That's not just press release talk either, as the game is leaving it's side-scrolling, platform roots behind, and is to be converted into a fighting game, a lá Super Smash Bros. Melee. Crazy stuff, but we fancy it might actually work rather well.
Naturally, the game's multiplayer should provide the core appeal of the title, with Clover already confirming that a four player 'Party Battle Mode' will be available. A range of Viewtiful Joe characters are going to be selectable from the start, with Joe himself, Silvia, Captain Blue, Captain Blue Jr., Blade Master Alastor, Dark Emperor Jet Black and Co-ordinator Sprocket all confirmed. And knowing Capcom, there should be the odd unlockable or ten. Dante, perhaps?
During these matches players will be able to pick up 'VFX Orbs', power-ups that allow you to perform powerful VFX moves by pressing L or R. Multiple types of orb are promised, which is nice.
What isn't so nice is that we haven't yet got a PAL release date, though we do know the game will be appearing in Japan on September 29th, meaning the first screens shouldn't be too far away. We'll keep you posted.
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