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Title: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: LinkMaster3000 on October 24, 2003, 09:51:42 AM
This game is the best game ever  It has surpassed both Zelda and Soul Caliber 2 has my all time favorite gamecube game.
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: Uglydot on October 24, 2003, 09:56:03 AM
While it is a great game, I wouldn't say it surpases Zelda.  Very fun, though.
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: morphe on October 24, 2003, 10:00:55 AM
It looks crap IMO, haven't played it though, just 1st impression on seeing the advert.
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Post by: KnowsNothing on October 24, 2003, 10:04:22 AM
Well....screw the whole "it's my opinion" thing.  You're just flat out wrong.  I don't own the game, but people had to actually pull me away from the demo.

soooo.....much.....fun..........  
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: morphe on October 24, 2003, 10:16:20 AM
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Originally posted by: KnowsNothing
Well....screw the whole "it's my opinion" thing.  You're just flat out wrong.  I don't own the game, but people had to actually pull me away from the demo.

soooo.....much.....fun..........



Everyone thinks it's great, and most probably it is, perhaps I will have to see it in action for myself, the advert of it looks crap, thats all I m saying.
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 24, 2003, 10:20:51 AM
I understand.....adverts turn me down from some games, but they turn out to be awesome *thinks SMS*

anyway, when I first played it I didn't see what the fuss was about, but once I got the hang of using VHX (or whatever) moves and got to that first boss I was hooked.  I'd die purposely just to play him again.

just, the way joe runs and jumps is annoying, and the combat controls take some getting used to (doesn't take too long, though).  don't let it get to you.  the game is great.
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Post by: Cap on October 24, 2003, 10:28:25 AM
i know what you mean about the commercial for the game. had i not known anything about it, i wouldnt have bought it based off that ad.  
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: Luciferschild on October 24, 2003, 10:42:03 AM
The graphics aren't great but I think it's a great game once you get into it. I didn't like it at first until I switched the control config. to type B cause using the y button to jump was really awkward imo. If you are a fan of old generation games like me then you will love this game but you should give it a chance even if you aren't cause it's really good.  
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 24, 2003, 01:29:30 PM
Watch this add instead:
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Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: Berny on October 25, 2003, 10:51:48 AM
Where is everyone seeing these VJ ads? I don't watch TV much, so I haven't seen 'em.
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Post by: Shin Gallon on October 25, 2003, 01:18:59 PM
I love the game, personally. It's amazingly fun and addictive...in fact, I'm gonna go play it more now.
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Post by: Dynamitega on October 25, 2003, 09:00:57 PM
Hard to pass judgement on a game without playing it, morphe... especially a negative judgement when it's recieved such great reviews.  Apparently, there was something special for them to give it a nice score.
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: Myxtika1 Azn on October 29, 2003, 07:46:07 PM
I just finished the game on "Kid" difficulty and I only have one thing to say... it's freakin' awesome!!  It took me 9+ hours to finish and it was very satisfying.  I like the plot twist near the end and the cliff-hanger they left us with.  I can't wait for the sequel.

Anyone else finished it yet? I want to know what the hell Joe and the gang are saying in that music video.  Sounds like a bunch of jibberish with some English thrown in.... :-\
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 29, 2003, 09:11:33 PM
The music video's in Japanese.  I'll capture it one of these days.

It's awesome you finished Kid mode, but *seriously*, finish the game in Adult mode. Provided you didn't read any codes or faqs, you DO NOT realize the extent of the playable options until you've completed Adult.  I'm sure you can't wait for the sequel, but the next unlockables may prove to be a great diversion till then.
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Post by: Myxtika1 Azn on October 29, 2003, 09:35:01 PM
Nope, no codes or faqs or anything. Just old school trial and error.  Those were the days...**starts remembering the days**  I plan on starting the Adult mode tomorrow.

I have a question now.  In some levels, there are some VFX things that are just to high to jump up and get.  How is it done?  
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Post by: Dynamitega on October 29, 2003, 10:10:09 PM
************ POSSIBLE SPOILER, But answer to the last question....







You have to uppercut something into them... then they'll fall. If you want me to be any more specific.. what else in the game helped you to get more power for certain things (stronger hits, etc)?




I'm on episode 6 on hard still... it's tough.  I never played through the kids mode.
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Post by: oohhboy on October 29, 2003, 10:36:33 PM
Hehe. You guys are pussies. I went straight for Adult level and getting the happy snot beaten out of me on episode 6. I have gotten about 20 hours out of it so far.
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Post by: Infernal Monkey on October 29, 2003, 11:09:17 PM
Well erm.. I went straight for Kids mode and I'm getting the snot beaten out of me on episode 6, and F-Zero is eating up my game time now.

*VJ has a cry in the corner*
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: Myxtika1 Azn on October 30, 2003, 07:19:59 AM
Hehe... Well, if the game allows the user to select the difficulty, I almost always go for the Easiest mode first.  Why?  Replay value.  By doing it this way, I won't know what to expect from the more difficulty levels.  For example, I didn't realize that Joe starts out with fewer life than in Kids mode, and that the VFX drains a lot faster.

Another example would be like playing Resident Evil or Silent Hill.  In REMake, there are more zombies, and dead, unburned zombies turn into Crimson Heads faster.  In Silent Hill, the puzzles are less challenging on the easier level.  

