Viewtiful Joe 2

Syed Fawad · April 22nd, 2004

Ok, I came across this news on IGN:

April 21, 2004 - Publisher Capcom Entertainment today announced that it is in development with Viewtiful Joe 2 for GameCube and PlayStation 2. The sequel to 2003's hit beat-'em-up is scheduled to ship in America this winter for both systems, the company said.

Viewtiful Joe 2 will once again feature a stylized cel-shaded presentation and take players through comic book-like movie realms. The character will be able to perform a wide assortment of traditional and brand new fight moves in his ongoing efforts to kick enemy butt.

"Viewtiful Joe was the killer app for the GameCube in 2003, and this winter Viewtiful Joe 2 will raise the bar for excellence and innovation even higher with the second generation of the series," said Todd Thorson, director of marketing at Capcom Entertainment. "With new visual effects, enemies and challenges, Joe and Silvia are ready to take on an all new Viewtiful adventure."

In VJ2, Joe and his girlfriend Silvia -- both now fully playable -- are ready to face more challenging enemies and obstacles. Equipped with her pompoms for up close fights and projectiles for long distance, Silvia proves that she's as mean and cool as Joe himself. The title will boast a number of play and graphic enhancements, including a new special effect "Replay" option which allows players to repeat an action sequence for what Capcom describes as very "heroic results." New stages take Joe and Silvia through the jungles, the snowy mountains and of course, outer space. And to top everything off the title dishes out some 40 new adversaries to keep Joe's fists busy.

The full features list at a glance:

More Viewtiful 2D/3D hybrid action spanning more stages
New second playable character - Now gamers can select Joe's girlfriend, Silvia, who not only struts around with her infamous pompoms but also wields a weapon that fires projectiles to fend off the fiendish foes that she encounters
Over 40 different types of enemies to obliterate!
More diverse stages to explore - Viewtiful Joe 2 takes players through awe-inspiring detailed environments including a jungle, underground ruins, ancient Japan, snowy mountains and outer space
Six variations to the Six Machine - Now Joe's trusty aircraft transforms into various shapes to support his activities throughout various stages such as a racer, cannon, drill or submarine
In addition to the infamous "Slow," "Mach Speed," and "Zoom In" visual effects (VFX) powers, the action is even hotter this time around with the new "Replay" VFX power. Replay a punch for three times the damage. Need to restore some health? Eat a hamburger and replay it so you get three times the effect! But beware, try not to use Replay when getting hit or take on three times the damage!
Grab a hold of the enemy to swing and throw them around with vigor!

IGN will have much more on the game from the Electronics Entertainment Expo 2004. But in the meantime we have first artwork of VJ2 in our media section.

Another tidbit:

April 21, 2004 - It's a viewtiful day for PS2 owners as Capcom has announced that both Viewtiful Joe 2 and now Viewitful Joe are coming to the PS2. The gameplay in the PS2 version will be identical to the GameCube version, but there will be an appearance of Dante from Devil May Cry as an added bonus. The port will be overseen but not done by Clover Studio, the new Capcom studio formed from the Capcom Studio 4 crew who created the GameCube version and is working on both of the sequels, but Atsushi Inaba is still the lead on the PS2 version, and besides, a port of a game that was runner-up for Game of the Year here at IGN is still fantastic news. Henshin a go-go baby!

Viewtiful Joe came out on the GameCube last October and amazed gamers with both its bright cel-shaded graphics and its insanely difficult side-scrolling action. Special powers involved slowing down or speeding up time to have a different effect on fighting enemies as well as changing the effects of explosions. Success involved a combination of some serious hand-eye coordination and dexterity with the powers of warping time.

Viewitful Joe is slated for a fall release in North America. Check back later for more information about both Viewtiful Joe and Viewtiful Joe 2.

LOL @ Dante!

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**Yeloazndevil** · April 22nd, 2004

w00t new Viewtiful Joe!!!

hmm I might get the PS2 version just for Dante

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Syed Fawad · April 22nd, 2004

There was a slight confusion...

The original Viewtifull Joe will be ported to the PS2 with Dante in it.
Viewtifull Joe II will have the same content for both PS2 and GC.

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Kraiger Drago · April 23rd, 2004

Well, essentialy Danté was already the GC in Viewtfiul Joe; Alastor had some of his moves (even his friggin' name), and when he went into Viewtiful mode he said "Trigger me baby!" aka Devil Trigger. I can't remember if his double jump had the same rune/hexagram thing that Danté's did in DMC though as I couldn't unlock him

I hope that Danté will be a little easier to get than Alastor and Captain Blue was, so I can actually play as him. gwah.

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Syed Fawad · April 23rd, 2004

Donno, but in that Dante image I posted he looks hilariously cool. I wonder what he sounds like.

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Carmofin · April 23rd, 2004

this is the beginning of the end for the gamecube.
Almost every third party developer has canceled their exclusive-deals with nintendo and only very very few will still be developing for the cube at all.
First capcom, then silicon Knights, then factor 5, hell, even tales of symphonia is being ported now.

