A number of the outfits in Bayonetta 2 are Nintendo-themed costumes that are obviously based on existing characters. Not only are they themed costumes, but almost all are accurate representations of the original, too, with just a dash of Bayonetta flair added.
This collaboration with other Nintendo games began when Hideki Kamiya asked Platinum’s developers to design some Princess Peach costumes for Bayonetta. The unexpected request resulted in these preliminary designs …
However, Kamiya wanted the costumes to be as close to the original design as possible. Some more deliberation ensued, which culminated in the Peach costume below, and the decorative Mario strap.
A recolored version of the above resulted in the Daisy costume, complemented by a Luigi charm.
The Samus costume was next. This was a treat for the designer, who happened to love mecha. The original plan was to use the Varia suit as the base, but Kamiya suggested using the traditional Power suit instead. The differences in the two designs are small, but notable.
The developers didn’t want to change the Link-based costume too much because it’s such a specific design. For that reason, they decided to stay as faithful as possible to the original, while still giving the outfit a twist to make it undoubtedly Bayonetta’s. This design was sent in to Nintendo for the go-ahead.
They didn’t want to risk the design getting shot down for being too sexy, so it’s very similar to Link’s standard green jerkin. Nintendo shocked them by suggesting that the costume expose more chest. The suggestion resulted in this ultimate design.
Bayonetta 2 is currently available: it’s officially launched on the Wii U today.
[Ed: personally, my favorite is the Samus costume. Which is yours?]
BeholdMyPower
October 24, 2014 at 2:51 pmAlways potential for DLC too, Nintendo. *wink wink*
nonscpo
October 24, 2014 at 4:33 pmIf I had a Wii U I might have considered this game, oh well guess all thats left is for someone to confirm or deny a Bayonetta 3 Wii U exclusive.
Anderino
October 24, 2014 at 5:03 pmI bought a wii u when Bayonetta 2 was announced because I liked first game so much. You can buy a wii u for 200 USD straight from NoA if the price point is stopping you.
nonscpo
October 24, 2014 at 5:33 pmActually Ive never played the first one, thats whats stopping me. That and I have way too many games to play on my 3DS and especially on my Vita. There are way too many good games to play :(
Anderino
October 24, 2014 at 6:12 pmThe first one comes with Bayonetta 2 for free in the US (I’m not sure about Europe). Eurogamer rated the wii u version the best one. That doesn’t help the problem of too many games, but it’s something.
nonscpo
October 24, 2014 at 6:18 pmLol guess thats true about the backlog of sweet games. Anyway wishing you and everybody at #OperationPlatinum the best, hope you guys get your million.
sanic
October 24, 2014 at 7:11 pmMy wiiU is going to take a flexing tonight, also I like the link costume best, the daisy one isn’t actually in game right?
Olympion
October 24, 2014 at 9:14 pmNaughty Nintendo, I like it :)
Zanard Bell
October 24, 2014 at 9:22 pmHow about a Kirby one? Lol.
Renaissance_nerd
October 25, 2014 at 11:56 ami approve, go for it Nintendo
JuicyHopFrog
October 25, 2014 at 11:03 pmThe horror!
Tim Haddle
October 28, 2014 at 8:44 amDat Peach Type B. costume! Dem dangerous hips! ♥