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[TheGreatMightyPoo]

It's very good but it's no Won-stoppable 101.

 

[Fabthegnome]

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[galvenize]

Didn't play the game but that theme is amazing. Thanks for sharing OP.

 

[TheGuardian]

Nice, but the correct answer would be this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atGcliA-HNw

or this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDceasx9Ct4

 

[NotLiquid]

It's probably not the most "hardcore" but it is easily one of the most graceful ones. In terms of doing what it wants to do, it is damn near perfect. It fully represents the action on screen in Bayonetta, the atmosphere it has going for it and the character in general. As much as games like Metal Gear Rising go above and beyond with music and merging encounters with it, many games mentioned, including MGR, doesn't really have a "character" theme which is what this song is more like. Tomorrow Is Mine is more comparable to The Time Has Come, Devils Never Cry and The Won-Stoppable 101. In those respects, I think it's definitely one of the absolute bests.

 

[hao chi]

I don't know what it is about this song, but I love it. It feels like it shouldn't fit an action game, but at the same time it's just so perfect for Bayonetta.

I dunno about best battle theme ever though. It has some pretty stiff competition in Wiping All Out from Persona 3 Portable and even Fly Me to the Moon, along with some others I don't feel like mentioning.

 

[MoogleWizard]

Bayo 2 has an amazing soundtrack. I love the version of Moon River. Better than Fly Me To The Moon in Bayo 1 IMO.

This is the best.

Also relevant:

the original

 

[Cuburt]

This song is awesome. It fits Bayonetta so well imo and is just the right choice of song for the sequel to go with her new look and the color-infused visuals.

 

[TyrantGuardian]

The first time I entered the Nintendo Bayo 2 website and heard this track, my mind went completely haywire. Those fucking tonal modulations in the first part seal the deal for me, such an amazing melody. This is the only non-orchestral song I've heard from this game thus far and already I like this soundtrack even more than Bayo 1 by virtue of this song alone. Though Rules of Nature is also up there

 

[SmokyDave]

Nah. The Ballad of Lil Slugger is (Super Meat Boy). Closely followed by the first boss from Ikaruga.

That was pretty hot though.

 

[Hypron]

Nah. The Ballad of Lil Slugger is (Super Meat Boy). Closely followed by the first boss from Ikaruga.

That was pretty hot though.

Yeah it's not the first thing I think of but it's absolutely brilliant. The riffs starting from 0:38 are so, so good.

 

[donkey show]

It's great, but it's still no Blue Dragon: Eternity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUjxPj3al5U

 

[MoogleWizard]

Yeah it's not the first thing I think of but it's absolutely brilliant. The riffs starting from 0:38 are so, so good.

If we're talking about guitar-driven tracks, I really like Xenoblade's Mechanical Rhythmn. It's got some heaviness and speed to it, but not too much to feel out of place in the game. Rules of Nature has been mentioned a couple of times, that one is good too but I don't like the vocals on it. The singer's voice is too weak for the music.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Glamor In Charm And Allure

is a rip-off from Two Steps From Hell - United We Stand, Divided We Fall

 

[KooopaKid]

I really love the first four notes, perfect to engage combat. It's totally Bayonetta.

 

[SmokyDave]

Yeah it's not the first thing I think of but it's absolutely brilliant. The riffs starting from 0:38 are so, so good.

Electrifying, ain't it. Pretty sure the neighbours for three houses either side of me think the apocalypse has arrived when I play it 'properly'.

 

[King Tubby]

It's good, but I actually prefer Fly Me to the Moon. There's few songs that really capture a character like that one.

My personal favorite battle theme ever is a three-way tie between Don't Be Afraid and Force Your Way from FFVIII, and I'll Face Myself from Persona 4.

 

[Silky]

SOUND IT
SOUND IT
SOUND IT
SOUND IT
SOUND THE ALARM!

Anarchy Reigns's battle tracks are amazing.

BETTER WATCH OUT IF YOU'RE
MOR-TI-FIED

 

[akachan ningen]

This track is weak. Classic Bayonetta. I can't wait to play it.

I can think of so many better battle themes but everyone else is doing such a good job, I'm just going to enjoy them.

edit: okay just one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7sG3l5ryOk

 

[MrBadger]

That title goes to It Has to Be This Way, but this is still great. I really need to get around to playing that demo.

 

[Hypron]

If we're talking about guitar-driven tracks, I really like Xenoblade's Mechanical Rhythmn. It's got some heaviness and speed to it, but not too much to feel out of place in the game. Rules of Nature has been mentioned a couple of times, that one is good too but I don't like the vocals on it. The singer's voice is too weak for the music.

I never heard that track before, I really like it. Is that the normal battle music in the game? That'd be pretty awesome.

That title goes to It Has to Be This Way, but this is still great. I really need to get around to playing that demo.