**Razor Blade** · April 23rd, 2004

Well you wonder why.

I mean the sales of GC games compared to XBox and PS2 especially are not as high as developers and publishers want.

Anyways these games look cool. I am exited (see sig)

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Zer0Soul · April 23rd, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor Blade

Well you wonder why.

I mean the sales of GC games compared to XBox and PS2 especially are not as high as developers and publishers want.

Anyways these games look cool. I am exited (see sig)

Yea, but GC...it's like that kid you never really want to admit your friends with. Yet, in fact is your bestfriend.

I havn't got around to playing Viewful Joe. Maybe, I'll go rent it this weekend. Is it me or has Dante been appearing in alot of cameo's?

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Syed Fawad · April 24th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zer0Soul

Yea, but GC...it's like that kid you never really want to admit your friends with. Yet, in fact is your bestfriend.

I havn't got around to playing Viewful Joe. Maybe, I'll go rent it this weekend. Is it me or has Dante been appearing in alot of cameo's?

Yes, Dante is becoming one famous videogame character.

About the GC, hey I want RE; rest can stay there

BTW, Some more images:

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Zer0Soul · April 24th, 2004

Yea, I went out and rented the first today. Going to sit down and play it. ....So, I'll come back and see if I like the second one or not.

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Syed Fawad · April 25th, 2004

Ok IGN has a preview up for Viewtiful 2. http://ps2.ign.com/articles/508/508882p1.html

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**Razor Blade** · April 25th, 2004

This game is gonna have Two-player cooperative mode! Now it sounds even better.

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Syed Fawad · April 26th, 2004

Sure it does. I mean, I love when a game supports mulitplayer (offline) in any way. It adds to the replay value IMO.

That's what I also liked about Blade Warriors.

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**Razor Blade** · April 26th, 2004

I love playing coop with my friends. To me it is more fun than just blowing eachother up.

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Syed Fawad · April 28th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor Blade

I love playing coop with my friends. To me it is more fun than just blowing eachother up.

Well I think there will be a vs mode as well, don't you ?

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**Chrono Archangel** · May 14th, 2004

i have a bunch of shots coming

here is the first set

enjoy

ohh and i do notice that im reviving this thread but im on topic so

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**Chrono Archangel** · May 14th, 2004

second set. that new girl looks cool

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**Chrono Archangel** · May 14th, 2004

some more

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Tori-Yama · May 14th, 2004

Check the trailer at gametrailers.com, it looks awesome. Especially the combo action with the girl.

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	Viewtiful Joe 2 Ok, I came across this news on IGN: April 21, 2004 - Publisher Capcom Entertainment today announced that it is in development with Viewtiful Joe 2 for GameCube and PlayStation 2. The sequel to 2003's hit beat-'em-up is scheduled to ship in America this winter for both systems, the company said. Viewtiful Joe 2 will once again feature a stylized cel-shaded presentation and take players through comic book-like movie realms. The character will be able to perform a wide assortment of traditional and brand new fight moves in his ongoing efforts to kick enemy butt. "Viewtiful Joe was the killer app for the GameCube in 2003, and this winter Viewtiful Joe 2 will raise the bar for excellence and innovation even higher with the second generation of the series," said Todd Thorson, director of marketing at Capcom Entertainment. "With new visual effects, enemies and challenges, Joe and Silvia are ready to take on an all new Viewtiful adventure." In VJ2, Joe and his girlfriend Silvia -- both now fully playable -- are ready to face more challenging enemies and obstacles. Equipped with her pompoms for up close fights and projectiles for long distance, Silvia proves that she's as mean and cool as Joe himself. The title will boast a number of play and graphic enhancements, including a new special effect "Replay" option which allows players to repeat an action sequence for what Capcom describes as very "heroic results." New stages take Joe and Silvia through the jungles, the snowy mountains and of course, outer space. And to top everything off the title dishes out some 40 new adversaries to keep Joe's fists busy. The full features list at a glance: More Viewtiful 2D/3D hybrid action spanning more stages New second playable character - Now gamers can select Joe's girlfriend, Silvia, who not only struts around with her infamous pompoms but also wields a weapon that fires projectiles to fend off the fiendish foes that she encounters Over 40 different types of enemies to obliterate! More diverse stages to explore - Viewtiful Joe 2 takes players through awe-inspiring detailed environments including a jungle, underground ruins, ancient Japan, snowy mountains and outer space Six variations to the Six Machine - Now Joe's trusty aircraft transforms into various shapes to support his activities throughout various stages such as a racer, cannon, drill or submarine In addition to the infamous "Slow," "Mach Speed," and "Zoom In" visual effects (VFX) powers, the action is even hotter this time around with the new "Replay" VFX power. Replay a punch for three times the damage. Need to restore some health? Eat a hamburger and replay it so you get three times the effect! But beware, try not to use Replay when getting hit or take on three times the damage! Grab a hold of the enemy to swing and throw them around with vigor! IGN will have much more on the game from the Electronics Entertainment Expo 2004. But in the meantime we have first artwork of VJ2 in our media section. Another tidbit: April 21, 2004 - It's a viewtiful day for PS2 owners as Capcom has announced that both Viewtiful Joe 2 and now Viewitful Joe are coming to the PS2. The gameplay in the PS2 version will be identical to the GameCube version, but there will be an appearance of Dante from Devil May Cry as an added bonus. The port will be overseen but not done by Clover Studio, the new Capcom studio formed from the Capcom Studio 4 crew who created the GameCube version and is working on both of the sequels, but Atsushi Inaba is still the lead on the PS2 version, and besides, a port of a game that was runner-up for Game of the Year here at IGN is still fantastic news. Henshin a go-go baby! Viewtiful Joe came out on the GameCube last October and amazed gamers with both its bright cel-shaded graphics and its insanely difficult side-scrolling action. Special powers involved slowing down or speeding up time to have a different effect on fighting enemies as well as changing the effects of explosions. Success involved a combination of some serious hand-eye coordination and dexterity with the powers of warping time. Viewitful Joe is slated for a fall release in North America. Check back later for more information about both Viewtiful Joe and Viewtiful Joe 2. LOL @ Dante! __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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April 22nd, 2004	#2 (permalink)
Yeloazndevil Tsundere-chan Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,386	w00t new Viewtiful Joe!!! hmm I might get the PS2 version just for Dante __________________

