Viewtiful Joe vs. Jak II

Okay, I have a dillema. I'm getting a new platformer for christmas and I can't decide on what to get. I've narrowed it down to two choices:

Jak II
Viewtiful Joe

Both look awesome, but I can't figure out which to get. I have enough for both, but I'm saving the other fifty for Rogue Squadron III. So, what do you think? Joe or Jak?

Veiwtiful Joe, definitely...

Although if you are unable to play a fairly challenging game, don't bother.

I'll avoid voting, as I only currently own Viewtiful Joe, and haven't had time to beat the game yet.

Viewtiful Joe is an amazing game. It provides a very satisfying degree of difficulty. However, the actual main run of the game is rather short, with the difficulty being the main factor adding length. There's a lot of replay in the various upgrade options and hidden bonuses, but I can seriously see it not being everybody's thing. While I myself acknowledge that the game is amazing, quite a fun experience, and definitely worth playing, I can see it easily being a rental title for many if not most gamers.

I haven't even played Jak II, but the first game was an incredibly solid adventure title, and it sounds as if they've gone a long way to improve upon the previous game with Jak II. It's also guaranteed to be a longer play-through than Viewtiful Joe.

I think it ultimately comes down to a matter of taste. Have you ever played Capcom's Cannon Spike? While they're very different experiences, VJ and CS feature very similar priorities.... that is, challenge and fast arse-kicking over length.

Frankly, judging from the early RSIII reviews, I'd actually be inclined to dump it in favor of both Jak II and VJ.

Go with Viewtiful, just because it's a Cube game. Jak II is supposed to be good, but I'm not sure if it's the type of game you want. I played the first, and it had that cheap PS2 platform feel to it, with the anime-attempting characters and all of the "wacky" aspects.

Jak2 sounds better to me. I should check GI to check *checks* nope go Joe...Better on the list the almighty list!!! Nah go Jak it is probably gonna be cooler anyway. It's not even out and it made the list kick @$$!

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Both, are mediocre at best.

If you are looking for a Challenge go Jak II the game is not easy and its great. VJ is great I luv it but not much of a big challenge.

Originally posted by InfestedBarbarian
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Both, are mediocre at best.

ok first of all, GET VIEWTIFUL JOE!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok ok so it's not an easy game, but it's one of THE best sidescrollers for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time so get it, Jak II is ok but not that good, its just a small bit better than the first one and since the first wasn't that good anyways it's not that good of a game, oh and as for the person that said Viewtiful Joe was meidocre, well, just don't do it again if you want to keep all yer limbs attached to yer body grrrrr :mad:

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I would not be able to call tehm mediocre at best if I had not played them.

I cant vote. They are both very good games by very good devolpers. But if it was life or death i'd choose JAK II. Because now it;s darker it looks alot intresting now. The gameplay is very different but they are very big names for top companies. Capcom have done a great job and so have Naughty Dog. The creators of Crash!

If you are looking for a Challenge go Jak II the game is not easy and its great. VJ is great I luv it but not much of a big challenge.

Erm, thats not what I've heard.
I was under the impression VJ can seem like one of the hardest and most unfair games on the planet, at times. Yet, keeps you coming back for more........
Where as, Jak II was quite simple and no harder than your average platformer/adventure game.

Maybe I've been reading the wrong reviews........

I've read the same, Jack.

Both games didn't look that great, but since Jak ll is on PS2 I'm goin' with that.

Ok i havent played the games but i would definately go for Jak II. Although its the only one out of the 2 ive seen i think it would be pretty cool.

I have to say both are totally great.

Ok i havent played the games but i would definately go for Jak II. Although its the only one out of the 2 ive seen i think it would be pretty cool.

Both games didn't look that great, but since Jak ll is on PS2 I'm goin' with that.

It's great how so many people will make falsely based judgements on games without playing them. And then recomend soemthing purely on trivial reason such as the system it is on. :rolleyes:

If you are looking for a Challenge go Jak II the game is not easy and its great. VJ is great I luv it but not much of a big challenge.

And if you think that it was not a challenge you obviously have only played childrens mode. As Adult's mode and up are about a hard and unfair as they come, especially the boss battles.

Now for what i think about the games. I have only played Viewtiful Joe, i can't say i have anything particularily against Jak though. Joe is a challenging game that offers a lot of re-play with tight controls and is a well polished game. From what i have read, Jak II has all the same good qualities, but one particualr bad one; the overworld has you travel between mission and there is nothing to do, cause havoc, the guards kill you, and the vehicle physics are odd.

Your choice should depend on if your play style is more suited towards a challenging sidescrolling brawler, or a platformer where it is good when there is action, but you'll be stuck with absolutely nothing to do between missions.

At least we can't say it is the only game to have nothing to do between missions *coughTWWcough*