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* VagueHitPoints: While the player's health is pretty clear-cut (The games use hearts as health where each heart=1 HP), the same can't be said for enemies and bosses. Enemies don't display their health, while bosses have health bars but don't tell the player what their HP is.
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There is also a MascotFighter, ''Red Hot Rumble'', featuring characters from the animated series, as well as a few from ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' in the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable PSP]] version of the game. This game is not connected to the main series, and its gameplay is similar to that of the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' games.
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* NintendoHard:
** Fire Leo. Also, the Rainbow V challenge to unlock "super" versions of each character with unlimited VFX is quite possibly one of the most masochistic things one could do for a video game.
** Ultra V-Rated Mode is ''sadistic''; even if you know how to predict their blows without the indicators, it's still kinda hard.
** Fire Leo. Also, the Rainbow V challenge to unlock "super" versions of each character with unlimited VFX is quite possibly one of the most masochistic things one could do for a video game.
** Ultra V-Rated Mode is ''sadistic''; even if you know how to predict their blows without the indicators, it's still kinda hard.
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** In the games, VFX is implied to be the power of movie magic itself, and Joe has to learn it directly from Captain Blue. In the anime, however, VFX is recognized as Captain Blue's power even to those outside the movie, and Joe is able to teach it to himself just by remembering scenes where Blue used it.
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** In the games, VFX is implied to be the power of movie magic itself, merely altering the user's perception of the world around them, and Joe has to learn it directly from Captain Blue. In the anime, however, VFX is recognized as Captain Blue's power even to those outside the movie, in-universe, and Joe is able to teach learn it to himself just by remembering scenes where Blue used it.
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* LandSeaSky: The first three bosses of the first game are a bat, a rhinoceros, and a shark, respectively. They form something of a TerribleTrio in the anime.
* LauncherMove:"Up Punching while crouching will result in an uppercut, which will send most enemies flying into the air. Using Slow will allow you go, fella!"to launch enemies even higher.
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* TerribleTrio: Charles III, Hulk Davidson, and Gran Bruce form one of these in the anime, though it is downplayed, as they are all roughly equal in rank - and equally incompetent, though Charles is the least incompetent of the three.
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** In the games, VFX is implied to be the power of movie magic itself, and Joe has to learn it directly from Captain Blue. In the anime, however, VFX is recognized as Captain Blue's power even to those outside the movie, and Joe is able to teach it to himself just by remembering scenes where Blue used it.
** In a more specific example, the anime also changes Zoom from a stance to an actual power, allowing the user to literally zoom their vision in on enemy weak points, likely because the way Zoom works in the games would have been difficult to adapt into a medium that already has dynamic camera angles and close-ups.
** In the games, VFX is implied to be the power of movie magic itself, and Joe has to learn it directly from Captain Blue. In the anime, however, VFX is recognized as Captain Blue's power even to those outside the movie, and Joe is able to teach it to himself just by remembering scenes where Blue used it.
** In a more specific example, the anime also changes Zoom from a stance to an actual power, allowing the user to literally zoom their vision in on enemy weak points, likely because the way Zoom works in the games would have been difficult to adapt into a medium that already has dynamic camera angles and close-ups.
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* [[{{Bowdlerize}} Bowdlerization]]: In the English adaptation of the anime, Silvia's Henshin form was changed from "Sexy Silvia" to "Go-Go Silvia" and "Six Machine" was changed into "Machine Six" (presumably to prevent it from being heard as "Sex Machine").
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* [[{{Bowdlerize}} Bowdlerization]]: In the English adaptation dub of the anime, Silvia's Henshin form was changed from "Sexy Silvia" to "Go-Go Silvia" and "Six Machine" was changed into "Machine Six" (presumably to prevent it from being heard as "Sex Machine").Machine"). In addition, Joe making a "VJ" with his hand is changed to a "hang loose" gesture due to its resemblance to FlippingTheBird, and most shots of Sprocket zipping up her dress are edited to have it already zipped up, though oddly the sound of her zipper is still audible in some scenes.
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* SpiritualSuccessor: An [[InvokedTrope intentional]] example; Viewtiful Joe is very much a [[TwoAndAHalfD sidescrolling]], toku-themed ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'', full of {{Mythology Gag}}s to its sister series and having very similar gameplay, being an [[StylishAction easy to pick up, but hard to master action game that grades your performance at the end of each stage to motivate improvement]].
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** [[spoiler:Captain Blue.]]
** [[spoiler:Jet Black]] also works.
** [[spoiler:Jet Black]] also works.
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** [[spoiler:Captain Blue.]]
[[spoiler:King Blue]] wishes to escape Movieland and take over the real world.
