Unlikely though it once seemed, the sassy witch with the killer heels/hair combo is back, 100% exclusive to Wii U. First-off, let me reassure the original's many fans that nothing's been dumbed down compared to the original Bayonetta .

Beautiful and massively versatile fighting system; Looks absolutely sensational; especially in the latter half; Immense replay value thanks to ranking system; Excellent online co-op side mode

Fights can get so busy you can't make out what's happening; The pacing is poor for much of the game's first half

Bayonetta 2 never strives to be anything less than the purest, rarest kind of action-game experience, one that values skill, reaction times, and sheer spectacle over all else--realism and storytelling be damned.

Stunningly deep; yet accessible combat system; Outrageous boss battles; Relentless; action-packed pacing; Gorgeous visuals and character design; A bevy of unlockables; challenges; and secrets to uncover

The sad realisation that future action games may never top this

Bayonetta 2 is a smart, confident sequel that knows exactly what it wants to be. It takes a long hard look at the original game, keeping everything sacred intact while deftly cleaving off any and all excess. Every chapter bursts with spectacle and every boss fight thrills.

It took us all of 30 seconds to realise that Bayonetta's world is as crazy as it's ever been. We're battling winged centaurs atop a jet plane as it roars through a city as flocks of bloodthirsty angels fly nearby.

Bayonetta's second adventure offers more of the same peerless action mechanics, barmy spectacle and wonderful depth.

Our witch has lost none of her pitch-perfect pugilism; The series has gained an added sense of style on Wii U; That we get just get to play more Bayonetta

A little of Kamiya's directorial flair has been lost this time

Bayonetta is is a must buy for any action gaming fans. It's fast, intense and ridiculous, all with an entertaining story and a protagonist that is forever subverting and playing with her audience.

If you were to make a bullet point list of facts about Bayonetta 2 and showed them to someone, they would probably think you were a bit nuts (or some weirdo who goes around showing people lists, so I

Accessible; with plenty of depth; Tons of replay value; Intense and exciting combat

The occasional reuse of areas from the original game; Possibly a little too intense for some people

The rhythm of combat remains the same, though it's hard to complain when it's riffing off such a heady beat, where chimed enemy attacks are lithely dodged into slo-mo pugilism, where impossible combos culminate with a 20-foot boot weaved from hair crashing from the heavens and where spinning amidst...

Bayonetta 2 starts off in much the same way its original forerunner did; You are dumped in the middle of a chaotic frenzy that instantly brings you as up to speed as you can be in its delightful disorder.

Great Combat System | Visuals that pushed the WIi U | Soundtrack | Value for money

Online feels slapped together

Bayonetta 2 is like a drug. It makes you feel good from the minute you ingest it, to the final minutes of its conclusion. Its vibrant colors will put you in a trance as your character dances across the screen with a flourish of extravagant attacks.