Bayonetta

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. CD-Action
    Mar 17, 2020
    95
    The perfectly designed moves and combos, including iconic Witch Time, seem to have never aged a day. Apart from the somewhat dated color grading, Bayonetta is an action game classic. [04/2020, p.68]
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  2. Vandal
    Feb 23, 2020
    90
    We think these two games deserved a better package, with extras of some kind, but unfortunately we just get a (pretty good) visual upgrade. That said, they are two of the best games developed by PlatinumGames, and it’s great to have them on newer platforms.
  3. Noisy Pixel
    Feb 17, 2020
    90
    Bayonetta is a game that always delivers. It was great when I played it ten years ago, and it’s great today. The added benefit of playing it in 4k 60fps allows us to see Bayonetta at her very best. Still, this version doesn’t add anything on top of the PC version, but it does give a new generation of gamers the chance to experience what this series has to offer.
  5. Push Square
    Feb 17, 2020
    70
    Bayonetta may not look the part anymore despite a bump in visual resolution to 4K, but the enhancements this remaster brings to the game's load times and frame rate make it the definitive PlayStation release. Combined with a phenomenal, flashy combat system, the PlatinumGames classic shines brighter than ever.
  6. App Trigger
    Feb 17, 2020
    60
    The Bayonetta Remaster is an interesting time capsule that didn’t get a whole lot cleaned up for its 10th Anniversary. Stellar controls and excellent enemy design constantly combat a terrible camera and painful cutscenes.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 55
  3. Negative: 10 out of 55
  1. Wrath_4givnez
    Feb 29, 2020
    9
    10 Years have passed, and the Queen of Extreme Action has returned to consoles outside Nintendo.

    What a long and rocky decade it's been,    10 Years have passed, and the Queen of Extreme Action has returned to consoles outside Nintendo.

    What a long and rocky decade it's been, especially for Platinum Games. Getting their first big break with Bayonetta (despite the botched PS3 port), struggling in various other projects, having the sequel being funded by Nintendo to be completed, having mixed success on that platform for various reasons, doing various side projects through other publishers, seeing their second big break through Nier Automata, and now they've finally become an independent, self publishing company, with their first real venture in this new territory by porting Wonderful 101 to current systems. Whew!

    And it seems Sega has noticed the success at last, as they released both this classic and the corresponding hidden gem of a game in a double pack for the XBOX/S and the PS4/Pro, both running at a delicious 60FPS (a first for the Sony version of the game) with little to no hiccups.

    How does it hold up after all of these years? Really well, all things considered. The game is still campy action at its deliciously cheesiest, it looks stylish as all hell, it NEVER takes it self seriously, and the combat is bloody, meaty, and full of little nuances. If it weren't for DMC5, this game would probably still be fighting DMC4 for the title of Best Action Game Ever.

    However, like the aforementioned predecessor DMC4, it isn't without its flaws. Quick Time Events are still here, still annoying, and can really hurt gameflow at the worst of times (including a pinchfull of cheap deaths). Weapons still run along nigh-identical combo trees which make it hard to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of weapons. There are still one too many "dominant" strategies in normal gameplay (Million Missile Glitch still works, and Shuraba is still the most OP regular weapon in the game). And, normal attacks still feel relatively weak with little feedback leaving finishers being the only attacks with any oomph to them. This isn't even getting into some of the "shake ups" in gameplay, where you do something completely different that changes the entire dynamic of gameplay, for better or worse (the two "Space Harrier/Afterburner" stages being probably the game's best, while protecting Little Cereza being one of the worst offenders).

    All in all, I'd personally give it a generous 9, with it's lowest being an 8.5.

    If your a fan of action games but ever gave Bayonetta a shot, I'd strongly recommend this game, especially if you are a DMC fan. If you've played Bayonetta before on a previous console (like the Xbox 360, Wii U, or Switch), It's a bit debatable, because it's basically the same game in presentation and content (with the exception of some Nintendo exclusive costumes). If you've played the PS3 version at all and were scorned (like myself), this is quite the apology letter, and is worth that second chance. It may have taken 10 years, but better late than never.

    Here's hoping Platinum will be able to make the rest of their library (except Star Fox) multi-platform, so we can enjoy more of their pedigree to a much higher degree.    … Full Review »
  2. Romanchik777
    Apr 24, 2020
    7
    I wanted to love this game but it s hard too.
    Let’s start off with ps4 version which is better than ps3 port.
    What we have so far in hd    I wanted to love this game but it s hard too.
    Let’s start off with ps4 version which is better than ps3 port.
    What we have so far in hd version?
    Dated graphics, low budgetcut scenes, artificial combat speed, not good camera, terrible qte during boss fights,terrible timing inputs, past past gen environments design, not impressive bosses and enemies design , bland story, cheap deaths,It’s like dmc on low with a sexy chick( sex sells) instead of the guy.
    Pros
    Good voice acting, crazy ness , lates sexy witch, combat system, torture attacks, few creative bosses and last levels, stylish menus and interface, some intrigue in story line, craft, speed, 8-10 hr to beat,good difficulty setting balance.    … Full Review »
  3. ASM84MCritic
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Finally... Bayonetta, The Queen of the Stylish Action Genre is Back!! I just hope that they port the rest of the Bayonetta Trilogy to otherFinally... Bayonetta, The Queen of the Stylish Action Genre is Back!! I just hope that they port the rest of the Bayonetta Trilogy to other platforms too. It's really frustrating to see that they're all Nintendo Exclusives and yeah yeah, I understand that this series wouldn't continue without Nintendo's Help during the struggles of Bayonetta 2's Development. But come on! You ported the first game to other systems! Wouldn't it be great to make more people who don't have a Nintendo console experience this amazing series!?… Full Review »
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