Bayonetta + Bayonetta 2

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 408 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 30 out of 408
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  1. AnimeLink
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    One of the best games ever made, and I'm so glad they are on the switch now.
  2. deuxdoom
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    WOW !!! This is Really Fantastic & Amazing Game ! Just Play ! Do it. then You must understand Why I recommending.
  3. LOLCRAFT56
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    the best hack-and-slash game I have ever played, If you have a Nintendo Switch you need to buy this games!!
  4. Dukemang
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 are easily one of the best, if not THE best action games I have ever played. The combat system is a non-stop roller coaster of fun and excitement that ends up keeping me play the games for hours (particularly Bayonetta 2). There’s a enough meat on the story’s bones to keep you there, but the main focus is the combat and the various well designed characters. ThisBayonetta and Bayonetta 2 are easily one of the best, if not THE best action games I have ever played. The combat system is a non-stop roller coaster of fun and excitement that ends up keeping me play the games for hours (particularly Bayonetta 2). There’s a enough meat on the story’s bones to keep you there, but the main focus is the combat and the various well designed characters. This was my first time playing either one of these games and I will have to say that I’m sad I waited so long to play them. Bayonetta 2 is one of my favorite games I’ve ever played and can’t wait for the next installment to the series coming to the Switch.… Expand
  5. AgriasReign
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    A stellar action game on the Nintendo Switch. My heart actually races when I play this game because it is so exciting and well made. The level and boss designs are fantastic and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend this game.
  6. Dacondor98
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    so i had never played these games before there releases on the switch as they went under my radar upon there first release but i thought id pick them up on the switch and give them a try and let me day that these are 2 of the best gaming experiences ive ever had
  7. Mark1one
    Feb 16, 2018
    9
    Bayonetta 2 still remain the non plus ultra of the genre: technical and incredibly rewarding fights, incredibly inspired boss, crazy story and an artistic style that is unparalleled. If it came out in the ps2 era, in which the mentality of the players was certainly more open, Bayonetta would become a cult game.
  8. RidleayRomero
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    Absolute masterpiece! This game is a must buy for anyone who owns a Nintendo Switch.
  9. Voodooseeker
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    The best hack & slash are now also portable....I love Bayonetta! She is sooo "naughty", to control, to watch, to hear and beyond!!! Wonderful combo system, great add ons, customizing your gear ect. - a little nice feauture is the amiibo's.....fx the Mushroom Kingdom Princess custume....Rawrrr!!! Ohhh YES boys, you'll love it :P
    The story is about heaven/hell......short: Your friend is    The best hack & slash are now also portable....I love Bayonetta! She is sooo "naughty", to control, to watch, to hear and beyond!!! Wonderful combo system, great add ons, customizing your gear ect. - a little nice feauture is the amiibo's.....fx the Mushroom Kingdom Princess custume....Rawrrr!!! Ohhh YES boys, you'll love it :P
    The story is about heaven/hell......short: Your friend is caputred in hell, bring her back! The whole world fits the characters ect.
    A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR SWITCH!!!!    … Expand
  10. DBPirate1129
    Mar 20, 2018
    9
    I never got the chance to play the Bayonetta games despite owning a Wii U so I was thrilled when they were announced for the Switch. I'm glad to say that the hype and praise surrounding the two titles is very deserved. I found the gameplay a little repetitive at first, but then I realized I just had the insta-combo accessory on (in the first game) so if that's anyone's issue, just turnI never got the chance to play the Bayonetta games despite owning a Wii U so I was thrilled when they were announced for the Switch. I'm glad to say that the hype and praise surrounding the two titles is very deserved. I found the gameplay a little repetitive at first, but then I realized I just had the insta-combo accessory on (in the first game) so if that's anyone's issue, just turn that off. Here's a quick rundown of the features of the games.

