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'''''Bayonetta 2 '''''{{Japanese|ベヨネッタ|Beyonetta Tsū}} is an action game released on October 24, 2014, exclusively for the [[Wii U]]. It is the sequel to the original [[Bayonetta|Bayonetta,]] which didn't appear on the Wii, but on rival consoles, the PlayStation 3 and XBOX 360.
 
   
 
'''''Bayonetta 2''''' {{Japanese|ベヨネッタ|Beyonetta Tsū}} is an action game originally released for the [[Wii U]]. It is the sequel to the original ''[[Bayonetta]]'', and it has remained exclusive to Nintendo platforms.
On June 10th, [[2014]] during Nintendo's E3 Digital Event, the game was announced to be released with a belated port of the original game on the specific medium the customer buys it through.
 
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A port of the original was included as a bonus with purchases of the initial run and digital purchases. The game was re-released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] in early [[2018]] with a download code for the original.
   
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
The gameplay is much like the original [[Bayonetta|''Bayonetta'']]. [[Witch Time]] returns from the original, occurring when the player narrowly dodges an attack. Time slows down so the player can easily combo. The [[Torture Attack]]s also return, using up one magic gauge.
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The gameplay is similar to the original ''Bayonetta''. [[Witch Time]] returns from the original, occurring when the player narrowly dodges an attack. Time slows down so the player can easily combo. The [[Torture Attack]]s also return, using up one magic gauge.
   
 
There is an [[Umbran Climax]] mode that uses up all the magic gauge to maximize damage and range. [[Bayonetta (character)|Bayonetta]] can tie elements to her attacks to do more damage to certain enemies.
 
There is an [[Umbran Climax]] mode that uses up all the magic gauge to maximize damage and range. [[Bayonetta (character)|Bayonetta]] can tie elements to her attacks to do more damage to certain enemies.
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===Weapons===
 
===Weapons===
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==Multiplayer==
 
==Multiplayer==
Announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2014, this mode is called Tag Climax. It is a 2 player co-op mode that can match the player up online, play locally with one on the Gamepad and the other on the screen, or with a CPU.
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Announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2014, this mode is called Tag Climax. It is a 2 player co-op mode that can match the player up online, play locally with one on the Gamepad and the other on the screen, or with a CPU.
   
 
The players play on a stage together trying to get the most points. Players can bet halos to increase difficulty and raise the rewards.
 
The players play on a stage together trying to get the most points. Players can bet halos to increase difficulty and raise the rewards.
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==Plot==
 
==Plot==
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The plot seems to be that [[Jeanne (Bayonetta)|Jeanne]]'s soul is taken to Inferno and Bayonetta must go to hell and rescue her. On the way in a place called [[Paradiso]], she encounters another similar being named [[Loki]]. Not to mention, there is a [[Lumen Sage]] surviving called the [[Masked Lumen]], who wishes to kill all the [[Umbra Witch]]es. After rescuing Jeanne, it appears that things are not even close to being done.
 
The plot seems to be that [[Jeanne (Bayonetta)|Jeanne]]'s soul is taken to Inferno and Bayonetta must go to hell and rescue her. On the way in a place called [[Paradiso]], she encounters another similar being named [[Loki]]. Not to mention, there is a [[Lumen Sage]] surviving called the [[Masked Lumen]], who wishes to kill all the [[Umbra Witch]]es. After rescuing Jeanne, it appears that things are not even close to being done.
   
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This port was overseen by [[Hideki Kamiya]] and developed by [[Bee Tribe]]. This port has a few improvement most notably, the game is stable 60 fps. There is Japanese audio based on the cast of the Bayonetta anime and both Japanese and English subtitles. There is now 4 special Nintendo costumes. It also includes touch screen controls from Bayonetta 2.
 
This port was overseen by [[Hideki Kamiya]] and developed by [[Bee Tribe]]. This port has a few improvement most notably, the game is stable 60 fps. There is Japanese audio based on the cast of the Bayonetta anime and both Japanese and English subtitles. There is now 4 special Nintendo costumes. It also includes touch screen controls from Bayonetta 2.
   
