E3 2013 Hands-on: Bayonetta 2

One of the year’s biggest exclusives is going to be Bayonetta 2 and we had a chance to check it out at E3 this year. This is the first playable demo of the game made available since it was announced and the game really stays true to the series, even though Bayonetta has lost her hair. The action is fast-paced and over the top similar to the first game, so fans of the series should have no problem diving right in.

During the demo your progress was ranked according to how well you did, including not being hit, dodging, taking out enemies, and progressing through the level at a decent pace. You can see some of the hardcore action in the middle part of the video. Controls are very fluid and responsive, which is probably the biggest concern in a button-masher style game like Bayonetta 2. It handles incredibly well, so be excited when it’s finally available.