    Story: Bayonetta is great in both games, but different at the same time. In the first game, she's much funnier while in the second game, she's more serious. I like seeing both sides of her personality. I'll give the upper hand for story to 1 overall because certain characters are featured much more heavily in the first game, but the second half of 2 is beyond anything 1 had.

    Gameplay: The gameplay of the games is very simple to understand and the combat is really fun. This is one of the few action-based games I've played where I haven't got bored of the combat. Each battle is unique and memorable. 2's gameplay is a little more refined and also has less on-rails segments so I'll give this point to that game.

    Graphics: Obviously 2. The color palette of 1 is a little bland and Bayonetta 2 is one of the best looking games I have ever played. Seriously.

    Soundtrack: Both games have great soundtracks but Bayonetta 1 has much more memorable original themes such as Mysterious Destiny, One of a Kind, You May Call Me Father, and Let's Dance Boys. 2 has a few great tracks like Tomorrow is Mine, Noatun, The Legend of Aesir, and Let's Dance Boys 2 though admittedly not as many. Fly Me to the Moon and Moon River are equally amazing.

    Story: 1 > 2 (slightly)
    Gameplay: 2 >> 1
    Graphics: 2 >> 1
    Soundtrack: 1 > 2

    Both Bayonetta games are fantastic and worth playing but I personally found 2 to be superior in the most important categories. Do yourself a favor and get these games!    … Expand
  11. darkjost
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    Excelente Juego. Esto es lo que note:
    - Me sorprendió la fluidez con lo que corre tanto en modo portátil como en el Dock.
    - La batería con este juego dura mas de 3 horas, lo que quiere decir que si lo trabajaron para la consola. - La jugabilidad con los Joicon es muy buena y en modo portátil lo puedes jugar con la pantalla, algo excelente para algunas situaciones dentro del juego. (El    Excelente Juego. Esto es lo que note:
    - Me sorprendió la fluidez con lo que corre tanto en modo portátil como en el Dock.
    - La batería con este juego dura mas de 3 horas, lo que quiere decir que si lo trabajaron para la consola.
    - La jugabilidad con los Joicon es muy buena y en modo portátil lo puedes jugar con la pantalla, algo excelente para algunas situaciones dentro del juego. (El mando Pro es aun Mejor)
    - Las animaciones y los diálogos se ven de muy bien y te mantienen en la trama del juego en todo momento.
    - Siempre corre Suave suave durante todo el juego (hasta ahorita llevo completo el 1 y la mitad del 2)

    La verdad muy feliz de por fin poderlo jugar después de tanto tiempo. Por cierto, los negativos se nota que ni siquiera lo tienen. Así que si llegan a leer esto, es una compra de la cual no se arrepentirán si les gusta el genero claro esta. Saludos    … Expand
  12. Lao3821
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    Excelente videojuego, en su tiempo no pude disfrutar de su segunda entrega pero en esta ocasión me permití comprarlo para switch y es un pasada es un juego que desde su primer capitulo te atrapa y de su rejugabilidad ni se dia, te da para muchísimas horas.
  13. EdgarEM
    May 6, 2018
    9
    PROS
    Sin duda un excelente videojuego, todas y cada una de las peleas se sienten de una forma especial, la dificultad al maximo es más de la que muchos quisieran probar tanto asi que si no encuentras el patron adecuado o no mides los tiempos moriras una y otra y otra vez.
    Las ecenas cinematicas estan muy bien logradas y la musica sigue siendo una maravilla. Los controles se sienten    PROS
    Sin duda un excelente videojuego, todas y cada una de las peleas se sienten de una forma especial, la dificultad al maximo es más de la que muchos quisieran probar tanto asi que si no encuentras el patron adecuado o no mides los tiempos moriras una y otra y otra vez.
    Las ecenas cinematicas estan muy bien logradas y la musica sigue siendo una maravilla.
    Los controles se sienten totalmente responsivos, por lo que al presionar el boton en el momento equivocado puede hacer la diferencia entre morir o seguir.