**[[spoiler:Jet [[spoiler:Emperor Black]] also works.wants to take the Rainbow Oscars for himself and [[spoiler:use their power in the real world]].
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* AllGuysWantCheerleaders: Played with. Guess the motif behind Silvia's henshin form.
* AnimatedActors: Taken seriously for once.
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* AllGuysWantCheerleaders: Played with. Guess the motif behind Silvia's henshin form.
hero name is "Sexy Silvia", and her costume is modeled after a cheerleader uniform.
* AnimatedActors: Taken seriously foronce.once, as the plot of Captain Blue's movie somehow changes before Joe and Silvia are pulled into it, and now Joe must SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong.
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* AscendedFanboy: Joe himself.has been a huge fan of Captain Blue since childhood, and is [[JumpedAtTheCall more than happy to receive a V-Watch and become a hero in his own right]].
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* [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu Dude, Did You Just Punch Out A God?]]: [[spoiler:King/Captain Blue. He gets better, though.]]
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* DoAndroidsDream[=/=]WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Miss Bloody Rachel learns to feel emotions after experiencing the Viewtiful nature of life at Joe and Silvia's hands. This doesn't fly with Dr. Cranken, who promptly [[KickTheDog electrocutes her]]. [[spoiler:She gets better.]]
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* DoAndroidsDream[=/=]WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: DoAndroidsDream: Miss Bloody Rachel learns to feel emotions after experiencing the Viewtiful nature of life at Joe and Silvia's hands. This doesn't fly with Dr. Cranken, who promptly [[KickTheDog electrocutes her]]. [[spoiler:She gets better.]]
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''Viewtiful Joe'' is a [[JustForFun/XMeetsY combination]] of {{Platform|Game}}ers and Progressive [[BeatEmUp Beat 'em Ups]] with StylishAction elements developed by Creator/CloverStudio and published by Creator/{{Capcom}}. The games were originally released on the UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube, and also appeared in enhanced form on Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, with a third game on the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS.
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''Viewtiful Joe'' is a [[JustForFun/XMeetsY combination]] of {{Platform|Game}}ers and Progressive [[BeatEmUp Beat 'em Ups]] with StylishAction elements developed by Creator/CloverStudio and published by Creator/{{Capcom}}. The games were originally released on the UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube, Platform/NintendoGameCube, and also appeared in enhanced form on Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, Platform/PlayStation2, with a third game on the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS.
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* GameBreakingBug: The [=PS2=] demo version from ''2'' in the [=PlayStation=] Holiday Disc 2004 caused all save files in their memory cards inserted in the console to be deleted. It even as a warning that it is strongly recommended to remove their memory cards before launching the demo.
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* {{Stripperiffic}}: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Sexy Silvia's]] cheerleader-themed outfit (complete with a [[UnderwearOfPower perpetual]] panty shot) is actually modest. For most boss fights in ''2'', however, the getup transforms into a [[BareYourMidriff midriff-baring]] combination of a bikini and hot pants. Also, there's Sprocket.
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* {{Stripperiffic}}: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Sexy Silvia's]] cheerleader-themed outfit (complete with a [[UnderwearOfPower perpetual]] panty shot) is actually modest. For most boss fights in ''2'', however, the getup transforms into a [[BareYourMidriff midriff-baring]] midriff-baring combination of a bikini and hot pants. Also, there's Sprocket.
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* EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs: Averted. Drill Sergeant Big John makes ''several'' appearances throughout ''2'', to the point that he's little more than a nuisance.
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%%* EverythingsBetterWithSpinning: Several moves invoke this trope.
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* MoneyIsExperiencePoints: You can use V-points to increase Joe's health and buy new abilities as well as various items for healing and combat.
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%%* AbsoluteCleavage: Sprocket.
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These games are [[http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2003/07/07/ quite hard]], but also very good fun ([[{{Sequelitis}} this mostly applies to the first one though]]). Gameplay is reminiscent of old ''VideoGame/StreetsOfRage'' or ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'' games, and should appeal to young and old alike. Thankfully, none of the games take themselves very seriously.
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--->'''Joe:''' "[[WesternAnimation/InspectorGadget Go-Go]] phat hat!" (''a "V" poofs onto his NiceHat'') "'''SHAZAM!'''"
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--->'''Joe:''' "[[WesternAnimation/InspectorGadget Go-Go]] phat hat!" (''a "V" poofs onto his NiceHat'') nice hat'') "'''SHAZAM!'''"
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There is also a MascotFighter, ''Red Hot Rumble,'' featuring characters from the anime series, as well as a few from ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' in the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable PSP]] version of the game. This game is not connected to the main series, and its gameplay is similar to that of the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' games.
