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E3, LOS ANGELES May 14, 2003 Capcom , a powerhouse in the
multi-billion dollar video game industry, today announced
Viewtiful Joe for the Nintendo® GameCube™. An all-new
concept in video games, Viewtiful Joe blends the latest cel-shaded
graphic advancements with classic side-scrolling action gameplay
to introduce the world's quirkiest action superhero, Joe!
Viewtiful Joe redefines the action platform genre by mixing
innovative "viewpoint" fighting and amazing cartoon-noir
environments, delivering a visual experience unlike any other.
Viewtiful Joe is the brainchild of Capcom's Atsushi Inaba,
acclaimed producer of Steel Battalion and Hideki Kamiya, director
of Devil May Cry and Resident Evil 2. Capcom plans to release
Viewtiful Joe throughout PAL territories this November.
Viewtiful Joe is a super hero with all the confidence, punch
and style of a million-dollar action-hero caught in the world
of a Hollywood movie. It begins as Joe and his girlfriend,
Sylvia, are at the movies watching his favorite superhero,
Captain Blue. Somehow, Sylvia is warped into the motion picture
realm and it is up to Joe to fight the on-screen criminals
and rescue her. In the effort of saving his damsel in distress,
Joe becomes more than just any ordinary guy. He gains new
powers to perform special visual techniques that can be utilised
to affect time and initiate a variety of devastating combos
on foes. Joe's special powers can also be used to solve various
inventive puzzles.
Players will progress through various quasi 2D/3D cel-shaded
environments implementing Joe's visual effect abilities to
bash enemies with beautiful style. It is up to gamers to activate
the correct view mode, such as "Slow," a technique
for instantaneously slowing down the action to inflict damage
reminiscent of today's films, or "Mach Speed" to
destroy enemies using a lighting-fast approach. The blend
of a true comic book look and innovative stylized action will
set Viewtiful Joe apart from all other games on the market.
Viewtiful Joe includes the following features:
o Innovative platform game action
o Vividly comic and funky cartoon-style visuals
Customise visual effects by executing stylish and visionary
moves while playing :
o Slow down - "Slow Power" inflicts detailed
attacks and moves
o Speed up - "Mach Speed" provides lighting
speed fists of fury
o Zoom - Enhance the fighting experience by getting
up close and person to the action
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