#Wii and yet it moves rom series#

The original Wii received flack for amounting to little more than “two duct-taped GameCubes” in the graphics and visual-horsepower departments, and though the Wii U has proven its superiority in the past, Bayonetta 2 hammers the point home. The only logical course of action upon defeating one is to hurry up with the rest of the missions so you can do it all over again.

Resembling a cross between the grandeur and artfulness of bosses found in Skyward Sword and the cinematic splendor of those from God of War, Bayonetta 2’s boss encounters are the sort that’ll leave you not just breathless, but wondering if what you just saw actually happened. I mentioned this in my review, but Bayonetta 2’s boss encounters are some of the most thrilling and high-energy fights I’ve yet found this generation. The visuals aren’t half bad either, especially by Wii U standards. Of course, numbers aren’t everything, and you don’t have to go far to find some especially loving language directed toward the title’s craftsmanship, attention to detail, and all-around brilliance in the departments of both gameplay and design. In addition to a glowing review from CraveOnline, the title has earned a whopping ten perfect scores on Metacritic, making it the Wii U’s third highest-rated game on the site. Wii U owners and those who intend to purchase one will be pleased to learn that not only has Nintendo allocated proper trust and resources in Platinum Games, but that those efforts have paid off - possibly more than anyone ever expected. For a game of modest runtime when it comes to cutscenes, Bayonetta 2 finds a way to feel like the one of the greatest action flicks you’ve ever seen. QTEs are short and well-placed, amplifying the cinema aesthetic handily. At times it feels as though you’re playing through a choreographed scene from a film, with an enemy’s well-placed jab sliding by inches from your head the only thing to remind you otherwise. In the time that’s passed since then they’ve become disliked and even mocked, often seen as filler for a lack of compelling gameplay.īayonetta 2 does QTEs right, and the result is a mind-bogglingly cinematic combat experience.

#Wii and yet it moves rom series#

They became popular during the PS2/GameCube era, particularly with the God of War series on PS2. Remember QTE’s? You know, quick time events. Positive critical reception and the holiday rush, in theory, could help Bayonetta 2 at least return on its investment this Fall and Winter. Of course, it remains to be see how Wii U exclusivity will affect sales, and though units haven’t exactly flown off of shelves in Japan thus far, neither have home consoles in general.

The short version is that Nintendo swooped in to fund development when nobody else would, rendering the title both a Wii U exclusive and a high-profile release the likes of which may not have happened otherwise. In case you hadn’t been made aware, the story of Bayonetta 2’s existence is a curious one. The sequel to a classic, sponsored by Nintendo That said, I doubt we can expect a new champion anytime soon. In short, Bayonetta 2 is a titan in a slowly dying genre, and a flag-bearer for what games of the same ilk ought to try and be. Why has the internet been whipped into a frenzy over a wacky, seemingly niche Wii U action title? Well, the entirety of that story is a long one, but the gallery below should fill you in on the basics.

With release still over a week away, it seems appropriate to take a look at just what makes Bayonetta 2 so special. Sneak into your friend’s basement and play the demo if you have to. If you haven’t figured it out by now, you’re going to want to find a way to play this game. Of course, CraveOnline isn’t the only site blown away by the game, and in the short time since reviews have been published, Platinum’s superb followup to its 2010 fan favorite has sent shockwaves through the industry. Bayonetta 2 is here, and it’s not messing around - just check out our review if you don’t believe me.