These games are [[http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2003/07/07/ quite hard]], but also very good fun. Gameplay is reminiscent of old ''VideoGame/StreetsOfRage'' or ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'' games, and should appeal to young and old alike. Thankfully, none of the games take themselves very seriously.
The official website for the first two games can be found [[http://www.capcom.com/vj/ here]]. There has also been an [[TheAnimeOfTheGame anime adaptation]], which maintains much of the feel of the original, but [[ShortRunners only lasted one season in the U.S.]] Unfortunately, Clover shut down in 2007, and the lead designer is now with another company. Though he's expressed interest in completing his console trilogy, [[CutShort the outlook is grim]].
These games are [[http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2003/07/07/ quite hard]], but also very good fun. Gameplay is reminiscent of old ''VideoGame/StreetsOfRage'' or ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'' games, and should appeal to young and old alike. Thankfully, none of the games take themselves very seriously.
The official website for the first two games can be found [[http://www.capcom.com/vj/ here]]. There has also been an [[TheAnimeOfTheGame anime adaptation]], which maintains much of the feel of the original, but [[ShortRunners only lasted one season in the U.S.]] Unfortunately, Clover shut down in 2007, and the lead designer is now with another company. Though he's expressed interest in completing his console trilogy, [[CutShort the outlook is grim]].
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The official website for the first two games can be found [[http://www.capcom.com/vj/ here]]. There has also been an [[TheAnimeOfTheGame anime adaptation]], which maintains much of the feel of the
There is also a MascotFighter, ''Red Hot Rumble'', featuring characters from the animated series, as well as a few from ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' in the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable PSP]] version of the game. This game is not connected to the main series, and its gameplay is similar to that of the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' games.
Unfortunately, Clover shut down in 2007, and the lead designer is now with another company. Though he's expressed interest in completing his console trilogy, [[CutShort the outlook is grim]].
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** Joe's father, Jet, shares near-exactly the same hairstyle, outfit, and color scheme as the father of a little girl in an episode of the Ruby-Spears ''WesternAnimation/MegaMan'' cartoon. That character's name? Jet. The characters are otherwise unrelated, as the Jet from the cartoon lives in the future with his daughter under evil totalitarian rule. Joe's father, however...
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** Joe's father, Jet, shares near-exactly the same hairstyle, outfit, and color scheme as the father of a little girl in an episode of the Ruby-Spears ''WesternAnimation/MegaMan'' ''WesternAnimation/MegaManRubySpears'' cartoon. That character's name? Jet. The characters are otherwise unrelated, as the Jet from the cartoon lives in the future with his daughter under evil totalitarian rule. Joe's father, however...
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* MsFanservice: Silvia in ''2''. From a {{Stripperiffic}} outfit during boss battles to loads and loads of panty shots (thanks to the UnderwearOfPower, if she's not wearing a [[LeotardofPower leotard]]) to [[ThirdPersonSeductress the most sensual]] [[DistractedByTheSexy Zoomed-in pose you'll ever see]], Silvia has this one in the bag. Sprocket '''does''' give her a run for her money in the anime and ''Red Hot Rumble'', though.
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* MsFanservice: Silvia in ''2''. From a {{Stripperiffic}} outfit during boss battles to loads and loads of panty shots (thanks to the UnderwearOfPower, if she's not wearing a [[LeotardofPower leotard]]) {{leotard|OfPower}}) to [[ThirdPersonSeductress the most sensual]] [[DistractedByTheSexy Zoomed-in pose you'll ever see]], Silvia has this one in the bag. Sprocket '''does''' give her a run for her money in the anime and ''Red Hot Rumble'', though.
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* {{Meganekko}}:
** Silvia.
** Sprocket from the anime.
** Silvia.
** Sprocket from the anime.
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* MsFanservice: Silvia in ''2''. From a {{Stripperiffic}} outfit during boss battles to loads and loads of {{Panty Shot}}s (thanks to the UnderwearOfPower, if she's not wearing a [[LeotardofPower leotard]]) to [[ThirdPersonSeductress the most sensual]] [[DistractedByTheSexy Zoomed-in pose you'll ever see]], Silvia has this one in the bag. Sprocket '''does''' give her a run for her money in the anime and ''Red Hot Rumble'', though.
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* MsFanservice: Silvia in ''2''. From a {{Stripperiffic}} outfit during boss battles to loads and loads of {{Panty Shot}}s panty shots (thanks to the UnderwearOfPower, if she's not wearing a [[LeotardofPower leotard]]) to [[ThirdPersonSeductress the most sensual]] [[DistractedByTheSexy Zoomed-in pose you'll ever see]], Silvia has this one in the bag. Sprocket '''does''' give her a run for her money in the anime and ''Red Hot Rumble'', though.
