Bayonetta

 PlayStation 3
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  1. JrDouble
    Dec 7, 2022
    3
    This is a bad game. The controls are awkward, the witch time is probably the most annoying aspect of the game, the story is completely empty. I do not recommend this game if you value your time in any way.
  2. JUANEIRO2003
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bayonetta pra mim é um jogo bom em todos os sentidos, personagens, protagonista,ambientes, trilha sonora que é uma das melhores que vi em um jogo
    A história não é a melhor que existe mas é boa
    Eu daria nota 10 para o game,mas como estou analisando a versão de playstation 3,dei 9 por causa do problema que é essa versão, caí muito fps,fica pelo menos de 15 a 20 fps
    Especificamente no início do capítulo 8(o capítulo da moto), no começo dele sempre há uma queda Extrema de FPS,pelo menos uns 10 fps fica ali, parece até que estou jogando em câmera lenta,mas depois volta ao normal, enfim,a versão de PS3 pode prejudicar um pouco o game,mas ainda sim é um título muito bom para se jogar no console,pra mim um dos melhores dele, vale muito a pena jogar, ainda mais pra quem gosta de hack'n slash    … Expand
  3. Jdotdeedot
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    Bayonetta is an AWESOME game man. It excels fantastically in design and gameplay. The story starts out decent enough in the beginning but it starts getting very convoluted and i'm personally not a huge fan of it. Where bayonetta really shines is the gameplay and the design and style I mentioned. It just has so much personality and love to it. The cutscenes where bayonetta demolishes herBayonetta is an AWESOME game man. It excels fantastically in design and gameplay. The story starts out decent enough in the beginning but it starts getting very convoluted and i'm personally not a huge fan of it. Where bayonetta really shines is the gameplay and the design and style I mentioned. It just has so much personality and love to it. The cutscenes where bayonetta demolishes her opponents are also so **** cool to me and it just gets me so excited. Love this game a lot and I can't wait to play bayonetta 2.
    Edit:Just finished bayonetta 2 and now I love bayonetta 1 even more now necause of it LMAO. I'm giving this a 9 instead of a 8    … Expand
  4. 3Potatoteers
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    Bayonetta is a great action game, one of the best to be honest.
    Unlike certain 'hard' series which refuse to explore the difficulty settings and only respond with 'git gud', Bayonetta fully exploits the difficulty with two ingenious ideas: Dodge offset and Witch time.
    First let me explain the core concept of Bayonetta: how its combo system works. You can punch/kick in a sequence to    Bayonetta is a great action game, one of the best to be honest.
    Unlike certain 'hard' series which refuse to explore the difficulty settings and only respond with 'git gud', Bayonetta fully exploits the difficulty with two ingenious ideas: Dodge offset and Witch time.

    First let me explain the core concept of Bayonetta: how its combo system works. You can punch/kick in a sequence to execute a combo. For example, the easiest combo is P->K->P. The last punch is a powerful punch called Wicked Weave. It can potentially inflict stun, and deal more damage than your normal punch. The longer your combo is, the more powerful the last Wicked Weave(s) are. P->P->K->K->K gives you two kick Wicked Weaves and it is one of my favorites.

    Now you know the combo system, then naturally you will want to execute as many Wicked Weaves as possible, especially the longer versions. But here is the deal, the longer your combo is, the more likely your combo will be interrupted by enemies. On the highest difficulty, even P->K->P is very hard to be executed without interruption.

    So what can be done? Here is when the genius comes. Instead of giving you a universal tool on all difficulties, casual players are given Witch Time and more dedicated players are given Dodge Offset. Witch Time solves the problem by semi freezing the enemies thus gives you plenty of time to execute the combo. Enemies are quite aggressive even on Normal, so even by spamming dodge, you are likely to trigger Witch Time. It fits the casual scene perfectly, it's low risk but high reward and it is not hard to execute.

    Dodge offset is another story. Suppose you are trying to P->K->P, and during the kick you are about to be attacked. You hold the kick button then press the dodge button. This allows you to maintain you combo. After the dodge, if you press punch, instead of starting from beginning, you do a Wicked Weave.
    Now why Dodge Offset is so awesome? With it your game flows fluently without any awkward pauses, and the combat feels like dancing. Bayonetta also adds a few more tricks to raise the skill ceiling and makes the game more enjoyable.
    The first one is the pause combo. Take PPPPK as an example, if you pause after the third punch(PPP.K) you can execute the last kick Wicked Weave faster. PPKK.K changes the last kick into a launcher, P.P is an excellent quick launcher with the sword. Pause combo can be quite hard to execute when combined with Dodge Offset, you might need to practice a lot.
    The second one is the different 'hold property' of weapons. Let me explain. Pistol is the most balanced weapon, and it feels very comfortable when you hold the punch/kick. Its damage is linear. Suppose you can hold the punch for a maximum of two seconds, and you hold it for .5 second, then you deal a quarter of your maximum damage with a single punch. On the other hand, shotgun is not linear, you have to hold the punch for at least a while before it actually shots. Sword has a charge ability, you can't constant hold the punch/kick button when you attack, instead you want to hold right before you are about to dodge.
    The last thing is you are given a bare minimum amount of time to react to enemy attacks. I really mean bare minimum, if you react slightly slower, you will get hit. As a result, if you can't do Dodge Offset like a second nature, you will either do a lot of dodging but no Wicked Weave, or you will get hit a lot.

    It is very rare to see a game putting these amount of efforts to make it both accessible and challenging. And it doesn't compromise its core concept in the process. A true gem among the action genre and a must play, regardless of your skill level.    … Expand
  5. Domdom21br
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    os combos são muito bons velho, viciei KKKKKK, a trilha sonora é incrivel(até baixei), os graficos não são lá aquelas coisas, jogue E SE DIVIRTA
  6. Szntax
    May 22, 2021
    8
    Some called this action porn and I think the got a point. Lot of crazy action and fun. Great title!
  7. LucasBalda
    Apr 7, 2021
    7
    E sim um jogo bom,com uma história atraente,com gráficos ótimos para a sua época, e com um bom desenvolvimento da personagem, mas a jogabilidade para portátil para ps3 e um pouco ruim.
  8. soahknam
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    The first time I played this game, I came from playing God of War and I was surprised by the speed of the gameplay, also the story and the concept managed to captivate me and give it the 10

    Story :9
    Gameplay :10
    Music: 9
    Visuals: 9

    Personal score: 10 a A master piece !!
  9. Empyrea
    Sep 20, 2020
    8
    What to say about this game? Because I didn't know anything about this game I thought it would be an average game but no, this is a good game. It feels polish in all the possible aspects: graphics, cinematic, gameplay, soundtrack, sounds, voices etc. Cinematic is really good for that time and it has funny moments as well. The story it's a bit complicated. Enemies and landscapes areWhat to say about this game? Because I didn't know anything about this game I thought it would be an average game but no, this is a good game. It feels polish in all the possible aspects: graphics, cinematic, gameplay, soundtrack, sounds, voices etc. Cinematic is really good for that time and it has funny moments as well. The story it's a bit complicated. Enemies and landscapes are awesome, one of the best I've ever seen in videogames. My only complaint is that there is too much blood even for an adult and I think this was a mistake because it could have reach more audience with less blood. It took me almost 8 hours in easy mode although I feel it was longer. Every chapter last about 20-30 minuts so you can play one or two everyday easily.… Expand
  10. AlexvaderII
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    Bayonetta es un grandioso juego de acción Hack and Slash, de los mismos creadores de Devil May Cry y esto se refleja en lo jugable pero siendo mas frenético, al parecer le hizo bien la espera al estudio para saber innovar en este genero, las batallas con jefes son epicas y a gran escala. La estética no terminara de convencer a todos ya que los enemigos son muy diferentes unos de otros yBayonetta es un grandioso juego de acción Hack and Slash, de los mismos creadores de Devil May Cry y esto se refleja en lo jugable pero siendo mas frenético, al parecer le hizo bien la espera al estudio para saber innovar en este genero, las batallas con jefes son epicas y a gran escala. La estética no terminara de convencer a todos ya que los enemigos son muy diferentes unos de otros y muy al estilo japonés, adicional hay algunas escenas que marcan la pauta para matarte de la risa y otras son de lo mas top en acción. Al final de cuentas Bayonetta me resulta un grandioso juego en tercera persona en el cual dominaremos muchísimas armas que se diferencian unas de otras y nuestro personaje obtendrá mas poderes conforme avancemos en la historia, las peleas siempre serán desenfrenadas y brutales y con una dificultad muy elevada hasta en los niveles mas fáciles. Un gran juego al cual le daría un 10 pero tiene sus defectos en la versión de PS3.… Expand
  11. cheburagen
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    DMC только она, зубодробительный геймплей. Все четко как и должно быть.
  12. sex69
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    She's a very sexy sister.
    I actually want to date and marry this kind of sister.
  13. TheDSiscool
    May 13, 2020
    4
    It's ain't great. The graphics look very poor for the PS3 and the controls were not the best. I did not dig the nude stuff, and I'm supposed to be at one of the horniest points in my life. Oh well.
  14. Freddy-San
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é fenomenal!
    Vou amar tê-lo no ps4.
    Jogabilidade fluída, personagem carismática, faz com que a gente goste ainda mais do jogo.
  15. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story:7
    Graphics:8
    Gameplay:10
    Details:8
    Sounds:10
    Animations:10
    Style:9
    Boss fights: 9
    Must have!
  16. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    6
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  17. Onask
    Oct 6, 2018
    7
    Bayonetta es un juego que jamás llamó mi atención. Jamás.

    Lo acabo de terminar hace escasas horas y como me temía, no soy ahora ningún fan de esta saga ni nunca lo seré, aunque comprendo su calidad, pero lo tildaría de sobrevalorado también. El diseño me parece bastante horrible, pero esos son temas personales. No me gusta nada que salga la señora Bayonetta, que por proporciones mida    Bayonetta es un juego que jamás llamó mi atención. Jamás.

    Lo acabo de terminar hace escasas horas y como me temía, no soy ahora ningún fan de esta saga ni nunca lo seré, aunque comprendo su calidad, pero lo tildaría de sobrevalorado también.