This song fits the final boss fight so well. I sometime hum/sing along with it to help me concentrate haha.

 

[Meffer]

It's really refreshing from most of the music that's used right now.

 

[MoogleWizard]

I never heard that track before, I really like it. Is that the normal battle music in the game? That'd be pretty awesome.

The game has different battle music for different enemy types. This one plays when fighting "mechanical" enemies like mechs and robots (=mechanical rhythm).

 

[Pejo]

Bayo 2 has an amazing soundtrack. I love the version of Moon River. Better than Fly Me To The Moon in Bayo 1 IMO.

First time I've heard that, it's not bad but i still prefer Fly Me to the Moon. The part where it breaks into that piano solo just grooves too hard.

 

[dolabla]

Haha, I was just humming this song in the shower. It's so stuck in my head now.

 

[airmangataosenai]

Doesn't do anything for me, I'll just leave it at that.

 

[Japanmanx3]

I gotta throw my No More Heroes love down here.

Philistine
Bad Girl
New Destroyman
Henry Boss

I felt the games were pretty unmatched in terms of boss themes until Metal Gear Rising came around.

This. This. THIIIIIISSSS. Pleather For Breakfast and Samurai Summer. *shivers*

 

[Totakeke]

Wow, I never knew Bayonetta had this kind of soundtrack. Now I want to play both of the games.

 

[Monocle]

Wow, I never knew Bayonetta had this kind of soundtrack. Now I want to play both of the games.

Bayonetta 2 + 1 is out in just two weeks! Now is probably the best time to get into the series since you can pick up both games for the price of one.

 

[Sami+]

The melody's not bad but good god those lyrics are horrible.

Also it's not Mass Destruction.

 

[Orakio Rob]

Excellent song, OP. The lyrics are so cheesy, it's just awesome!

 

[Death Metalist]

Not the best battle theme but damn if I wasn't grinning from ear to ear when I first heard the song as I played the demo. I was on a some what media blackout with the game so when I heard the song and pretty much every thing stayed in tune with the style of Bayonetta, I was damn happy. It's just perfect for her character.

 

[joey_bone_bomb]

As much as I love Bayonetta, these songs are just too poppy/bubbly/pink for my taste.
Still remember the horror when I played Bayo1 for the first time and that awful version of Fly Me To The Moon started playing.

 

[The Technomancer]

I did love the song in game. Can we expect multiple tracks with vocals like this in the game you think though?

 

[zeromcd73]

Bayo 2 has an amazing soundtrack. I love the version of Moon River. Better than Fly Me To The Moon in Bayo 1 IMO.

WOW.

First time hearing it and I'm in love.

 

[igor]

It was bad 3 seconds in. I'd feel like I have to play the game in secret.

I always felt bad for people like that.

 

[Lunar15]

I really like it, but I actually prefer Mysterious Destiny.

 

[Canis lupus]

So, it turns out I can't stop playing the demo. The game is absolutely amazing, of course, but this song is what seals the deal. As soon as the action starts, your ears get awarded with this beauty.

An absolute beauty.

No it's not even in Top 10.

 

[brandonh83]

I want to hear the final boss theme in Bayonetta 2 but without seeing what it is.

 

[Orniletter]

I love Tomorrow is mine, what a great track. Oh, and because we are on the subject of lyrics and battle themes:


I hope Persona 5 gets a competent singer. Whoever sings for P3 and 4 is absolutely terrible.

There is zero nuance to pronunciation and accentuation in both Persona OSTs and the tracks sufferfor it.

 

[jett]

Not even close.

Now I have to play Revengeance again.

 

[OG Loc]

In a universe where Shadow of the Colossus exists, NO.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ2Kwr_2Akw

THE KING BABY

 

[Lunar15]

I hope Persona 5 gets a competent singer. Whoever sings for P3 and 4 is absolutely terrible.

It's two different singers, actually.

 

[braves01]

It's pretty darn good, but I don't know if it's the best.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

Wait, moon River is in the game?!

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! Not going to hear it before I play the game though.

ANd yes, the song in the demo is catchy as hell and awesome to kick the game off.

This is the best.

Also relevant:

the original

OMG, sooooo goooood.

 

[thesaucetastic]

I haven't been able to stop listening to it.

Having never played Bayonetta I was pleasantly surprised by the music for sure. All the same I must unfortunately disagree with the premise of the thread and go with Chaotic Dance from Baten Kaitos.

High five for the Baten Kaitos ref.

 

[DeaviL]

Needs more Madworld though.

Spoiler

Why do people forget Madworld?
Is the soundtrack disliked?

 

[bobbychalkers]

Its definitely up there, same goes for Moon River as well.

 

[Tathanen]

Yep OP I love it.

To a point, it reminds me of something off the Burn My Dread album, for Persona 3.

 

[daydream]

It is utterly fantastic, for sure.