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Kind of a weird game to review because this is by and large the same as the original, though the improved A.I., graphics, and facial animations make this the definitive way to play this absolute masterpiece. Even years and multiple replays later, all the big moments hit me just as hard emotionally as they did the first time around. Hopefully we’ll get a PS5 version of Part II soon enough, but until then I’ll look forward to the HBO show and the next Part I remake on the PlayStation 7…I guess.
Reviewed on 04/16/22
Nothing could have prepared me for how wild the ending of this game was. As for the rest of the story…yeah, it’s pretty awful. Thankfully, that Team Ninja gameplay kept me hooked to see it all through.
Nothing could have prepared me for how wild the ending of this game was. As for the rest of the story…yeah, it’s pretty awful. Thankfully, that Team Ninja gameplay kept me hooked to see it all through.
2022
Reviewed on 02/15/22
Difficult bosses, precise timings, well-paced challenge; what more could I ever ask for?
Difficult bosses, precise timings, well-paced challenge; what more could I ever ask for?
2019
Reviewed on 02/02/22
One of the most beautifully designed and flat out fun games I’ve ever played. I’m glad I finally went back for the platinum, because this indie gem absolutely deserves it.
One of the most beautifully designed and flat out fun games I’ve ever played. I’m glad I finally went back for the platinum, because this indie gem absolutely deserves it.
Reviewed on 02/02/2022
I much prefer the straightforward collect-a-thon trappings of the original, but there’s still a lot to love here I suppose. All three playable characters are a load of fun to control. Pretty rare in a game of this kind.
I much prefer the straightforward collect-a-thon trappings of the original, but there’s still a lot to love here I suppose. All three playable characters are a load of fun to control. Pretty rare in a game of this kind.
2017
Reviewed on 02/02/22
By far my favorite non-platforming fighter, but this trophy list was pretty unforgivable. That being said…GIVE THE PEOPLE INJUSTICE 3! And bring Supergirl back please.
By far my favorite non-platforming fighter, but this trophy list was pretty unforgivable. That being said…GIVE THE PEOPLE INJUSTICE 3! And bring Supergirl back please.
Reviewed on 02/02/22
Lucky has everything right on paper, but it just can’t replicate the magic that came with the old mascot platformers.
Lucky has everything right on paper, but it just can’t replicate the magic that came with the old mascot platformers.
2016
Reviewed on 01/12/22
I get it guys, I really do. I love Portal as well, but a game with its own identity and style of humor would have been much more entertaining in the long run. Some decent head-scratchers here, but I can’t get past the unoriginality of it all.
I get it guys, I really do. I love Portal as well, but a game with its own identity and style of humor would have been much more entertaining in the long run. Some decent head-scratchers here, but I can’t get past the unoriginality of it all.
Reviewed on 01/12/22
I went back for the Platinum Trophy that I was supposedly close to. Two days of grinding later and I learned the meaning of burnout.
I went back for the Platinum Trophy that I was supposedly close to. Two days of grinding later and I learned the meaning of burnout.
2020
Reviewed on 01/12/22
Fun little rogue-like game all about the pitfalls of capitalism. The only part I hated was having to grind a ton of money to buy all the skills in the game, which, as I’m writing this, I realize was more than likely the point.
Fun little rogue-like game all about the pitfalls of capitalism. The only part I hated was having to grind a ton of money to buy all the skills in the game, which, as I’m writing this, I realize was more than likely the point.
Reviewed on 01/06/22
One of the most perfect finales in gaming history. The duality of “you knew”. Amazing.
One of the most perfect finales in gaming history. The duality of “you knew”. Amazing.
Reviewed on 01/05/22
I will say this, this nutty adventure really makes you feel like you've gone back in time! Particularly to when licensed games were pretty shitty.
I will say this, this nutty adventure really makes you feel like you've gone back in time! Particularly to when licensed games were pretty shitty.
Reviewed on 12/26/21
If you’re looking for a Smash clone, you could honestly do a lot worse. Missing the precision and balance Ultimate touts, but makes up for it a bit with fast paced gameplay and recognizable characters.
If you’re looking for a Smash clone, you could honestly do a lot worse. Missing the precision and balance Ultimate touts, but makes up for it a bit with fast paced gameplay and recognizable characters.
2014
Bayonetta 2’s story may be slightly more subdued than the original, but even still, it’s hard not to fall in love with it for its cast of colorful characters and those moments that go exceptionally hard (trump card scene anyone?). However, what it lacks in scale from the original it makes up for with gameplay improvements in spades. Overall, everything feels more free-flowing and natural, the new weapons are a load of fun to mess around with, and the frustratingly hard to control vehicle sections are a thing of the past. That’s not to mention the environments are a hell of a lot more eye-catching this time around as they play around in shades of blue and purple. At this point I am poised to totally fall in love with Bayonetta 3 this October, so here’s hoping the immaculate design of this Wii U darling will be carried on into the future.
2020
Reviewed on 12/23/21
Honestly some of the most fun I’ve had platforming since Mario Odyssey even though it doesn’t come close to mimicking the quality. There’s not much to it other than that, but the collect-a-thon heart is alive and beating within this indie darling based on a children’s hospital mascot.
Honestly some of the most fun I’ve had platforming since Mario Odyssey even though it doesn’t come close to mimicking the quality. There’s not much to it other than that, but the collect-a-thon heart is alive and beating within this indie darling based on a children’s hospital mascot.