Yeah, you just jump on a couple of platforms and then you're at it.
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Bayonetta 2 |OT| The time has come, and so have Wii!
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Yeah, you just jump on a couple of platforms and then you're at it.
At least you didn't have to lose your Bayo saves. Get ready for one hell of a trip.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Uh, did you call nintendo or anybody so you can get your stuff back?
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
I disagree but beyond that, she didnt really cut her hair, as she has ridiculous hair length, she can just shape her hair into anything she is feeling
toastyToast
Member
It completely shit itself. The motherboard was fried or something so I couldn't back anything up. They don't guarantee save files and the rest is just a matter of re-downloading some stuff. Not that big a deal.
MisterLuffy
Member
It would be nice if we could swap enemies in practice mode so I could practice dodging there incoming attacks whether they're fast or slow.
It's been a while since I played a game so good that thinking back on it, everything blurs together into one indecipherable mass of awesome images. Stuff like
and
and
and
and
and
and so much more.
dragons scaling skyscrapers King Kong-style
fighting atop a flying sphere Mario Galaxy-style
angel summons vs. demon summons in the night sky
angel summons vs. demon summons in the belly of a beast
a prophet with six arms pulling a meteor out of space
racing past demon dinosaurs and centipedes on a unicorn
You can unlock her old costume. Best of both worlds!
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
It's been a while since I played a game so good that thinking back on it, everything blurs together into one indecipherable mass of awesome images. Stuff likeanddragons scaling skyscrapers King Kong-styleandfighting atop a flying sphere Mario Galaxy-styleandangel summons vs. demon summons in the night skyandangel summons vs. demon summons in the belly of a beastanda prophet with six arms pulling a meteor out of spaceand so much more.racing past demon dinosaurs and centipedes on a unicorn
You can unlock her old costume. Best of both worlds!
Not to mention that last one leads to the best rival battle I ever had the pleasure of experiencing.
The whole game was incredible. I went to GameFAQs hoping I could find a walkthrough to help me remember what happened where, because I played through the entire game in two sittings and it was just one nonstop parade of awesome moments that played as good as they looked. The last game I played that had pure flow and gameplay like this was ALBW on the 3DS last year. Just pure concentrated flow and gameplay. SO GOOD!
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
You pay the same price for it again.
MisterLuffy
Member
You can unlock her old costume. Best of both worlds!
I remember someone in this thread wanting old hair style Jeanne, and you can unlock her old costume in this game.
Wait, are you saying Jeanne can get her old costume, too? I imagine you just buy the Super Mirror 2 as Jeanne, right?
MisterLuffy
Member
Yes.
What. You mean you actually have to save up to 10 million halos again?
Astral Dog
Member
, The locations artwork is great,too.Also, what did you think about the ending/final boss?
toastyToast
Member
OOOOOHH SHIIIIIT
IT'S REALLY REAL
IT'S REALLY REAL
Muchi Muchi Pink
Member
Yeah but if her WT wasn't that strict she would be op. Wicked Weaves hit harder and her dodge is unlimited.
The explanation is simple: Bayonetta was in the mood to change her hair. With her memories back her character changed a bit too. And Jeanne wants to look different, so she let her grow.
I think the ending/final boss could've been more over-the-top, but when you say that about a boss who
throws spacestations at you
every summon on both sides (demon and angel)
I generally prefer 1v1 fights against similarly-sized humanoid opponents
god form
Milky Way depicted within his body
mountains
I think my favorite chapter at the moment is actually
Chapter XIII: Vigrid, City of Deja Vu
rain outside and the warm torchlight inside
Fortitudo
locations from Bayo 1, back when they were new and pristine
Rosa
toastyToast
Member
It sounds like the first game. Don't rely on it too much and instead try to get it from parrying. If you get it from a dodge cool, if not w/ever. Just flip around all day
Muchi Muchi Pink
Member
Yeah, Jeanne is dodge offset all day.
What's everyone's favorite costume/weapons combination?
I'm rocking the red Umbran Gekka outfit (the Chinese dress), with Rakshasa (hands) and Love is Blue (feet) for Set 1, and Salamandra (hands) and Alruna (feet) for Set 2.
I like all of the weapons, though. They all have their uses. I find the hammer great for whittling down heavies, and the scythe great for quick crowd control.
Also, ice-skating with chainsaws instead of skates is something special, lol.
I'm rocking the red Umbran Gekka outfit (the Chinese dress), with Rakshasa (hands) and Love is Blue (feet) for Set 1, and Salamandra (hands) and Alruna (feet) for Set 2.
I like all of the weapons, though. They all have their uses. I find the hammer great for whittling down heavies, and the scythe great for quick crowd control.
Also, ice-skating with chainsaws instead of skates is something special, lol.
Muchi Muchi Pink
Member
Cutie J. A Set is Yagyu/All4one. B Set is Angel Slayer/Alraune.
I heard that you get your money back
That Dude John
Member
The silver Police outfit with Rakshasa on my feet and Shuraba in my hands. Swords everywhere.
Oh, tag me in. NNID: AeonisAlister
Net_Wrecker
Member
The fancy dresses with the Shuraba looks like a samurai remake of Breakfast at Tiffany's which amuses me.
The 1st police outfit or schoolgirl outfits with any of the pistols looks like my Japanese animes.