    El diseño me parece bastante horrible, pero esos son temas personales. No me gusta nada que salga la señora Bayonetta, que por proporciones mida 2,20m, aparezca luego Luka, le saque dos cabezas por lo que puede rondar los 2,70m en proporciones y de pronto te pongan a Cereza que comparada con Bayonetta es un bebé recién nacido cuando realmente es una niña de unos 6 o 7 años.

    La trama, pues bueno, ni fu ni fa. Mera excusa para todo lo que sucede en el juego, para justificar las mecánicas jugables y poco más. En algunos momentos es introducido algo de intriga, sobre todo acerca del pasado de la propia Bayonetta, lo cual refresca un poco el asunto. Funciona, pero no me fascina.

    Aquí llega el punto fuerte de Bayonetta. Lo primero, he jugado el juego en el nivel de dificultad Normal, que es el máximo permitido en la primera partida.

    Veamos, el sistema de combate está muy bien, pero desde que he obtenido la katana, me he tirado desde el segundo capítulo o por ahí spameando todo el rato el triángulo a cascoporro y así hasta los créditos finales, que queréis que os diga. Quizás en dificultades más elevadas y voy advirtiendo de que así es necesités mucha más habilidad y paciencia. El tiempo brujo funciona realmente bien, una gran recompensa por un esquive en el momento exacto, que hace que el universo se mueva en un super slow-mo mientras tu sigues a tu ritmo normal durante unos breves segundos.

    Aquí vienen las pegas: Todos los bosses, son presentados en una cutscene, la cual acaba con el primer ataque de estos. Bien; este primer ataque, te lo zampas si o sí, y en algunos momentos me ha llegado a quitar 3/4 de mi vida máxima, lo cual me parece bastante injusto. Un boss en particular, mientras yo me encontraba haciéndole mi famoso spam de triángulo en medio del combo simplemente me bloqueaba y contraatacaba, sin darme opción a esquivar hasta que le apetecía que ya era suficiente la paliza que me había soltado. Pequeños grandes detalles.

    Los objetos quizás están demasiado desbalanceados, sobre todo los chupachups amarillos. Un mega chupachups amarillo te proporciona invulnerabilidad a cualquier ataque durante por lo menos 30 segundos, a cambio de 15 fragmentos amarillos de alquimia u 8.000 aros en la tienda del juego: bastante asequible en ambos casos, si además recuerdas que con ese ítem le bajas la mitad de vida a un boss.

    Realmente creo que es un buen juego a pesar de esos puntos negativos. Pero me parece que la gente siempre ha sobrevalorado este juego incluso a día de hoy diciendo barbaridades como: "El mejor hack & slash de la historia", "El mejor hack & slash jamás creado". Y no. De hecho, la propia Platinum Games ha desarrollado obras posteriores como Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, NieR: Autómata o la propia secuela, Bayonetta 2 (la cual no he jugado pero digo yo que será mejor), que en cuanto a gameplay y espectacularidad le dan mil vueltas.

    Juego muy decente, recomendado, pero no es la gran obra maestra como muchos afirman, o al menos, en mi humilde opinión.    … Expand
  18. kibowman
    Mar 3, 2018
    9
    DMC + God Hand = Bayonetta.
    If only PG could optimize the game more for the PS3, this would be a flawless alternative to DMC. Awesome.
  19. FlaccidReviews
    Nov 8, 2017
    8
    Bayonetta
    (2010) - PS3 X360
    "Witches Can Weep" Reviewed by The Macatz GAMEPLAY 9/10 Better drink your energy drinks because with Bayonetta, everything happens so fast. Flashy, sexy and technical mashed are mashed together by Platinum Games and they are combined beautifully. With your light and heavy attacks, your job as Bayonetta is to vanquish (yes, another Platinum Game game pun)    Bayonetta
    (2010) - PS3 X360
    "Witches Can Weep"
    Reviewed by The Macatz

    GAMEPLAY 9/10
    Better drink your energy drinks because with Bayonetta, everything happens so fast. Flashy, sexy and technical mashed are mashed together by Platinum Games and they are combined beautifully. With your light and heavy attacks, your job as Bayonetta is to vanquish (yes, another Platinum Game game pun) all the enemies on the screen. Striking resemblance from the gameplay of the DMC series, I can definitely say that it is not its clone. Its more of a Tomb Raider and Uncharted rather than God Of War and Dante's Inferno.

    Noticed how I made the first paragraph about Bayonetta's gameplay short? It's how the game actually feels. Things might overwhelm you but surely you are kept in track. You can see all the details and it is based on your reflexes and insticts to dodge, counter attack or take damage. The gameplay of Bayonetta is twitchy, fast-paced and only need a short attention span per fight but it will need full commitment on your behalf to do all the actions needed to defeat the opponents.

    Combat in this game primarily consists of mixing your light and heavy attacks that may differ based on your equipped weapons but the core of the said combat system is the dodge mechanic. Once an enemy's attack is dodged, time slows down for a small window that leaves all of them vulnerable. Its injected perfectly to the lore and as I said earlier, you can see everything but it may become harder to dodge on higher difficulties. Bayonetta then lashes out a devastating flurry of attacks that you command. Either you target a single oppenent, raise them up to the air and juggle them up with attacks or deal heavy AOE attacks to build your Climax faster and kill off a single target instantly plus, bonus gold halos which are the ingame currency.

    STORY & THEME 7/10
    A brief summarization of the lore, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch that lost all of her memories. The journey here is about regaining all those to avoid world destruction. Actually, the whole story is a mess and all over the place. Too convoluted for its own good, most of the time , the story takes a back seat and makes you look forward to the next action set piece or fighting section (which is way more fun and cooler than watching those cutscenes). Supporting characters are okay and without spoiling story details, keep an eye on Cereza. She's an important aspect of the story and she's just so cute it is a nice contrast to the gray, dry areas or cosmic black and gold that gives an odd feeling of danger and despair.

    With that said, Bayonetta conquers all threats and negative energies. Make it dragon-like enemies or inverted faced monsters, you name it, she can overcome it. It gives a sense of woman empowerment because in this day and age, rarely do we see a female protagonist that kicks as much ass as Dante from the DMC series. Call me sexist but its really a pleasing sight to see as such. And by pleasing sight, I mean Bayonetta (the game and herself) offers too much gratuitous "pleasing sights" that sticks to the theme that she's a strong, independent, beautiful and sexy woman but really? Japanese, I guess.

    TECHNICALS (Controls & Audio) 10/10
    Both of these aspects are pure perfection thanks once again to Platinum Games who perfected their craft already with stylish, easy-to-learn-but-hard-to-master action games. Great button placements that makes it much easier to pull off commands almost without changing your hand placement from its normal position. Responsive controls are also in play and Bayonetta feels very light and agile because of it.

    With perfect controls, the game also comes with perfect audio. Voice actors are very... Anime. And it works that way and since thats derived from the theme of the game, it fits. Music shines through though. With terrific song selection, the mix of jazz, japanese electro, the songs pump you up, making you feel synchronized with the music while doing combinations of strikes and doing graceful dodges. Also, sexy poses.

    GRAPHICS 7/10
    Some level designs look kind of dull but when you get to the cosmic levels where moonlight shines, Bayonetta walks on walls with elegant looking angelic platforms. Adversaries may look kind of weird but undoubtedly took thought that resulted to very well design characters. Actually the concepts and aspects of the main character Bayonetta and the kid Cereza, they look specially detailed (of course, they take up 95% screen time). With linear formatted levels and good looking sceneries, the game hides its own blemishes because if we're talking graphics, the game doesn't hold that well. Bayonetta didn't age that well upon comparing it to other 2010 games like God Of War 3 and Heavy Rain.

    CONTENT-PRICE RATIO 8/10
    +very replayable for its items and scaling difficulties
    +alfheim rifts
    (sorry only 500 characters)

    VERDICT 8.2/10 PLATINUM WORTHY    … Expand
  20. vgm
    Oct 9, 2017
    7
    Despite the poor job they did with this port, which is full of graphic glitches like screen tearing and frame rate drops, I found this game quite enjoyable. I am not a big fan of hack and slash games but Devil May Cry is one of my favourite games ever, so I thought this game would be something similar. What I found instead is a much more crazy and challenging button masher which I wasDespite the poor job they did with this port, which is full of graphic glitches like screen tearing and frame rate drops, I found this game quite enjoyable. I am not a big fan of hack and slash games but Devil May Cry is one of my favourite games ever, so I thought this game would be something similar. What I found instead is a much more crazy and challenging button masher which I was about to rage quit several times (I played it in Normal difficulty...). However, the story and the charisma of the character together with some pleasant fight moments (specially against the normal enemies) made me finish the game. I would recommend it if you are into challenging hack and slash games.… Expand
  21. HubertttM
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    Awesome action game, one of, if not the best of the 7th generation gameplay it's probably it's stronger point fluid, precise and polish. Story it's by far it weakest, but don't let that stop you from playing it. Although the ps3 version has some frame drops and long loading screen it doesn't affect your experience at all. Just do yourself a favor and play it.
  22. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 28, 2017
    8
    Bayonetta
    One of the most ridiculous games ive ever played
    Bayonetta is a hack and slash game where you play as a half dark half light witch bayonetta after a gem known as the right eye And while this game isn’t free of problems, it was great finally seeing what all of the fuss is about… This hack and slash games brought so much joy for me with its random and ridiculous humor and story    Bayonetta
    One of the most ridiculous games ive ever played
    Bayonetta is a hack and slash game where you play as a half dark half light witch bayonetta after a gem known as the right eye
    And while this game isn’t free of problems, it was great finally seeing what all of the fuss is about…
    This hack and slash games brought so much joy for me with its random and ridiculous humor and story telling..
    I ended up loving every character I came across in this game..
    The playfulness here is what makes this otherwise just okay game so great…
    The gameplay isn’t anything special and level design isn’t anything special either…
    The game is pretty linear with the ocassional forcing you to dodge a light to freeze time so you can walk on water or break a wall..
    but for the most part this is very much a barebones version of God of War…
    there will be walls that go up that wont come down until you hack and slash your way through all of the enemies…
    the combat is swift and fun, though not too satisfying, but youre able to fill up a meter to torture your enemies for an instakill as well as pick up their weapons which do a great deal of damage but break fairly quickly.. and the enemies drop these haloes that you can trade for new moves, items, and weapons…
    And finishing an area will cause the game to take a snapshot of usually your vag, cause japan….
    And randomly on your journey youll run into crazy huge bosses that you take down with your hair…
    because of course you do…
    your hair covers your body so while using it.. it isn’t quite covering your body as much anymore..
    I found each boss battle to be fun and engaging, and I found all 9 hours of this game to be perfectly paced for the most part…
    The progression is very linear here, and there are a few really cool cinematic moment to keep the game feeling fresh throughout..
    it never becomes predictable, it will introduce and drop mechanics all the time
    it keeps the game fun and stops it from ever feeling like a chore…
    Where pacing did become a problem for me though is with the vehicle based missions… there are few sprinkled in here.. and theyre fun at the start.. but they drag on for what feels like forever..
    less is more and that definitely should’ve been the case here.. these levels get uninteresting quickly and bring the rest of the perfectly paced game down…
    aside for the poorly paced vehicle missions, my biggest issue with this game is its collectibles..
    Theyre all over the place but they pause the game every single time you pick one up..
    I understand this game is from 2009.. but still.. its annoying and frequent…
    it almost discouraged me from picking them up completely..
    Bayonetta Is one of the few games that gets praise today that actually deserves it…
    Despite the annoying collectibles that break the flow of the game.. Bayonetta is a sexually charged game of joy and heart,
    youre guaranteed to smile at least 42 times while playing..
    I give Bayonetta
    an 8/10    … Expand
  23. Broyax
    Apr 15, 2017
    2
    Qu'est-ce que c'est que ce truc ? un jeu où on doit taper tout ce qu'on voit y compris des trucs bizarres et improbables sous un prétexte aussi rocambolesque que curieux mais avec une mise en scène aussi comique que caricaturale. Oh bien sûr, faut pas appuyer sur tous les boutons n'importe comment : comme dans un jeu de baston, il faut sortir des combos, combos qu'on peut acheter et/ouQu'est-ce que c'est que ce truc ? un jeu où on doit taper tout ce qu'on voit y compris des trucs bizarres et improbables sous un prétexte aussi rocambolesque que curieux mais avec une mise en scène aussi comique que caricaturale. Oh bien sûr, faut pas appuyer sur tous les boutons n'importe comment : comme dans un jeu de baston, il faut sortir des combos, combos qu'on peut acheter et/ou débloquer. L'évolution du personnage se joue donc sur des listes de coups... de là à crier au jeu de rôle, certainement pas !

