 PM
Professional unlike DMC 2 the same devolopment team from the original will be devoloping VJ2.
I am really intrigued by this answer by Atsushi Inaba.
GS: How is the gameplay changing in VJ2?
AI: The addition of Silvia in co-op mode has added a lot of depth. You thought you could do crazy combos in Viewtiful Joe; wait till you try a little simultaneous VJ action!
and this one
GameSpot: How pleased were you with how the original game turned out?
Atsushi Inaba: I am 100 percent, completely satisfied.
GS: How did feedback to the original game influence work on the sequel?
AI: We heard the game was a bit difficult for casual gamers, so we have made it more accessible to them while still making it challenging enough for hard-core gamers that liked the difficulty of the original.
Im happy that they're toning the difficulty a little bit. It will now appeal to more people hopefully.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on April 21, 2004, 01:30:57 AM
*Touches fuzzy, gets dizzy*
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I just hope the GameCube version isn't graphically dumbed down as a result of having to develop a PS2 version as well...
Yeah. I don't want to see a sequel that looks worse than the original because old grey ma can't keep up. =/
Old grey ma ain't what she used to be.
Post by: anubis6789 on April 21, 2004, 01:37:09 AM
Post by: Ocarina Blue on April 21, 2004, 03:19:38 AM
A sequel really isn't supprising, considering all the positive press the origianal got. Does anyone know how well it sold?
Post by: KDR_11k on April 21, 2004, 03:37:42 AM
Fortunately, they have lots of original GC-quality work and shaders already lying around, which means they could reuse those parts at least for the Cube version and thus make sure it doesn't look worse. (in fact I think the PS2 should be capable of everything shown in VJ1 except the special effects, which shouldn't be that hard to dumb down for the PS2 version) Coop sounds intriguing, it would put VJ on par with old classic sidescrollers, just with better graphics and really awesome gameplay. I hope this game sells and people realize that 2d is cooler than 3d.
Post by: Krazie26 on April 21, 2004, 05:01:12 AM
So, I highly doubt that VJ2 will be happening for me.
Post by: vudu on April 21, 2004, 06:41:59 AM
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Post by: Ian Sane on April 21, 2004, 07:08:18 AM
Odds are no matter what the PS2 version is going to clobber the Cube version. The bigger userbase alone should see to that. If the PS2 version doesn't sell better then I'm guessing it will be because PS2 fans don't "get it" in which case it will bomb.
I have no problem with the original game being ported to the PS2 but it would really suck if it came included with the PS2 version of VJ2 and the price was the same as the Cube version. They should get to play it but they shouldn't get to play it for free.
Post by: the_zombie_luke on April 21, 2004, 08:09:14 AM
Post by: the_zombie_luke on April 21, 2004, 09:35:31 AM
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Originally posted by: anubis6789
The rumor going around is that the PS2 version will have VJ1 on the same disc. If thats true I hope that the GCN version has something exclusive otherwise the PS2 version is going to clobber the GCN version big time sales wise.
That rumor is false according to this link. VJ2
It says that the PS2 port of the first game will be made in Japan only, with Dante as a bonus. This still doesn't clear up whether the game will be made for PS2 first, but I think the Viewtiful Team would choose GameCube, since it is easy to develop for.
Post by: theRPGFreak on April 21, 2004, 09:38:14 AM
Post by: the_zombie_luke on April 21, 2004, 09:46:28 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on April 21, 2004, 09:49:01 AM
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Post by: the_zombie_luke on April 21, 2004, 10:07:12 AM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Didn't SCEA reject VJ1? Will they accept the sequel?
Yeah, I think they did along with Killer 7. Maybe they will reject the sequel.
Post by: akdaman1 on April 21, 2004, 11:42:46 AM
Anyway me and my brother are so pshyced about this game. Its the only game that me and him BOTH truly ever want. ( He has different tastes, Hes more into GTA and Gran Turismo).
Post by: vudu on April 21, 2004, 11:50:37 AM
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Post by: akdaman1 on April 21, 2004, 11:59:46 AM
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Originally posted by: kingvudu
the dante artwork is for the ps2 version of vj1 that will be released in japan. he is going to be an additional extra character. as far as i know, no playable characters have been confirmed for vj2 except joe and silvia.
Actually I just read from GCadvanced that Famitsu confirmed Dante as a playable charecter.
Edit I believe your right Kingvudu. Dante and apparently Trish are gonna be extras in the PS2 version. BUT I still believe that Dante will be in VJ2.( hopefully)
Post by: Perfect Cell on April 21, 2004, 01:27:57 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on April 21, 2004, 02:18:20 PM
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 21, 2004, 03:29:35 PM
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Post by: anubis6789 on April 22, 2004, 12:12:54 AM
On the subject of Dante in PS2 VJ1, do you think he will have anything special to say to Alastor when he gets to him. Which Makes me wonder, is Alastor still going to be a playable character if Dante is considering their play styles will probably be similer.(Devil Trigger)
Post by: Syl on April 22, 2004, 12:58:44 PM
anyway, the game needs to appeal to a larger market.... I hope the PS2 version does sell.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 22, 2004, 06:13:33 PM
If Dante gets to use guns (just as Silvia gets to use a gun in that one art piece), then I wouldn't mind having Mega Man as a GCN-exclusive character, cuz Mega Man has badass guns.
