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[jimi_dini]

Prediction time!

90% gamerankings average! 10 in EDGE and GamesTM. 9 from Gamekult.

Yes I'm hyped!

My prediction for Gamespot:

The Good
- Fluid, flexible, and fun combat system
- Witch time and witch walk add new dimensions to battle
- Fantastic, memorable boss fights
- Intuitive scoring system with online leaderboards
- Superbly animated
- online coop

The Bad
- is exclusive on Wii U
- Wii U gamepad adds little and hurts immersion

6/10

 

[i-Jest]

Love that GIF.

 

[mclem]

Was it different than the NA direct?

Yeah. The EU version was a subbed version of the Japanese one. And I'm somewhat surprised I haven't seen that many gifs of it. (Synchronised head turn, hold up controllers, go!)

 

[Jurassic Munson]

My prediction for Gamespot:

The Good
- Fluid, flexible, and fun combat system
- Witch time and witch walk add new dimensions to battle
- Fantastic, memorable boss fights
- Intuitive scoring system with online leaderboards
- Superbly animated
- online coop

The Bad
- is exclusive on Wii U
- Wii U gamepad adds little and hurts immersion

6/10

Lol is gamespot this bad now?

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Lol is gamespot this bad now?

He's poking fun at their Tropical Freeze review.

 

[Starwolf_UK]

My prediction for Gamespot:

I'm pretty sure you can fit lack of Mii support in there too (I still remember their Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn review which actually said that).

 

[jimi_dini]

He's poking fun at their Tropical Freeze review.

Also their ZombiU review (I feel dirty linking to it).

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/zombiu-review/1900-6400225/

The review is batshit insane. ZombiU is one of the games with the best gamepad support. It seems as if they played for 5 minutes and then wrote the "review". The gamepad gets completely enabled a few hours in and then it's basically like an Alien game on Wii U should play out.

 

[mrmickfran]

The Japanese direct has a lot more gameplay than the NA one.

Remember those times where you had to protect Cereza, And it avoided being frustrating by having her heal immediately? The parts with Loki look to be just like that, except, it doesn't look like he heals ._.

Also, when clearing a verse, Bayonetta doesn't give a kiss of death anymore, he makes bullets into a fucking heart and shoots it down.

 

[TreIII]

Also Luka has clearly been hanging out with Uncle Dante, judging by his new style.

It just makes the notion that Luka is supposed to be "DMC1 Dante, if he had no super powers" that much more apparent.

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If the silvery-colored eyes and Redgrave surname weren't enough indicators

 

[Astral Dog]

Jesus christ Luka's desgn absolutely shits on his previous design

Eh, i prefer his old design, in that render he looks fine, but in the game

Spoiler

Spoiler

that hat, the pants, haircut and thos

e glasses

dont fit him and he looks too ridiculous and exaggerated, its funny, but he looks more as a parody of himself,if that makes sense, and i hate those strings he has in his hat.

 

[DrDrizzay101]

Also their ZombiU review (I feel dirty linking to it).

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/zombiu-review/1900-6400225/

Rayman Legends review also criticized the Wii U version because the Gamepad co-op stuff wasn't as fun if you didn't have someone to play with, i.e. co-op things aren't as fun by yourself. Imagine that.

Edit: Also I have to second the ZombiU support. The initial lukewarm critical response really undercut that game and the Gamespot review is a prime example, it's just so lazy. Reminds me of W101 critical reception.

 

[MoogleWizard]

Eh, i prefer his old design, in that render he looks fine, but in the game

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Spoiler

that hat, the pants, haircut and thos

e glasses

dont fit him and he looks too ridiculous and exaggerated, its funny, but he looks more as a parody of himself,if that makes sense, and i hate those strings he has in his hat.

I agree. He had a stylish Dandy look in the first game, it was a great design. The new cowboy outfit makes him look like a clown. Shame, because I think all the other designs are huge improvements, especially Bayonetta and Jeanne. Their old hairstyles look atrocious after seeing the new ones.

 

[zroid]

Demetrius Boggs is the best name

also he was the guy who was kicking ass at Comic-Con, right?

 

[TheMoon]

Demetrius Boggs is the best name

also he was the guy who was kicking ass at Comic-Con, right?

Indeed he was.

 

[Saint Gregory]

It looks like they're using Super Famicom color buttons in the practice mode. This just makes me want Bayonetta on the new 3DS. lol

Or there's a new gamepad being released soon and Platinum has already been tipped.

 

[Kouriozan]

Makes me remember that I'll need to buy a Pro Controller soon!

 

[blitzwolf215]

Really liked the direct, just wish i could have watched it live. Anyway, I know it doesn't mean much, but it is nice that Bayonetta 2 has entered the top 50 on Amazon's video games best sellers.

 

[Miss.Selfdestruct]

It's already GOTY for me after that Nintendo Direct.

Loved how the Director and Producer were sporting Bayo frames....

