Bayonetta 2 is perfect on all levels that supports a flawless gaming engine, exceptional graphics and kick-ass female protagonist

I've seen the first Bayonetta every once in a while when shopping for video games, but I never had a chance to play it because I did not own a PS3. So when Bayonetta 2 came out on Wii U I was very happy to finally get a chance to try the sequel.

" Bayonetta 2 " is the sequel everyone expected: a confident re-introduction to one of gaming's coolest heroines. It's upbeat, intense and constantly climactic without ever giving a second for the player to be bored.

Bayonetta 2 is a relentlessly entertaining ride from start to finish, with pacing meticulously designed to wring every last drop of adrenaline out of you before reigning things in with a quiet, humorous aside.

It's a Platinum Game first off, so don't expect any semblance of a cohesive story. Yet Bayonetta 2's story is increasingly better than the first one, mainly due to charming roster of characters previous players have grown to like.

Bayonetta 2 lives up to its reputation and the Nintendo pedigree. Its sexually suggestive violence is fun and light-hearted, and surprisingly fits perfectly amongst the Wii U line-up with vibrant flair, and an experience not offered by Nintendo's own library.

+ Deep combat; + Eye-catching colours; + A Nintendo exclusive that's unlike Nintendo games; + Bayonetta is a great character

- Plays it very similar to the original; - Repeatability will be a problem for some

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Bayonetta 2 has been surrounded by controversy from the start – first over its Wii U exclusivity, then over its sexual content. But is the game itself any good? James Burnett has the answer.

Smooth, well-balanced, and satisfying combat; Dazzling sound, visuals, and scale; Quite amusing

The story is very silly

A very "stupid", but fun action game that's at the top of it's class. And there's nothing wrong with being stupid.