Hello there, everyone! Today marks the launch of the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle. To mark this exciting occasion, we wanted to provide some tips and tricks to help you face the challenge both games provide.
Before we begin, we should note both titles have difficulty options you can adjust. For Bayonetta, there’s Very Easy, Easy, Normal, Hard, and Non-Stop Climax (Hard is unlocked by completing every chapter on Normal, while Climax is available after completing every chapter on Hard). In Vanquish, there’s Casual Auto, Casual, Normal, Hard, and God Hard (you get God Hard by beating the game on Hard). Bayonetta’s Very Easy mode and Vanquish’s Casual Auto lets players enjoy either game with little button input required.
Let’s first discuss Bayonetta. For those who may
unfamiliar, this is a score-based action game where how you’re ranked is dependent
on your performance. After each Verse (or part) and each chapter, you’ll be graded
on how well you did with a medal, each of which carries a point total:
- Pure Platinum: 5
- Platinum: 4
- Gold: 3
- Silver: 2
- Bronze: 1
- Stone: 0
You can get a Pure Platinum for the Verse by earning a
Platinum based on how long the fight takes, damage received, and combo score.
By getting a Platinum in every Verse, you will get a Pure Platinum for the
entire chapter. Keep in mind that using items or dying during an encounter will
drop your rank considerably.
Do note there may be hidden Verses that you may need to search
around each stage to locate and activate. Also, knowing your checkpoints (which
are typically before and after a fight) will go a long way in helping you get
those Pure Platinums!
If you’re having trouble with the early stages, don’t worry! As you play through the game, you will be able to purchase new skills and upgrade your health and magic. You always have the option to return to those earlier levels and have another go at them. You’ll have a much easier go at that point!
One of the most important lessons to learn in Bayonetta
is mastering the art of the “dodge offset” mechanic. This is performed by doing
a dodge while you’re in the middle of an ongoing combo. For example, while
holding down the Punch button, tap the dodge button, then hold the Kick after
the dodge. You know you’ve done a dodge offset when your combo number doesn’t
reset. It’s easier if you remember you can hold down the punch or kick buttons
to naturally extend combos, and practice makes perfect.
Not only does this help with your score multiplier, but it helps
you become better at the game (and it looks pretty cool, too). Certain
unlockable techniques will make this much easier to perform, like Bat Within
and Aerial Dodge, so we recommend picking those two skills up as soon as possible.
You can also use your pistols in between combos to maintain your combo.
Another quick tip – when you’re in Chapter 1, after getting
the key and activating the platform elevator, instead of getting on the platform,
head back to where you found the key to unlock a hidden Verse. This level teaches
you how to master the dodge mechanic and is a great way to get into the groove
of Bayonetta early on!
That leads us to Vanquish, which shares many of the
same design principles as Bayonetta. At the same time, Vanquish is
arguably a little more straightforward in terms of how you can excel in combat.
For starters, we recommend becoming very familiar with the strengths and
weaknesses of each weapon as most are situational to a fight. The Shotgun is a
monster in close quarters and for smaller opponents, while the Disc Launcher
has some great melee features to tear enemies to shreds. Take the time to
search around each stage for weapon boxes as you may find upgrade parts that
increase their base performance.
You’ll also want to use the AR (Augmented Reality) mode as
much as possible, which slows down time and lets you quickly land critical hits
on an enemy. This feature is crucial during boss fights, given how crazy things
can get. Finally, take full advantage of any cover available. It could be the
difference between life or death. Keep moving, however, because your cover will
eventually be destroyed, leaving you vulnerable to enemy fire. You may have to
rely on the old-fashioned trial-and-error approach to get the hang of every
skirmish to achieve top marks.
Now for some of the more advanced techniques meant to optimize your survivability, one of which is the boost dodge. By performing a dodge immediately after you begin boosting, you’ll be able to cover more ground while avoiding the use of your AR meter. Complimenting that is a type of juke move, which is done by boosting in one direction and then dodging in the complete opposite. This is a great way to avoid enemy fire, especially during boss fights. Finally, there’s the quick reload – during your reload animation, switch to another weapon and back to keep up the pressure while avoiding downtime.
By keeping all of these tips and tricks in mind when you pick up the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle, you’ll be well-prepared for the challenging onslaught both games deliver!
Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle
Experience the genesis of the Bayonetta series with the original action-adventure. Take advantage of Bayonetta’s arsenal of skills to hack, slash, and open fire upon hordes of celestial foes.
Play as space soldier Sam Gideon in the hit sci-fi shooter, Vanquish. Equipped with BLADE, the experimental weapon system that can scan and copy existing weapons, he must infiltrate conquered space colony Providence and defeat legions of future-tech enemies.
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