10 Incredible Video Games You Can't Play Today
10. Viewtiful Joe 1 + 2
There really hadn't been a video game like Viewtiful Joe before, considering it's a 2.5D cel-shaded side-scrolling platforming beat-em 'up that utilises movie logic in its combat and puzzles. By activating slo-mo, zoom, and fast-forward, our titular hero can pummel enemies and solve all sorts of brain-teasers.
Despite its cartoony aesthetic, Viewtiful Joe had trial-and-error difficulty and a ton of replay value, keeping players entertained for ages.
Of course, Viewtiful Joe was so unique, it was a nightmare to market, which is why it barely sold anything. But when the GameCube exclusive was ported to PS2, it made just enough to warrant another.
And so, Viewtiful Joe 2 was better than its predecessor, since it had a tag-team system, new abilities, and a balanced difficulty curve (Thank God.)
Annoyingly, the follow-up tanked, leading to the main series' cancellation (which was a shame, since the sequel ended on a cliffhanger). When spin-offs, Red Hot Rumble and Double Trouble, were met with poor sales and reviews, the chances of the franchise recovering seemed non-existent.
Even though Joe pops up in other mediums like Marvel vs Capcom, the fanbase is hungry for a HD remaster of these two un-apprecaited gems.