You can see what other critics are saying about the Switch port in our Bayonetta 2 review roundup. Critic Mark Walton called it 'a masterclass in pure, unadulterated action-game design' in our Bayonetta 2 review. The latter in particular was very well received by critics when it first released, earning a rare 10 out of 10 from GameSpot.

Nintendo later released Bayonetta 2 as a standalone physical release, though the company hasn't announced if it will do the same for the new Switch version somewhere down the line.īayonetta and Bayonetta 2 launched for Switch on February 16, headlining a packed week of new releases for the console. The initial physical run of the game was likewise bundled with the original Bayonetta, but the two titles were only available separately on the Wii U Eshop, and purchasing one from the digital store would give you an automatic discount on the other. Nintendo held a similar promotion when Bayonetta 2 first released for Wii U back in 2014. Now Playing: GS News Update: Here's How Bayonetta's Nintendo Switch Eshop Discount Works You also don't need to purchase both games immediately in order to receive the discount.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's If you buy Bayonetta 2 first, you can nab the original for about $10 conversely, buying the first Bayonetta will drop the price of Bayonetta 2 to about $30. However, purchasing either one of them will entitle you to an automatic discount on the other, bringing the total cost for both games to $59.98 (before tax)-about the same price as the physical release.

On the Eshop, each game is available for a different price: Bayonetta 2 costs $50, while the original Bayonetta runs for $30. While it appears it would cost more to buy the games digitally than at retail, getting both together will still work out to the same price, thanks to an offer from Nintendo. Those who pick up a physical copy of Bayonetta 2 will receive a download code for the first title, but the two games will only be sold individually on the Switch Eshop. Bayonetta 2 is now available on Nintendo Switch, and alongside it, Nintendo and Platinum Games have brought the original Bayonetta to the console as well.

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