    CONTRAS
    A pesar de que en el genero la historia suele pasar a segundo plano, aqui no es trasendente ni maravillosa, pero claro que se entiende pues (reiterando) en el genero la historia no es el fuerte.
    De haberlo jugado en Wii U pocas son las razones para comprarlo ya que unicamente los tiempos de carga, frames y demas detalles tecnicos son los que cambian sin algun contenido adicional destacable. Si anteriormente no lo jugaste o eres gran fan de la saga son las razones más importantes para adquirirlo    … Expand
  14. DanRock
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest hack & slash games of the last 10 years is now portable. Bayonetta makes her Nintendo debut in Bayonetta 1 and it's sequel Bayonetta 2 for the Nintendo Switch. Both games preform nicely, giving gamers the best home-console expierence for Bayonetta 1 (unless you count backwards emulation through the Xbox One X)
    Both games look great on the Switch, staying at a near    One of the greatest hack & slash games of the last 10 years is now portable. Bayonetta makes her Nintendo debut in Bayonetta 1 and it's sequel Bayonetta 2 for the Nintendo Switch. Both games preform nicely, giving gamers the best home-console expierence for Bayonetta 1 (unless you count backwards emulation through the Xbox One X)
    Both games look great on the Switch, staying at a near 60fps running at 1280 x 720.
    The games are as fun as they've always been and it makes most gamers, including myself, insanely excited for Bayonetta 3.
    Overall, a "must-have" in my opinion. Over 8 years later, and Bayonetta 1 is still a blast to play through; and Bayonetta 2 is great as well. Her bewitching personality and fun-to-pull-off combos make the game the opposite of tiresome. After a long day of work, it's great to pop these games in and take your daily frustrations out on fallen angels as one of the most powerful badasses from Platnum.
    Absolutely amazing.    … Expand
  15. JJTX
    Mar 24, 2019
    9
    Bayonetta is mindless button-mashing fun at its finest, with a wild story and over-the-top visuals ensuring a good time to be had by all. A must for every Nintendo Switch owner.
  16. AlexStrim
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    The Bayonetta Series deliver the best Hack and slash games ever made. They Will be considered classics and unmatchable in the future just like treasure’s games stand now among 16 bit games. Every gamer Needs to play both! If the cutscenes put you off you can always skip them. They are just there as an excuse to deliver the craziest and most solid gameplay you've ever witnessed in an actionThe Bayonetta Series deliver the best Hack and slash games ever made. They Will be considered classics and unmatchable in the future just like treasure’s games stand now among 16 bit games. Every gamer Needs to play both! If the cutscenes put you off you can always skip them. They are just there as an excuse to deliver the craziest and most solid gameplay you've ever witnessed in an action game. And Bayonetta is just that… Expand
  17. Fabiking
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    Sobresaliente en todos los aspectos! La fluidez y la jugabilidad es lo mas caracteristico del juego, sin dejar de lado la historia y la forma en que lleva al jugador. Un merecido 10.
  18. NapoMMC
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    It's my first time playing this game. This is one of the most awesome game I have ever played. Great story, fair difficulty and really enjoyable gameplay. 10*/10.
  19. ABZOLUT
    Feb 17, 2018
    9
    muy buen juego no tuve la oportunidad de jugarlo en wii ni wiiU me recuerda a DMC como dante pero en chica versión mas sexsosa pero esta excelente la musica hay veces que me deja que desear pero todo lo demas esta genial y el modo de juego en dock y portable esta epico.
  20. vahn
    Mar 2, 2018
    6
    Both games are great, amazing even, and I would totally give them a 10 out of 10 if it wasn't for the steep price for 60 bucks for an EIGHT-YEAR-OLD game and FOUR-YEAR-OLD game respectively.

