Viewtiful Joe - PS2 Game

Viewtiful Joe is one of the most stylish and inventive action games ever released on PS2, a Capcom masterpiece that almost single-handedly revived the 2D side-scrolling genre with a flood of fresh ideas and drop-dead gorgeous cel-shaded visuals. Originally a GameCube exclusive, PS2 players can finally experience one of the most celebrated action games of its era - and it arrives with an exclusive bonus in the form of unlockable devil hunter Dante from Devil May Cry.

The story is pure comic book gold - Joe is a regular movie-obsessed guy whose girlfriend Sylvia gets dragged into the screen during a Captain Blue film and taken captive in Movieland. Armed with a magical V-Watch gifted by Captain Blue himself, Joe transforms from an ordinary guy into the helmeted, scarf-billowing superhero Viewtiful Joe, and sets out to fight his way through Movieland's wild stages to bring Sylvia home.

What makes Viewtiful Joe extraordinary is its VFX power system - three cinematic abilities that manipulate time and space mid-battle. Slow motion lets you dodge bullets, deliver devastating slow-mo combos, and spot enemy attacks before they land. Mach Speed sends Joe into a blur of rapid-fire punches that shred enemies in seconds. Zoom focuses the camera and amplifies your attacks for massive damage. Combining all three creatively against increasingly tough enemies and spectacular boss fights is where the game's brilliance truly shines, creating a combat system unlike anything else in the genre.

Five distinct difficulty levels and the ability to unlock Dante as a playable character give the game outstanding replay value, and the demanding but fair challenge keeps you improving long after your first playthrough. A genuine PS2 gem.

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Comes complete and in mostly great condition. Manual has some light creases you can't quite see in the photo. Disc is mint on the play side.

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