Bayonetta 1 & 2 are awesome action games.
That is hopefully old news to some of you, but there are plenty of people who never touched
these games.
Take one look at Bayonetta 2 on Wii U, and you will see the limited group that played
it.
Now, these wonderful experiences are coming to the Nintendo’s new hybrid console.
This will allow you to take action with you anywhere, and ensuring that new elements really
stand out.Let us first hop into the original Bayonetta.
The non-stop action climax game is back,and will push you to do the best combos possible.
Bayonetta remains a relentless video game, particularly when you compare it to its sequel.
The fight sees you taking on the various angels , and even the slightest error can be extremely
fatal.
The many, many quick-time events are a good case in point, as failing them means a brutal
death.
You will learn while you play and by the end, you are expected to wield this game properly
in order to advance.
Bayonetta won't be for everyone, but luckily, there are tools to make its goals approachable.All
the features from the Wii U version are here, which includes the various Nintendocostumes.
As was the case with the Wii U game, these are unlocked from the get go.The Umbra Witch
will be able cosplay as Peach, Daisy, Samus and Link, and she still looks fantastic.
It remains an utter joy to screw around with the Samus visor during the cutscenes, which
adds sillyness to the proceedings.
They all come with a rich amount of sound effects as well, and that simply adds to the
charm.The major difference with the original Bayonetta on Switch is performance.
The game on Wii U had some odd framerate dips, which gave me pause now and again.
It would decide to chug at weird intervals, which annoyed me than the regular dips on
Xbox 360.
On the new system, it runs smooth without any odd faults.
It is more topar with the smoothness on PC, which can only be considered a big plus.
Next to this, it looks marginally better the Wii U release, which had the feeling of vaseline
being smeared across the screen.
Now don’t get me wrong: the texture work still feels old, but it is all much grander
to look at.
The touchscreen controls made a comeback in both games, but this time they got time in
the oven.
On the Wii U, they were a clunky option that wasn't fun for the beginner.
Due to the nature of the game, these controls instantly showed the
problems of the Wii U GamePad.
You couldn't have multiple fingers, various gesturesor get anything done at a decent pace.
PlatinumGames saw fit to improve on the groundwork and make it something usable in both games.
Naturally, I do still prefer using a controller, but it is nice to have choice.
You can press and hold to move Bayonetta in a certain direction, attack by tapping on
the opponent in question and quickly go through menus by pressing the options you need.
For those in a hurry, this can beneficial if you play it on the go.
Things become a lot more interesting with Bayonetta 2.
Naturally, this game was a tighter package than its first installment from the get go.
There were all kinds of weapons that you could equip on both your arms and feet, levels featured
bolder design choices and controlling Bayonetta felt smoother.
It still remains the finest selection of action game levels that I've witnessed, and that
is saying a lot.
The game was also far more forgiving in its requirements for the best ranks.
The best part about Bayonetta 2, however, is that you had simply more time to act.
This in turn made it fun to replay levels, and try to become a better player.
As far as its additional content goes, there are some significant changes to be found in
Bayonetta 2.
The big one is that all of the costumes, Nintendo or otherwise, can be unlocked with Amiibo.
As soon as you can enter the Gates of Hell bar, you can scan them in and claim your goodies.
You can put in Amiibo 32 times per day, allowing you rank up items and/or get more Halos.
While that is pretty broken, most of you will come here to quickly unlock the costumes.
The compatible amiibo are Samus, Fox, Link, Peach, Daisy and both the Bayonetta Smash
amiibo.
With those last two, you will unlock additional sets like the classic or dress outfits without
paying a dime for them.
When you unlock the costumes, a fun message will play that puts light behind what you
unlocked.
It is a really neat touch.
While this destroys some of the rewards for your hard work, it does make costume only
runs a fun new thing.
I found myself putting on Samus Aran's armor and ducking into a Morph Ball form.
This doesn't only look cool, but has features and nods galore.
It makes the traditional Metroid sounds, and it comes with a fully working arm cannon and
the ability to drop bombs by double jumping in ball form.
The Samus speedruns for Bayonetta 2 will be a thing of beauty.
Sadly, the Umbra Crows are now completely useless in my humble opinion.
They were previously usedto unlock Miiverse Stamps, which obviously is no longer a thing.
The developers could have added an ability or two here for the in-game store, but they
are purely a collectible now.
Just like the original Bayonetta, the performance has seen improvements over the Wii U original.
The textures look nice and sharp, and the action is all sorts of flashy.
Bayonetta 2 had a couple of slowdown moments in the first release, but those seem to have
fully disappeared here.
The optimal performance translates very nicely to the handheld mode where it is an utter
joy to play.
I was a bit worried that the button layout would throw me for a loop, but the problems
disappear rather quickly.
Overall though, it is just incredibly impressive how the action remains so fun on the go.If
you ever thought about playing Bayonetta 1 & 2, you should do so now.
The updated versions are the best out there, and naturally can be taken with you anywhere.
The games have some nitpicks, but they can be forgiven in the grand scheme of things.
The boldness of its concepts, level design and presentation are all things to be admired.
Why not hop in and embrace the darkness of the Umbra Clan?I love these games a lot, like
a lot a lot.
Even though it is my fifth run through both, Istill get excited by the flashy action.
Now the task remains to wait for Bayonetta 3, and hope it can fill the void I now feel.
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