ViewtifulJC
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send you a FR(combofiend right?), pls invite to game ;_;
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Bayonetta 2 |OT| The time has come, and so have Wii!
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send you a FR(combofiend right?), pls invite to game ;_;
Tyrant Rave
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Lol, I just saw it. I'll send you an invite
Still loving every minute, but...
Re-post because no one responded. Are people at least getting the weird Panther Within sound?
Re-post because no one responded. Are people at least getting the weird Panther Within sound?
PensivePen
Member
Keep playing tag climaxes and they will show up eventually. Make sure you're playing on at least 1 star difficulty. You may need 2 stars for some, I'm not entirely sure, I did a combination of 1 and 2 star battles. And I'm fairly certain you need to have completed the game first of course.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Awesome!
checkeredknight
Member
I'm not getting that. I only have it on stereo and I'm using a Sound Bar, though. Are you using surround sound?
I have the weirdest gamestopper bug.
In the beginning of Chapter 5, it plays the comic cine, then goes into the game engine. It saves the game, and then the camera is sitting behind the character floating underwater looking up at the surface.
It just sits like that forever... the game is running fine, but she just lays there underwater looking up not accepting any control inputs. If I press "Start", I only get the option to "continue cinematic". I have to actually home menu out of the game to quit.
I tried rebooting the Wii, starting a different chapter, letting it save, then pick chapter 5 again. It happens every time.
What the hell is going on?
In the beginning of Chapter 5, it plays the comic cine, then goes into the game engine. It saves the game, and then the camera is sitting behind the character floating underwater looking up at the surface.
It just sits like that forever... the game is running fine, but she just lays there underwater looking up not accepting any control inputs. If I press "Start", I only get the option to "continue cinematic". I have to actually home menu out of the game to quit.
I tried rebooting the Wii, starting a different chapter, letting it save, then pick chapter 5 again. It happens every time.
What the hell is going on?
Good looks my dude.
Using the TV speakers. TV Surround is turned off, WiiU is on Stereo, TV AVL is turned off. I've tried messing with the TV's sound settings but haven't made any headway on my issues.
TV is a Seiki SC322TI. There doesn't seem to be much info about it on the internet, but I got it for free from a friend so I shouldn't complain too much!
In addition to the watery Panther Within sound and the bullet sound dropping in volume when I Wicked Weave, I'm also getting a loud *woosh* sound from certain attacks (notably, if I spam Love is Blue's Bullet Climax, I'll hear almost nothing but *woosh* every time Bayonetta gets back on her feet). It also plays when I'm Dodge Offsetting some attacks, which is annoying.
Normally these sound issues wouldn't bother me too much, but the game is so amazing that I don't want to be distracted by such trivial issues. ><
Will try headphones+gamepad later. I'm guessing the issue is my TV, but it would still be interesting to hear if anyone else is experiencing similar issues!
Tyrant Rave
Banned
I'mma swap setups JC, I'll reinvite you
Perfect Blue
Banned
Just beat it.
Christ, what a game. Still prefer the first by a wee bit (mainly because of the pacing) but fuck, this is probably my GOTY.
Christ, what a game. Still prefer the first by a wee bit (mainly because of the pacing) but fuck, this is probably my GOTY.
Gaiaknight
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The glorious package arrived yesterday!!
that is a nice collection of amazing games you win 1 internet today
Astral Dog
Member
So, having played up to chapter 5 this is awesome, the game is easily up to Byonetta standards, i even like exploring and finding things like the witches tombs, the notebooks Musphelheims and other items, the game looks gorgeous too, the new colorful look adds a lotof style,and its easily the best looking on Wii U, im finding new weapons, but still im not sure how to use the bow, and how are you supposed to kill the Glamor at chapter 3, that was annoying.
The other only downside so far is that , yes the framerate is not very stable, it can be distracting, and its worse when compared to the port of the first game,its not as bad as Wonderful 101, however.
The other only downside so far is that , yes the framerate is not very stable, it can be distracting, and its worse when compared to the port of the first game,its not as bad as Wonderful 101, however.