=== [[Samus Aran|Samus]] costume ===
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===[[Samus Aran|Samus]] costume===
* A unique take on Samus ' power suit, including a visor you control
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*A unique take on Samus' power suit, including a visor you control
* Fire shots from Samus’ arm cannon
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*Fire shots from Samus' arm cannon
 
*Dodging is a morph ball
 
*Dodging is a morph ball
   
=== [[Princess Peach|Peach]] costume ===
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===[[Princess Peach|Peach]] costume===
 
*Skimpy version of Peach's dress, with a Mario doll
 
*Skimpy version of Peach's dress, with a Mario doll
* Use moves that feature giant versions of Bowser’s hands and feet
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*Use moves that feature giant versions of Bowser’s hands and feet
* Has an alternate whip weapon
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*Has an alternate whip weapon
*Makes coins fly out of enemies and breakable stuffs
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*Makes Coins fly out of enemies and breakable stuffs
   
=== [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] Costume ===
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===[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] Costume===
 
*An orange version of the Peach costume, only this time with a Luigi doll
 
*An orange version of the Peach costume, only this time with a Luigi doll
   
=== [[Link]] costume ===
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===[[Link]] costume===
 
*Use the Master Sword and protects herself with the Hylian Shield
 
*Use the Master Sword and protects herself with the Hylian Shield
 
*Bayonetta is wearing Link's green tunic
 
*Bayonetta is wearing Link's green tunic
 
*Makes rupees fly out of enemies and breakable stuffs
 
*Makes rupees fly out of enemies and breakable stuffs
   
== Bayonetta 2 ==
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==''Bayonetta 2''==
 
===[[Fox McCloud|Fox]] Costume===
 
*A take on Fox's suit with ears and a tail
 
*Fires the lasers from the laser guns based on the arwings with the keychains of the Star Fox team.
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*When wearing the costume during an event when you control a jet, the jet is replaced with an Arwing. This would be the basis for ''[[Star Fox Zero]]''
   
=== [[Fox McCloud|Fox]] Costume ===
 
* A take on Fox's suit with ears and a tail
 
* Fires the lasers from the laser guns based on the arwings with the keychains of the Star Fox team.
 
 
==Special Edition==
 
==Special Edition==
In Europe, Bayonetta fans could preorder a special edition of the game. This included Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 in separate boxes, and an art book of Bayonetta 2, all contained in a special case called the Book of Angels. Only 15300 copies of it were made.
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In Europe, ''Bayonetta'' fans could preorder a special edition of the game. This included ''Bayonetta'' and ''Bayonetta 2'' in separate boxes, and an art book of ''Bayonetta 2'', all contained in a special case called the Book of Angels. Only 15300 copies of it were made.
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==Sales==
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===Wii U version===
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===Switch Port===
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As of April 26, 2018 the Nintendo Switch port of ''Bayonetta 2'' sold 400,000 units worldwide.
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==Reception==
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According to Metacritic, ''Bayonetta 2'' is a must play with a metascore of [https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii-u/bayonetta-2 91 on its Wii U version], and a metascore of [https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/bayonetta-2 92 on Nintendo Switch]. While on game aggregator website whatoplay.com, this game holds an aggregate score (''playscore'') of [https://whatoplay.com/wii-u/bayonetta-2/ 9.38 on Wii U] and [https://whatoplay.com/switch/bayonetta-2/ 8.62 on Nintendo Switch].
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
*[[w:c:Bayonetta:Bayonetta 2|''Bayonetta 2'' at Bayonetta Wikia]]
 
*[[w:c:Bayonetta:Bayonetta 2|''Bayonetta 2'' at Bayonetta Wikia]]
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Revision as of 01:44, 31 May 2020

Bayonetta 2 (JP) is an action game originally released for the Wii U. It is the sequel to the original Bayonetta, and it has remained exclusive to Nintendo platforms.