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

It's already GOTY for me after that Nintendo Direct.

Loved how the Director and Producer were sporting Bayo frames....

http://www.screwattack.com/video/Pl...d-the-scenes-on-Bayonetta-2-for-Wii-U-7362736

At 1:11, this fever continues.

Of course this video was from a ways back.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

That triple scythe is everything. I can't tell what the hell is going on during its combos, but it's awesome. I'm looking forward to exploring the move list myself.

It's hold ability fires the blades out in a spread pattern.

Yes, a history teacher if my memory serves right.

Yeah.

Remember those times where you had to protect Cereza, And it avoided being frustrating by having her heal immediately? The parts with Loki look to be just like that, except, it doesn't look like he heals ._.

He moves fairly quickly and can actually dodge. Plus he has a barrier that protects him from most attacks.

It just makes the notion that Luka is supposed to be "DMC1 Dante, if he had no super powers" that much more apparent.

Spoiler

If the silvery-colored eyes and Redgrave surname weren't enough indicators

Then who dis?

 

[sfried]

The extent of PEGI's Bayonetta 1 rating:



Ignoring that the online thing isn't actually true, games are not rated by "This game has X, so the sequel having X must involve the same ratings." Could be different people, different standards since 2009, etc.

The probable culprit? Bayonetta 1 used the word "Fuck," Bayonetta 2 might not.

I'm guessing Bayonetta 1's "Extreme" (i.e. "realistic") Violence comes from the part where

Spoiler

Bayonetta shoots Balder in the head...with a lipstick bullet. In any case you are shown him bleeding as the bullet lodges itself in his skull...as he tells you May Jubilleus grace you or somesuch.

.

 

[Coda]

Your not ready for W101's end game, let alone Bayonetta's




Seriously finish W101.

I have a feeling Bayo2 may top it, and that is just insane to me.

Yeah totally, the end of W101 blew me away. I didn't realize before that video games could get that epic.

 

[Mlatador]

That was a hype as fuck trailer. The only negative thing that came across my mind watching the Direct was that Nintendo fans really don't deserve this game.

 

[Coda]

Perfect reaction haha.

 

[DrDrizzay101]

Yeah totally, the end of W101 blew me away. I didn't realize before that video games could get that epic.

Won't spoil it here, but the W101 ending has my favorite QTE prompt ever. Anyone who has beaten the game surely knows which one... haha.

 

[Kouriozan]

Yeah Wonderful 101 was crazier as you approach the ending and it didn't disappoint.
I have a strong feeling it'll be the same in Bayonetta 2, even more that Kamiya is confirmed to have written the story.

 

[Nostremitus]

Won't spoil it here, but the W101 ending has my favorite QTE prompt ever. Anyone who has beaten the game surely knows which one... haha.

Yep, I almost failed because I was laughing so hard.

 

[Emperor_EL]

Yep, I almost failed because I was laughing so hard.

I actually did fail because I was laughing so hard.

 

[OryoN]

Yeah Wonderful 101 was crazier as you approach the ending and it didn't disappoint.
I have a strong feeling it'll be the same in Bayonetta 2, even more that Kamiya is confirmed to have written the story.

I remember them saying that both teams(Bayo2 & TW101 teams) developed the games practically side by side up to a certain point, and they were always trying to top each other's content. I never thought we get a game with more insane over-the-top action than TW101 - this soon and on the same console! - but Platinum may pull it off again with Bayonetta 2!

 

[Hero of Legend]

Who's with me that the thread title should be changed to reflect the direct airing has passed?

Same goes for any similar thread, especially the Senran Kagura livestream thread, that doesn't even have a date in the title!

 

[Monocle]

I remember them saying that both teams(Bayo2 & TW101 teams) developed the games practically side by side up to a certain point, and they were always trying to top each other's content. I never thought we get a game with more insane over-the-top action than TW101 - this soon and on the same console! - but Platinum may pull it off again with Bayonetta 2!

That's awesome. Competing with TW101's insanity? Bayonetta 2 is going to blow people away.

 

[i-Jest]

So now that the DIRECT is over, are we going to start talking about gameplay mechanics? What's returning and what's not, for better or worse? Witch Time was a given. Any impressions on button execution when doing stronger techniques?

Rodin is gonna be playable online. His gameplay didn't interest me enough. My first impression from looking at his normals was "this dude maybe effective as a mid range kind of dude". I'd have to watch the Direct to get a better impression of how he'll play. I wonder if Father Rodin by proxy will be available? Not as a separate character but as a power up form. That would be interesting. Also, I hope Jeanne won't turn out to be some cheap pallet swap. I remember hearing they're gonna do something different with her in online play. Don't know how different she'll be in the final product.

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

Bayo 1 was about 15 hours long.

Bayo 2 looks like it has a ton of content.

Wonder how long the SP is?

 

[BloodyJasonMask]

Has anyone purchased a prima game guide recently? Will the Bayonetta 2: Prima Official Game Guide have any art or will it strictly be a walkthrough the game?

