When completing the stage, the player is graded on the number of V-Points earned, the amount of time taken, and how much damage Joe took. Each stage in Viewtiful Joe consists of several interconnected missions, or scenes, that the player must complete in order to advance. If used deftly, the player will accumulate a large number of Viewtifuls due to the multiplier effect called 'X-Bonus'. For example, while using Slow, striking a dazed enemy sets up all other enemies on the screen for a chain reaction, causing all points accrued during the duration of Slow to be multiplied by the number of enemies struck. Viewtifuls can be quickly gained by using combos or long chains of attacks. ĭefeating enemies gives the player 'V-Points' in the form of small and large coins, while using special attacks gives them 'V-Marks', or 'Viewtifuls', which can be converted into V-Points. The bar reverts to its normal length when a new stage begins. The VFX Gauge can be extended by collecting a certain number of V-Films present in each stage. However, any damage dealt to Joe whilst zoomed in is increased too.
The last VFX Power, 'Zoom In', causes a camera close-up of Joe, powering up his normal attacks, granting him a set of new attacks, and paralyzing all lesser foes in proximity to him. It can additionally cause his attacks to envelop Joe in a temporary heat shield, rendering him immune to flame attacks and setting enemies on fire when struck. The second VFX Power, 'Mach Speed', allows Joe to move at a faster speed, creating multiple after-images of him when he unleashes a flurry of attacks on all enemies on the screen. The first VFX Power is 'Slow', which slows time, causing the player's attacks to be more powerful, increasing Joe's reflexes, and allowing him to dodge attacks more easily. The VFX Gauge automatically refills over time and can also be manually filled by picking up bottles of 'VFX Juice'. Once it depletes, Viewtiful Joe changes to normal Joe, lowering his attack and defense and leaving him temporarily devoid of VFX Power. The meter slowly empties when an ability is in use. Normally, the meter is full, giving the player access to Joe's super powers via his Viewtiful Joe transformation.
These three powers are limited by the 'VFX Gauge' located at the top of the screen. VFX Power is used in both battling enemies and solving various puzzles.
Viewtiful Joe features unique gameplay elements in the form of Joe's 'Viewtiful Effects (VFX) Power', which is designed to emulate camera tricks seen in films.
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