April 22nd, 2004	#3 (permalink)
Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	There was a slight confusion... The original Viewtifull Joe will be ported to the PS2 with Dante in it. Viewtifull Joe II will have the same content for both PS2 and GC. __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

April 23rd, 2004	#4 (permalink)
Kraiger Drago Goin' Downtown Join Date: May 2002 Location: Plateau of Leng Posts: 520	Well, essentialy Danté was already the GC in Viewtfiul Joe; Alastor had some of his moves (even his friggin' name), and when he went into Viewtiful mode he said "Trigger me baby!" aka Devil Trigger. I can't remember if his double jump had the same rune/hexagram thing that Danté's did in DMC though as I couldn't unlock him I hope that Danté will be a little easier to get than Alastor and Captain Blue was, so I can actually play as him. gwah. __________________

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	Donno, but in that Dante image I posted he looks hilariously cool. I wonder what he sounds like. __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

April 23rd, 2004	#6 (permalink)
Carmofin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austria Posts: 1,056	this is the beginning of the end for the gamecube. Almost every third party developer has canceled their exclusive-deals with nintendo and only very very few will still be developing for the cube at all. First capcom, then silicon Knights, then factor 5, hell, even tales of symphonia is being ported now.

April 23rd, 2004	#7 (permalink)
Razor Blade Locked and Loaded Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I AM CANADIAN! Posts: 12,032	Well you wonder why. I mean the sales of GC games compared to XBox and PS2 especially are not as high as developers and publishers want. Anyways these games look cool. I am exited (see sig) __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0 GHz ● NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS ● 2GB DDR2 RAM Hitachi 120GB HD ● Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive ● Windows Vista Home Premium ● Dell 2007WFP LCD ● Dell XPS M1330 Laptop ● 1TB Western Digital MyBook External HD ● Logitech Z10 Speakers ● PLAYSTATION 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Zer0Soul Souless Angel Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Close to Nowhere Posts: 900	Yea, I went out and rented the first today. Going to sit down and play it. ....So, I'll come back and see if I like the second one or not. __________________ Currently Playing: Kindgom Hearts 2, Crimson Sea 2, Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires, Baiten Kaitos, & Lunar DS

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	Ok IGN has a preview up for Viewtiful 2. http://ps2.ign.com/articles/508/508882p1.html __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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Razor Blade Locked and Loaded Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I AM CANADIAN! Posts: 12,032	This game is gonna have Two-player cooperative mode! Now it sounds even better. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0 GHz ● NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS ● 2GB DDR2 RAM Hitachi 120GB HD ● Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive ● Windows Vista Home Premium ● Dell 2007WFP LCD ● Dell XPS M1330 Laptop ● 1TB Western Digital MyBook External HD ● Logitech Z10 Speakers ● PLAYSTATION 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	Sure it does. I mean, I love when a game supports mulitplayer (offline) in any way. It adds to the replay value IMO. That's what I also liked about Blade Warriors. __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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Razor Blade Locked and Loaded Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I AM CANADIAN! Posts: 12,032	I love playing coop with my friends. To me it is more fun than just blowing eachother up. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0 GHz ● NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS ● 2GB DDR2 RAM Hitachi 120GB HD ● Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive ● Windows Vista Home Premium ● Dell 2007WFP LCD ● Dell XPS M1330 Laptop ● 1TB Western Digital MyBook External HD ● Logitech Z10 Speakers ● PLAYSTATION 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Tori-Yama Jyushi Bismark Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 2,561	Check the trailer at gametrailers.com, it looks awesome. Especially the combo action with the girl. __________________