Bayonetta - Nintendo Switch

KraniX · 14 Jan 2018 at 14:43

I somehow missed the original Bayonetta and the sequel but am quite tempted now they are both coming out on Switch in February.

I watched the Wii U video review over on IGN and B2 received a 9.5 which is pretty darn good (http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/10/13/bayonetta-2-review) although I'm not sure how this game will have aged.

Has anyone here played them before but still looking forward to the Switch release?

I understand B2 comes with a download code for the original game, is it worth playing them in order or does it not really make any difference story-wise?

Plainsong · 14 Jan 2018 at 16:11

I've never played 2 but I loved the first one. I have this on pre-order and I intend to play them in order.

Raymond Lin · 14 Jan 2018 at 18:35

I’ve played and completed both, twice. It’s a very satisfying game, whether you are just button mashing or knows the combos it’s all fun. The more combos you know the more funny had.

Chandler_90 · 14 Jan 2018 at 19:36

Absolutely superb game (B1).. I played it 17 hours straight on the day of release and felt like I was tripping.

megalomanic · 14 Jan 2018 at 20:12

Both incredible games and among my favourite ever, still the best Action Hack'n'Slash / Character Action games ever made imo.

KraniX said:
I understand B2 comes with a download code for the original game, is it worth playing them in order or does it not really make any difference story-wise?

Bayonetta 2 is a new story, but there are strong connections and some backstory that won't make much sense if you haven't played the first game. The story is actually decent and kinda interesting but you shouldn't really be playing these games for the story. If you plan to buy physical (or buy both digital) then definitely play Bayo 1 first though.

oldestgregg · 14 Jan 2018 at 20:49

The first game was a lot better than the first IMO. Still enjoyed the second though.

KraniX · 15 Jan 2018 at 09:11

Well you've all sold me on it, gonna pop it on pre-order now.

Think I'll try and complete B1 first but will see what the download size is like on release day, I've got rubbish broadband so could be a considerable wait time to play so might have to get started with B2.

megalomanic · 15 Jan 2018 at 18:18

KraniX said:
Think I'll try and complete B1 first but will see what the download size is like on release day, I've got rubbish broadband so could be a considerable wait time to play so might have to get started with B2.

The digital versions are available to pre-load on the eShop

Bayonetta 1 is 8.5GB
Bayonetta 2 is 12.4GB

Warbie · 15 Jan 2018 at 22:24

Bayonetta was easily one of the best of that generation. If you like games in the vein of Devil May Cry that have oodles of depth - you could complete it multiple times and still have only scratched the surface - silly amounts of style and scope for looking cool as hell, Bayoneta is the best there's been

I didn't rate the second as highly either, but it's still a blast. Be warned - not for button mashers!

budge1972 · 16 Jan 2018 at 13:10

I played through the whole of Bayonetta 2 in one session. I literally could not put it down from start to finish.
It's that good

KraniX · 18 Jan 2018 at 16:30

megalomanic said:
The digital versions are available to pre-load on the eShop

Bayonetta 1 is 8.5GB
Bayonetta 2 is 12.4GB

Yeah I saw that but it only says you get a discount for Bayonetta 1 if you buy 2, it doesn't say how much, whereas the physical version of 2 looks to be cheaper and comes with a code for 1 but I just can't pre-load.

IanAG · 18 Jan 2018 at 21:36

Does anyone know if the B1 code being included with B2 physical is time limited? Definitely want to get this but have a few things I want to play first.

Plainsong · 18 Jan 2018 at 21:57

I don't see why it should be. If you buy B2 it says it comes with the code for B1. Not sure why it would be time limited.

Mucky_Pup · 18 Jan 2018 at 21:58

Have them both for the Wii U, but never played them due to backlog, already got them preordered for Switch though as I'd rather play them on that.