The Umbran Gekka dresses with the Chain Chomp is very kung fu.
You can equip Rakshasa on your feet? :-O
Come to think of it, not sure why I'm surprised -- this is the game where you can wield chainsaws with your feet, after all!
StreetsAhead
Member
I think my favorite chapter at the moment is actually. The atmosphere is top-notch with theChapter XIII: Vigrid, City of Deja Vu, and there was a super-satisfying fight with one of my favorite bosses from the first Bayonetta,rain outside and the warm torchlight inside. It was cool seeingFortitudo, and teaming up withlocations from Bayo 1, back when they were new and pristinewas a lot of fun. I seriously like every chapter, though. There's not a single weak link in the chain here. With Bayonetta 1, I'd play a few chapters and be like, "OK, I'm good for the night," but with Bayonetta 2, I couldn't put it down. Seriously, I beat the whole game in two sittings... That hardly ever happens these days.Rosa
Completely agreed. Even though I only played the first game last week for the first time, it
felt great to revisit those locations.
Orniletter
Banned
I can't put my finger on it, but the combat feels faster and better than Baxonetta 1's.
That Dude John
Member
It bothers me that they constantly clip and pass through her legs, but it's so cool lol
You can unlock her old costume. Best of both worlds!
Really? YESS!!!!!
That Dude John
Member
ggs dood. i'm finna go ahead and do these witch trials
man, they were really having a good time with Undine's charge animations, weren't they? lol
MisterLuffy
Member
I've tried out Tag Climax with CPU this evening just to see how it is. I've been getting requests from some people, and I was wondering how do I accept requests? I backed out the game, I still saw the request icon and didn't know how to accept their request.
bananafactory
Banned
Yep, when you beat the game, Rodin will add Super Mirror 2 to his shop. Buy it for 100,000 halos, and it comes with Bayonetta's costume from the first game. They describe it as the costume of "a witch who has lost her memories," or something like that.
On another note, I love Jeanne's underwater form (check out the silver crown): http://abload.de/img/wiiu_screenshot_tv_01wjuei.jpg
And the attention to detail in this game is just great -- check out how Alraune's flower motif extends to her brain: http://abload.de/img/wiiu_screenshot_tv_01mqsm8.jpg
(The name "Alraune" is German for mandrake and was probably inspired by the novel of the same name, BTW.)
And finally, is there any enemy in Bayonetta more metal than this guy (figuratively and literally)? http://abload.de/img/wiiu_screenshot_tv_0157s90.jpg
To tweak a quote from the mockumentary, "This is Spinal Tap" -- "No... None more metal."
Coming here straight after finishing Bayonetta 1 on normal. Up to Chapter 6 now on 2nd Climax which feels a bit too easy so far. However it feels like it takes forever to kill some enemies compared to the first game. It's like every combo only takes like 5% of the HP for some of the middle sized enemies and that leads to a boring and prolonged fight. Am I doing something wrong here?
Also I think I like the narrower paths in the first game more. I'm doing a lot more exploring in this game but that breaks the tempo of the game a bit.
Also I think I like the narrower paths in the first game more. I'm doing a lot more exploring in this game but that breaks the tempo of the game a bit.
Muchi Muchi Pink
Member
Yep, when you beat the game, Rodin will add Super Mirror 2 to his shop. Buy it for 100,000 halos, and it comes with Bayonetta's costume from the first game. They describe it as the costume of "a witch who has lost her memories," or something like that.
Even better, you can equip Love is Blue and Scarborough Fair. But honestly so many characters and costumes, pretty hard to decide which one to go for.
You'll get your laser-focused linear levels. The early chapters have more open stages, perhaps to give you more freedom to experiment and learn the game. But it tightens up as it goes along. I like both formats, personally -- pointlessly destroying the farmer's market in Noatun was fun!
Also, regarding damage output, note that torture attacks, when available, are more efficient at dispatching single enemies.
The Xtortionist
Member
Just started the game, played up to chapter 4 on 2nd Climax.
So far, this is blowing away Bayo 1. What a difference the removal of the piss filter makes. The action is so much clearer here, and enemy telegraphs feel much improved. No instant death QTEs or obnoxious genre switches yet. Music is also way better. Even the button mashing QTEs for torture attacks and climaxes are a bit smoother to perform.
My thoughts on Bayo 1 were basically "Great! Well, except for..." while Bayo 2 is all "GREAT!" so far. Hopefully there isn't any nonsense later in the game to drag it down.
Bravo, Platinum.
So far, this is blowing away Bayo 1. What a difference the removal of the piss filter makes. The action is so much clearer here, and enemy telegraphs feel much improved. No instant death QTEs or obnoxious genre switches yet. Music is also way better. Even the button mashing QTEs for torture attacks and climaxes are a bit smoother to perform.
My thoughts on Bayo 1 were basically "Great! Well, except for..." while Bayo 2 is all "GREAT!" so far. Hopefully there isn't any nonsense later in the game to drag it down.
Bravo, Platinum.
Xtortionist, you're in for a wild ride. The whole game is fantastic from start to finish. No half-baked minigames, no insta-kill QTEs, no wonky platforming, no poorly telegraphed attacks. Everything is crisper and clearer and sharper and brighter than the first game. The pacing is perfect, just pure concentrated gameplay and flow.