Developer: PlatinumGames
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: February 16, 2018 (NA/PAL) | February 17, 2018 (JPN)
Genre: Character Action
Multiplayer: Yes
Pro Controller Compatible: Yes
amiibo: Yes
eShop Download Size: 8.5GB (Bayonetta) / 12.4GB (Bayonetta 2)
Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
Official Site: North America | Japan | Europe
Bayonetta
A woman wakes up in a coffin at the bottom of a lake, with no memory of who or what she is.
After remembering her name and her ability to summon demons, Bayonetta travels through the remote city of Vigrid while staving off the armies of Paradiso and uncovering the truth of her long-lost past.
Bayonetta 2
Angels suddenly appear on the streets and begin to attack. Bayonetta tries to fight back using her powers, but the demon she summons turns against her! Jeanne saves Bayonetta during the battle, but gets dragged down to Inferno.
Now Jeanne's soul is in danger, and there's not much time left to save it. Bayonetta must find a door to the spirit world. But what awaits her there?
Bayonetta
Bayonetta is a mysterious witch who has awoken in the modern world after sleeping for hundreds of years.
She uses her unmatched magical powers to fight the servants of heaven—but the reason for their fight, as well as everything else about her, remains shrouded in mystery.
She is a master of the Bullet Arts style of combat, using melee attacks along with the four guns equipped on her arms and legs. With her Wicked Weave attacks, she can manipulate her hair to summon Infernal Demons that devour her enemies.
Jeanne
This mysterious woman fights and uses magic just like Bayonetta, and seems to appear out of nowhere. She rivals Bayonetta in magic power, and displays incredible proficiency in the Bullet Arts with her jet black All-4-One guns.
Enzo
Enzo's ears are sharp enough to pick up a rumor from miles away; his nose leads him to wherever he might make a buck.
Rodin
Rodin is the owner of the Gates of Hell, a back-alley bar frequented by the city's least trustworthy citizens; he is secretly a master weapons maker who supplies Bayonetta with the firepower she needs.
Luka
A freelance journalist driven by his passion for the truth, Luka will travel to the ends of the world for a story—invited or not.
Cereza
This mysterious young girl lost on the streets of the far-flung European town Vigrid. For some reason she appears and starts calling Bayonetta "mommy."
Balder
The chief executive of the Izavale Group, a massive organization based in Vigrid that uses its impressive capital to fund city planning projects. Rumor has it he's also a collector of strange and precious metals.
Loki
A mysterious youth Bayonetta encounters in Noatun, Loki is able to travel between this world and Purgatorio, an alternate dimension normally invisible to humans.
Masked Lumen
A masked man whose frequent run-ins with Bayonetta seem to be more than just coincidence. He is far more powerful than a typical human, but who he is remains unknown.
Freestyle Combat: Combat is a fluid mix of melee attacks and gunplay known as Bullet Arts.
Witch Time: Control time to set up a counterattack. Dodge enemy attacks at the last second to make time slow down around you—leaving the enemy wide open.
Torture Attacks: Punish enemies with torture devices. Throw foes into devices that were once used in witch hunts, including the Guillotine, Wheel of Rirture, and Bear Trap.
Wicked Weaves: Summon Infernal Demons to demolish enemies. Bayonetta can use her own hair as a conduit for summoning demons. Use this in a combo attack for a devastating blow.
Infernal Weaves: Fight powerful foes with Infernal Demons. Bayonetta can use this more powerful version of a Wicked Weave to summon a monstrous demon to destroy strong enemies. It's the ultimate finishing move.
Umbran Climax*: Unleash a barrage of devastating summon attacks. By releasing all of Bayonetta's charged magical power, she can summon unlimited Wicked Weaves for a limited time. This powerful attack can take out many enemies at once.
Tag Climax Mode*: Multiplayer mode that can now be played locally in addition to online.
* exclusive to Bayonetta 2
Weapons
Scarborough Fair: A set of Bayonetta's iconic pistols. One of the default weapons from the first game, these set of 4 pistols beget both form and function.
Onyx Roses: Sometimes an Umbral Witch requires a closer touch. These sawed off shotguns allow for just that, with a higher stun value and powreful buckshot at its disposal.
Durga: A pair of gauntlets that channel the powers of both fire and lightning. With two modes, the slow and powerful fire form and the quick but weak electric form, the Durga allow for quite a versitile moveset
Lt. Col. Killgore: Slow but strong is the name of the game when you have rocket launchers attached to your outer extremities. You won't find higher damage from a ranged weapon than from the Lt. Col.
