Bayonetta 2

 Switch
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 617 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 530 out of 617
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 617
  3. Negative: 44 out of 617
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  1. guiletheguiles
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    Bayonetta 2 is a huge improvement over its prequel.
    Since I did not enjoy the first one so much, I wasn't expecting much from this one, but I ended up being surprised!
    I can't believe they managed to improve on the combat of the previous game! Battles are astonishing here! Easy to pull-off but tough to master combos, tight controls, good soundtrack, great weapon variety, balanced    Bayonetta 2 is a huge improvement over its prequel.
    Since I did not enjoy the first one so much, I wasn't expecting much from this one, but I ended up being surprised!

    I can't believe they managed to improve on the combat of the previous game! Battles are astonishing here!
    Easy to pull-off but tough to master combos, tight controls, good soundtrack, great weapon variety, balanced enemy difficulty, an actual good level design, no more boring puzzles, no more dull mini-games and VERY good boss fights! It feels like they fixed MOST of the technical problems they had and only maintained the best parts, while enhancing gameplay mechanics. Side content is also pretty decent, making it very replayable, unlike its predecessor.
    It's still not perfect, but it's the closest thing to DMC5 I've ever played.

    But despite Bayonetta 2's upgrade, it's still far from being an incredible game.
    The worst thing is definitely its story! I love every single character design, but I can't relate to them in any way. Not only the voice acting is awful, but everything is VERY nonsensical, badly written and just told in a very rushed manner. I couldn't care less about the plot.
    I did try to enjoy most of it, but I just fell by the wayside. In fact, not only the story, but the entire game gets a massive drop in quality after chapter 13. It's like they just wanted to get it done with, already and it shows.
    And WHY do they keep oversexualizing EVERY woman in the game? ??

    Bayonetta 2 is one hell of a fun time, albeit flawed.
    It's a good game to shut your mind from the story and just focus on the crazy hack and slash action and mechanics.
    While I'm still skeptical whether to recommend this or not, it's safe to say that if you decide to give it a shot, you'll at least feel like a goddamn badass sexy witch.    … Expand
  2. DrZomboid
    Oct 16, 2020
    7
    First game was better, this seems rushed. First half feels lane but second is much better. Grate combat, chaotic...
  3. Midrulean
    Aug 2, 2020
    5
    Man, they sure did turn a game as intricate as Bayonetta into one of if not the easiest button masher I've ever played, huh...
  4. b00lpr0p
    Jan 24, 2019
    7
    Good graphics, good special effects, good soundtrack, but... I don't know, it didn't hit me that much. I think that's because it's a little tedious that you are going through the stages just smashing buttons, and that's all you will do, while other hack'n slash games have puzzles and other challenges to offer. I think the first Bayonetta game is slightly better than this one.
  5. ERRORCODE-20
    Jun 6, 2020
    7
    This game is far too easy and has way to much of an over reliance on Umbran Climax. The enemy design in this game is annoying since many of them break out of combos whenever they want. Although I am glad that the QTE's aren't as annoying as the orignal game. Plus, this game is beautiful. But that's really all that's better about this game over the original.
  6. fvega
    Nov 12, 2018
    7
    Bayonetta is just dumb fun and I had a great time with it but some of the cinematic cut scenes started dragging along the deeper into the story I got and it just made it slightly more tedious to complete each new chapter knowing there would be some clock "animation" waiting for me at every turn which is such a shame considering how great some of the character designs are. The graphicsBayonetta is just dumb fun and I had a great time with it but some of the cinematic cut scenes started dragging along the deeper into the story I got and it just made it slightly more tedious to complete each new chapter knowing there would be some clock "animation" waiting for me at every turn which is such a shame considering how great some of the character designs are. The graphics aren't too bad but they do affect the overall experience a bit.… Expand
  7. ElCaptain
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    Oustanding music and gameplay but the first game was much better in my opinion
  8. mtkf
    Jul 26, 2020
    6
    It's fun, It's ok, but IMO I'd much rather be playing Devil May Cry or the first 3 God of Wars. I feel like it's just a "meh" kind of game and honestly don't care if a third one ever comes out, as I will most likely skip it.
  9. B00tador
    Dec 4, 2021
    7
    It's good fun, but I never quite got the love for it tbh. Weak story, obvious combat arenas, so so enemy design.

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Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

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  1. GameOver.gr
    Mar 17, 2018
    90
    The adventures of the sexy witch were superb when thye were first released on the Wii U and -even though there’s nothing really new to find in this edition- they remain superb on Nintendo’s newest console.
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  2. Vgames
    Mar 1, 2018
    100
    Bayonetta 2 is Action video gaming perfected. The game is simply great, with amazing set pieces and a crazy story, but the real highlight of the game is the combat that simply thrives on letting the player figure out the best ways to tackle a fight without holding your hand. With the extra modes and the added bonus of the first game, there is no getting around it – this game is a masterpiece and a must have on the Switch.
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  3. GamePro Germany
    Feb 26, 2018
    87
    The fastest, most spectacular and most beautiful action game on the Nintendo Switch so far. Belongs in every collection.
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