Here we go...
"A typical beat-em up then?" I hear you say, but no. This game is a side scrolling adventure beat-em up but eventually allows you to manipulate down time.
For instance, If you're getting the crap kicked out of you, which will happen, you can slow down time, which will give you a chance to work out the enemies next move, giving you the oppitunity for a counter. It really feels great, and you will feel rewarded. You can also speed up time suitable for various crisis's, and so on.
After completing a stage, you will get money, allowing you to purchase moves and various other items that will aid you and make your character stronger.
The graphics are brilliant, and the cell shading looks really cinematic so you actually look like in a movie.
The gameplay is brilliant, and once you have an upgraded character, you will have endless combos to try out, making you feel very rewarded.
The sound is good, the contact in fights sound sharp and everything sounds realistic, although 'ol joe does sound cheesy.
This game is hard, and will challenge you, and it is long enough to keep you occupied for a while.