Love is Blue: A set of 4 azure pistols each with their own unique names, Prelude, Minuet, Toccata and Nocturne. The pistols also serve as a way for Bayonetta to summon her Wicked Weaves to punish those who would stand in her way.
Rakshasa: A set of curved indian swords, the Rakshasa can be equipped either on Bayonetta's hands or feet allowing for more variety in her loadout.
Kafka: A bow and arrow that lets Bayonetta play the role of Robin hood. The Kafka not only shoots arrows, but dragonflies and other bugs to pester and poison enemies.
Chernobog: A Scythe with not one, or two, but three blades! These blades dont have to stay stationary though, as they can be shot out during a combo by holding down the attack button.
Beast Within
Bayonetta can use Beast Within to transform into various creatures to accomplish certain feats she can't do as herself.
Panther Within: What better way to locomote than running around as a panther? Having access to both a long jump and a double jump, Panther Within allows Bayonetta to hit the ground running.
Crow Within: Bayonetta takes flight as a black feather avian, able to fly long distances and fire feathers to pester foes from above. However, she can't maintain this form forever so keep an eye on the gauge or you may find yourself falling somewhere you would rather not land.
Bat Within: Bayonetta is not one to be satisfied with simply sidestepping to avoid an attack, rather, she opts to turn into a swarm of bats whenever dodging at the last minute, allowing her to avoid damage and activate Witch Time upon reforming.
Snake Within*: Sometimes Bayonetta finds herself immersed in water, and as we all know cats hate a bath, so rather than using Panther within Bayonetta opt for Snake Within allowing her to navigate quickly underwater.
* exclusive to Bayonetta 2
Launch trailer:
Bayonetta 2 Direct (Wii U):
Screenshots
Bayonetta: https://gematsu.com/gallery/bayonetta/january-30-2018/
Bayonetta 2: https://gematsu.com/gallery/bayonetta-2/january-30-2018/
Review Thread: https://www.resetera.com/threads/bayonetta-1-2-switch-review-thread.23259/
Trusted Reviews: 9/10
IGN: 9/10
Switch Player: 9/10
- SteelBook
- Sticker Sheets
- Verse Cards
- Physical copy of Bayonetta 1 (JP only)
amiibo
Scan up to 32 amiibo a day to get lollipops and halos! You will get Halos and 4 of these items chosen at random:
- 2,000 – 32,000 Halos (different each time)
- Red Hot Shot
- Mega Purple Magic Lollipop
- Midas's Testament
- Purple Magic Lollipop
- Green Herb Lollipop
- Yellow Moon Lollipop
- Mandragora Root
- Baked Gecko
- Mega Yellow Moon Lollipop
- Bloody Rose Lollipop
- Mega Bloody Rose Lollipop
- Unicorn Horn
- Mega Green Herb Lollipop
- Bayonetta - Player 1 (Super Smash Bros. series): Unlocks all Super Mirror 2 costumes (Schoolgirl, Metal Witch, Police Woman, Dress A + B)
- Bayonetta - Player 2 (Super Smash Bros. series): Unlocks all Super Mirror 1 costumes and Nintendo costumes with the old hairstyle (Witch With No Memories, Nun, Mushroom Kingdom Princess, Sarasaland Princess, Hero of Hyrule, Galactic Bounty Hunter)
- Peach or Peach - Wedding Outfit (Super Smash Bros or Super Mario series): Unlocks Mushroom Kingdom Princess costume
- Daisy (Super Mario series): Unlocks Sarasaland Princess costume
- Link or Toon Link (Super Smash Bros or Legend of Zelda series): Unlocks Hero of Hyrule costume
- Samus or Zero Suit Samus (Super Smash Bros or Metroid series): Unlocks Galactic Bounty Hunter costume
- Fox or Falco (Super Smash Bros. series): Unlocks Star Mercenary costume
- Bowser or Bowser - Wedding Outfit (Super Smash Bros or Super Mario series): Unlocks Chain Chomp weapon
- Bowser Jr. (Super Smash Bros series): Unlocks Chain Chomp weapon
- Boo, Goomba or Koopa Troopa (Super Mario series): Unlocks Chain Chomp weapon
Buying one version of the game will net you a discount on the other on the eShop.
How does this version run?
According to Digital Foundry, the performance of this version is much better than the Wii U version even when played portably, getting much closer to the 60fps target especially when docked.
What about the resolution?
Both games run at 720p docked and undocked.
Why isn't the OT title Nintendo's Witch?
Saving it for Bayonetta 3. ;)
Why isn't this game on PS4?
Ask your mom.
Additionally, here's a link to the NintendoEra Discord!
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