The WhatsNext verdict
If you want fast, expressive character-action combat wrapped in flamboyant set pieces and an unusually theatrical soundtrack, Bayonetta 2 delivers. Players seeking the toughest possible mastery curve or a story with major emotional weight may find it less satisfying.
What it does best
Fast, precise combat built around stylish flow
A nonstop parade of stylish combat spectacle
A soundtrack that makes the action feel theatrical
What might put you off
Veterans may find the sequel's combat less demanding
The story and tone can feel secondary to the action
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What you are walking into
The witching hour strikes again. Brimming with intricate battles that take place in, on and all over epic set pieces, Bayonetta 2 finds our sassy heroine battling angels and demons in unearthly beautiful HD. You’re bound to love how it feels to string together combos with unimaginable weapons and to summon demons using Bayonetta’s Umbran Weave in this frantic stylized action game.
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