Each one is acquired by completing sections of the main campaign, and they distill combat to smaller area encounters with a group of enemies or even bosses. There’s also an online only, scenario-based co-op mode that squeezes a little more value out of Bayonetta 2’s excellent combat.
Clear visual language like this informs quick decisions, letting me confidently dodge and strike enemies down with a high-powered offense. The constant enemy variety makes me feel like I’m never fighting the same foe for too long or too often.Īction gets chaotic, but big, colorful effects help make it clear what’s going on at any given moment: successful last-second dodges set off purple-hued slow-motion moments, while Angelic minions, with the sculptured look of mythic statues, have a shimmering gold effect that signals they’re winding up to attack. The flying boss Valor, whose gold armor gives him the look of an angelic knight, fights much differently than the deadly Urbane, a ground-based foe that wields dual flaming gauntlets. Each boss has a cool and unique visual design, and no two behave the same way. The dozens of enemy types, from the small flying underlings to the large bosses themselves, have distinct attack patterns and signature tells that demand and reward your attention. Even on normal difficulty, the enemies shouldn’t be underestimated.
No matter how large they got (and Bayonetta 2’s enemies get enormous) my attacks could still send them reeling.īayonetta’s not overpowered, though. Once I factored in the new Umbran Climax - a high-power release of demon-summoning attacks that strike in a wide radius - I had plenty of ways to embarrass the opposition. Perfectly timed dodges have a tangible reward thanks to Witch Time, a slow-motion payoff for dodging at the last second that allows me to dig in and devastate angelic foes. Each feels distinct and has its own branching combos that can be mixed and matched to set up different styles of play.Įxecuting combos feels natural, and it's invigorating to pull off long attack strings on a group of enemies. Everything moves at a fast and fluid 60 frames-per-second target (it never noticeably dipped), and this sequel feels supercharged thanks to excellent animation, more opportunities to cancel out of attacks mid-move to dodge, and fun new weapons to unlock, like the Rakshasa blades or the Chernabog scythe. Each punch, kick, and weapon swing flows comfortably into the next empowering move. Building on the original Bayonetta’s strengths, Bayonetta's 2 free-flowing combat remains its greatest asset.
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