    Le personnage, parlons-en, est le principal attrait du jeu (d'où son nom, si, si) bien qu'un tantinet vulgaire peut-être (sans déconner ?) et l'héroïne sans aucun doute la plus sal... la plus sexy jamais vue dans un jeu. A cet égard la paire de lunettes fait déborder le vase je présume.

    Plutôt joli ce jeu idiot (pour ne pas dire carrément débile et de mauvais goût), même sur la PS3 mais terriblement répétitif et ennuyeux : je préfère me taper un vrai jeu de baston avec un choix de sal... euh de personnages sexy bien plus vaste.    … Expand
  24. Alvokun
    Feb 5, 2017
    9
    Even though it is not as good as Devil May Cry -just to mention one possible competitor-, BAYONETTA is still a great action game that any fan of these games ought to play.

    The game is probably a conjunction of strengths (intense and direct gameplay, the design, the BSO...) and weaknesses (mainly some technical issues). However, as a whole, I consider it doubtlessly worth playing. I    Even though it is not as good as Devil May Cry -just to mention one possible competitor-, BAYONETTA is still a great action game that any fan of these games ought to play.

    The game is probably a conjunction of strengths (intense and direct gameplay, the design, the BSO...) and weaknesses (mainly some technical issues). However, as a whole, I consider it doubtlessly worth playing. I ended up enjoying it very much.

    In terms of entertainment, i am convinced it is a solid 9.    … Expand
  25. vinicius77777
    Nov 4, 2016
    10
    excelente jogo. Bayonetta foi o melhor jogo da Sega que eu já joguei. ótima história, ótima trilha sonora, jogabilidade incrível, ótima personagens e bons gráficos.
  26. ComandanteCobra
    Sep 7, 2016
    4
    Like other have already stated It looks great at first....but soon you'll be looking for something a bit better.
    Lots of fanservice (too much in some cases) that is more silly that sexy.
    In my opionion worse than "Prince of persia warrior within" or "Devil may cry 2" or God of War 3....
  27. crimsondoor
    Jul 20, 2016
    7
    My favourite game designer Hideki Kamiya made another stylish action game masterpiece after Devil May Cry and Okami!

    Shame, I would have given this game a 9 if the PS3 version wasn't such a lame port thanks to Sega. You got worse graphics, massive load times, frame rate issues. Stick with the X360 version if you want to enjoy this game.
  28. sjulti
    Mar 27, 2016
    8
    This game is great when it comes down to the gameplay it has a variety of moves and feels satisfying when you pull off some combos, but this game does have a lot of framerate dips and could become chaotic at times. The story is really weird and has some interesting characters. The game can be way too easy that it holds your hand on easy and while difficult on hard, the difficulty spikesThis game is great when it comes down to the gameplay it has a variety of moves and feels satisfying when you pull off some combos, but this game does have a lot of framerate dips and could become chaotic at times. The story is really weird and has some interesting characters. The game can be way too easy that it holds your hand on easy and while difficult on hard, the difficulty spikes out of no where which can be frustating at times, Overall this game is great where it counts the gameplay and characters and music but the difficulty and unsteady framerate brings down the experience.… Expand
  29. dugazoid
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    Probably the best hack and slash game I have every played, and I played it in my PS3 xD

    Graphics are quite nice, but gameplay is just exquisite. Learning all the combos and using them will become an obsession.

    I am thinking in buying a Nintendo WIi U just to play Bayonetta 2...
  30. tsakiym
    May 15, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  31. AlienSpaceBats
    May 11, 2015
    8
    I played this through three times consecutively; on Normal, Easy and Hard. Normal is a good challenge, Easy is far too easy (where the game practically plays itself regardless of what button you press) and Hard is as hard as a bag of nails.

    Anyway, Bayonetta is a wonderfully OTT button masher, gameplay is similar to the Devil May Cry and God of War games. I thought the tone was    I played this through three times consecutively; on Normal, Easy and Hard. Normal is a good challenge, Easy is far too easy (where the game practically plays itself regardless of what button you press) and Hard is as hard as a bag of nails.

    Anyway, Bayonetta is a wonderfully OTT button masher, gameplay is similar to the Devil May Cry and God of War games. I thought the tone was hysterical; a mash-up of camp, cheesecake and Japanese weirdness. I loved the bossfights, music and combat especially, however the game has a few problems: loading times are awful, reloading a failed section takes far too long, it even takes an unreasonable amount of time to open a menu or even for item descriptions to appear on pickup. There is an install option, but never tried it so can't report how much that improves things. The camera is a not great, never seems to be where its needed and often obscures enemy movements when it's damn essential you get the timing 100% right. Also will game-over the player upon failing a QTE, I f**king hate QTEs.

    Loved the game anyway. "I should have been a pole-dancer!!"    … Expand
  32. chesaro
    Apr 12, 2015
    8
    As a whole this games is awesome, but after playing a lot of other games, i've understanded the reason why the ps3 version was so criticized, platinum games should have patched it better after seeing what sega did to the game.
  33. Tirah
    Apr 11, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. The controls are smooth and perfectly responsive, the weapons and combo system are fun, and that's the most important thing when it comes to the hack'n'slash genre.
    The story, character designs and pretty much everything else are cheesy and over-the-top, so if that's not your cup of tea, you might be a tad bit disappointed. The flawless and    This is one of the best games I've ever played. The controls are smooth and perfectly responsive, the weapons and combo system are fun, and that's the most important thing when it comes to the hack'n'slash genre.
    The story, character designs and pretty much everything else are cheesy and over-the-top, so if that's not your cup of tea, you might be a tad bit disappointed. The flawless and challenging combat system more than makes up for it.
    The PS3 version suffers from minor framerate drops and long loading times (the latter being fixed in a patch), but it's nothing that would ruin your enjoyment of the game.    … Expand
  34. IreneGR
    Feb 22, 2015
    6
    Personally, I disliked the too much cinematic content. Cinematics is the 60% of the game and I had to wait everytime to fight... on the other hand, its a good game to relax and play. Nothing more
  35. Freddo222
    Dec 23, 2014
    7
    This game just let a big WTF? It looks fantastic, controls and feels well but the "story" is just one mess. Most of the cutscenes I was like "what? who? how? when?". I seriously didn´t understand a thing. Another big minus point is that even the levels don´t look the same they play the same, you clear a area of enemies and destroy the barrier with a kiss only to go to the next area thatThis game just let a big WTF? It looks fantastic, controls and feels well but the "story" is just one mess. Most of the cutscenes I was like "what? who? how? when?". I seriously didn´t understand a thing. Another big minus point is that even the levels don´t look the same they play the same, you clear a area of enemies and destroy the barrier with a kiss only to go to the next area that is blocked by a barrier...… Expand
  36. revolution_mc
    Dec 17, 2014
    8
    I did not know to expect from this game when I got it, but surprisingly I loved it. Granted- it's not a game for everyone- but its fast paced combat, charismatic character and overall good presentation make this a great game if you give it a chance.
  37. Wvreb
    Oct 2, 2014
    8
    Bayonetta is fun. That is pretty much the best way to describe it. Pure, stupid, anime style **** fun. Before i write the bulk of my review i need you to understand that this is a game i suck at. I suck at the game, yet i love it. While the story is... Odd to say the least, it sort of vanishes from your mind when you sit down to play the game. The game is simply a time waster of the goodBayonetta is fun. That is pretty much the best way to describe it. Pure, stupid, anime style **** fun. Before i write the bulk of my review i need you to understand that this is a game i suck at. I suck at the game, yet i love it. While the story is... Odd to say the least, it sort of vanishes from your mind when you sit down to play the game. The game is simply a time waster of the good kind. You can spend hours just beating everything you come across in the game into a pulp, yet it will feel just as challenging and fun as the start of the game. The fact that they throw new skills, combos and weapons into the mix as the game continues only makes it even more fun. Sadly the game is not perfect. The obvious oversexzualisation of the main character can be ever so slightly annoying at times, yet she is an entertaining character to play as. The side characters are mostly entertaining aswell. Overall the game is fun as a simple beat'em up. It has challenge, combos, entertaining bosses and fun characters. If you are a real sucker for good story lines i can't recommend the game to you, but if you are just looking for a good time, beating the sh*t out of everything in you path this is the game for you!… Expand
  38. Alandir
    Sep 20, 2014
    0
    bayonetta puo essere tranquillamente il nuovo sinonimo di sopravvalutato è un titolo mediocre spacciato per capolavoro con una trama inesistente e una protagonista ODIOSA e stupida meglio dedicarsi ad altro.
  39. AndyClimax
    Aug 12, 2014
    7
    Enjoyable but not to my personal taste. Baffling story and eroticism with plain weird characters/enemies littered throughout the game. It's completely over the top, but sometimes those liberties are taken too far.
  40. HowlPendragon
    Aug 4, 2014
    5
    First off this game is fantastic.....when played on an Xbox 360 (and soon also on Wii U).
    That said, Platinum made an extremely stupid decision not caring how the PS3 version of this great games turned out.
    To be fair, Nex Entertainment were the team who ported this to PS3, but for Platinum and Sega to have allowed this to be released in the state that it was in is ridiculous.    First off this game is fantastic.....when played on an Xbox 360 (and soon also on Wii U).
    That said, Platinum made an extremely stupid decision not caring how the PS3 version of this great games turned out.

