Just last month, it was announced at The Game Awards that not only is Bayonetta 3 in development for the Switch, but that its two predecessors would also be coming to the platform. It was also revealed that Bayonetta 2 would be receiving a few exclusive new features for the rerelease, no doubt to help encourage those who got it on the Wii U to double-dip.
Nintendo recently updated its site listing for Bayonetta 2 on the Switch and it revealed what these new features will entail. Tag Climax—the multiplayer mode—will now support local play in addition to online, though with the provision that each participating member has their own Switch and copy of the game. Also, amiibo will now be supported, allowing players to unlock the Nintendo-themed costumes instantly. For those of you that don’t have the amiibo, the costumes will still be unlockable just as they were before, this will simply be a method of speeding up the process.
What do you think? Will you be double-dipping? What do you think Bayonetta 3 will be like? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source nintendo.co.uk]
Comments 140
online?..
Have never actually gotten around to playing Bayonetta and I’m really excited. Couldn’t find it on Wii U. Hope it lives up to the hype. I also really hope this upcoming direct announces GameCube VC available now.
I’m just glad a 3rd game is in the works.
I never got the game when it came out so I’ll but it lol
Greatest action series there is--of course I'll double dip.
I never played the games originally, so I am happy to pick them up on the Switch.
Good for those of us who never owned a wii u, so yay for me
Ahh yeah of course I will...its Bayonetta!!
Will be getting this because I never played Bayonetta
That's all the changes? No, thanks. Will wait for Bayonetta 3, though.
Getting it anyway but nice to see they made changes
@Rika_Yoshitake The Wii U version had online Tag-climax co-op. For some reason I never actually played that mode.
Local co-op and faster costume unlocks with amiibo I couldn't care about but I'm already planning to double dip anyway. It's going to look incredible on the Switch screen.
I loved the game. However, if I was weighing whether or not to double dip, no this is not convincing.
I was buying this regardless. I am straight counting the days. And while I’m here.... where is this fabled Direct I’ve been hearing so much about? Has there been an official announcement that I completely missed? Or have we whipped ourselves up into a frenzy for unannounced reasons?
No way I'm double-dipping... but I will certainly buy 3 for Switch... no hurry though.
Is this a fully priced game? I’m still not convinced. I own the Wii U version and while it’s a great game, if it’s full price I doubt I’ll buy it again.
Will the Bayonetta amiibos do anything?
I try not to double dip... been there done that. Bayo 3 is all I need.
actually never heard of the series, whats a game its comparable too?
Well it will be well worth it for people who never owned a Wii U like me
I will double dip all for the sake of supporting Platinum
If there is an update for the performance of the game to make it at a locked 60 FPS though...
Beautiful
Online coop campaign? I wasn't planning to buy and play through these games again, but if it has online coop I'm in.
I've never played either of these games. Others on the 360 interested me at the time (and the PS3 version of the game had horrendous performance issues from what I remember). Then by the time the games released on Wii U I had sold mine. Just hyped to be playing for the first time. Big fan of crazy, over the top action games like Devil May Cry, No More Heroes and MadWorld and this looks like another that I could really enjoy.
I don't care if it has Stoopid amiibo support. I will buy this game 100 times because it's that good.
Haven’t touched this game at all on wiiu so I’m definitely buying this version.
Yes! Ohhh Yes Online Co-Op sign me in double dipping already preordering it on amazin dang far much better then I expected,I can't wait for Bayonetta 3 plus new amiibo that might launch with it.
@Gen0neD Basically yes, we've whipped ourselves up into a frenzy for unannounced reasons. What can I say, it's the internet, and there's a ton of juicy rumors going around, and everyone's getting hyped (myself included) over a completely unannounced direct. The wonders of the internet!
Local MP is nice, but splitscreen / Couch Co-Op would have been even more amazing, especially since it actually worked (somehow) in DMC3.
