Hidden Treasure Revealed: 13-Year-Old Sofa Unveils Astonishing PSP Gamer's Discovery!

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A former PlayStation Portable gamer found a copy of Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble in their old sofa cushions.

Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble garnered a mixture of reviews when it was initially launched, holding an average Metacritic score of 63.

Despite the enduring popularity and nostalgic appeal of Viewtiful Joe, it remains uncertain whether there are plans for a remaster or release on modern gaming consoles for the franchise.

After throwing away their 13-year-old sofa, a former PlayStation Portable gamer made an unexpected discovery in their cushions: a copy of Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble on PSP. While the main series of Viewtiful Joe games are beat 'em ups, this particular spin-off has more similarities with Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. series.

The GameCube version of Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble was released in 2005, followed by the PSP version a year later. However, both versions received mixed reviews from critics upon their release. On Metacritic, the PSP version of Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble has an overall score of 63, although it was slightly better received by fans, earning an overall user score of 7.6. Even just having the loose UMD, the game typically sells for around $20-$30 on eBay.

Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble, while not the most popular game on the PSP, provided a pleasant surprise for Reddit user CasmsVR who discovered the game tucked away in the cushions of their 13-year-old sofa. As they were preparing to discard the sofa, CasmsVR stumbled upon their misplaced UMD copy of Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble. It remains uncertain whether they still possess the game's box and manual. Remarkably, despite being lost within the sofa for an extended period, the UMD appears to be in fairly good condition, unlike CasmsVR's unfortunate PSP.

Fans experiencing a surge of nostalgia upon hearing this news may be disappointed to learn that they can only relive the Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble experience on the PSP and GameCube. In fact, the entire Viewtiful Joe franchise remains confined to previous console generations. While Capcom has a track record of re-releasing, remastering, and remaking its older games, there has been no indication of it doing the same for Viewtiful Joe. Whether Capcom will eventually revisit this beloved franchise still remains uncertain.

There is a slim possibility for Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble to make a comeback, even if it doesn't receive a remaster. Sony frequently includes PSP games in its PS Plus Premium subscription service, so it is conceivable that Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble could be included as well. Similar classic Capcom games, like the original Resident Evil, have already been added to PS Plus Premium. However, fans should not get their hopes up for the inclusion of Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble.