god i'm so conflicted on which bayonetta game i like better. it's kind of an american mcgee's alice/alice madness returns situation where they swap the elements i enjoy instead of fully merging them together. for one it's a much easier game than its predecessor, and the boss fights didn't really feel like boss fights. at least not in the same way as the first game. on the other hand, combat feels fully polished and i enjoyed the weapon variety/balancing much more in 2.
story-wise i enjoy both games equally but here the pace is much faster, whether that's for better or for worse is up to you. i personally enjoyed the frantic story-telling despite not being able to understand wtf was happening at any given moment because its just an experience. a whirlwind. and it is VERY fun. i am also so glad by the lack of luka who i found so profusely annoying in the first game. loki is an infinitely better side character who has a much more fun but also heartwarming dynamic with cereza. loved them!!!
story-wise i enjoy both games equally but here the pace is much faster, whether that's for better or for worse is up to you. i personally enjoyed the frantic story-telling despite not being able to understand wtf was happening at any given moment because its just an experience. a whirlwind. and it is VERY fun. i am also so glad by the lack of luka who i found so profusely annoying in the first game. loki is an infinitely better side character who has a much more fun but also heartwarming dynamic with cereza. loved them!!!