Also, note: It is NOT a Co-Op Campagne. It is more an arena based challenge mode, much like the hidden challenge Stages, which has been in the WiiU version already.
And i still wish that the Co-Op CLimax exclusive characters would be playable in the normal game.
Im still double dipping just to have it on the go, but these changes really are nothing to write home about.
Having already picked up 1 and 2 for the Wii U, I'll gladly double dip after a year or so when it hopefully gets a great sale price. 2 is amazing, though, tons of fun.
@ValhallaOutcast Devil May Cry, for instance, is pretty similar. Really good games the Bayonettas
Ok but how is it that I am double dipping when I never bought it on Wii U?
For $80CAD, I can't bring myself to double dip. My Wii U copy is still plenty functional. I'll get it on Switch once there's a nice little sale going on somewhere, I'm certain.
But anyone that hasn't played Bayonetta 2, go out and buy this. It is one of the greatest and most polished games I have ever played. Possibly my favourite game on Wii U.
@the_beaver nice Ive checked out some gameplay on youtube looks fun
I want the ability to change her outfit to Mario or Luigi.
No 1080p?
Double-dipping for sure, anything that'll support Platinum to make more games on the Switch.
I'm satisfied with my First Print edition on Wii U, will wait for the third entry which is instabuy.
Double-dip? When Bayo 1 Switch comes out it's already triple! xD
Never picked it up on WiiU and sold my 360 copy of the first game so this will most likely be a preorder.
Well.....least those Bay amiibo will get more use....
"For those of you that don’t have the amiibo, the costumes will still be unlockable just as they were before, this will simply be a method of speeding up the process."
Seems they saw the Samus Returns backlash and wanted to avoid that. Smart.
@Gamer83 Surprised you never played 1, it was all the rage back in the day. (Is 7 years ago back in the day yet?) PS3 version got updated soon after release so it was playable. I played it again on Wii U since it came w/ 2 and it still held up. Not sure I liked 2 as much as 1 but I kind of screwed myself over b/c I played on easy and it was way too easy, fights were over in only a few hits. Been meaning to go back and play again on normal. I won't triple dip, but looking forward to 3.
Owned it on Wii U stupidly sold it for 40 bucks not realizing it was worth 80 so yup gonna double dip. Even if it's 720p 30fps i'll still be double dipping stupid move selling the game when i had it gonna hold onto it for life this time.
i will gladly dip as many times into bayonetta as needed. great game, great series, great character. i jsut hope bay3 (ba3?) isn't all dark and broody as the trailer suggested since it's the over the top joyful fun hacky-slashy game to beat out the gloominess of the other ones. that sheer joyfun is what deservedly makes her nintendo. also more costumes! mix & match, even. ice climber weapon set, too. all of it!
Yes
U know what? Actually there's a good idea, somebody said Madworld and I think the switch crowd could be better for that kind of games instead of that of Wii. Oh and By the way, this is the first time I post in here, been an avid reader for quite sometime
Nop. Got 1 on PC last year (by far the best version) and played 2 on WiiU. Nothing new here.
Will get #3 for sure.
@rjejr
It just got lost in the shuffle. Was hooked on Uncharted 2 at the time. And the next game I bought after that was Mass Effect 2 in early 2010 and by the time I was ready for something else No More Heroes 2 was out and Super Mario Galaxy 2 was right around the corner.
I don't like that you need two copies of the game to play local coop, just like with Splatoon 2. It kind of defeats the Switch motto: Anytime, anywhere, with anyone (as long as they've got a copy too)
But that isn't a deal breaker for me. Already preordered the Climax Edition. The first Bayonetta on a cart is too good to ignore.
why are websites reporting this only now? nintendo added that information very shortly after they announced the port.
Wii U owner, but I never heard of this series until last year. Haven't heard anything negative about this game, what I've seen looks nice, and I appreciate a good action game. Preordered a few weeks back.
