ConcealedBlaze
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Papercuts said:
It's very very useful, and it's absolutely necessary for the hardest difficulty
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It's very very useful, and it's absolutely necessary for the hardest difficulty
MrMephistoX
Gold Member
To anyone on the fence with the PS3 version: it's still great despite the framerate issues. I'm sure it's better on 360 but not something you'd notice unless you were comparing them side by side or had video settings set to limited instead of full.
MacBosse said:
You can go back and replay chapters as many times as you want for more halos if you need/want to. None of the progression is halted and you're even given the choice of whether or not you want to update your chapter end times, scores and medals.
I think some people don't realize this and just go through the game in a linear, direct fashion. You can even jump into a chapter, battle in a couple verses, and then quit out before you complete it and you'll still keep those halos.
So I beat the game last night. So good, now THAT is how you end a game, the final boss and gameplay sequences were incredible. I only have a few complains, occasionally the camera angles and QTE's could be frustrating and the tortue attacks, as cool as they look, get kind of tiresome later in the game due to all the button mashing. Also, I tried really hard to follow the story, I watched all the cutscenes but I couldn't explain the story if my life depended on it. They really lost me towards the end, I have no idea what happened. Anways, I loved Bayonetta, the combat, art style, graphics, music and I'm already starting my 2nd playthrough, it was the first game to take me away from Demon's Souls and it'll be in my disc tray for a long time. I've hardly even touched the unlockables, but after one playthrough with a few replays of earlier missions, I'm at about 18 hours played.
5 snuggles out of 5.
5 snuggles out of 5.
ScissorHands
Member
Is there a way to
Or at least some tips on how to get used/take advantage of it (in combat) would help.
disable the panther? I was used to doing 3-4 dodges quickly and now doing so is near impossible without the stupid transformation taking me a great distance away from the enemy.
Or at least some tips on how to get used/take advantage of it (in combat) would help.
Man, that platforming section with the
was an awesome set piece... until I activated the platforms and my frame rate went to absolute shit. I hate to stir this shit up again and I'm not usually one to complain about the PS3 version's shortcomings, but that section was a very painful experience, on par with how (expectantly) poor the first level ran.
That, and the load times are starting to grate on me; I really hope they plan on releasing some kind of patch. Anyone know if there has been any official word on one coming? There was an unofficial "we're looking into it" message that a guy on the PG forums got but that was back in November IIRC.
giant angel statue in the second to last level
That, and the load times are starting to grate on me; I really hope they plan on releasing some kind of patch. Anyone know if there has been any official word on one coming? There was an unofficial "we're looking into it" message that a guy on the PG forums got but that was back in November IIRC.
ShockingAlberto
Member
The best tip would be to not do three or four dodges in a single direction, as Bayonetta will just fall after four.ScissorHands said:
Just switch up directions or dodge to get yourself in an advantageous position. The only enemies that can warrant that many consecutive dodges are Jeanne and Gracious/Glorious and a little distance from them is not a bad thing.
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Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
you can disable panther, though.
press back/select, so across to files, and "techniques" is in one of the books. from there you can turn it off.
press back/select, so across to files, and "techniques" is in one of the books. from there you can turn it off.
Son of Godzilla
Banned
I just can't say enough that the Bat Within technique is such a good skill. Finally got the Kilgore weapon after missing the 1st record piece the 1st time around and getting all the others. :lol
I couldn't get into games like NG and DMC. I got somewhat decent in GoW. The game play for Bayonetta hit the ballpark with me. I think it's the response times when you dodge. I don't feel a delay. Feels just right.
I couldn't get into games like NG and DMC. I got somewhat decent in GoW. The game play for Bayonetta hit the ballpark with me. I think it's the response times when you dodge. I don't feel a delay. Feels just right.
SecretBonusPoint
Banned
Rez said:
I don't think you can, I only saw the ones I purchased in there, not Panther mode.
