Re: Bayonetta 2
Bayonetta is the best game in the genre. It came out of nowhere and ripped the original Devil May Cry (which I prefer over 3 and vastly prefer over 4) and even Ninja Gaiden Black to shreds. The game has so much style, a wonderful soundtrack, great voice acting, amazing character and enemy designs, a surprisingly memorable cast and story, and outstanding gameplay.
It really feels like a slap in the face to have the second one be locked specifically to the Wii U. Not only does it suck because many who played the original won't be able to play the sequel, but there are more things about Bayonetta 2 that leave me nervous.
Platinum Games and Clover Studios were/are A++ companies so I have faith in them, but the director for Bayonetta 1 is now only supervising Bayonetta 2. They have tried to assure us that this will not reduce the quality of the game, but I am reluctant to agree and am afraid Bayonetta 2 is going to feel like a rehash of the original and lack its charm or very well done design.
Another problem is Nintendo backing up the game. Now them helping fund it is great since it can finally exist (I was afraid Bayonetta would be doomed to just make cameos and never star in a game again), but I fear what kind of influence they may have over the game's design. The original Bayonetta was full of sexual content and violence. It also had plenty of vulgarity to it. Unlike say No More Heroes, Nintendo is actually directly involved and is publishing the game (I think?) so I am afraid they might try to tone things down which would be a ____ing shame.
Finally, the Wii U is the issue. This console is a piece of ____ as far as modern design goes. The online functionality is a joke it's still backward, but my main issue in regards to this game is the controller. The original Bayonetta took a lot of skill to master. Combos were complex, took a lot of canceling, and general play of the game required quick movements and a careful eye. That controller just isn't suited for it. The thumb sticks being at the top and the buttons on the bottom is just weird and I can't see myself comfortably playing a game like Bayonetta with that controller.
This is also bad for the figure scene. Bayonetta is finally getting the figure representation she deserves (I wish someone would make a high end 1/4 PF of her or preferably a 1/6 fully poseable figure) but with Nintendo's tight grip at the most we might be lucky to get a Figma.
There is one good thing about all of this though: Bayonetta now has a 1% chance of being in the next Smash Bros. I would absolutely love to see her in. They could just remove the gimmick of having her clothes disappear when attacking and she would fit in just fine. I don't think the soccer moms would have much to complain about since she would look no less appropriate than Zero Suit Samus.