I won't be buying this game again. Already own it physically a couple of times on Wii U, Collector's Edition and First Print Edition. It should also be discounted on Switch, plus they've cheaped out by having the first game as a download code. I'm looking forward to the 3rd entry though that could be some time away from release.
Not worth a double dip for me
Owned the first print but buying again. Stupidest game on Switch.
Hey you wanna play with a pro controller? You can, just load the game with your gamepad.
Sole reason I never played most Wii U games was that awful gamepad. 2 hour battery life. Didn't hold charge for a week. So to play anything it had to be permanently plugged in like the old days.
It's why I'll rebuy all major games because my Wii U was basically a VC machine
Another change is that it costs MORE than the Wii U version, and doesn't come with a physical copy of the first game. Hell, the special edition on Switch costs nearly double what I paid for the Wii U version at launch, and that package still doesn't include the first game on cartridge.
-.-"
If I can't import the first game from Japan, then I'm going to pass.
Not worth a 2nd buy, first timers enjoy though.
As long as Platinum did what they did with DMC and Nier:A, I would to love to play this.
@Gamer83 I remember playing almost nothing but 3rd person games back then for about a year, Bayonetta, Dante's Inferno, Enslaved, Castlevania, probably a DmC game, GoW3, Darksiders. And all the time I was waiting for The Last Guardian which was supposed to release in early 2010. Still haven't played it.
I would defo double dip for online. Got the 2 game collection on wii u. Finished 2 and got about only halfway on one as one is er really hard lol. As long as its the game that is in co op and not just some silly flying fight scene.
Oh and rjejr your not missing much with last guardian. It was a complete let down,. Where do i start bad camera angles etc. Nowhere near as good as the ps2 shadow let alone the remake planned just avoid.
I was double-dipping anyway. I'm not even interested in the new features. I'm selling my Wii U copy to help pay for it.
Never understood the lack of local multiplayer in the Wii U version. Will be double-dipping!
@rjejr
Haven't played TLG either. I was never really hyped for it to begin with but I think had Sony released it around 2010, probably would've played it because I was buying almost every Sony exclusive around that time (they were the only games worth playing on PS3, third parties didn't really get their crap together on PS3 until 2011).
I thought about borrowing my brother's copies of Bayonetta 1 and 2 on Wii U, but maybe I'll get them on the Switch, that way I own the games myself. I just wish Nintendo wasn't dumb about releasing both games in physical format.
Not enough incentive for a double dip, but I might get it in a sale. I still own my copies of both Wii U versions.
I would have gotten this is Bayo 1 also had a physical release.
@ValhallaOutcast Devil may cry
@Fazermint it does in the special edition. Two games, two carts.
So far I've double-dipped on Mario Kart 8, Pokken Tournament, Rayman Legends, and Lego City Undercover. The first two had what I felt were significant additions. Lego City was more for the loading times as I hadn't finished it on Wii U anyway (double-dipped on ps4 rather than Switch for trophies) and Rayman Legends was possibly a mistake as with hindsight the Wii U version is probably the definitive version. In short, learned my lesson, and not shelling out £50 for a game I already own unless there's significant changes as with Mario Kart and Pokken.
@Snakesglowcaps you can try demo of second bayo on wii u)
@YANDMAN Really? I thought 1 was download only. Thanks for the heads up!
I'm more concerned with the technical changes. Bayo 1+2 on Wii U had frame drops and sub HD resolution.
I would hope the Switch ports at least run at 900p at a rock solid 60fps. Regardless I'll be picking this up due to the now annoying phrase of "I can now play it portable!".
@YANDMAN Unfortunately thats not true. Its two cartridges in Japan only.
Did the Wii U version make good use of the second screen at all, or was it purely a single screen affair with optional off-tv play mode (like Tropical Freeze or BotW)? Just wondering if, like Rayman, there will need to be some kind of accommodation for the change in system that could make the original preferable?
I had Bayonetta 1 and 2 on Wii U and will buy them again for Switch because of the portability, not for any of the reasons listed in the article.
