5 Games that Tried to Copy Smash Bros. and Failed
Viewtiful Joe Red Hot Rumble
Viewtiful Joe is a series that thrives on style. With cell-shaded 2.5D animation that appears to be ripped straight from the pages of a comic book, it’s hard to not be completely mesmerized by everything happening on screen. Viewtiful Joe’s attempt at a Smash Bros. style brawler luckily manages to keep that visual style intact. It’s a beautiful game with lots of personality and tons of flare.
The problem here is the misunderstanding of what makes Smash Bros. gameplay so much fun. Instead of a traditional style of brawling action, Viewtiful Joe Red Hot Rumble leans more towards a chaotic party game than a fighter.
You and your opponents will be more focused on collecting the most coins than dishing out damage. Coins are scattered around stages and it is encouraged for players to sock it to each other in order to steal the most loot. Much like PlayStation All-Stars, this formula completely removes the competitive nature of the game.
It’s a bummer too because the game’s style really helps set it apart from other Smash clones. If only the developers put a little more thought into the gameplay this really could have been an awesome experience. Instead, it feels more like a bonus mode than a fully fleshed out game. If you’re looking for a quality Smash clone than I’m sad to say that this one is a ‘Henshin a No-No Baby’.
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