PhatSaqs said:
Yeah, I enjoy the cutscenes more the further I get into the game. They're highly self-parodying and clearly just for laughs.
I mean, seriously, Bayonetta having an entirely self-aware sexy-off with
a Bayonetta clone
Panther mode is too awesome, especially how it doesn't break your combos. You also switch in and out of it so quickly and seamlessly that the morph can look like a natural part of some lengthy combo chain you're going with. The resulting visuals are often amazing. You can link moves together so magnificently in this game.
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Deleted member 30609
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doesn't seem like you can turn it off anyway
Zeliard said:
Yeah, sometimes combos come together so amazingly it's insane. I was trying to get the hang of dodge offset during a Grace & Glory fight: I started off with 2 sword hits, dodged to get witch time, hit twice more, dodged again but got bats instead, and finished the combo with the giant sword wicked weave which was just enough damage to cut him in half. I think it was the PP-PPP combo. It was so awesome to watch I could hardly believe what just happened. :lol
Dreavus said:
The game is full of moments like that. I love it. The first time I fought Grace & Glory, it was down to me and one of them, and I only had a sliver of health left while he had over half. The rest of the fight was like some beautifully choreographed duel where I somehow managed not to get hit and ultimately finished him off with weave attack combo. The resulting release in tension was amazing. Reminded me of Demon's Souls in that way. Bayonetta and DS are rewarding in ways that a lot of games can't achieve.
Scythesurge
Member
I can't imagine spamming the dodge button to summon panther lol, plenty of time during the dodge.
ShockingAlberto
Member
The game really is amazing in the sense you'll be shocked how long you can survive with basically no health.
Gracious & Glorious are by far the toughest enemies in the game. Especially in hard mode. For the first 5 or so encounters with them, i always panicked and started spamming moves and using the katana's charge attack. I really felt crippled without the use of Witch Time. I usually ended up having to use the yellow lollipop to win the fight.
But now, i can hold my own against them pretty well. It's just a matter of keeping track of them, dodging, and getting them on their weak sides and using torture attacks. However, three of them at once still poses a challenge,
But now, i can hold my own against them pretty well. It's just a matter of keeping track of them, dodging, and getting them on their weak sides and using torture attacks. However, three of them at once still poses a challenge,
ShockingAlberto
Member
Leg drop + Onyx Alt!ezekial45 said:
It works disturbingly well.
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Deleted member 30609
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it doesn't work either, I believeremz said:
Ultimo hombre
Banned
ShockingAlberto said:
Can you write out the combo please?
ShockingAlberto
Member
Stick the Onyx Alt. on your legs, do a leg drop and hold B after you land for a little bit. You should get one or two shots off and it stops Gracious and Glorious from doing whatever they were doing. This makes them way easier to keep track of, especially when they're spinning.Ultimo hombre said:
Ultimo hombre
Banned
ShockingAlberto said:
Thanks. I started on Hard yesterday and this is certainly the way to play the game. I need to farm up some stuff though. So far, I spent all my money on moves, hearts and pearls so I have no accessories.
I'm going with a Sword/Onkx and a Sword/Druga combo.
If I wanted to quick farm, could I just beat the last stage a few times in a row? I think the boss battle for it gives you 100,000k. I don't think I can do any of halo farming with the lack of accessories.
Dabookerman
Member
Just achievement hunting at the moment. Once I get and complete all Anthiems and find all the hidden moon pearls and hearts, its off to Hard mode and beyond!
Fucking awesome game.
Fucking awesome game.
Fimbulvetr
Member
Anybody else get the achievement killing all of those vines in Paradiso(Chapter 9 or 10 I think)?
viewtiful_dru
Member
interesting technique:
"Finisher Cancel"
can be used to do lots of damage
and IDK if this has been posted yet, but"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3JJUStzm38
mind blowing
"Finisher Cancel"
can be used to do lots of damage
and IDK if this has been posted yet, but"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3JJUStzm38
mind blowing