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this is great! thanks, bookmarked
GwyndolinCinder
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Tyrant Rave
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Monocle
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I don't get this complaint at all. "Fighting regular enemies as the ground pillar..." is exactly how I'd describe Bayonetta 2, based on the first 11 chapters + all Muspelheims and hidden verses to that point (maybe you skipped a lot of these?). Almost every chapter I played emphasizes normal combat over giant bosses and setpieces. As if that wasn't enough, there are plenty of boss battles against rival characters who are of similar size to Bayonetta, which keeps the combat system wide open.
I don't know if normal enemy encounters are more numerous or if the improved enemy variety is influencing my memory, but so far Bayonetta 2 has satisfied my preference for pure combat better than the original. The reason I replay Bayonetta 1's chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, and 10 more than the others is that all the rest have elements that get in my way when I want to enjoy the combat system. Playing Bayonetta 2, I rarely found myself wishing I was playing through a normal battle. There are just so many fights with regular enemies, and the big bosses and setpieces are suitably brief and well placed.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
gonna swap characters real quick...aint run into balder or nothing yet
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Yeah I have no idea what triggers the random verse cards. Wish I could just choose them but the game doesn't let me since you don't have them yet
edit: holy shit I am so bad at that fight
ViewtifulJC
Banned
well that could have gone better lmao
Home button -> Controller Settings -> Diplay Off
I do it every time I turn the Wii U on.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Alright you should have him now, I'm gonna swap real quick
ViewtifulJC
Banned
alright, Balder unlocked. I went no stars on that verse, wasn't take no chances lol
Home button -> Controller Settings -> Diplay Off
I do it every time I turn the Wii U on.
It says if i hit a button, the display will come back on, which it does (im playing the game with the tab)
MiamiWesker
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Anyone?
Captain_Spanky
Member
As much as I love Bayo 2 nothing in it matches the rush from Wonderful 101 when Tables Turn kicks in or in MGR:R when the vocals in "Rules Of Nature" start up.
Also the Bow is crazy good. Long range, good damage, combos well with the whip or sword or anything on feet as it amplifies their damage. GIT GOOD
Also the Bow is crazy good. Long range, good damage, combos well with the whip or sword or anything on feet as it amplifies their damage. GIT GOOD
Oh, sorry, I should've read your post more carefully.
Well, no, the display has to stay on if you're playing with the Gamepad.
My bad, I'm too used to the Pro Controller I guess.
No prob
Love bayo2...but the wii u is a very weird system.
Dinner time! Then all night with this witch.
Delt31
Member
Anyone?
Astral Dog
Member
This is a weird complaint, considering that Kamiya was the one in charge of the writing, or at least helped with the dialogue. I guess this game goes for a little more dark and serious tone.
Especially with
Balder and Bayonettas backstory
ViewtifulJC
Banned
dual Rodin time?
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Alright we in there now, didn't wanna take any chances after that LOL
I'm done for now I gotta do some stuff. I can play again in like 15 minutes
Actually scratch that estimate, one of my buddies wants to play. I'm down to play more later though!
I'm done for now I gotta do some stuff. I can play again in like 15 minutes
Actually scratch that estimate, one of my buddies wants to play. I'm down to play more later though!
MiamiWesker
Member
You are probably not getting high combo and times consistently. The key is knowing which combo strings end in a power attack, you should always be building toward those. Know which ones knock enemies in the air for a juggle, which can clear a huge path in front of you, which stomps down, etc. You should be using dodge offset to keep the combo string going even when dodging, just be holding down the button when dodging.
Monocle
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I use the bow and pistols a lot because I'm comfortable with the pistols' kick combos and finishers. Bow + flame/ice throwers seems to work well for damage.
I don't know. Are you holding it in the air or something? I rest it on my lap. Never had a problem.
Agreed, the highlight of the game.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Not that Bayonetta was the epitome of story telling, but retconning the first is either lazy writing or writers that truly did not give a fuck.
