Bayonetta is an over the top, hard to understand and utterly baffling action game, which is also partly why it's so highly regarded. Developed by Platinum Games and published by SEGA, it has stood out as a unique title on PS3 and Xbox 360.

The good news for Nintendo gamers that missed out is that its sequel is coming exclusively to Wii U, with Nintendo taking over publishing duties. It was announced during Nintendo of Europe's Wii U preview video and we saw little more than a 30 second teaser clip, but it was, nevertheless, an unexpected announcement.

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So that's one surprise title. Did you play the original, and are you looking forward to this?