
Storyįollowing the events of the first game, Jeanne is now Bayonetta's best friend, and comes to her aid in battle.

In the Switch version, the touch controls are available in handheld mode. The touch screen controls are geared toward lower difficulty levels. The game can be played with traditional button controls, or via the use of the Wii U's GamePad touch screen. Touch Controlsīayonetta 2 offers two basic control methods. While the Umbran Climax is in effect, Bayonetta's attacks will power up and she can also regain health by dealing damage. When the gauge is filled, the Umbran Climax can be triggered by pressing the L button. This new move is tied to the magic gauge. Umbran Climaxīayonetta 2 builds on the combat concepts of the original game with new features such as the Umbran Climax. As the game goes on, the player will acquire new abilities and techniques that were not present in the first game at all (such as the serpent within). Many gameplay elements return, even allowing the player to begin the game with certain abilities and techniques that were learned in the first game.

In the sequel, the combat has been nuanced with tighter controls and quicker responses from button inputs. Like its predecessor, Bayonetta 2 is a character-action game with a focus on intense combat. In February 2018, a Nintendo Switch port was released.

Published and funded by Nintendo, the game released originally as a Wii U exclusive. Bayonetta 2 is an action game and the direct sequel to PlatinumGames's Bayonetta.
