Welcome to the Weekly Nintendo Corner! Every week as the weekend nears, Smashboards will be covering a title from the Nintendo pantheon. Most of the time, these are new releases or games that are coming out soon, but we’re not exempt from surprises – every once in a while, there may be an old classic or forgotten treasure thrown in! Check back every week for the scoop on the upcoming Nintendo games.
Bayonetta 2
This week’s topic is Bayonetta 2! Bayonetta 2 is the sequel to the Xbox 360 Timed-exclusive Bayonetta! Much like Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2 is also exclusive to the Wii U; this time without being a timed exclusive. Didn’t play the original Bayonetta? Not a problem! Bayonetta 2 comes packaged with a digital download for Bayonetta 1!
Bayonetta 2 has already been released in Japan and will be coming out to all other regions this month. Bayonetta 2 is a lot of nice hack and slash fun for all.
For those new to Bayonetta, it contains several action packed levels where players control Bayonetta facing against horde’s of angelic and demonic creatures. She’s able to use both melee attacks and gunplay along with a special dodge mechanic called “Witch Time”. When a player dodges a move, it slows down enemies around Bayonetta, allowing players to think over what strategy they want to do next. Players are also able to trap opponents with special moves.
Bayonetta 2 does come with a few special features compared to its predecessor; a Multiplayer Tag Climax mode (that works online), Costumes representing Nintendo characters, and more!
Bayonetta 2 kicks off a few months after the first game; Bayonetta and Jeanne are fighting off a group of angels. During one particular attack, Jeanne’s soul is claimed by the depths of hell. Upon a tip from her informant Enzo, Bayonetta heads to Fimbulvinter – An entrance to Inferno, the gates of Hell, is said to be inside. Bayonetta plans to use it to save Jeanne.
Can she save her or is it too late?
Features
Bayonetta
As mentioned above, Bayonetta 2 comes with the original Bayonetta in the physical package. If players are downloading the game digitally, Bayonetta 2 will be available for $50, with the original Bayonetta discounted to ten dollars.
Multiplayer Tag Climax Mode
An online only mode for Multiplayer; players team up with each other to fight against hordes from levels of the single player games. Players can choose to play with friends, random matches with strangers, or if they’re unable to access the Internet, play with a CPU!
Many abilities such as Witch Time and Umbran Climax are shared by everyone. Players share a HUD where they can see partner’s current health, magic, and halo score.
Costumes
As shown above, Bayonetta has a Link, Samus, and Peach costume. She also has a Star Fox costume only in Bayonetta 2. Along with this, a chain chomp is available as a weapon.
Wii U Tablet
The Tablet features touchscreen controls for tapping and cutting; it allows for accuracy to pinpoint weaknesses on bosses, and gives players are completely new style of control!
About the Team
Bayonetta 2 was developed by Platinum Games. Before Platinum Games became Platinum, they were Clover Studios; a parent company of God Hand. They were known for God Hand, Okami, and Viewtiful Joe. Hideki Kamiya, the writer of Bayonetta 2 and a key member of Platinum Games, created Devil May Cry when he was still with Capcom. Platinum Games is now known for many titles, both in and out of Nintendo, including The Wonderful 101, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Bayonetta, MadWorld, and the upcoming Legend of Korra and Scalebound. Other than God of War, if you've played a good beat 'em up lately, Platinum Games had a hand in creating it. Check out their development history here.
Music
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With positive reviews containing 9 and even 10 from many sites such as IGN and Destructoid it shows that Bayonetta 2 is certainly a worth it game to add to your Wii U collection. The current Metacritic rating is holding at 91, which is a rarity - no doubt this game will define action brawlers going forward.
Bayonetta 2 has already been released in Japan and will be released in all other regions on October 24th.
Do you enjoy Beat 'em ups or any of Platinum’s games? Will you be getting Bayonetta 2? Have you played Bayonetta 1? Still busy with Smash Bros. for 3DS? Let us know in the comments below.