A port of the original was included as a bonus with purchases of the initial run and digital purchases. The game was re-released for the Nintendo Switch in early 2018 with a download code for the original.

Gameplay

The gameplay is similar to the original Bayonetta. Witch Time returns from the original, occurring when the player narrowly dodges an attack. Time slows down so the player can easily combo. The Torture Attacks also return, using up one magic gauge.

There is an Umbran Climax mode that uses up all the magic gauge to maximize damage and range. Bayonetta can tie elements to her attacks to do more damage to certain enemies.

Even larger Angels and Demons can be frozen. Bayonetta now has a mech that is fairly similar to her attack style. This was revealed during the Treehouse live stream during E3 2014.

Weapons

Multiplayer

Announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2014, this mode is called Tag Climax. It is a 2 player co-op mode that can match the player up online, play locally with one on the Gamepad and the other on the screen, or with a CPU.

The players play on a stage together trying to get the most points. Players can bet halos to increase difficulty and raise the rewards.

Playable Characters

Plot

The plot seems to be that Jeanne's soul is taken to Inferno and Bayonetta must go to hell and rescue her. On the way in a place called Paradiso, she encounters another similar being named Loki. Not to mention, there is a Lumen Sage surviving called the Masked Lumen, who wishes to kill all the Umbra Witches. After rescuing Jeanne, it appears that things are not even close to being done.

Bayonetta

This port was overseen by Hideki Kamiya and developed by Bee Tribe. This port has a few improvement most notably, the game is stable 60 fps. There is Japanese audio based on the cast of the Bayonetta anime and both Japanese and English subtitles. There is now 4 special Nintendo costumes. It also includes touch screen controls from Bayonetta 2.

Samus costume

  • A unique take on Samus' power suit, including a visor you control
  • Fire shots from Samus' arm cannon
  • Dodging is a morph ball

Peach costume

  • Skimpy version of Peach's dress, with a Mario doll
  • Use moves that feature giant versions of Bowser’s hands and feet
  • Has an alternate whip weapon
  • Makes Coins fly out of enemies and breakable stuffs

Daisy Costume

  • An orange version of the Peach costume, only this time with a Luigi doll

Link costume

  • Use the Master Sword and protects herself with the Hylian Shield
  • Bayonetta is wearing Link's green tunic
  • Makes rupees fly out of enemies and breakable stuffs

Bayonetta 2

Fox Costume

  • A take on Fox's suit with ears and a tail
  • Fires the lasers from the laser guns based on the arwings with the keychains of the Star Fox team.
  • When wearing the costume during an event when you control a jet, the jet is replaced with an Arwing. This would be the basis for Star Fox Zero

Special Edition

In Europe, Bayonetta fans could preorder a special edition of the game. This included Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 in separate boxes, and an art book of Bayonetta 2, all contained in a special case called the Book of Angels. Only 15300 copies of it were made.

Sales

Wii U version

Switch Port

As of April 26, 2018 the Nintendo Switch port of Bayonetta 2 sold 400,000 units worldwide.

Reception

According to Metacritic, Bayonetta 2 is a must play with a metascore of 91 on its Wii U version, and a metascore of 92 on Nintendo Switch. While on game aggregator website whatoplay.com, this game holds an aggregate score (playscore) of 9.38 on Wii U and 8.62 on Nintendo Switch.

Gallery

  Main article: Bayonetta 2/gallery

Videos

Videos
File:Wii U - Bayonetta 2 Trailer
Initial Announcement Trailer
Wii_U_-_Bayonetta_2_Development_Trailer
Development Trailer
File:Wii U - Bayonetta 2 E3 2013 Trailer
E3 2013 Trailer
Wii_U_-_Bayonetta_2_Did_You_Miss_Me
Nintendo Direct
February 2014 Trailer
Main Page: Bayonetta 2/videos


External Links