Surprised this isn't another console hack or "Girl marries Tetris" article. Professional Nintendo news outlet or Nintendo gossip site?. Can't be both.
Definitely double-dipping and looking to replay them on the harder difficulty levels this time (particularly Bayo 2 as which I found easier than Bayo 1 on the equivalent of whatever 'normal' was). Having the costumes being easier to unlock is a nice touch for those who did buy the Wii U versions I think (as long as you have the amiibo to do it of course).
Soooo... Local MP but both most own the game... ok...
Nintendo being Nintendo...
@Gen0neD I'm not holding my breath for any direct soon, but Nintendo does like to announce their directs like 2 days before..... So maybe Tuesday? Latest Wednesday morning...... But yea, I think since we haven't heard anything today, their won't be a direct on the 11th like so many people theoriezed.... But Nintendo does like to give like little notice to build a lot of hype.
For me this release is the perfect time to jump in. I bought it for Wii U but never had the chance to even open it, I´ll just leave it like that cause it´s going to be a gold mine in a few years.
played them both on xbox upon inital release. can't remember much except that at the time i thought of them as very good devil may cry-clones. really loved the interpretation of «fly me to the moon» of the first game. instabuy!
I've never played either of these but given the lack of changes I'll just pick them up for the Wii U for less than half the price of the Switch version
Never played this series. Looks cool though so will definitely pick up a copy.
As double dip encouragement goes, this is lame. It's a 'No' from me.
The last Nintendo system I played was SNES... so I’ll be picking up 1,2 and 3.
I just hope it's a locked 60fps now. Really no reason why it shouldn't, seeing as it'll be 720p, same as on Wii U, and that version targeted 60fps (although it didn't manage that very well at all).
Not interested in this game. But I’m very happy for the fans.
I think that's just a singular change...
Disappointed... I thought they said we would have a real 2 players local coop mode...
@canucksfan989 Wasnt the wii u version 60fps? I wouldnt be surprised if the switch version was 1080p 60
Local multiplayer only if we have 2 consoles ? Sad ...
I just wish we were getting both games on cartridges like the Japanese special edition.
Would be so pathetic if it ends up being 720p. I know its Wii U architecture which isn't easily optimized for Switch architecture and all, but still it doesn't exactly bring confidence in Switch horsepower/third party support if it can't run this game at 1080p despite that.
Getting 1 and 2 on Wii U soon though. Love the price drop the Switch announcement caused in stores here.
Double dip, double price? No way.
Reduced price, may consider.
Will definitely double dip. Don't care about any extra features, just assume the framerate will be a little better. Would be fantastic if they find a good way to port W101 aswell
I have no use for the extras, plus I never double dip. My first print edition will do just fine.
Looking forward to B3 though.
Collector's Edition and portability were enough for me.
i dont like amiibo, it is just another form of microtransactions...
Already preordered it.
It is Bayonetta on my Nintendo Switch that is all I needed to double dip. Portable versions of Bayonetta 1 and 2 I might add . I simply cannot wait to see more of Bayonetta 3 and its a Nintendo Switch exclusive as well this is reason enough to buy a Nintendo Switch.
Man, I'm so excited for all those last gen games. And by last gen I mean games released for a console that was already a generation behind when it was released.
Some of these "last-gen" games are more exciting than the new ones out of the "grown-up" consoles. Depth and creativity is very scarce in gaming. I want all my old Wii U games on the Switch, there were too many to ignore. The Bayonetta collection on the Switch is all I need to buy it again.
Any extra features is bonus!
@Marshi I can't remember ever experiencing noticeable frame rate drops. In fact, the way it ran silky smooth is one of the things that impressed me the most about Bayonetta 2.
I have the game for Wii U, don't need it again. Skipping this and will wait to see how Bayo 3 looks like.
@ricklongo Dont get me wrong, I loved the game and had no issue with it on a technical level. But there were definite drops in bith Bayo 1+2. Some hectic scenes ran at a near constant 48-50 fps.