    To be fair, Nex Entertainment were the team who ported this to PS3, but for Platinum and Sega to have allowed this to be released in the state that it was in is ridiculous.

    Thankfully they seem to have learned from this stupid mistake with Vanquish and MGS Rising    … Expand
  41. KingDevil999
    Jul 6, 2014
    9
    After fixing the frame-rate issue by installing and the loading by updating,no doubt one of the best hack'n'slash,quite old already tough,but still in 2014,i really like playing,really fun and sometimes challeging,graphics is a bit exceeded,but the characters,enemies and bosses,still look great to good,,thing is,if you compare a bit with devil may cry,it's quite a button smashe,withAfter fixing the frame-rate issue by installing and the loading by updating,no doubt one of the best hack'n'slash,quite old already tough,but still in 2014,i really like playing,really fun and sometimes challeging,graphics is a bit exceeded,but the characters,enemies and bosses,still look great to good,,thing is,if you compare a bit with devil may cry,it's quite a button smashe,with dodging at the right time

    Now the story likes some others games(a least in my opinion) takes some time to trigger and get interesting,maybe because there is quite loose ends,and get time to get understandable,now like survivor horrors,they are files and other stuff you can get,explaining more of everything,thing is,not everyone has the balls to read i guess,what help is the characters, that overrall have a good charisma,mainly bayonetta herself and luka,also jeanne is a good character,also the game has a good sense of humor,making you laugh sometimes,for mans,well no doubt they are those who will literally fap to bayonetta,her ass gets in the cutscenes a lot,and it's perfect,
    as for the gameplay,not much secret,like devil may cry,just walk straight,make combos on enemies,what is good is that the gameplay is varied,with diferent types of stages,bosses,with tecnically speaking,no puzzles,i got a bit lost only on the airplane stage,had to look around a bit to get to the right place

    if you are a fan of hack'n'slash,this a must buy,if you lke games with a story that starts well and end well,you have to think about a bit,the characters are overral good and have a really good charisma,that makes the story quite more interesting,if you like a female protagonist that has sex appeal quite big,and OP,well bayonetta might be your home    … Expand
  42. Hieroine
    Jun 13, 2014
    7
    A very good hack and slash game, the story is alright, but tends to get abit akward at times, the characters are however good and i felt that Bayonetta was a real bad ass lead, and that Luka was a really good supporting character.
    The game holds a really cool combo system which and im sure any hack and slash fan will find it interesting.
    I however felt that the game had to many endings.    A very good hack and slash game, the story is alright, but tends to get abit akward at times, the characters are however good and i felt that Bayonetta was a real bad ass lead, and that Luka was a really good supporting character.
    The game holds a really cool combo system which and im sure any hack and slash fan will find it interesting.
    I however felt that the game had to many endings. Don't get me wrong, there is just one ending, but there where at least 3-4 four times i believed that the game was over and that i've finally beaten it, just to show that there is another boss awaiting just after the cut scene, the game can be quiet unforgiving even at the "Normal" setting, but anyone who likes a challenge should be up for it.    … Expand
  43. TheRebel
    May 16, 2014
    7
    Gameplay:
    Bayonetta is a fast-paced hack and slash game. It is very reminiscent of the Devil May Cry series, but has more visual flair when it comes to weapons and combos. There are a few similarities to other games in the genre, such as roaming around to search for items, collecting treasure, using finishing executions, etc. However, the "Witch Time" gameplay mechanic is what truly makes    Gameplay:
    Bayonetta is a fast-paced hack and slash game. It is very reminiscent of the Devil May Cry series, but has more visual flair when it comes to weapons and combos. There are a few similarities to other games in the genre, such as roaming around to search for items, collecting treasure, using finishing executions, etc. However, the "Witch Time" gameplay mechanic is what truly makes this game standout from most titles. It is performed by dodging enemy attacks right before they connect. While in "Witch Time," time slows down and you are able to inflict more damage than usual. It adds some complexity to the gameplay, while implementing a fresh mechanic to the hack and slash genre.

    Story:
    In Bayonetta, you play as the title character, who is an Umbran Witch. She has been awake for 20 years, but is unable to remember her past after a 500-year slumber. She has "one half of the eye" in her possession, a pendant that is vital to witches. Her informant, Enzo, learns that the other "half" is located somewhere in Europe. She arrives in the fictional city of Vigrid, where she fights many enemies, including the Cardinal Virtues. Bayonetta's story is decent, however, the presentation is horrendous. Every character, other than Bayonetta, has little to no character development. The cutscenes do not add to the game, but merely serve as a way to confuse the player even more. By the end of the game, you will probably be asking more questions, rather than know all of the answers.

    Graphics/Appearance
    Graphically, Bayonetta is an average game. The game runs poorly on the PS3, with constant frame rate drops, screen tearing, and excessive loading screens. However, the developer offered a solution post-release. At the the menu screen, there is an "install" option, which will install the game onto your hard drive. Unfortunately, the install is 4GB in size. If you don't have enough memory, you will be stuck playing a terrible port. It is Absolutely Unacceptable to release a game in this kind of condition! The game is not unplayable, but the issues WILL be noticed. I know I've been harsh thus far; but I would be lying if I said the game didn't have amazing art direction. Bayonetta's style is impeccable! From Bayonetta's combo animations to extravagant boss designs, creativity was not spared throughout the development process! Bayonetta is very unique in comparison to most video games.

    Pros:
    -Challenging Game
    -Fluid Gameplay
    -Unique Art Direction
    -Creative Special Executions

    Cons:
    -4GB Install. If you don't have enough memory, you will be playing a game filled with constant screen tearing, frame rate drops, and loading screens
    -Horrendous Storytelling. Little to no character development, bad cutscenes, and confusing storyline

    Verdict:
    Bayonetta is a good game, unfortunately, it has many glaring issues on the PS3. Buy the 360 version if possible. Casual gamers should stay away from Bayonetta since it is a very challenging game. Fans of the Devil May Cry series should definitely buy this game! If you are looking for a difficult hack and slash game, Bayonetta is your best option!    … Expand
  44. hitori09
    Apr 18, 2014
    9
    not a bad game, in homage to "GRArcada" the game is "Stufective", Stupid concept and everything but yet effective.

    It looks great, making the difference between the dull and gray human world and the colorful and impressive other worlds or "purgatory" as its called in game, where most of the battles are. The Story is very simple with clear villain with a simple and somewhat cliche    not a bad game, in homage to "GRArcada" the game is "Stufective", Stupid concept and everything but yet effective.

    It looks great, making the difference between the dull and gray human world and the colorful and impressive other worlds or "purgatory" as its called in game, where most of the battles are.

    The Story is very simple with clear villain with a simple and somewhat cliche motivation, and presented though the also cliche "amnesia" plot (seriously, if you find the story of this game too complex, you have a lot to learn).

    So while it looks gorgeous and amazing, its too amazing for its own good, for what the game is and offers, the realistic aesthetics it chooses to be doesn't help, it would be more awesome if it was a bit more stylized, then is can had more "over the top" scenes and "over the top" reactions that would help a lot of moments in the game, but what we get is enough to enjoy the game so... meh.

    The Game play is fast, aggressive, sexy, and visually impressive, but if you play for prolonged sessions it becomes repetitive, same enemies same ways to beat them all, and once you get the weapon of your choice, you don't need anything else in the game in terms of upgrades, maybe something to improve your mobility and health but that's about it, sometimes it feels like a button smasher rather than an action game, and as many in its genre, you go in a level, gets stuck in a "room" with a bunch of enemies, kick their asses to continue and repeat, but the different combos add that "itch" of experimentation to make it feel less repetitive, even when it still is repetitive, just enough to want to play a further more, that and try to execute all the "climax moves" on every enemy, those move feels amazing when executes on enemies. The only big problem with some fights and moments in the game are the QTE and instant death moves from some bosses, the QTE need a bit more time to announce themselves and allow the player to put the command in the controller, and the instant death moves should be announced differently so the player can be prepared a bit the first time facing them, at least in normal and easier difficulties, for the hardcore players its ok.

    The audio is immersive, it has passion and goes with the tension or the spectacular visuals it is played, is sexy as the protagonist, and emotional. Said that, there's some levels where is little to no Background music when there is no battle, and the common battle theme repeats to much with the common enemies, making these fights repetitive and often boring. Its only the Climax or torture attacks that makes these common fights enjoyable, seriously, it feels sooo satisfying.....    … Expand
  45. mrnice
    Feb 10, 2014
    7
    Varied and focused play was not sufficiently rewarded by the combat system, rather I ended up using the same simple combo (punch, kick, punch) for much of the game. It's too bad since the dodge function adds a lot to the gameplay, and it is a reminder of how similar all the attack combos are in effect. I also didn't get enough game currency to buy most weapon and technique upgrades,Varied and focused play was not sufficiently rewarded by the combat system, rather I ended up using the same simple combo (punch, kick, punch) for much of the game. It's too bad since the dodge function adds a lot to the gameplay, and it is a reminder of how similar all the attack combos are in effect. I also didn't get enough game currency to buy most weapon and technique upgrades, instead I barely had enough to buy potions and bigger health bar. So after one 12-hour playthrough, the game still seems a bit out of my grasp, and yet the gameplay is largely so repetitive I don't have the appetite for a replay. But the 3d models and concept work stand out compared to other games, and the campaign is filled with creativity and original inspirations. The puzzles and mini-games deserve special mention, as they are of extraordinary quality for what is usually seen in action games. After completion on normal, a gallery of 3d models unlocked and I took a few minutes to study the work, which was impressive. Also, although I didn't like the main character much, the supporting characters were surprisingly memorable and entertaining to follow.… Expand
  46. diehard-gamer
    Jan 14, 2014
    8
    Stunning graphical beautifulness.

