Bayonetta 1 would've worked better with a DMC3 style plot. It's simpler to follow and has a small cast. I would've preffered setting the last days of the Umbran/Lucen conflict rather than jumping ahead 500 years. Same with the lost memories angle. 2 does the younger version time loop better with Bayonetta's father. Bayonetta 1 is juggling too many ideas and none of them land outside of the Jeanne stuff. I would've cut them or save them for another game.
I will say that time travel wammy stuff in
Bayo1 didn't do much for me other than "That happened". I know the first game had an air of mystery to it, but once everything is figured out or a player knows who Bayo keeps hearing insider of her head at certain points in the game, it gets kind of lost. Back in 2010, by the halfway point, I knew it was her father talking to her, but obviously didn't know his name yet.
I agree that
2 does the time travel stuff better and closes some plot holes by doing so.
Bayo2 still has the best story in the franchise, and I see no changes in my opinion on at this time.
Luka and Rodin are cool ideas but wasted on jokes that don't land. I could like them more but they aren't given much interesting to do. Same with Nico and Morrison.
It does suck a little that Luka does not get as much focus in 2 compared to 1, but it makes sense why he is not as involved in 2. Jeanne's soul is on the line (with more emphasis on her's and Bayo's relationship) and the murder of Luka's father and hatred of Bayo was all resolved and wrapped up in the first game. I know they had a will they or won't they hint in the first game, but it's barely there, and the second game completely drops it. Only for 3 to bring back it in full force. YMMV on how well it was done. I buy it, but at the same time, the shipping wars means little to me.
Rodin on the other hand, I don't know what you were expecting. He served his purpose perfectly and the bonus fights with him are some of the best human sized boss fights in action game history. He's basically the Merchant and information broker of this series. Way better than Morrison. I like Morrison, but I find Rodin more interesting. Ironic, because they turned Morrison into a rip-off of Rodin, minus the whole being an angel turned into a demon thing. Nico her served purpose well, and I see nothing wrong with her role in the story. She was used when needed and was never overbearing. I know some of extra important stuff are in the prequel novels, but her serious and heartfelt moments still show up in the game proper. Good enough for me.
Since Viola supposed to be alternate Cereza and Luka's kid, they could use that dynamic better in a sequel to the spinoff.
Anyone would think that, but not much we can do now. Let dice roll.
I'm not saying you're wrong for liking it. I'm just trying to explain why Bayonetta hasn't clicked with me so far.
You're fine dude. It's nice to have someone respect another's opinion. I understand and respect yours. I just wish a user I had a brief argument with on another site would do same. You have a wonderful evening.
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