Easy is too easy, normal is too hard?

[StreamWhenGuy]

I think I passed through 30-40% of the game on normal and it's too hard for me. Mobs hit hard, also the window between dodge (and I must dodge a lot) and time when I can kick and do some combo is too short. So I've started a new game on easy recently, disabled autoattack relic (or w/e it's called) and it's too easy :/ Something between easy and normal would be ok. Anyway I'd like to know if I finish the game on easy, will all my upgrades be saved right? And I will be able to start over on normal for example?

[Doresh]

Difficulty is just something you change in the chapter menu. As long as you don't actually start a new game and override your old save, you'll lose nothing. Finishing the game on one difficulty just sets the selected chapter to the Prologue on the next higher difficulty setting.

And normal is very demanding the first time around, but it gets better. I assume you dodge a bit too early and miss that sweet sweet Witch Time.

[Kitsune Zeta]

So long as you keep using the same save file, you will keep your inventory and progression for that character (with the EXCEPTION of the Eternal Testament, the auto-combo relic, which has to be unlocked with a full clear on Easy or below). There's a couple things to note:

1) Each difficulty's chapter results are tracked separately. Any results you get on Easy, for instance, will not count towards Normal (this is important when it comes to certain unlocks)

2) Broken Witch Hearts and Moon Pearls can ONLY be obtained on Normal and above. On Easy, the relevant tombs are treated as if you already had the corresponding thing. You CAN, however, still get the Witch Hearts and Moon Pearls from Rodin. Alfheim Portals also do not appear on Easy to the best of my knowledge. All other item drops (e.g. Angelic Hymn LPs) can be obtained as usual on Easy.

3) Clearing the game will put you back at the Prologue on the next difficulty level up (unless you do it on the hardest difficulty), with all of your items, weapons, halos, and so on preserved. Your first clear will also unlock the "Chapter Results" screen, used to check your records on individual chapters.

[klimat13]

Normal gets much more managable when you unlock all of Bayonetta's basic abilities such as Panther Withing and Bat Within, Parry is also really helpful.

[StreamWhenGuy]

Ok ty guys for the replies. I think I will continue to play easy, then normal and so on with all my current upgrades... I feel like I need that muscle memory, combos and dodge timing for Witch Time are pretty hard for me on normal. Practice, practice :D

[Doresh]

You'll be curbstomping those angels in no time :3

Originally posted by Kitsune Zeta:

2) Broken Witch Hearts and Moon Pearls can ONLY be obtained on Normal and above. On Easy, the relevant tombs are treated as if you already had the corresponding thing. You CAN, however, still get the Witch Hearts and Moon Pearls from Rodin. Alfheim Portals also do not appear on Easy to the best of my knowledge. All other item drops (e.g. Angelic Hymn LPs) can be obtained as usual on Easy.

Dunno about buying the hearts and pearls during a chapter as I haven't tried it, but if you enter the Gates of Hell from the chapter menu, they will only be on sale if you have selected Normal difficulty or above. It's pretty weird.

[Jon]

Just buy rosary and mahaa kalaa accessories.

[JoeMD]

I was thinking this too. I was playing on Normal all the way up to the final fight with Jeann and had to put it back down to easy as I just kept getting crushed. I did keep the same file though. I'd like to try and finish the game on Normal but I'm gonna need some serious practice. /:

[Setnaro X]

Originally posted by KamisamaLolz:

Ok ty guys for the replies. I think I will continue to play easy, then normal and so on with all my current upgrades... I feel like I need that muscle memory, combos and dodge timing for Witch Time are pretty hard for me on normal. Practice, practice :D

Word of advice, make it a habit to extend your damage in mid combo by holding down your attack button with each sequence instead of button mashing. Button mashing will get you nowhere, especially when dealing with Grace and Glory in normal and higher difficulty. Bayonetta has the advantage of being able to damage enemies from a fairly good distance, especially when performing wicked weaves which are done by completing combos properly.

[BlackOverlord]

Try to complete Alfheim Portals, it's good practice time. After some of those rest of chapter seems super easy.

[StreamWhenGuy]

Originally posted by BlackOverlord:

Try to complete Alfheim Portals, it's good practice time. After some of those rest of chapter seems super easy.

I beat 2 of them, stuck in that one where you must kill 2 enemies with the limited amount of kicks :p

[thenevernow]

I'm ok but I'm not good, here's my tip: try to always close your attacks with a "magic" strike. I'm sure they have an official name, but... you know, these ones: http://chimera.mixrmedia.com/wp-uploads/wirebot/blog/2010/01/bayonetta_boots.jpg

[Setnaro X]

It's called "wicked weaves".

[StreamWhenGuy]

I gave normal a chance once more and don't know... May be I got gud but I'm on chapter 3 and haven't died once, gold and platinum rewards LUL May be I just used to controls, combos and stuff. Red and yellow lolipops help sometimes.
Yea I try to keep combos consistent instead of just smashing buttons :> Need more practice though >_>

[CJones]

I find that the hardest part of this game is often just trying to figure out what the HELL is going on. I'm at the Colliseum fight in Chapter 4 against "upside-down head guy" and I am just getting destroyed.

Oh also, I got a good laugh out of those armored rhinos named "Fairness" in Chapter 3. Major props to whoever thought of that

[vladimirhikki]

I don't think Bayonetta is hard. In my experience it's just a bit harder than DMC4 which is quite easy. Just try to dodge and activate the witch time more often, it helps a lot. Also, explore levels so you could find health upgrades.
If you think Bayonetta is hard, go play Ninja Gaiden. That game will kick your butt.