    Still looks amazing 3+ years after its release. I was hooked from the opening 'fly me to the moon' sequence right through to the end credits. Just sit back and hammer the buttons randomly until your enemies are defeated. Just the sort of difficuly level I like on these type of 3rd person jumpy shooty fighting games. There is a story in there    Stunning graphical beautifulness.

    Still looks amazing 3+ years after its release.

    I was hooked from the opening 'fly me to the moon' sequence right through to the end credits.

    Just sit back and hammer the buttons randomly until your enemies are defeated. Just the sort of difficuly level I like on these type of 3rd person jumpy shooty fighting games.

    There is a story in there somewhere too, but don't worry about it.    … Expand
  47. kairock
    Sep 30, 2013
    6
    great game. on the xbox 360 that is. on the ps3, its still a great game. with bad framerates, long loading times. just a bad port overall.

    6 on the ps3.
    8 on the xbox 360.

    nope i'm not a microsoft fan.
  48. Jouna92
    Sep 29, 2013
    8
    How to describe Bayonetta? Crazy over the top action. Satisfying, diverse and yes crazy gameplay. It hooks you! Story ain't so great but strong protagonist keeps you entertained. Music fits the game perfectly. If you are looking crazy action game this is for you I mean think about it bayonetta's hair turns in to demons.
  49. SileSixEcho
    Jul 16, 2013
    9
    I have to say that I really liked the game. For the first instance I had to go through one hour of wtf-moments, but then the game got better and better. There is a fatel flaw though: The beginner mode is way to easy and the normal mode is to hard imo. You have to play with perfect timing to reach the end in the normal mode. After loosing a boss battle for the 10th time, it getsI have to say that I really liked the game. For the first instance I had to go through one hour of wtf-moments, but then the game got better and better. There is a fatel flaw though: The beginner mode is way to easy and the normal mode is to hard imo. You have to play with perfect timing to reach the end in the normal mode. After loosing a boss battle for the 10th time, it gets frustrating. But that's because of my level as a player and not the games fauld. Nevertheless, it would have been good to have a difficulty setting inbetween.… Expand
  50. jackstarr
    Jul 8, 2013
    8
    The good:
    - Great character design and a fun story
    - Great music and sound - Very good environments and attention to detail - A lot to do (challenges, collectables) high replayability - Often very smooth combat, better than most other games in this genre The bad: - Sometimes very frustrating, hard and unforgiving - Quick-time events are just horrible and frustrating -    The good:
    - Great character design and a fun story
    - Great music and sound
    - Very good environments and attention to detail
    - A lot to do (challenges, collectables) high replayability
    - Often very smooth combat, better than most other games in this genre

    The bad:
    - Sometimes very frustrating, hard and unforgiving
    - Quick-time events are just horrible and frustrating
    - Frustrating platforming sections later on
    - A few bad framerate problems later on, but nothing awful.

    Overall, I'd say it's an 8.2. If you like these kind of games, I'd say buy it straight away! But if you're easily frustrated or don't like button mashing, you might want to borrow or rent it first. I'd say it's worth checking out even if just for the brilliant style and for Bayonetta herself, who is one of the most finely crafted and hilarious characters I've ever seen. Apart from a couple of flaws, I really enjoyed it.    … Expand
  51. DemonKnight94
    May 25, 2013
    8
    Although I certainly like the theme and it does have some awesome moments, its battle system is according to me not better than DMC as the they acclaim. It does not motivate you to create your combos enough and in the end it jus gets to to much dodging and precreated combos. New features like the Witchtime and dodge offsets are smart, but they don´t ad much to combos.
  52. sabrintb
    Apr 9, 2013
    8
    So, had this game on my backlog for a while. I played it once when it came out, and for having DMC as my favorite video game franchise, you can guess that I enjoyed that first taste.

    But for whatever reasons that I'm not sure of, I never really finished it. So, yeah, after the the DmC release I got frustrated, saddened and angry for what was done to my favorite video game, and quickly    So, had this game on my backlog for a while. I played it once when it came out, and for having DMC as my favorite video game franchise, you can guess that I enjoyed that first taste.

    But for whatever reasons that I'm not sure of, I never really finished it. So, yeah, after the the DmC release I got frustrated, saddened and angry for what was done to my favorite video game, and quickly searched for a replacement.

    And boy oh boy am I happy that it did. It's everything that I was EXACTLY looking for. The story silliness is nothing but refreshing to all that grimdark 2edgy4me that took all over the marketplace. The soundtrack is amazing, I adore "Fly me to the moon" and kicking angels asses by the sound of it was interesting at the last. I felt pressured whenever the game embraced that "serious" tone some chapters, to suddenly feel my blood pumping with joy whenever FMTTM kicked in again.

    And who cares if she gets naked? Or if the game has tons of sexualization? Well, let me tell this; character sexualizations works for both ways. Just like, let's say, Dante. Who has the looks of a greek god himself. And who cares, when they just have this huge charisma that only make us glad to be on their skin? I had this big stupid smile plastered on my face through pretty much every cutscene. They were simply a joy to watch.

    I didn't even got started in the gameplay! It’s so fast paced that sometimes felt like a cutscene that I was in control! It has such a large variety of combos, when I hadn’t even unlocked all of the weapons. The fact that you can pretty much cancel all of the attacks just opens a huge door to our creativity regarding combos. And they’re not even easy to pull it off, when the enemies have this pretty smart AI who’d wait for our opening and shove THEIR OWN combos on us. I never really saw that in an hack’n slash, where the ENEMY would use a combination of attack on us whenever I’d let myself get caught, leading to the loss of 5/10 my health on NORMAL. And I loved that. I have this huge collection of stone awards, that I’m not even ashamed of!

    The PS3 version however has some frame rate issues, as well as an unnecessary loading screen time. I highly recommend you to install the game before starting, causing most of the problems to cease.

    If you're a fan of the hack'n slash game, or just want a fresh start this game is a MUST BUY.    … Expand
  53. imagine606
    Mar 26, 2013
    9
    This is one of my favorite hack and slash type of games. The graphics are pretty solid, the gameplay is simple enough to quickly learn and have a handle of, but complex enough to always be learning new things.

    The game has a ton of personality, the over-the-top sexuality in the game is beyond hilarious at times. The music has a great feel to it, at times being very humorous given the    This is one of my favorite hack and slash type of games. The graphics are pretty solid, the gameplay is simple enough to quickly learn and have a handle of, but complex enough to always be learning new things.

    The game has a ton of personality, the over-the-top sexuality in the game is beyond hilarious at times. The music has a great feel to it, at times being very humorous given the situation that it's in.

