Henshinagogo, baby!

I love it when developers try new ideas for games that have a theme to 'em. This way, it isn't just a desperate attempt at something creative most of the time, because they know what they are doing. And what they can do that and add great gameplay to the mix? It's a wrap. That's the story of Viewtiful Joe, a cool action game that presents itself in an unserious, movie production kind of way. The game sports cel shaded graphics, cartoonish action and a movie-like premise, right down to the fact that when you lose a life, it says 'cut.' The game is fast paced, but can be slowed down, as you can slow down time during combat. You play as a guy who becomes a superhero, and in turn travel, in side scrolling fashion, through areas and beating up bad guys. The combat is very fun, and allows you to speed up time, slow down time, and do action poses that net you points. The game has a premise of so you gain more points for stylish, beautiful, and 'Viewtiful' moves. The game is fun and addictive, and has some humor to it. There are various difficulties, that can get down right punishing, but that's where the fun lies. Finding out light puzzle solutions, boss weaknesses, and what upgrades to buy before the next level are also things that shake up the action. This game is a treasure, and will have you saying the main character's catchphrase (the one in the title) for a while.