Play Viewtiful Joe - Scratch! (J) Online

Viewtiful Joe: Scratch! came out for the Nintendo DS in 2007, developed by Capcom. It was part of that wave of DS games that really tried to make use of the touchscreen in unique ways, moving the series from consoles to a handheld format.

You control Joe, a superhero who jumps and fights through side-scrolling levels filled with enemies and environmental puzzles. The main goal is to progress screen by screen, defeating bosses and rescuing your kidnapped girlfriend. Signature mechanics include using the stylus to scratch the screen for special attacks, and tapping to activate VFX powers like slowing down time for precise combos. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can spike quickly, especially during boss fights. It feels like a frantic, hands-on brawler that demands both quick reflexes and smart use of the touch interface.