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* {{Stripperiffic}}: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Sexy Silvia's]] cheerleader-themed outfit (complete with a [[UnderwearOfPower perpetual]] PantyShot) is actually modest. For most boss fights in ''2'', however, the getup transforms into a [[BareYourMidriff midriff-baring]] combination of a bikini and hot pants. Also, there's Sprocket.
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* {{Stripperiffic}}: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Sexy Silvia's]] cheerleader-themed outfit (complete with a [[UnderwearOfPower perpetual]] PantyShot) panty shot) is actually modest. For most boss fights in ''2'', however, the getup transforms into a [[BareYourMidriff midriff-baring]] combination of a bikini and hot pants. Also, there's Sprocket.
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* AbilityDepletionPenalty: The games have a VFX meter that limits your super power use. Deplete it entirely and the player character will lose their superhero transformation until the first (and longest) bar has refilled, during which time they cannot double-jump and receive double the damage if hit.
* AbsoluteCleavage: Sprocket.
* AbsoluteCleavage: Sprocket.
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In the sequel, Joe and Silvia (who now has a V-Watch and and can transform into a superhero, too), must stop another evil syndicate: Gedow. Led by the enigmatic Black Emperor, Gedow means to find the seven Rainbow Oscars, colorful statues that represent a force known as "the Power of the Happy Ending". Gedow captures and turns Captain Blue into one of these Rainbow Oscars, prompting Joe and Silvia to venture through new locales in Movie Land to find the remaining Rainbow Oscars and rescue Captain Blue, before the Black Emperor finds them and uses their power to escape Movie Land and take over the real world.
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In the sequel, Joe and Silvia (who now has a V-Watch and and can transform into a superhero, too), must stop another evil syndicate: Gedow. Led by the enigmatic Black Emperor, Gedow means to find the seven Rainbow Oscars, colorful statues that represent a force known as "the Power of the Happy Ending". Gedow captures and turns Captain Blue into one of these Rainbow Oscars, prompting Joe and Silvia to venture through new locales in Movie Land to find the remaining Rainbow Oscars and rescue Captain Blue, before the Black Emperor finds them and uses their power to escape Movie Land and take over the real world.
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* AssKickingPose: Viewtiful Forever, one of the most expensive upgrades, actually damages Joe's opponents when he uses it -- [[PowerUpLetdown too bad]] it [[AwesomeButImpractical does crap for damage and gobbles up practically all of VFX]]. On the other hand, Joe IS invincible during the animation, which can give you a little breather during combat, and with a VFX Turbo Charger, the invincibility lasts long enough to turn back into Viewtiful mode.
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* AssKickingPose: AsskickingPose: Viewtiful Forever, one of the most expensive upgrades, actually damages Joe's opponents when he uses it -- [[PowerUpLetdown too bad]] it [[AwesomeButImpractical does crap for damage and gobbles up practically all of VFX]]. On the other hand, Joe IS invincible during the animation, which can give you a little breather during combat, and with a VFX Turbo Charger, the invincibility lasts long enough to turn back into Viewtiful mode.
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The story begins when film fan Joe and his girlfriend, "Sexy" Silvia, go to see an old {{toku}}satsu movie called "Captain Blue". However, when the titular Captain Blue is defeated by the villain, said villain reaches out into the real world from the movie screen and kidnaps Silvia. Joe is also brought into the movie by Captain Blue's ship, the Six Machine. Now inside the world of "Movie Land", Joe meets his hero: Captain Blue, who has grown fat and old. Seeing immense potential in Joe, Captain Blue gifts Joe with the [[TransformationTrinket V-Watch]], which with Joe, by saying "Henshin" (the Japanese word for "transform"), can turn into the superhero called Viewtiful Joe.
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The story begins when film fan Joe and his girlfriend, "Sexy" Silvia, go to see an old {{toku}}satsu movie called "Captain Blue". However, when the titular Captain Blue is defeated by the villain, said villain reaches out into the real world from the movie screen and kidnaps Silvia. Joe is also brought into the movie by Captain Blue's ship, the Six Machine. Now inside the world of "Movie Land", Joe meets his hero: Captain Blue, who has grown fat and old. Seeing immense potential in Joe, Captain Blue gifts Joe with the [[TransformationTrinket V-Watch]], which with Joe, by saying the word "Henshin" (the Japanese word for "transform"), (or, as he likes to say it, "Henshin-a-Go-Go, Baby!"), can turn into the superhero called Viewtiful Joe.