    Are you **** kidding? Crash Bandicoot has 3 games for 40 in HD, Okami HD was 30 retail and 20 download, Shadow of the Colossus is 40 and it's been reworked too, and This is 60? FOR AN EIGHT AND    Both games are great, amazing even, and I would totally give them a 10 out of 10 if it wasn't for the steep price for 60 bucks for an EIGHT-YEAR-OLD game and FOUR-YEAR-OLD game respectively.

    Are you **** kidding? Crash Bandicoot has 3 games for 40 in HD, Okami HD was 30 retail and 20 download, Shadow of the Colossus is 40 and it's been reworked too, and This is 60? FOR AN EIGHT AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD GAME?! WITH LITERALLY NOTHING NEW?!?!?!?! Yes, it's portable, but give me a break on this portable **** that everyone mentions - especially when the switch lasts no longer than 3:30 hours!
    If they at least added something new in both games but they really didn't, it's the same exact game from 8 and 4 years ago plus the Nintendo exclusive gimmick stuff. As if we have to be reminded...

    It's like charging full price for final fantasy 7...the ps1 version! And please don't give them ideas...

    Besides the price, it's also shipped amazingly cheap: 60 bucks for two games sounds like a good deal, until you realize that one is a download code that really could've been inside the game - without mentioning there were cases of misprinted codes, because that's quality for a 60 buck game!
    I could at least let it pass if it was 2 retail boxes or one game containing both games, but nope: you're essentially paying for one game and a download code, which both have 8 and 4-year-old games respectively, for 60 euros/dollars. Do people like to be ripped off or something? Thank God I can return it and get ACTUAL compilations worth the price...like the Uncharted trilogy collection...for 30 bucks...

    But with all this (justified) ranting aside, if you NEVER - EVER - played Bayonetta before or if you never had a pc, PlayStation or Xbox before, can I gladly recommend it despite the steep price: these are the two best action games after Devil May Cry 3 or 4 and the 6 rating can easily turn into a 9 without any trouble for this very reason.
    The graphics quality is okay, handheld works "decently" and if you have a pro controller this game actually is a blast to play and overall, they're fun games with really not much wrong going on besides the occasional frame drop and other tweaks.
    It's just the price and overall quality of the shipment being ultra lazy and questionable, to say the least...

    But if you're like me who actually played Bayonetta before on basically everywhere, you can find the first game on steam (and it's well optimized too), you can still find copies for the ps3 (not recommended) and Xbox 360 (recommended), and if you still own your Wii u you can still find those boxes with both Bayonetta 1 and 2 at a very cheap price , and it's FAR superior in quality than the switch version. The only issue is the second game, which is Nintendo exclusive and ONLY available on Wii U and Switch...but let's be really honest here: with the first game available at a very cheap price (20 bucks on steam), is it worth the additional 40 for the second game? Don't take me wrong it's amazing but unless you're eager to have a complete "collection", you can survive on the first game alone.
    And if you still have a Wii U, just find one of those double boxes with both games (I spent 20 euros for mine) and save up those money for other compilations worth your time...

    ....at least the Wii U version has two retail boxes you can store!    … Expand
  21. AngryIgor
    Apr 20, 2018
    0
    if you have no taste and you like watching "sexy" women you may enjoy this trash.... terrible sexist game for horny weebes...
  22. JuanitoMaldad
    May 1, 2018
    0
    Una estafa que vendan exactamente el mismo juego sin ninguna mejora al mismo precio.
  23. NorwayGamer
    Feb 16, 2018
    1
    These games are full of juvenile sex-jokes & swearing, and the the music is also quite juvenile.. I couldn't even get through 30 mins of this game. This might seem cool when you're a teen full of raging hormones, but as an adult - I find these games unplayable because of it.

    The games are also very poorly optimized for Switch, still rendering in 720p - in Tv-mode !! It has a slightly    These games are full of juvenile sex-jokes & swearing, and the the music is also quite juvenile.. I couldn't even get through 30 mins of this game. This might seem cool when you're a teen full of raging hormones, but as an adult - I find these games unplayable because of it.

