Viewtiful Joe 2 is a side-scrolling beat 'em up and platformer game for the Nintendo GameCube, developed by Clover Studio and published by Capcom. As a sequel to the original Viewtiful Joe, the game continues the adventures of the movie-loving hero, Joe, and his girlfriend, Sylvia, as they battle through various movie-themed levels. Utilizing a unique visual style reminiscent of American comics, Viewtiful Joe 2 offers players the ability to slow down or speed up time and perform stylized VFX moves to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies in a cinematic fashion.