    This is a great hack and slash that also brings a ton of personality, something that can often lack in. The mix of charm and gameplay is a mix you can't go wrong with.    … Expand
  54. pizzaday
    Mar 18, 2013
    8
    Awful game design decisions (platforming sections that break the flow of combat, quick time events, lengthy cutscenes you have to open a menu to skip, etc.) and occasional lag keep Bayonetta from being the 10/10 sterling action game it deserves to be. Still highly recommended.
  55. stitchmouth
    Mar 16, 2013
    8
    While I'm not a huge fan of hack and slash, this game did a pretty good job of holding my interest. Despite the issues with the PS3 port, the game overall handles well in the control department, and the action itself is of a very solid quality. The plot is occasionally predictable, but it's held up well by the characters being likable overall. There are quite a few unlockables, whichWhile I'm not a huge fan of hack and slash, this game did a pretty good job of holding my interest. Despite the issues with the PS3 port, the game overall handles well in the control department, and the action itself is of a very solid quality. The plot is occasionally predictable, but it's held up well by the characters being likable overall. There are quite a few unlockables, which I'm sure make the game more interesting for completionists who like to do new game+ style run throughs. They announced the sequel will be a Wii U exclusive, which makes me excited to know mine will eventually be more than e very expensive decoration. The cutscenes that weren't animated at all were a drag, I'm not sure if that was intended style or just lack of money, but I'm excited to see what they pull off with the sequel.… Expand
  56. Caestus
    Mar 8, 2013
    7
    Altough not that bad, there are better action games to play.
  57. mose14
    Feb 21, 2013
    7
    Bayonetta is a over the top action game, and puts the emphasis in "over the top." The graphics feel like there is a foggy texture over everything and are out date. The Xbox 360 version is much better graphically, but nothing else is drastically different between the consoles. The loading times are also a drag, the game loads for everything. Saving, opening up the menu, and even picking upBayonetta is a over the top action game, and puts the emphasis in "over the top." The graphics feel like there is a foggy texture over everything and are out date. The Xbox 360 version is much better graphically, but nothing else is drastically different between the consoles. The loading times are also a drag, the game loads for everything. Saving, opening up the menu, and even picking up items all require a loading screen. The gameplay makes up the whole game, and I am glad it is so good. The gameplay is innovative, just when you think it is getting stale it throws something new at you. The gameplay is at its best when the screen is filled with enemies and you have to take them all out. The bosses are also fun to fight as they tower over you. The story is sometimes a little too crazy and over the top, but it is original in a unique universe. In the first few minuets of Bayonetta you will see how crazy this game is. If you like the first few minuets, you will enjoy the rest of the game. If you do not like it, I would suggest another game.… Expand
  58. MentalVortex
    Jan 25, 2013
    1
    Bayonetta's hack and slash gameplay is solid, sure, but the story is uninteresting in the slightest, made all the more harder to follow by the ridiculous sexualized undertones and provocative cut scenes which seem like a direct insult to ones own intelligence, or more likely, a shameless marketing tactic aimed strictly at pubescent teens. The enemies however are my greatest hatred, as theyBayonetta's hack and slash gameplay is solid, sure, but the story is uninteresting in the slightest, made all the more harder to follow by the ridiculous sexualized undertones and provocative cut scenes which seem like a direct insult to ones own intelligence, or more likely, a shameless marketing tactic aimed strictly at pubescent teens. The enemies however are my greatest hatred, as they have very little variety and look incredibly stupid. From the common fodder enemies to the bosses, and whether they are meant to resemble humans or animals, they all have what I can only describe as lifeless, stonehenge-esque "masks" that are so expressionless and irritating to look at that not even destroying them with fancy combos provided much satisfaction, especially not after the first playthrough and having endured the absolutely HORRIBLE J-pop soundtrack over and over again. As soon as I earned the platinum trophy in this game I returned it from whence it came, with no desire whatsoever to ever play it again.… Expand
  59. DronScan
    Nov 25, 2012
    5
    A button-smash game with a pathetic story and character development.
    It sucked.
    Only horny teenagers will like this piece of crap.
    Play other games because this one doesn't deserve your attention.
  60. wesker2012
    Sep 26, 2012
    6
    Solid combat and very stylish but just couldn't get into it.
  61. VidsRule
    Jul 25, 2012
    4
    A button masher that arbitrarly raises the difficulty way high so it can seem sooo hardcore. That's what this is. This is not better than god of war. This is a scam that we're supposed to get excited about because it looks so cool. It looks stupid. I guess that was the point. The developers wanted the game to be stupid. And they succeeded.
  62. PecoTheGreat
    Jun 5, 2012
    9
    I had that game catching dust on my shelf for a while when I decided to pick it up again. In the beginning, this game does give a "been here, done that" feeling, resembling DMC in many aspects, such as the overall "demonic" theme and the shooting/sword-fighting mixed game-play. Then again, the game does not deny that one bit. In fact, it deliberately takes things from DMC and makesI had that game catching dust on my shelf for a while when I decided to pick it up again. In the beginning, this game does give a "been here, done that" feeling, resembling DMC in many aspects, such as the overall "demonic" theme and the shooting/sword-fighting mixed game-play. Then again, the game does not deny that one bit. In fact, it deliberately takes things from DMC and makes them...better. The game-play (meaning moving Bayonetta herself) is pure fun and highly addictive. Once you get familiar with timing and movement, fighting goes smooth, flashy and makes you feel like you are in control. Some of her moves are so over the top that they made a small miracle to actually make it perfectly playable. Defy gravity, transform into animals, kill opponents with your hair that turns into a giant raven or dragon. Apart from the moveable camera that can be confusing sometimes, there is nothing about the game-play that should be considered other than brilliant, hit detection and avoiding enemy attacks is near perfection, even though as mentioned earlier I did need some time getting used to it. You have witches, demons, VERY intentionally lame jokes and fantastic level design plus millions of bad guys to defeat that come in a great variety. Several additional weapons, costumes, moves and accessories to buy will keep you busy for a while. If you are into Hack'n'Slay and Action, this game is a must.… Expand
  63. firstevil87
    May 2, 2012
    9
    Bayonetta could be easily and mistakenly summed up by:"it's devil may cry, but you play as a woman". They are quite similar on the surface, but Bayonetta takes the "stylish action" from dmc and takes it up to eleven. From start to finish this game felt always fresh with a story that goes from point A to point K with unexpected twists. As long as you proceed into the game, you'll gain newBayonetta could be easily and mistakenly summed up by:"it's devil may cry, but you play as a woman". They are quite similar on the surface, but Bayonetta takes the "stylish action" from dmc and takes it up to eleven. From start to finish this game felt always fresh with a story that goes from point A to point K with unexpected twists. As long as you proceed into the game, you'll gain new abilities or powers that bring new gameplay mechanics. If you think you'll survive just pressing the square button you are very wrong, you will learn pretty soon to master the "dodge" mechanic that slows time for a couple of seconds. The main character is funny as hell, charismatic, even though at times she goes too far in terms of profanity, making the viewer uncomfortable. The biggest downside for me was the presentation, cutscenes were a little difficult to follow trying to mimic a motion comic (if you are not english it's difficult to read the subtitles and get what is happening on screen). Occasionally this game looked like it came from the ps2-era, fortunately I do not base my judgement only on graphics so it really didn't matter very much. In the end Bayonetta is a must buy if you like fun and compelling games, the artistic direction can be divisive, though.… Expand
  64. Battle
    Apr 25, 2012
    9
    Good game, non-stop action, Great game play and pretty decent graphics, also theres so much vareity in combos and weapons! It loads pretty quick once you install it on your HDD.... definitely a must have! I give it personally a 9.5.. this game doesn't disappoint
  65. GamePlayer00
    Mar 7, 2012
    8
    I feel this game is a little over rated. All I hear is that this the Female Version of Devil May Cry. It is true in some ways and not true in most. But the game is generally fun but feel like it could've been improved more. It's basically your typical hack and slash game with some customization to your weapons. It has that over the top action sequence and it was very enjoyable. If you're aI feel this game is a little over rated. All I hear is that this the Female Version of Devil May Cry. It is true in some ways and not true in most. But the game is generally fun but feel like it could've been improved more. It's basically your typical hack and slash game with some customization to your weapons. It has that over the top action sequence and it was very enjoyable. If you're a trophy hunter like me, I found that most of them are fairly difficult to get unless you play this game many times over and over again to unlock weapons. Overall its an enjoyable game and should be played if you're into this type of game.… Expand
  66. Inuit_Dude
    Mar 4, 2012
    8
    i thought this game was pretty good. i kinda new what i would be getting out of it before i even started to play. i was right for the most part it is a hack and slash game with a girl as the main character who is ment to tease the gamer with constant scences where she goes compleatly naked with only a black strip covering her body parts im not really into that but i know some people willi thought this game was pretty good. i kinda new what i would be getting out of it before i even started to play. i was right for the most part it is a hack and slash game with a girl as the main character who is ment to tease the gamer with constant scences where she goes compleatly naked with only a black strip covering her body parts im not really into that but i know some people will love this. this game is really easy to just start playing but to master all the techniques there are takes some skill and the fight sequences always look beutiful. that being said the story is also pretty good with great graphics and some pretty good voice acting to back it up, there is also a bit of comedy thrown in at some points so the game does not get stale. although the story is great there isnt much replay value to this game than just playing through it again which is unfourtunate but it is still worth a try and is a decent length so it is worth picking up especially since it is only 20$ now… Expand
  67. kornman887
    Feb 24, 2012
    9
    Great game, fun to play, good combos, very good graph's, interesting charactere and story.

