Customer Reviews

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Sega Dreamcast

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Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is just the game I needed. After spending many hours with more 'hard-core' games, it was nice to dive into a game with simple, arcade-style gameplay. Fans of Capcom's fighting legacy won't be disappointed in Jojo's. Gameplay is over-the-top excitement with a distinct flavor of Japanese comic book kookiness. Though not as deep a game as some of Capcom's former efforts, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is sure to please any fan of 2D fighting games. This gem is rewarding for both novices and veterans alike. Be warned though; If you buy Jojo's, be prepared to meet some of the oddest characters in video game history!

If you enjoyed this game, I highly recommend the PlayStation version. This is the only game I like better on the PSX then the DreamCast. The reason is the Options and Mini-Games available on the PSX are not available on the DC.

The DC does have MUCH better graphics, sound, and full animations for each character, (Middler dances in the DC version for her standing pose!) but only one option, Kiddie Mode.

The PlayStation mode has over 25 secrets to unlock, and 9 mini-games to keep you busy for quite some time! The Stands are transparent and the characters don't have full animation, but all of the attacks are there and the game-play is wonderful. So at least give it a try - you won't go away disappointed!

What can I say? This game is a bit off-kilter and rather off-the-wall, but it's still reasonably fun. The graphics reek of excellent detail. The soundtrack is amazing. The characters are very unique, as expected from the interesting manga the game comes from. However, I think it's the gameplay that tends to make things get a little crazy. I think it's a cross between Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, and the Marvel games. The "Stand" system is the games bread-and-butter, but it can also be very constricting, as you only have 3 attack buttons, and they are a weak, medium, and strong attacks. Then again, Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom is the same way, and, like this game, is very obscure with its references. However, that doesn't take away from its solid gameplay. I fully recommend it to anyone looking for a change of pace in fighting games.

Jojo's bizzare adventure is a very strange game. the closest thing I can think of that even remotely is similiar to this is darkstalkers (also made by capcom I believe) the controls are hard to get a hold of, especially on the dreamcast controller, and the graphics are not up to the machines capabilities. (In fact the graphics are very similar to those used on the saturn version of darkstalkers.) the play istelf is quite limited, combos and special moves are difficult to pull off, although they are funny at some times. The horrible quality of the japanese dub (japanese dub is better!) makes the game even more enjoyable and makes you feel like you are playing an import game. all together, the package scores about a 3.3.

I've never played a game quite like this before. The characters are totally unbalanced (some are much stronger than others) and I don't think any other fighting-game would get away with that. But this game is so weird anyway that it doesn't matter. It has got pretty ugly graphics and strange Japanese sound but I had a lot of fun with it. Give it a try, you'll maybe even like it :)

This isn't the most complex fighter out there, and its far from the best, but it can still be fun and is also a good game to get someone into fighting games who would normally stay away from them since they always get beaten harshly whenever they attempt to play one against a friend. Unlike the Streetfighter games and SNK fighters, this one is more cartoonish (its based on some anime I believe), it is also different in its attacks. Unlike most fighting games where you have several punch and kick buttons, each character has several attacks totally different from the other characters (one character can throw pots and pans, while another can shoot a gun where you can guide the bullets path for example)

The disc itself has two versions of the game on it, one is Jojos venture, and the other is Jojos Bizarre Adventure. Not much difference between the two except "venture" has a survival mode while "bizarre" has more characters to choose from.

The game overall is not going to blow any hardcore gamers away, but it can be a fun and humorous alternative to more complex fighters.

There are better fighters out there for the same price as this one, so only go for this game if you are a diehard fighting fan and feel the need to have as many as possible or a first time player, otherwise you might feel upset over your purchase if you are used to the likes of Street Fighter and Fatal Fury.

I give Jojo's Bizarre Adventure a thumbs up for originality (some very colorful characters and special attacks here), but I think the game is otherwise mediocre. The graphics and animation are below average (compared to games like Marvel vs Capcom and Street Fighter Alpha), and the game itself is not much fun to play. If you want a good 2D fighting game for your Dreamcast, get one of the Marvel vs Capcom or Street Fighter titles. The only people bound to enjoy Jojo's Bizarre Adventure are 2D fighting freaks. Others will probably regret their purchase.

I got it for 10 bucks and it's still not worth it. The graphics aren't good, the characters are just stupid, and it's not fun.