They haven't actually added anything. Why would we double dip, other than having it portable?
Bayonetta 2 for me was terrible, akin to the difference between Viewtiful Joe and its sequel.
I'll or be 'double dipping' based on this, but it's just great others who never owned a WiiU will get the opportunity. This will always be a niche genre however.
Will be the 5th time I buy Bayonetta 1.
2nd time for Bayonetta 2.
But I am getting the Japanese collectors edition so that I can get physical copies of both 1 and 2.
I never single dipped since I skipped the WU. I bought the original cheap on PS3 so I'll certainly play that first before considering Bayonetta 2.
I already have B2 on the Wii U and B1 on the 360, so not sure if I'll double dip, there's no logical reason for me to do it... but I've been known to make illogical purchasing decisions because Nintendo
I will definitely double dips in Bayonetta 2 and triple dips on Bayonetta 1.
Nope,
Could not get into these games. Don't understand what all the fuss was about.
Though I do like some of the additional features, the local multiplayer mode, Tag Climax, sounds like a scam. They would required you to get multiple copy of the game and multiple Switch just for you and your friends to play that? What is this, a 3DS game? So split screen multiplayer no longer exist now?
I don't care about the multiplayer at all, I'm just looking forward to playing all three Bayonetta games on Switch, on TV and on the go. I'll be double dipping for B2 and triple dipping for B1 and I don't care.
One can not dip double when they never stuck it in for the first time. I wouldn't care about amiibo or multiplayer anyway as I imagine a majority won't for a game like this. It is what it is, buy it to rebuy it, or buy it to enjoy it the first time. At least going in, you know in advance it won't suck which you can't say for a lot of games that fall short as normal these days.
Wish Nintendo would announce the Special Edition pack that Europe is getting for Canada. I'd totally get that!!!!
I really hope they aren't planning to charge full price for this...If they put both up on the eshop for $20 a pop, they will have a winner.
I actually got both on the WiiU but havent had time to play it. I will likely still get this on the Switch for the portability.
I played through both on the Wii U, great games. Super excited to pick the 3rd up on Switch. However, I can't see myself double-dipping on this one. Portability is a plus, but the action is so intensive, the Pro Controller use was the only way for me on Wii U. I can't see myself buying again just to replay both portably.
Will the Bayonetta amiibo do something...?
@slaine
No you didn't play them both on Xbox, Bayonetta 2 was exclusive to wii u only, it was never on xbox
Played half of the first one on 360 so......... me saying that I’m excited is an understatement. I can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@PhazonBlue it is 59.99 retail in the States. Amazon has it 10% off At $53
Bayonetta was 19.99 on Steam launch last year (14.99 if pre-order) - maybe digital will be the same on Switch
@WhistleFish
thought the 2nd one was with the other witch, must have been the first one then. was like 8 years ago – thanks for pointing out my mistake though!
@slaine
No problem
2nd one is worth a play if you haven't already played it but it still plays very similar to the first one though, for me it ain't worth a double dip
The only criticism i could make for both games is they are very repetitive but lots of fun
@Snakesglowcaps after playing gow3, Dante’s inferno, castlevania on PS3, multiple times each, batonetta blew me away . Prefect combat and really cool boss battles. Ridiculous story but entertaining. One of the best games I’ve ever played in this genre.
1st game is really good too, but I felt like the 2nd perfected the combat.
Day 1 purchase in 1,2, and 3.
Being portable is enough reason to double dip.
I was hoping for 1080p, or at least 900p with 60fps lock. I've been a little disappointed by the perfromance bump for the Switch. Here's a video I did about getting a better look out of (720p Docked) Xenoblade 2:
https://youtu.be/IWaORkp1t4Q
@Marshi Oh, the article i read claimed that it would only be N/A that got the download of the first game. Citing both japanese and European climax versions as identical. Either way just buy the Japanese version then.