    its a shame that you can't start a new game with old charactere with points, stats and bought items.
  68. undeadmixtape
    Feb 5, 2012
    8
    El juego teoricamente es un Hack & Slash, pero al probarlo me doy cuenta que existen elementos que remiten bastante a Ninja Gaiden y secuencias estilo Final Fantasy con Devil May Cry, quiza se escuche bastante cheesy, y lo es, pero en eso radica la diversion del titulo, elementos que haran que en ocasiones digas WTF, como otras que digas LMFAO hahahah, bueno el titulo es divertido y valeEl juego teoricamente es un Hack & Slash, pero al probarlo me doy cuenta que existen elementos que remiten bastante a Ninja Gaiden y secuencias estilo Final Fantasy con Devil May Cry, quiza se escuche bastante cheesy, y lo es, pero en eso radica la diversion del titulo, elementos que haran que en ocasiones digas WTF, como otras que digas LMFAO hahahah, bueno el titulo es divertido y vale la pena comprarlo como de esos accesorios curiosos japoneses, muy japones… Expand
  69. Isaac
    Dec 15, 2011
    7
    How can I review a game which is so solid, gameplay wise, but is so unbalanced that it just becomes frustrating?. This is the craziest game I'v ever played, though apperantly since I never had the chance to play Killer 7 I suppose that's not saying much. But for anyone that had been playing way too many cliched action games, this one is completly cooky by all standards. Bayonetta has theHow can I review a game which is so solid, gameplay wise, but is so unbalanced that it just becomes frustrating?. This is the craziest game I'v ever played, though apperantly since I never had the chance to play Killer 7 I suppose that's not saying much. But for anyone that had been playing way too many cliched action games, this one is completly cooky by all standards. Bayonetta has the best control shceme I'v ever seen in a game, I'm not joking. You can control Bayonetta's character whichever way you wish. It's sad to see then that the balance issues and overdone concept bring this game down. The game is hard, very hard, to the point that it becomes cheap. The game shows bayonetta as an awsome invincible character, but when you start playing you realise that it was all lies. The enemies are very tough and you are required to have perfect instincts if you desire to pass a stage without getting the "you suck" award. The characters are in a universe of their own, and the dialog shows it very well. The story develops slowly and getting better near the middle. underneath the flashy cutscenes and odd presentation, you get a solid action "Devil may cry" game that has perfect controls and, most importantly, fun. But the game never gives you the time to enjoy it because as you continue it will become more and more frustrating. I loved Demon's souls, but this game is hard in a stupidly annoying way. If this seems like your cup of tea you should try it, you might find it to be much better then what I'm describing.… Expand
  70. thenthomwaslike
    Dec 11, 2011
    4
    this game had nothing fresh about it when it was released and still is an example of why those who do not play games can make fun of those who do. this main character is a plastic shell of a woman, but hey she has huge **** and gets naked when she goes in beast mode for some reason? ignoring that the story elements and visuals were meant for a horny boy just hitting the very start ofthis game had nothing fresh about it when it was released and still is an example of why those who do not play games can make fun of those who do. this main character is a plastic shell of a woman, but hey she has huge **** and gets naked when she goes in beast mode for some reason? ignoring that the story elements and visuals were meant for a horny boy just hitting the very start of puberty, the game has literally no art direction what-so-ever. it is a button masher that relies on combos and steals what little style it has from devil may cry, which wasn't very good to begin with. it is an embarrassment to gaming that this exists, and even more so that people reviewed it well just because they saw some tit pixels.… Expand
  71. RyanDerossi
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    Fantastic game. I love the mish-mash button fighting system and really excites me. Cool storyline to be a part of. The enemies are really hilariously awesome and gorgeously created. The bosses fight are memorable and bayonetta manages to own them all. I only wish the game could be longer.
  72. LagJ
    Aug 30, 2011
    2
    Bayonetta is the game that made me open up a Metacritic account.
    Gamers should know what a piece of trash this game is. Nevermind the PS3 issues, Bayonetta's plot is so incredibly stupid and vague that is offensive, the main character is a tranny, which is ok if you're into that sorta stuff. She's also unidimensional, hollow and her motives are never clear. Lara Croft she is not. Half the    Bayonetta is the game that made me open up a Metacritic account.
    Gamers should know what a piece of trash this game is. Nevermind the PS3 issues, Bayonetta's plot is so incredibly stupid and vague that is offensive, the main character is a tranny, which is ok if you're into that sorta stuff. She's also unidimensional, hollow and her motives are never clear. Lara Croft she is not. Half the game is composed of non-animated cutscenes, the other half is: pop some power-ups, dodge enemies and mash mash mash those buttons. Rinse and repeat. And don't get me started on the J-POP version of Fly me to the moon that plays on every battle. Again, it's offensive.
    First game in this console generation that I've quit halfway through. Life is too short to waste on a bad game. As an all-time Sega fan since the beggining, I urge them to seriously consider a change of profession, everything they throw out nowadays in trash.    … Expand
  73. nmaxw63
    Aug 20, 2011
    5
    I so wanted to like this game. Sadly though, this was the most disappointed Iâ
  74. Kadeemluvmusic
    Aug 11, 2011
    10
    This is a must-own PS3 game before you die. I definitely love the adrenaline and the heart-pounding smokin' hot Bayonetta. She's got more weapons than BloodRayne and Dante combined. I can't stop loving the new features: a slow-motion dodge system called "Witch Time," incredible killer moves, and some fatalities that could make Mortal Kombat running for their own money. Can't wait for aThis is a must-own PS3 game before you die. I definitely love the adrenaline and the heart-pounding smokin' hot Bayonetta. She's got more weapons than BloodRayne and Dante combined. I can't stop loving the new features: a slow-motion dodge system called "Witch Time," incredible killer moves, and some fatalities that could make Mortal Kombat running for their own money. Can't wait for a sequel as soon as it announces in the future. But for now, Bayonetta is pure sexy and pure crazy. One of my favorite games of 2010.… Expand
  75. Schuback
    Aug 5, 2011
    8
    Okay. Bayonetta is.... one character you probably rarely come across as a protagonist. Many protagonists in games these days are quite generice looking, Nathan Drake (Uncharted), Cole in InFamous to name a few. Bayonetta on the other hand is fully dramatised to look extremely tall, curvy, suave and sexy which make her and the game kinda stand out. The game is basically a non-stop comboOkay. Bayonetta is.... one character you probably rarely come across as a protagonist. Many protagonists in games these days are quite generice looking, Nathan Drake (Uncharted), Cole in InFamous to name a few. Bayonetta on the other hand is fully dramatised to look extremely tall, curvy, suave and sexy which make her and the game kinda stand out. The game is basically a non-stop combo action game, meaning the star of Bayonetta is using tons of button combinations to execute all kinds of over-the-top attack moves that are cool and beautiful to watch. The game can be very easy (one button automatic combat) or extremely hard depending on the diffulty level you can choose. It offers quite an amount of content which means you'll be replaying stages to acquire cool items such as the many unlockable move sets, costumes, and different weapons. Aside from the gameplay, side characters are kinda weak and the story is not too compelling . It will certainly take time before you can truly understand the concept behind the story of Bayonetta. All in all, Bayonetta is another action figthing game you'd expect from Sega. It's nothing new or great but it can be a fun experience with all the cool combos. And if you're not down with that, well, at least you get to watch how hot Bayonetta is when she fights!!… Expand
  76. MarkMont
    Jun 5, 2011
    5
    If you're like me and hate games with time limits, you will not like this game. That's even more annoying than the pure button-mashing that is the crux of the game. Very disappointing game.
  77. BubbaHito
    Feb 13, 2011
    9
    This game is pretty nuts. Platinum has done a LOT with such an old genre. The gameplay is wall-to-wall action punctuated with a compelling main character, good plot, excellent graphics and control. I only have two gripes. One, some parts of this game are unnecessarily frustrating with cheap boss fights and checkpoints that are a too far from them. Two, the prerendered cinematics areThis game is pretty nuts. Platinum has done a LOT with such an old genre. The gameplay is wall-to-wall action punctuated with a compelling main character, good plot, excellent graphics and control. I only have two gripes. One, some parts of this game are unnecessarily frustrating with cheap boss fights and checkpoints that are a too far from them. Two, the prerendered cinematics are PS2 quality (if that.) Not sure why the rest of the game is so awesome looking but the prerendered stuff looks bad. Besides these two points, the game is a must-buy at the current 20 dollar price point. It's fairly long what what it is and you'll have your hands full for a while. A must-have for your collection.… Expand
  78. Libra85
    Jan 1, 2011
    9
    I didnt know about Bayonetta until I played the demo. Was blown away and the game was no exception. I love the presentation of different dimensions and I thought the five hunfred year old witch story, though not original, was still pretty cool. The real high point of this game are the play mechanics. The player does high jumps, shoots, slices and dices, then lands on her feet to do it allI didnt know about Bayonetta until I played the demo. Was blown away and the game was no exception. I love the presentation of different dimensions and I thought the five hunfred year old witch story, though not original, was still pretty cool. The real high point of this game are the play mechanics. The player does high jumps, shoots, slices and dices, then lands on her feet to do it all again on the ground with great fluidity. Enemies attack from all angles and Bayonetta uses her sleek yet very deadly combat styles to dispatch them all. Her finishing moves awaken powerful demons that launch devistating attacks against larger enemies and bosses. On the down side, the load times are really annoying. The screen has to load every stage and every time you enter and exit a menu. Sometimes, not very often, the screen has to load mid level, but this is only for a second. But the weapons and items can be accessed while playing so theres no need to always bring up the menu. Another thing is the difficulty. Bayonetta has a dodge that when timed correctly, slows down all the enemies temporarily. But miss the dodge and you get hurt badly. Most enemies won't have one attack and you will be hit four five times before hitting the ground. And like how Bayonetta can move all over the screen, they can to. But with pratice, Bayonetta can be mastered and that brings a powerful feeling to take out ten enemies without taking a single hit. For players who like hack and slash games where style is key, this is the definitive vide game.… Expand
  79. DylanC
    Nov 30, 2010
    10
    An amazing experience meant to played by those who enjoy the Devil May Cry series and maybe even the Ninja Gaiden games. The ps3 may be the inferior product when compared to the 360, however the patch released make this a more enjoyable port. Overall, fast-paced, intense, epic, and a must have on any gamers' shelf.
  80. gravy
    Oct 12, 2010
    9
    When getting this game I wasn't sure what to expect, but it blew me away! The game play ran smoothly and the story was a good-paced 9-10 hours of excitement. At first the story didn't seem like much, however as I passed through more and more of the story I saw that it was so much deeper and I really got sucked in to the crazy plot and dazzling characters.
    One of my complaints is that the    When getting this game I wasn't sure what to expect, but it blew me away! The game play ran smoothly and the story was a good-paced 9-10 hours of excitement. At first the story didn't seem like much, however as I passed through more and more of the story I saw that it was so much deeper and I really got sucked in to the crazy plot and dazzling characters.
    One of my complaints is that the loading times were quite long and were a bit of a pain on the PS3 version, but the game itself is fantastic and should have sold a lot better. The customisation lead to different combo techniques and the different items and moves you could purchase was a great addition. The graphics were also beautiful and lead to the thrilling experience. The most impressive feature of the game was probably the boss battles. After the first I thought they couldn't get better but the last was one of the finest bosses I have ever played in a video game. This game is hard even in normal which is the highest difficulty you can start in and some of the alfheim portals are very tough, but this just makes the game even more dazzling and addicting.
    I recommend buying this to any fan of action games as the experience is incredible and as ludicrous as the story and characters are you really enjoy the twists along the way.
    Must buy for action fans !!!    … Expand
  81. che_don_john
    Oct 6, 2010
    6
    I did enjoy this game overall, ie. I don't regret playing it. But, for me, it has to be the most over-rated game of the current generation.

    It is quirky and has some very good levels and sequences, particularly towards the end of the game (I loved the Afterburner-style 'shoot 'em-up' level), so in this regard I at least respect the game, and I can understand why people love it. But I    I did enjoy this game overall, ie. I don't regret playing it. But, for me, it has to be the most over-rated game of the current generation.

    It is quirky and has some very good levels and sequences, particularly towards the end of the game (I loved the Afterburner-style 'shoot 'em-up' level), so in this regard I at least respect the game, and I can understand why people love it. But I just found it, on the whole, rather tedious.

    Firstly, there's the music: I swear that the same song gets played over and over and over and over...to the point where it gets stuck in my head, and haunts me to this day. Music is a useful tool in games for immersing the player and indicating progress and development, both story-wise and gameplay-wise. Having teh same music on repeat makes you feel like you're stuck in some pseudo-disco time vortex that not even Bayonetta's command of space-time can help you escape from.

    Secondly, there are the supporting characters, all of whom are either boring, weird, annoying or a combination of all three. I couldn't work out where they really fitted in, or why they were there. They just seemed like unnecessary extras. The worst of them was the 'New Yoik' Italian-American stereotype who, at the end of each level, you can hear exclaim 'Oh whadda day!' as a sort of ornament/trophy spins on the screen. You have to hear it yourself, because I can't find the words to explain how weird it sounds, and I certainly can't offer any explanations as to what it all means.

    And thirdly - extending from my previous gripe about the characters - there is no story. Well, there is, but I sure as Hell can't tell you what it is. Sometimes, no story is not a problem, if the game is purely gameplay-driven. But Bayonetta clearly thinks story is important given the amount or cutscenes there are. As another user-reviewer has said, they shouldn't have bothered.