    The games are also very poorly optimized for Switch, still rendering in 720p - in Tv-mode !! It has a slightly improved framerate, but is still unable to keep a solid 60fps - even on supposedly significantly more powerful hardware.
    Get used to seeing dips into the low 50's and even sometimes 40's. go figure..

    My personal recommendation is to stay far away from these, they're utter garbage in my humble opinion.    … Expand
  24. Ophenix
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    I love me some Bayo.

    This game is so much better on the Switch and even on the WiiU it was a fantastic game. If you have not played the original or Bayo 2 you owe it to yourself.
  25. Fliff
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    I wouldn't say I'm necessarily a huge fan of character action games, but I've played a lot of the big name one's; Devil May Cry, some God of War, maybe the Arkham series kinda fits in, but Bayonetta 1 and 2 are just in a league of their own. The polish, the combos, the game elements like Witch Time just elevate this game to a different plane of existence. Few games capture that intenseI wouldn't say I'm necessarily a huge fan of character action games, but I've played a lot of the big name one's; Devil May Cry, some God of War, maybe the Arkham series kinda fits in, but Bayonetta 1 and 2 are just in a league of their own. The polish, the combos, the game elements like Witch Time just elevate this game to a different plane of existence. Few games capture that intense speed while also feeling completely skill based and rewarding the player for getting in the zone. Bayonetta 1 is great and I love the story but 2 really does up the ante in almost every single way. 2 is more fluid, more colorful, more open, better balanced, and just all around more spectacular.

    Can't recommend these games enough if you like action games at all.    … Expand
  26. DreamCore
    Feb 22, 2018
    8
    The game is great (played 1 and 2 on Wii U) but the Switch version is rather dissapointing. The game runs only at 720p while docked which looks pretty bad on my 65" 4k TV. This is annyoing since the game plays so much better with a Pro Controller for pulling off combos than it does in handheld mode.
  27. ryuzo7980
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    Ultimate package nothing less. Two great action games for rising your hype about ucoming Bayonetta 3
  28. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Ya el 1 de PS3/XBOX y el 2 de WIIU eran juegazos... este no va a ser menos. Imprescindible si no los jugastes.
  29. Zurce
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    Dos de los mejores Hack&Slash de la historia en su mejor versión, con el plus de poder llevártelos y jugar donde quieras, solo puedo decir 10/10
  30. raytsh
    Feb 19, 2018
    9
    It's a great game, but not as awesome, as I remembered it. Traversal is kind of clumsy on many occasions and the menu system where you configure your weapon selections and craft items isn't the greatest. Game play is still top notch though! But the camera becomes a fierce enemy from time to time. I also love the over the top and weird characters, overall presentation and bonkers story! TheIt's a great game, but not as awesome, as I remembered it. Traversal is kind of clumsy on many occasions and the menu system where you configure your weapon selections and craft items isn't the greatest. Game play is still top notch though! But the camera becomes a fierce enemy from time to time. I also love the over the top and weird characters, overall presentation and bonkers story! The game also has loads of replay potential and many, optional stuff to unlock (or rather buy from Rodin). I also purchased my copy to support Nintendo and Platinum and to contribute to the message that this kind of games are still wanted by the players.… Expand
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#9 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#27 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#26 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. My Nintendo News
    Jul 15, 2018
    90
    Between the tongue-and-cheek gameplay and the upgraded playability, Bayonetta 1 & 2 for the Nintendo Switch are remarkably polished ports.
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  2. CD-Action
    May 16, 2018
    85
    I’m glad Bayonetta 2 finally managed to escape the Wii U prison, because it’s too good a game to rot along a dying platform. PlatinumGames’ series is the pinnacle of the hack’n’slash genre and I strongly recommend it to every Switch user. [04/2018, p.71]
  3. New York Daily News
    Mar 9, 2018
    100
    It all adds up to one of the must-have games on the Switch, alongside Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Skyrim. Still need a reason to buy a Switch? You’re all out of them.
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