All it takes for me to double dip here is the fact that I can play Bayonetta anywhere I go. 720p at 60fps is fine. Hell, I'd double dip on a Darksiders 1+2 re-release if they promise the same.
...and No more Heroes, would love to have 1+2 on Switch.
Definitely not enough of an incentive to double-dip at full price. I might get them if and when there is a serious sale underway, but for the time being, I'll pass. I'm perfectly fine with the WiiU versions for now. Still, nice for those who never had a WiiU or for some reason missed out it then.
I'd love to know if there is a way to carry over savegames to be honest, but having to start these games from scratch is anything but an incentive to bother at all.
@Snakesglowcaps GC games might be coming, or they might not, but I more than just serious doubts, it'll happen any time soon. Even if it did happen, it seems more than likely, based on past VC-console experiences, we'd only see a handful of games bein released. Any kind of comprehensive library is probably a pipe dream for the forseeable future =(
@rjejr: So you have a Switch? Maybe someday I will get one but there are way to many PS4 games. Plus I think the accessories are overpriced and don't like how much you have to download Anyway, I thought the original was better than the Bayo 2 as well and I played both on normal.
@Ryno Ryno you nut, Happy New Year.
Yeah, as a parent you need to buy your kids something for Christmas each and every year, whether there is something good or not or whether they deserve it or not. That's how the world is filled with Tickle me Elmo's and Cabbage Patch Dolls. None of those w/o Christmas.
Fortunately the Switch is the real deal for us, not one of those, so it was either a Switch or a PSVR but we traveled for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, had no company at all this year, so Switch was the easy choice. I already see PSVR this upcoming holiday unless Sony announces PSVR2 or PS5 by then. Or a 3D printer is also an option.
So yeah, got ourselves a Swtich, traded in my X1 for it, got $105 for an Xbox 1 I got on clearance at Target for $175 so that was nice, played some Rare Replay, Hori and the Blind Forest, 1st 3 GoW games, which individually were just ok but in a row felt like 1 real game. Didn't bother w/ 4. And Sunset Overdrive was awesome, would have been a 5m seller on PS4. So that worked out. Hoping for a sequel on PS4 or PS5.
Switch is left waiting. It's insane how Ntinedo has a new console out WITH FREAKIN ZERO GAMES WITH RELEASE DATES ON THE HORIZON!! Ahem. B1+B2 ports. great games, but ports.
Want to know what madness looks like
https://www.nintendolife.com/users/rjejr/comments
Anyway I'm guessing you got your X1X or something from Santa. I've abandoned PS b/c I kept having run-ins w/ their guard dog threatening to ban me so I finally decided it wasn't worth it. You are right about PS4's upcoming year though - GoW, Spidey, Detroit, LoU2, Day's Gone, KH3, NNK2. That's a quick off the top of my head. Plus MHW and RDR2. I wont play most of those, maybe just 1 or 2 or 3, my playtime is way down these days as I binge watch shows on NF, but I still feel the hype. And that's a lot of hype for possibly 1 year.
And Switch has 2 ports. Yee haw.
It's ok, I know the ND will come. It was probably scheduled for tomorrow but Ninty got it's panties in a bunch and is withholding it until next week b/c leaks. But I'm expecting something. And if not for me, it's ok, I have 2 sons who are full time gamers, we'll get a heck of a lot of enjoyment out of Switch over the next 5 years. We're never getting 1 2 Switch though.
I’m a bit dissppointed that the local multiplayer is limited to being only available for a setting with two Switches and two copies of the game. Not sure if i’ll ever be able to try it :/
Never played any of these games, now is the perfect time and for the perfect console!!!
Portability alone isn't a big enough reason to double dip on such a linear game series. Reduce price massively then maybe.
@ValhallaOutcast It's Devil May Cry copy
Still no news in regards to a possible Bayonetta amiibo restock I see. Nintendo really is the king of vague messages.
@Marshi Either way it makes no difference aside from the Japanese one being sold out
Tap here to load 140 comments
Leave A Comment
Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...