The beyond excessive Bayonetta 2 is here, and its even more satisfyingly insane than its predecessor!
Its not Christmas without caviar.
This is the whole point of the game.
Its taking something as big as Christmas and then covering it in gold.
Its hundred dollar bills that are also candy.
Puppies that bark out winning lottery tickets.
Naturally, its Bayonetta to the rescue!
Reality and convention are two things that this game has absolutely no time or interest in.
And this is all before the fighting even starts.
Its such an overload of stimulation, color, and silliness.
There are constant nods towards fan service and the fact that our protagonist is freaking stacked.
Its almost like the gaming equivalent of an orgasm.
Or having an orgasm while youre in the middle of a fever dream, might be more appropriate.
Its just so much, and it just keeps rising and never slowing down.
When the level finally ends, youre almost out of breath and forgotten where you were.
There is variety, though.
Youll get to surf within a tornado and fly around with your Umbra wings.
These levels are frenetic fun and a nice change of pace (who needs the ground!
), although by no means slower than the other levels.
Each boss is amazing in a completely this is not happening kind of way.
You wont be able to stop laughing at how over the top and grotesque these moments are.
The Sega references that made the first game so charming are still here, as well.
The halos you collect as currency are more than a little reminiscent of the rings that Sonic collects.
There are even references to Alex Kidd, andAfter Burner.
Just kick back, roll around in the cross-promotion and references, and enjoy.
Bayonetta 2is a beyond-smooth gaming experience that takes a near-flawless first game and actually improves upon it.
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Rating:
4.5 out of 5
