

Luckily the underwater segments don’t often require the transformation, so it isn’t much of an annoyance. This is unlocked over the course of the story, and while the controls for this transformation are a little wonky, it is mostly because of the camera and adding a new dimension to the movement. The setting immediately puts more emphasis on water, and with that comes underwater combat and even a brand new transformation into a sea serpent. With this shift comes new abilities and mechanics.

Bayonetta 2 doubles down on the crazy though, as not only are you killing angels, executing combos and torture attacks, but you are now also fighting infernal demons as well. Many elements return, such as Angels, Demonic summons, and characters such as Rodin and Luka. The story has influences of Norse Mythology, breaking away in places from some of the Judeo-Christian mythos from the first game. This sets the stage for Bayonetta to go to the mountain of Fimbulventr, where the gates to hell are rumored to reside.
