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[Auskeek]

Ah, thanks, I'll have to get in on that. Unfortunately I went and pre-ordered a UK copy because I thought we were getting a one-case version like the US one, so... well, I guess I'll have two copies

It's not the most special thing in the world. There's nothing more in that cardboard box and inside Bayo 1 case is literally just the game.

I don't think Bayo 2 had a manual either, just some generic black and white info sheet.

 

[Akibared]

Play-Asia.com and CDJapan.co.jp are safe bets to import Japanese VG OSTs, though be prepared to pay some import taxes/VAT (I don't usually have to pay those, but Bayonetta 2 is a 5-CD OST so it might have such big a box that customs will pick it up).

Awesome I've gotten something from CDJapan before I'm going to preorder from them.

 

[MissDeviling]

Really digging the game, but I'm finding that the camera is way too close to the action sometimes. Not a huge deal with smaller enemies, but when I'm fighting larger ones so often, it gets annoying because the camera is always up against them, making it hard to see. Backgrounds are too hectic sometimes, can barely see what's going on (when I'm flying and fighting the sage for the first time, I had a hard time finding him).

Otherwise, liking the improvements to exploration and mini games. Awesome sequel.

 

[Zeliard]

Really digging the game, but I'm finding that the camera is way too close to the action sometimes. Not a huge deal with smaller enemies, but when I'm fighting larger ones so often, it gets annoying because the camera is always up against them, making it hard to see. Backgrounds are too hectic sometimes, can barely see what's going on (when I'm flying and fighting the sage for the first time, I had a hard time finding him).

You can pull the camera back in the options.

 

[mrmickfran]

I'm having trouble finding the pieces for the angelic gold LP in chapter 8. Anybody know where they are?

Edit: Nvm. I didn't realize that they continue through different chapters now. That's weird.

 

[MissDeviling]

You can pull the camera back in the options.

Had no idea. Thanks!

 

[SnakeLinkSonic]

No manual targeting option I take it or is it just based on proximity? Didn't see it in the options like the first game.

 

[Squishy3]

No manual targeting option I take it or is it just based on proximity? Didn't see it in the options like the first game.

It's R with default controls, and if you find it hard to dodge dodging is able to be performed by a direction + jump, like in DMC. At least, I think it's the case in 2 anyway. I never lock on and always use ZR to dodge, so.

 

[Majestad]

There's just something about Bayonetta's gameplay and audiovisual presentation that makes it such a delight to play. Fantastic game so far (about 2 hours in).

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

top notch! my only complaint is i'm playing bayonetta 2 and during the cutscenes the voices of the characters are so LOW. to the point where i can barely hear them. the music/effects are fine, but the voices are awfully low. during actual gameplay the voices are fine. wtf? anyone had this issue?

 

[Cheska]

Any suggestions on how to cut down the time in the Chapter 3

Spoiler

Paradiso, The Gates of Paradise fight?

I've replayed it three times and can't cut it below 8 minutes. Wtf am I doing wrong?

 

[JoV]

I don't think my wrists are up to something like this...

Sold out in a few places in Sydney, the shipment must have been tiny, but there were a few copies in the CBD.

 

[george_us]

Oh, short hair bayonetta > long hair.

I gotta disagree. I popped in Bayo 1 for kicks and that beehive is still fabulous. Still glad they switched it up a bit for variety's sake but the beehive will always be the GOAT in my mind.

 

[stuminus3]

Everything Nintendo have ever done wrong is forgiven. To think this incredible game might never have been made. I'd like to buy the man that gave it the green light a beer. I've been grinning for 3 hours straight.

 

[TheSpaceBetween]

Probably close to the same length if you aren't counting cutscenes. They give you panther within straight from the get-go so there's little travel time between encounters. And once you get Dual Chainsaws with the whip, gg no re for everybody on 3rd Climax.

Structurally, its damn near identical to Bayo1, so it doesn't have that fresh feel Bayo1 had and you were learning everything. If you played the hell out of that game, this one is pretty much the same thing. The bosses are better, the weapons are more unique, its got a more colorful, vibrant look, and the gimmick sections are both shorter and just play better than Bayo 1.

I thinks it's about the same size, I finished with less than 10 hours exploring a lot.

Thanks for the replies! I'm hoping to like this game more than the first, as I thought it was pretty damn good but not quite great. If it can top TW101 I might die!

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Oh, short hair bayonetta > long hair.

Don't know if this has been posted yet. Dan playing Bayonetta 2 is just about the best thing ever.

While this is quite cool, I don't recommend watching this unless you played chpater 4 at least.

Chapter 4 is something should be experienced fresh, seriously, is that amazing.

 

[Tain]

Finally got to sit down with this game and HOLY SHIT A HARD MODE RIGHT FROM THE FIRST PLAYTHROUGH YEAAAAAH

 

[plasticpassion]

How do you craft? I have a lot of ingredients but I can't find anywhere to make items.

 

[Mechazawa]

Haha, they brought back the Metal Gear Rising cat:

 

[Saint Gregory]

How do you craft? I have a lot of ingredients but I can't find anywhere to make items.

Select the ingredients book in the items wheel.

 

[BBboy20]

I am so glad I held off listening to that Moon River mix.

 

[PKrockin]

I'll be picking this up a bit later when I have some time with the Wii U, but I had to stop in and say that's the best thread title I've seen on GAF in some time.

 

[Tobe]

so anybody already figured something akin to the kilgore glitch in bayo 2? that shit did obscene amount of damage in bayo 1. dont have a wii u since im broke so i cant play it

 

[Pappasman]

I played for like 10 hours today. So fucking good. I actually can't believe how amazing this game is.

