![]() ![]() ![]() The fluidity of the combat and the unique visuals really help this title stand out among other action games, and I am extremely happy it got the chance to be made. This is one fine-looking game.īayonetta 2 is more than just a good action game, it is a fantastic addition to the already stellar Wii U lineup, and yet another reason to own the console. I rarely saw dips below 60 frames per second, which is impressive considering how much insanity is always flooding the screen. Also, it helps that it runs at a blistering frame rate. Massive bosses and interesting enemy designs keep things interesting throughout. The style of Bayonetta has always been what makes it great. Each mode is unlocked by playing through campaign, so I would recommend doing that before venturing into the online portion. These are gated off areas of the main game, and mostly consist of fighting off groups of enemies or bosses, and are really just quick diversions to play with friends. There is also an online mode that can be played co-op with a friend. As I mentioned earlier there are a ton of weapons, moves, and costumes to buy in the shop, and grinding enough halos to get them all will take substantial time. It gives incentive to keep trying, but it also earns halos, which are the game’s currency. Each encounter is graded based on performance. There are multiple difficulties, and of course the rating system. For example, donning the Fox McCloud suit shoots lock on lasers, while Samus can roll up into a ball when moving.īayonetta 2’s campaign is certainly ample, but the real value comes from mastering and unlocking all the goodies within the game. There are tons of weapons and combinations in the game, and even the costumes change up some of the cosmetic attacks. Equipping a pair of chainsaws on my feet, while opting for guns on my hands opens up a whole new range of moves and attacks. The standard attacks can be mixed up, not only with button presses, but also new weapons on both her hands and feet. It works quite well, but doesn’t give the same satisfaction as performing the combos traditionally. The Wii U version also has a touch mode that can be played with the stylus simply swipe over enemies to do attacks. Also, for those without patience, the easy-auto mode returns, allowing players to simply mash one button over and over as the combos vary and rack up. Combos flow so smoothly into each other, and anyone can do some incredibly amazing attacks just by pressing a few button combos. The one thing I have always loved about Bayonetta is that it is easy to look awesome. The cut scenes are deliciously ridiculous though, and watching them is almost as much fun as playing. I know there are players out there dedicated to this lore, but when events include surfing a tidal wave while a dragon tosses churches and fighting angels atop a fighter jet, (and these are the tame moments) it is hard to take seriously. The 10-hour campaign is jam packed with ridiculous cut scenes that defy any form of cohesive storytelling. The original on Wii U is the smoothest version of the game yet, complete with special Nintendo costumes for our lollipop-consuming protagonist to wear.īayonetta 2 capitalizes on what made the original so great, while mostly sticking to the mentality that more is better. Both finely tuned with precision controls, and easy to pick up and play combat. This duo of games is a masterpiece in the character action genre. Digitally I was able to snag it for $5 since I purchased the sequel, which is a steal for anyone who has never played either. I loved the original Bayonetta, and it is certainly a bonus that buying its sequel (at least in physical form now) grants players access to it. I still think this was a smart move, bringing such a niche title that likely never would have happened otherwise, to a platform starved for more games not to mention one with such a pedigree. They funded the game, making it exclusive to the Wii U. The original was a mild success, and while there were plenty of fans clamoring for a sequel, it appeared it was never going to happen. Bayonetta 2 is a game that, by all intents and purposes, should have never happened.
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