Thethirdkoopa is a Game Producer, Game Collector, Musician, Gamer, and Smash Fanatic at heart who loves making these articles weekly. He's a friendly guy too. Go talk to him on Twitter about your favorite Beat-Em-Ups! @Thirdkoopa
Bayonetta 2
This week’s topic is Bayonetta 2! Bayonetta 2 is the sequel to the Xbox 360 Timed-exclusive Bayonetta! Much like Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2 is also exclusive to the Wii U; this time without being a timed exclusive. Didn’t play the original Bayonetta? Not a problem! Bayonetta 2 comes packaged with a digital download for Bayonetta 1!
Bayonetta 2 has already been released in Japan and will be coming out to all other regions this month. Bayonetta 2 is a lot of nice hack and slash fun for all.
For those new to Bayonetta, it contains several action packed levels where players control Bayonetta facing against horde’s of angelic and demonic creatures. She’s able to use both melee attacks and gunplay along with a special dodge mechanic called “Witch Time”. When a player dodges a move, it slows down enemies around Bayonetta, allowing players to think over what strategy they want to do next. Players are also able to trap opponents with special moves.
Bayonetta 2 does come with a few special features compared to its predecessor; a Multiplayer Tag Climax mode (that works online), Costumes representing Nintendo characters, and more!
Bayonetta 2 kicks off a few months after the first game; Bayonetta and Jeanne are fighting off a group of angels. During one particular attack, Jeanne’s soul is claimed by the depths of hell. Upon a tip from her informant Enzo, Bayonetta heads to Fimbulvinter – An entrance to Inferno, the gates of Hell, is said to be inside. Bayonetta plans to use it to save Jeanne.
Can she save her or is it too late?
Features
Bayonetta
As mentioned above, Bayonetta 2 comes with the original Bayonetta in the physical package. If players are downloading the game digitally, Bayonetta 2 will be available for $50, with the original Bayonetta discounted to ten dollars.
Multiplayer Tag Climax Mode
An online only mode for Multiplayer; players team up with each other to fight against hordes from levels of the single player games. Players can choose to play with friends, random matches with strangers, or if they’re unable to access the Internet, play with a CPU!
Many abilities such as Witch Time and Umbran Climax are shared by everyone. Players share a HUD where they can see partner’s current health, magic, and halo score.
Costumes
As shown above, Bayonetta has a Link, Samus, and Peach costume. She also has a Star Fox costume only in Bayonetta 2. Along with this, a chain chomp is available as a weapon.
Wii U Tablet
The Tablet features touchscreen controls for tapping and cutting; it allows for accuracy to pinpoint weaknesses on bosses, and gives players are completely new style of control!
Bayonetta 2 was developed by Platinum Games. Before Platinum Games became Platinum, they were Clover Studios; a parent company of God Hand. They were known for God Hand, Okami, and Viewtiful Joe. Hideki Kamiya, the writer of Bayonetta 2 and a key member of Platinum Games, created Devil May Cry when he was still with Capcom. Platinum Games is now known for many titles, both in and out of Nintendo, including The Wonderful 101, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Bayonetta, MadWorld, and the upcoming Legend of Korra and Scalebound. Other than God of War, if you've played a good beat 'em up lately, Platinum Games had a hand in creating it. Check out their development history here.
Music
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With positive reviews containing 9 and even 10 from many sites such as IGN and Destructoid it shows that Bayonetta 2 is certainly a worth it game to add to your Wii U collection. The current Metacritic rating is holding at 91, which is a rarity - no doubt this game will define action brawlers going forward.
Bayonetta 2 has already been released in Japan and will be released in all other regions on October 24th.
Do you enjoy Beat 'em ups or any of Platinum’s games? Will you be getting Bayonetta 2? Have you played Bayonetta 1? Still busy with Smash Bros. for 3DS? Let us know in the comments below.
Thethirdkoopa is a Game Producer, Game Collector, Musician, Gamer, and Smash Fanatic at heart who loves making these articles weekly. He's a friendly guy too. Go talk to him on Twitter about your favorite Beat-Em-Ups! @Thirdkoopa
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. It will be no doubt my GOTY. And probably among my favorite games ever. I've already played through the demo like 40 times to ameliorate my scores XD.