 

[lt519]

lol @ nintendo promo email: "A sexy, all-new action game available now"

Surprised gmail didn't kick it into the spam box

Can't play this until December, ugh whhhhhhyy

 

[petethepanda]

Just started, really loving it so far, even crazier than the first... but gof damn it, these stupid "moving still" cutscenes again. The fully animated ones are so awesome!

 

[MisterLuffy]

Oh, short hair bayonetta > long hair.

I love her short hair more too.

Anyways I just finished chapter 5. I wonder if the amount of chapters will be the same as the first game? Well I'll figure that out once I progress.

 

[Outtrigger888]

Really enjoying these Friday release dates from Nintendo. Every game launch should be on Friday. Give me the weekend to enjoy my 60$ purchase!

 

[toastyToast]

I hope ya'll are having fun. I'm gonna cry in a corner until my Wii U gets repaired.

 

[ErichWK]

This might be the best game I've played all year. Everything you want Bayonetta to do, she does. The controls are so insanely tight. Simple to grasp, yet insanely deep and beautiful. Platinum games is my waifu.

 

[MrSaturn99]

Haha, they brought back the Metal Gear Rising cat:

oh my god

i have to find this

where can i find it

 

[JayEH]

Finished Chapter 1, game feels really, really good. I actually got all the hidden verses in it too! lol. Story makes no sense like the first game but eh whatever. Really looking forward to getting more weapons.

 

[chadboban]

I hope ya'll are having fun. I'm gonna cry in a corner until my Wii U gets repaired.

Same here ;_;

 

[Zeliard]

Whoever that voice actor is who plays Loki is the worrrrst

 

[javac]

There's word out there that there is a glitch that lets you play with a Wii remote and nunchuck. If you start the game with a classic controller, press a button on the start screen and unplug the controller from the Wii Remote and then plug in a nunchuck it works. D-pad replaces ABXY or some crap. Maybe someone is pulling my leg lol.

 

[dani_dc]

Just done with chapter one. I spent way too much time walking around in between battle sections, and I still missed a bunch of figths.

Not top interested in this Loki character so far.
With that said, I really love any and all cutscenes with Bayonetta, she's always on top of things and I absolutely love her voice.

 

[RecursiveFault]

Played up through to Chapter

Spoiler

XVI

. I am in love with the sequel far more than the predecessor. Speeding the gameplay up and changing the visual style to incorporate more color is doing wonders for my enjoyment.

Whoever that voice actor is who plays Loki is the worrrrst

It's pretty terrible. I'm thinking about replaying with Japanese audio to see if he's any better.

 

[HoJu]

top notch! my only complaint is i'm playing bayonetta 2 and during the cutscenes the voices of the characters are so LOW. to the point where i can barely hear them. the music/effects are fine, but the voices are awfully low. during actual gameplay the voices are fine. wtf? anyone had this issue?

i had the same problem. changed the sound from surround to stereo in the wii u main options menu and it was fixed.

oh, and the game is pretty spectacular. haven't seen many enemies with ranged attacks yet, though i only just started chapter 2.

 

[Saint Gregory]

Same here ;_;

How is your Wii U still not fixed? It seems like it broke half a year ago :/

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Whoever that voice actor is who plays Loki is the worrrrst

Having grown up in an area where lots of people have that accent and say "love" like that... fuck. It sounds so inauthentic in Bayo 2.

 

[Bleep]

Just started, really loving it so far, even crazier than the first... but gof damn it, these stupid "moving still" cutscenes again. The fully animated ones are so awesome!

They chose to do this in the original game due to budget constraints, it's probably the like that in the sequel for the same reason.

 

[mrmickfran]

Chernobog is sooo godlike.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

Is there a way to quick skip cutscenes like Bayo 1's RT+Back/R2+Select?

 

[Enforced]

lol @ nintendo promo email: "A sexy, all-new action game available now"

Surprised gmail didn't kick it into the spam box

Can't play this until December, ugh whhhhhhyy

Surprised on that too when I saw that. Lol

 

[Nowhere Man]

Just finished my first encounter with the Masked Lumen. I'm playing on 2nd climax and thinking I should change to 3rd... I assumed 2nd was "normal mode" and based on my experience with every other Platinum game I assumed that was the best place for me to start. I love these games but am not super good at them. Hard mode always kicks my ass, I never try it until my 3rd or 4th playthrough. I only managed to complete it in the first game by downing so many lollipops poor Bayo's teeth probably rotted out. But so far this has been really easy. I haven't died once or needed any items.

 

[Neff]

Does anyone know if there's a quick skip for the cutscenes like the first game? Because the same method doesn't work in this afaik.

 

[Boss Doggie]

*calls gameshop*

*still no Bayonetta 2 stock*

I AM REALLY ANGRY

 

[Hypron]

Having grown up in an area where lots of people have that accent and say "love" like that... fuck. It sounds so inauthentic in Bayo 2.

Yeah I don't think Platinum cares too much about authenticity. One of the main characters' names is terribly mispronounced as well.

 

[i-Jest]

Do we know how long bayonetta 1 and 2 will be bundled together for?

Not sure. I'd like to think the first 2 print runs will have a physical copy on Bayo 1 then all print runs after that will have an eshop code. We'll see. Sorta disappointed at not getting an actual physical manual but by no means is that a deal breakers.

 

[The Mango Sentinel]

I asked earlier but I don't think I got a response.

Was there a pre order bonus through amazon for US customers? I know there was one for the uk.