Post by: soracloudtidus on April 22, 2004, 06:39:59 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on April 22, 2004, 08:06:45 PM
Post by: anubis6789 on April 23, 2004, 04:31:30 AM
Post by: theRPGFreak on April 23, 2004, 09:25:34 AM
Post by: vudu on April 23, 2004, 10:15:09 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 23, 2004, 02:40:02 PM
Post by: Krazie26 on April 23, 2004, 02:50:32 PM
What could they possibly gain from making the graphics worst than the first one? Especially on a graphics-dominated system such as PS2. I can just imagine that conversation,
Person 1: Hey Boss, were gonna make VJ2 for the PS2 and GCN.
Boss: Oh okay, thats cool, for PS2 to?
Person 1: Yeah
Boss: Well, go ahead and throw VJ1 in there since they didn't get that the first time around.
Person 1: Roger, anything else?
Boss: Yeah, make the graphics worse.
Person 1: Okay, gotcha
Post by: Mario on April 23, 2004, 09:38:05 PM
Post by: anubis6789 on April 23, 2004, 09:58:55 PM
OK, just to make it clearer, VJ2 is not going to have Dante in it,(on either the PS2 or GCN) only the PS2 version of VJ1 is going to have Dante, also the PS2 version of VJ1 is not going to be packed in with PS2 VJ2, it will be sold seperatly.
Capcom also says that both games will be the same, but I find that kind of hard to believe regarding the graphics. I think that the PS2 version will suffer from a little slow down, but I can't know for sure, its just my guess.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 23, 2004, 11:17:06 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on April 24, 2004, 12:53:56 AM
Post by: Zero on April 24, 2004, 09:59:10 AM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
I wonder if they throw in Zero as a hidden char...
oh my gosh!! i didn't even think about that! that would totally rock! obviously i like Zero
Post by: akdaman1 on May 01, 2004, 05:48:50 PM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
I wonder if they throw in Zero as a hidden char...
WHo is Zero ?
Is he from Megaman or am I just thinking out of my a*s
Post by: Zero on May 01, 2004, 08:46:53 PM
He was first introduced in Mega Man X
He now had his own series on the GBA called (you guessed it) Mega Man Zero
Post by: akdaman1 on May 02, 2004, 11:17:59 AM
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Originally posted by: Zero
yes Zero is a character from Mega Man
He was first introduced in Mega Man X
He now had his own series on the GBA called (you guessed it) Mega Man Zero
Oh right that guy.
I remember him. Nah he wouldnt really fit in, I dont believe that anyone else should be in the except for charecters from the Joe universe.
Post by: anubis6789 on May 03, 2004, 12:24:21 AM
Besides, I believe Mega Man would fit in well in a VJ game, espeacaly since he was mentiond in the first.
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Post by: Zero on October 19, 2004, 05:21:38 AM
I'm sure it will still be a great game, but I must say I am a little disappointed.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 24, 2004, 03:25:41 PM
Post by: MaleficentOgre on October 24, 2004, 06:48:30 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 24, 2004, 07:10:49 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 24, 2004, 08:28:41 PM
Viewtiful Joe 2 - 3min high-rez trailer
Post by: Mario on October 24, 2004, 08:55:56 PM
Post by: 1day on October 24, 2004, 09:13:35 PM
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Originally posted by: Mario
Yeah, i'm picking this game up the day it comes out, the lack of two player co-op doesn't bother me at all. I hope you don't "have" to play as Sylvia too much, because she's a girl, which means she's weak, and Joe is so much cooler.
I think they have redone the character attributes of Sylvia because she clearly isn't running twice as fast. Who knows if she takes X2 damage, in time we shall see.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 24, 2004, 10:25:00 PM
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Post by: Zero on November 10, 2004, 05:09:06 AM
apparently it will be available the same day as Metroid Prime 2 (the 18th)
kinda happy to see a date consistantly moving closer, remember this game was originally supposed to release in 2005
Post by: PaLaDiN on November 10, 2004, 06:04:08 AM
I was just thinking the other day, if Capcom wanted to justify porting it to the PS2 by sabotaging the Cube version's sales, that's what they'd do.
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on November 10, 2004, 07:31:53 AM
btw, what happend to dead phoenix or whatever? I totally forgot
Post by: PaLaDiN on November 10, 2004, 07:36:14 AM
Apparently some people in there aren't very satisfied right now.
Plus there's always investors to take into account.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 21, 2004, 06:02:01 PM
Capcom also gave me another blue HMD t-shirt, YAY, i can finally wear this one since the one i got last year as a pre-order gifto for Viewtiful Joe1 had a hole in it so i'm much happiness now, yes.
Post by: PaLaDiN on December 12, 2004, 02:48:41 PM
And which one is better, if any?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 12, 2004, 08:34:16 PM
GCN version is marginally better. The differences are noticeable, yet small.
Visuals: GCN version has slightly more vibrant colors, sharper backgrounds/textures, and clearer definition on objects and effects. Also supports progressive scan output on GCN. Both versions run at 60fps most of the time, while they occasionally cut down to 30fps as soon as an effect like "Slow" is utilized. From my experience with the GCN version, the transition from 60 to 30 is quick and clean, and the game still moves smoothly at 30fps, unlike say Star Wars Rebel Strike. My guess is the GCN version is using the same engine as the PS2 version, which dictates when to run at 60 or 30fps; given what I've seen from VJ1, VJ2 should've had no problem run completely at 60fps, so there seems to be something holding it back.
Audio: GCN version has slightly better clarity. The PS2 version audio sounds noticeably compressed.
Interface: GCN version loads noticeably faster between menu selections.
Control: GCN version controls identical to VJ1 GCN, PS2 version controls like VJ1 PS2.
All other aspects are identical.
This was a combo of info I've gathered on both versions, and my experience with the GCN version. You don't have to take my word for it.