    Strip all these away and all you are left with is your standard Hideki Kamiya hack 'n' slash and, save for few exceptional sequences and levels, very repetitive gameplay. Maybe I'm a philistine when it comes to Kamiya's work, but I when stripped down to her bare essentials (pun very much intended) Bayonetta isn't anything special. It's just Devil May Cry with an injection of estrogen.    … Expand
  82. TobiasG
    Oct 5, 2010
    10
    Bayonetta is an impressive game that is rich in gameplay, story and graphics. The superb features that are in this game are flawless. I reccomend this game to everyone who is thinking of buying it, it is a truly indulging game all-together.
  83. JFRIKINC
    Sep 20, 2010
    8
    Bayonetta is one of the greatest examples of fantastic game design. The game does stuff that is just my boggling to think about. There are many things to gripe about when it comes to this game. Stuff like, the story is to wacky, or as a friend of mine said, that game look a little GAY, Which most are true, this game is pretty gay. But once you start playing the game nothing can touch it.Bayonetta is one of the greatest examples of fantastic game design. The game does stuff that is just my boggling to think about. There are many things to gripe about when it comes to this game. Stuff like, the story is to wacky, or as a friend of mine said, that game look a little GAY, Which most are true, this game is pretty gay. But once you start playing the game nothing can touch it. The combat is very in-depth, itâ… Expand
  84. KostasI.
    Feb 25, 2010
    7
    Ok for the record i gave this game on X360 a full 10. This game is just a sloppy port over the X360 version. It runs in half the framerate, it has insanely long loading time and it loads for even the most basic of things and the game can become quite fuzzy with its downgraded visuals. I am overly forgiving because this game is just a skilled hardcore gamers wet dream and despite the Ok for the record i gave this game on X360 a full 10. This game is just a sloppy port over the X360 version. It runs in half the framerate, it has insanely long loading time and it loads for even the most basic of things and the game can become quite fuzzy with its downgraded visuals. I am overly forgiving because this game is just a skilled hardcore gamers wet dream and despite the severe problems plaguing the PS3 version its still quite fun. A patch update can fix almost all of these problems but such a patch is not coming except the one patch that allows install on your hard drive. If you have both systems then pick the X360 one, eyes closed. If not then try before you buy.… Expand
  85. LesD.
    Feb 22, 2010
    9
    Great game. its a quick play, like 6 hrs through first playthrough. i have never played DMC, but the dude who made DMC made Bayonetta, so now i want to try DMC. the only thing that kinda hindered the game for me was the "open hand, insert face" moments. like the obvious innuendo, although sometimes it was actually comedic. and this game gets DIFFICULT! i mean normal was fine, but the Great game. its a quick play, like 6 hrs through first playthrough. i have never played DMC, but the dude who made DMC made Bayonetta, so now i want to try DMC. the only thing that kinda hindered the game for me was the "open hand, insert face" moments. like the obvious innuendo, although sometimes it was actually comedic. and this game gets DIFFICULT! i mean normal was fine, but the final difficulty violently breaks my spirit. this game took away hours of my days, thus, it was quite a fun game. it even sets up for a sequel, but id rather get a sequel for God Hand! Bayonetta was amazing. i consider it a future classic!… Expand
  86. TimothyD.
    Feb 19, 2010
    9
    This is a fresh take on a recently crowded genre. Bayonetta is a fantastic game and it is refreshing to see a lead character that isn't the usual. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ignore all the reviewers that will steer you away from the PS3 version of this game. SEGA has released a patch for the PS3 version of the game that remedies the slow down problems by enabling the game to be installed to the This is a fresh take on a recently crowded genre. Bayonetta is a fantastic game and it is refreshing to see a lead character that isn't the usual. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ignore all the reviewers that will steer you away from the PS3 version of this game. SEGA has released a patch for the PS3 version of the game that remedies the slow down problems by enabling the game to be installed to the systems hard drive. Now both the xbox and PS3 versions of the game are the same.… Expand
  87. ChrisS.
    Jan 31, 2010
    10
    I love this game! I can see how it wouldn't be for everybody, but if you love super hectic over the top action, get this game. The controls are solid and responsive, and very easy to get used to. The graphics are mostly pretty good. I have the ps3 version and yes at release the load times were horrible, but i never had slow down during gameplay, and after the install game option I love this game! I can see how it wouldn't be for everybody, but if you love super hectic over the top action, get this game. The controls are solid and responsive, and very easy to get used to. The graphics are mostly pretty good. I have the ps3 version and yes at release the load times were horrible, but i never had slow down during gameplay, and after the install game option patch that they released, the load times are super speedy. That was the only thing that really bothered me, but it's fixed. I don't think the voice acting is that bad, i think it's intentionally corny, part of the style of the game. The story has been really cool so far, and as far as the length of the game, there are some chapters that are long and some that are short with only one verse, so if it seems like it's taking hours to get through a chapter, the pacing isn't constantly like that, you may jump through 4-5 chapters in a few hours later in the game. Bottom line this game is super imaginative well made and fun as hell to play, definite 10!… Expand
  88. BARDEM_
    Jan 23, 2010
    5
    This game gets a solid 5, its been done before, we are not getting anything new. Okay I have just played the demo but that was enough for me, its to cliche with no substance and for all you sonic lovers **the rings** are back, Sega you disappoint me, let the**sonic rings** go.
  89. JoshuaW
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    Bayonetta is a MUST BUY. This game was developed by the same people responsible for Devil May Cry, Resident Evil, Viewtiful Joe, Okami, God Hand, and Madworld. Buy this game.
  90. budstevo
    Jan 16, 2010
    3
    look.. ok im not a real fan of hack and slashes which might be affecting my score but this doesnt stand out from any ive played before. Reminds me of devil may cry with a woman. The story line is ok but didnt really grab my attention. I just cant seem to pick it up and finish it which is saying 2 things. one that its long (which is good for some games just not hack and slashes) and 2 its look.. ok im not a real fan of hack and slashes which might be affecting my score but this doesnt stand out from any ive played before. Reminds me of devil may cry with a woman. The story line is ok but didnt really grab my attention. I just cant seem to pick it up and finish it which is saying 2 things. one that its long (which is good for some games just not hack and slashes) and 2 its just not that great.. if ur after a brainless button mashing session grab it, it looks great but if your after something a bit better. Dont… Expand
  91. KyleR
    Jan 12, 2010
    3
    I am very upset i just bought this game! The load times are inexcusable, the camera is a joke. Everytime i see a cutscene it gives me a headache, the story and voice acting makes me ill. If you make the mistake of grabbing an item in a fight prepare for a 5 sec load time just to show you a zoomed in pic of the item. Out of frustration i mash the start button hoping to speed up the load, I am very upset i just bought this game! The load times are inexcusable, the camera is a joke. Everytime i see a cutscene it gives me a headache, the story and voice acting makes me ill. If you make the mistake of grabbing an item in a fight prepare for a 5 sec load time just to show you a zoomed in pic of the item. Out of frustration i mash the start button hoping to speed up the load, but that just adds another 5 sec load time. I'm not in the habit of returning games but this one is going back even if they give me five bucks for it. Could be i have just been playing decent games lately and im being harsh but its just horrible... not sure why people would claim that this is something special. It's not!… Expand
  92. TomC
    Jan 12, 2010
    9
    This game is awesome, its fast paced, action packed, sexy and insanely crazy and the main thing i love about it is its incredible imagination, the story isnt perfect but the idea surrounding it is amazingly detailed. The thing i do not understand is why everyone is saying that it has loads of slow down and slow loading times ive played it for ages now and have not had any slow down what This game is awesome, its fast paced, action packed, sexy and insanely crazy and the main thing i love about it is its incredible imagination, the story isnt perfect but the idea surrounding it is amazingly detailed. The thing i do not understand is why everyone is saying that it has loads of slow down and slow loading times ive played it for ages now and have not had any slow down what so ever but it does occassionally take a while to find your save file before playing but thats before playing so that doesnt ruin the game at all. overall i would say that this game is wicked, a must buy. its not the best game ever but weve got mgs4, lbp and uncharted 2 for that lol.… Expand
  93. MichaelH.
    Jan 12, 2010
    5
    Why a 5 out of 10? because it's a sloppy Ps3 port. Hey SAGA it's 2010 do something right or don't do it at all.
  94. Shakeel
    Jan 12, 2010
    5
    Bought this becaues i love devil may cry series but this game just sucks. It looks like this game was made by a horny teenager and the gameplay is just shite to much stuff going on and i cant even keep track of the character. not worth 40 quid only worth 20 instead buy darksiders which has a better story and pacing and blows bayonetta out of the water.
  95. NicholasH.
    Jan 11, 2010
    10
    My son and I really enjoying co-oping this
  96. Dave
    Jan 11, 2010
    10
    Even with the PS3 issues, Bayonetta is a standout in its genre in terms of style, character and enemy design, and fighting fluidity. If you like 3rd person action, this cannot be missed.
  97. SavannahH.
    Jan 10, 2010
    10
    i really enjoyed playing through this and i am soo happy i finished it. i love the variety of moves and enemies so it never gets boring. when i heard it was by the same makers of Devil May Cry i believed they would not be able to top Devil May Cry. I have it on the PS3 and the Loading times were not as annoying as everyone said they were but it does make me a little upset that they got i really enjoyed playing through this and i am soo happy i finished it. i love the variety of moves and enemies so it never gets boring. when i heard it was by the same makers of Devil May Cry i believed they would not be able to top Devil May Cry. I have it on the PS3 and the Loading times were not as annoying as everyone said they were but it does make me a little upset that they got lazy when converting it to the PS3. the bosses were crazy but awesome and i would recommend this for anyone. i will defiantly play this game again and try and get all the trophies.… Expand
  98. RomuloD.
    Jan 10, 2010
    10
    Bayonetta is sexy and stylish. I never thought I would like a game so much.
  99. Maxplank
    Jan 10, 2010
    5
    It looks like the game was designed by a horny 14 year old teenager. The character design the color usage is crazy, the screen always seems to be cluttered with random sh*t (flowers, butterflies etc.) and those stilettos i don't think its easy to walk in those let alone fight. The game is outright Stupid.
  100. JasonG.
    Jan 9, 2010
    8
    great game sadly the loading times muck the game up i own both consoles and wish now i had bought the xbox 360 version never mind.
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#20 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#14 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#20 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. ZTGD
    90
    Bayonetta is the kind of game that makes me appreciate why I love videogames. It really defines a time when things were not taken too seriously and the focus was more on style and gameplay than anything else.
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  2. GameSpot
    80
    Bayonetta on the PlayStation 3 is simultaneously gratuitous, ludicrous, and great, but it's unfortunately held back from its potential by a number of technical issues.
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  3. Gameplanet
    85
    Bayonetta is a refreshing and somewhat surprising addition to an already extensive catalogue of action games. A must-buy for any anime gaming fan, and an excellent representation of the genre.
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