A good game, but not much we haven't seen before from the series.
Number one, going into the next area (not scene) is very annoying every time you move to the next screen they make you wait five seconds while the camera makes you look at the way the area looks like. This can get very annoying as they do it EVERY time.
Another thing is that the puzzle aspect of the series is almost gone in this game, every time you are required to use a VFX power there are huge letter next to the object advertising which you need to use. That ruins it a little, but its not really major.
Next, only the VFX power SLOW will give you any V-Points when used. Scratch, Slide, and Split do not award any points.
And the last fault I'm going to point out is that the game is a bit repetitive. Each time its you going through a few areas, then facing the boss, there's no switch ups.
Now before you decide to forget about this game, I'm going to tell you that if you like the series or just games that are fun, check out the good things below.
First off, the game still captures all of the V-Joe goofiness, all of the movie drama and theme, all of the quirkeness, and Henshin a Go Go Baby! On your little portable DS.
Next is the new powers, scratch, which allows you to shake the screen in order to make things fall that you need, or random objects fall on bad guys. Split, which allows you to cut the screen horizontally to get things that are out of your reach or impossible to access. Slide is generally the same as the "Zoom In" power in most V-Joe games. These are all fun to use depite not receiving points from using them.
The game also does well to introduce new characters such as Joe's little sister Jasmine. And several new bosses and enemies.
Another thing I will praise is the games graphics, despite being on a small DS screen the games graphics are great and still bring in the good Cel-shaded look that the other games have.
There are also tons of little things that are cool and most people will like.
Closing thoughts: If your a fan of the series, pick it up, if not rent it first. But either way you might want to because it's an ABSOLUTE STEAL at 7.99