Does what I said make any sense?
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 30, 2003, 09:46:14 AM
Perfectly, unless I'm stupid.
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: babble on October 30, 2003, 10:34:45 AM
I just restsarted playing today. Man, this game is awesome. I got bored/stuck at level 4, but now i'm in level 5 and I'm loving every minute of it. I can't wait to restart from scratch and be more Viewtiful!

Just a small question. In your saved games, does the number under the skull icon on the right represent the # of times you died?
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: Berny on October 30, 2003, 01:30:03 PM
The skull number is the number of times you continue or save after all your LIV's are gone. They do the same thing in Zelda except that's when you die, because there are no "lives".

EDIT: I forgot how to use English grammar.
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Post by: Dynamitega on October 30, 2003, 01:39:56 PM
"Let's get it on!"
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Post by: GoldShadow1 on October 30, 2003, 01:44:01 PM
Yup, this game seems very fun from the demo.  I don't think I'd shell out $50 for it, though.
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: Berny on October 30, 2003, 02:08:54 PM
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Originally posted by: GoldShadow1
Yup, this game seems very fun from the demo.  I don't think I'd shell out $50 for it, though.


You are missin' out. That's all I'm gonna say.  
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: jnak00 on October 30, 2003, 02:31:02 PM
This game is $50 in Canada, where most new releases are $65-$70.  Is it $50 in the US as well (I would expect it to be around $35-40 US if it's $50 in Canada)?  At $50 Canadian, you can't go wrong with this game.
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 30, 2003, 04:12:00 PM
it's actually $40 here in teh US.  But I didn't know that when I bought Fzero, so now no VJ till christmas!
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: GoldShadow1 on October 30, 2003, 07:30:24 PM
Berny - a game has to REALLY impress me in order for me to get it brand new.  So far, I've only got Metroid Prime and Mario Sunshine new, and I'm happy with both (I have nine or so GCN games).  I'll just wait until I see it for a good price used or it's a player's choice title.  
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on October 30, 2003, 09:51:17 PM
so is it really THAT great
momentarily im in a choice dilemma between the following games
SOul Calibur 2, F-Zero, Viewtiful Joe, Mario Kart, Prince of Persia and True Crime

of these games I can only get three until the end of year
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: Mr Nintendo on October 31, 2003, 12:00:40 AM
i am very very stuck on the question  of should I bother wasting my last £40 on vewtiful joe can anyone help me out (cool videos or pictures BUT NOT CLIPS OF THE STARTING BECAUSE THAT WOULD RECK THE SURPRISE)
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: babble on October 31, 2003, 01:18:18 AM
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Originally posted by: Hemmorrhoid
so is it really THAT great
momentarily im in a choice dilemma between the following games
SOul Calibur 2, F-Zero, Viewtiful Joe, Mario Kart, Prince of Persia and True Crime

of these games I can only get three until the end of year


Yes, Viewtiful Joe is really that great.

Hum, hard decision... Do you often play multiplayers? If you don't, you could wait before purchasing Soul Calibur 2, Mario Kart, and go for the bigger single player games.

But, if you plan on playing multiplayer and single player. Hum, having played only the first 3 game in your list I can't really comment the last 3 ones. But, we know Mario Kart is a must have. Prince of Persia is getting good reviews and we don't know much about the final version of True Crime. I didn't like F-Zero (multiplayer ain't that mutch fun and single player's way to stupidly hard. No fun. Don't get me wrong I love hard games. Think Viewtiful!).

So I would choose the following 3 games(man, this is hard!):
1) Mario Kart.
Don't even hesitate. This is the must have title of the year.

2) Soul Calibur 2
So mutch dept. So many things to unlock. Multiplayer mayhem and a good single player story mode.

3) Viewtiful Joe
If you like to play the same game over and over, just to get better. And If you're more the adventure type, go with Prince of Persia (I myself would choose Beyond Good and Evil over PoP).

Good Luck!!!
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Post by: cubefreak123 on October 31, 2003, 01:41:15 AM
I still havent played viewtiful joe, BAH IM DYING TO PLAY IT! But where i live the mall is like 20 min away and i can't drive so i havent played the demo, dag im dying to play it.
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Post by: Hemmorrhoid on October 31, 2003, 04:21:57 AM
thanks babble, yeah I definetely need a multiplayer game
and nothing can stop me from buying Mario KArt
im just not sure about Soul Calibur 2
and im really intrigued by Prince of Persia and Viewtiful Joe

OHH I HATE SUCH CHOICES
Title: RE: Viewtiful Joe is awsome
Post by: babble on November 01, 2003, 04:54:21 AM
Well then Hemoroïde, you've just made your final 3 pick!

On another note. I just finished Viewtiful Joe on Kids mode and I get to restart will all my powers from the start. Do we restart in the next difficulty mode? When I save this game the level number is now in pink. But it still says Kids mode beside it?

Anyhow I started an adult game from scratch and man, is there a difference in the way you VFX bar drops quickly!
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Post by: Berny on November 01, 2003, 08:46:03 AM
Yeah, it's a LOT harder on Adults mode. Which is saying a lot 'cause there were points where I was REALLY struggling to beat Kids.

I just thought you might like to know, PGC forum readers, that TWO (2) kids came to school on Halloween dressed as Viewtiful Joe. Well, one was Viewtiful, the other was HMD'd. Whatever THAT means. Viewtiful Joe rocks.  
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Post by: Berny on November 03, 2003, 05:08:56 PM
I just realized this but Viewtiful Joe is almost TOO perfect for a SSB sequel.

Oh, yeah and Alastor's swords are so totally Master Swords. DON'T ARGUE WITH ME!!!