 

[TreIII]

Then who dis?

Well, obviously, "that guy" still exists in that world! :lol

But still, you can't ignore that there's more than several parallels between him and Luka, and I think that was intentional on Kamiya's part. Hell, Luka reminds me more of the classic Dante from DMC1/VJ-PS2 than any of the other DMC games that starred a Dante.

Bayo 1 was about 15 hours long.

Bayo 2 looks like it has a ton of content.

Wonder how long the SP is?

I'd bet that campaign can probably be cleared in 10-15 hours, just like its predecessor.

 

[J 0 E]

60fps trailer

http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/09/05/bayonetta-2-the-time-has-come-60-fps-trailer

Gamersyde glory

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_bayonetta_2_launch_trailer-15816_en.html




don't know if posted but this how it should be watched.

 

[frankie_baby]

60fps trailer

http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/09/05/bayonetta-2-the-time-has-come-60-fps-trailer

Gamersyde glory

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_bayonetta_2_launch_trailer-15816_en.html




don't know if posted but this how it should be watched.

It's on the eshop too

 

[Lernaean]

I actually did fail because I was laughing so hard.

Me too, in all honesty.

one of my favorite movies! thank you!

Quoted to say not one of my favorite movies. TBL is my favorite movie, period.

 

[Ambitious]

Well worth watching for the new combat and co-op footage. The trailer is mind blowing but kind of spoiler heavy. I turned away at parts because I don't want a good look at mid to late game locations before I play.

The Direct itself showcases all of the weapons revealed so far, a new playable character, new costumes, a few new enemies, and a vehicle-like sequence.

Thanks. Got no time for the Direct right now, but I've just watched the trailer.
This is the best thing ever.

I hope they'll offer a Wii U bundle for the holiday season.

 

[Deku Tree]

I've been feeling Luke warm on Bayo2 recently. Not a fan of the star fox outfit.

 

[TheMoon]

Has anyone purchased a prima game guide recently? Will the Bayonetta 2: Prima Official Game Guide have any art or will it strictly be a walkthrough the game?

The amazon product listing doesn't mention anything. However, for Hyrule Warriors's PRIMA Guide, basically half of the thing will double as an artbook. (288 pages total, according to amazon, 70 pages of artwork)

http://www.primagames.com/games/hyrule-warriors/feature/guide-hyrule-warriors

So not sure if they did that to fill up the remaining pages because there's not much to write or if Bayo2's guide will also have artwork pages since that is 288 pages as well, according to amazon, again.

 

[Buggy Loop]

I've been feeling Luke warm on Bayo2 recently. Not a fan of the star fox outfit.

Then dont select the star fox outfit? Sorry i dont understand what an outfit has to do with feeling lukewarm for bayo 2.

 

[Retro_]

Prima copublished the hardcover MGR guide and there was a lot of artwork in there aswell

Not sure it'll live up to the standard set by the original though, which has become a collector's item

Spoiler

I'm buying two anyways

 

[FlashbladeGAF]

I've been feeling Luke warm on Bayo2 recently. Not a fan of the star fox outfit.

There's others to choose from:

Peach costume w/ Bowser

Star Fox with Arwing crew (on hands and feet)

Samus Costume with arm cannon

This aint even all of them

 

[KooopaKid]

And Platinum shows how a 3rd person Metroid should play. Imagine a co-developed Platinum and Nintendo Metroid game. I hope it's happening as we speak.

 

[TheMoon]

And Platinum shows how a 3rd person Metroid should play. Imagine a co-developed Platinum and Nintendo Metroid game. I hope it's happening as we speak.

No, sorry. A third person Metroid should not be a brawler.

 

[jacobeid]

No, sorry. A third person Metroid should not be a brawler.

Maybe if it played more like vanquish, but yes I agree.

 

[KooopaKid]

No, sorry. A third person Metroid should not be a brawler.

Only talking about the general character movement, the camera, the platforming and the morph ball here. Of course Samus needs to shoot stuff. Pointer controls would be the best option I think. SMG2's Yoshi style.

 

[TheMoon]

Only talking about the general character movement, the camera, the platforming and the morph ball here. Of course Samus needs to shoot stuff. Pointer controls would be the best option I think. SMG2's Yoshi style.

Pointer controls means no camera control. Bad idea.

Otherwise you guys realize this is basically Other M, right? Ignoring all the narrative drama (please, don't start), that already showed how to do third person Metroid in 3D the right way purely on a mechanics level.

 

[KooopaKid]

Pointer controls means no camera control. Bad idea.

Yeah I thought of that too. Z to get the camera behind the character?
But anyway, Other M shooting solution was fine.

Otherwise you guys realize this is basically Other M, right? Ignoring all the narrative drama (please, don't start), that already showed how to do third person Metroid in 3D the right way purely on a mechanics level.

Yeah kinda, except for the on-rail camera and 8 directional movements.