EDIT: The Lumen Sage fights are definitely the game's best moments.
EDIT: The Lumen Sage fights are definitely the game's best moments.
Neff
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So I finished it.
There are two things seriously letting this game down imo.
1) Technical performance. Near-perpetual 30fps doesn't cut it when the original is running 60fps on 360 and Wii U.
2) Lack of Kamiya. His sense of self-deprecation, mischief and spectacle are sorely missed.
I enjoyed the game, it's an accomplished and thrilling character action game, but it falls way short of the original imo. Kamiya's classic did exactly what he said it would, it "blew the doors of the action genre". Bayonetta 2 sort of nudges them a bit.
Still, damn good game.
Bayo 2 definitely allows for more freeflowing combos, but I'm not sure that's something that necessarily enhances the experience. Bayo 1's combos had a very succinct risk vs reward ethos, and that's not something that applies as much to Bayonetta 2, where combos and launchers are much easier and feel a lot more spammy.
There are two things seriously letting this game down imo.
1) Technical performance. Near-perpetual 30fps doesn't cut it when the original is running 60fps on 360 and Wii U.
2) Lack of Kamiya. His sense of self-deprecation, mischief and spectacle are sorely missed.
I enjoyed the game, it's an accomplished and thrilling character action game, but it falls way short of the original imo. Kamiya's classic did exactly what he said it would, it "blew the doors of the action genre". Bayonetta 2 sort of nudges them a bit.
Still, damn good game.
Bayo 2 definitely allows for more freeflowing combos, but I'm not sure that's something that necessarily enhances the experience. Bayo 1's combos had a very succinct risk vs reward ethos, and that's not something that applies as much to Bayonetta 2, where combos and launchers are much easier and feel a lot more spammy.
Can I just say that some of my favorite moments in this game are when the cutscenes close up on Bayonetta's face? She's so damn beautiful in this game. I adore the redesign they gave her.
I'm up to Chapter VI so far and the game is not pulling its punches. I love every single encounter and finding hidden ones + Muspelheim portals. I've found that my favorite weapon combination so far is Undine on arms and Rakshasa on legs. Kafka is kind of weird, I feel like I need to learn what makes that one click.
I'm up to Chapter VI so far and the game is not pulling its punches. I love every single encounter and finding hidden ones + Muspelheim portals. I've found that my favorite weapon combination so far is Undine on arms and Rakshasa on legs. Kafka is kind of weird, I feel like I need to learn what makes that one click.
MiamiWesker
Member
Someone answered me! I am using combos of other weapons but I cant for the life of me find when the bow is a good option. There is no real damage indicators so I cant tell how much damage the bow is doing.
Monocle
Member
From what I've seen, Bayonetta 2 goes a long way in fleshing out the original game's plot and giving context to a world that wasn't especially well explained to begin with. I'm enjoying Bayonetta 2's story elements much more than the first game's.
The bow poisons enemies and stuns them with its combo finishers. I'm not sure if the poison effect is applied after a certain amount of arrows, or by how much damage you inflict, or what. In any case I'm finding the weapon really effective against pretty much every enemy type. It's helped me burn through loads of Muspelheim challenges. Great crowd control with the power shots, and as a ranged weapon it's obviously well suited to keeping your combo going.
I've found that the bow is good for boss encounters where they're really far away from you and you can't constantly close the distance to get close.
It's like that at first with this game and the first game. but almost everything leads into some combo if you're making sure to hit one button at a time and not just wailing on your pad. Eventually you kinda know what to do intuitively when things get crazy and memorize combos for when you want to apply a particular one.
dodge timing is the first most important thing, so keep that in mind in the middle of the action. get used to reacting to attacks before worrying about crazy combos.
from far away, charged bow shot to poison, weapon switch, go in and kick ass while their health saps
That surprises me to hear Bayonetta 1 had 60 fps on the 360 with 3 or 4 enemies, since the Digital Foundry video showed all 3 consoles dropping below 60 fps. However, the Digital Foundry video showed lots of boss fights so maybe that was the big differentiator?