Bayonetta

 PlayStation 4
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

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  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, 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    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.    … Expand
  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 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    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.    … Expand
  3. Si3g
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Aprende como se faz um hack' n Slash de verdade Capcom. Bayonetta dá de 10 a 0 em DMC5
  4. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    7
    Bayonetta
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  5. Hmody10087
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best game i play this year the music and gameplay was amazing that's why i love it
  6. Mattyc96
    Apr 19, 2022
    5
    This is one of the cringiest games ive ever played. The dialogue in this game is some of the worst ive ever experienced. Its just bad. None of the characters felt remotley enjoyable on screen. Feels like this was made for 12 year old boys The combat has lots of combos. None of it feels great to pull off. The music blends like diarrhea in your ear. I rather play the original DMC then thksThis is one of the cringiest games ive ever played. The dialogue in this game is some of the worst ive ever experienced. Its just bad. None of the characters felt remotley enjoyable on screen. Feels like this was made for 12 year old boys The combat has lots of combos. None of it feels great to pull off. The music blends like diarrhea in your ear. I rather play the original DMC then thks . So i cant even say its a product of its time. When there are games 10 years older then this that still feel better to play. Ive heard great things about platinum games. This was just utterly dissapointing and ugly to even look at almost aways.… Expand
  7. Vano_Sanchez
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is absolute masterpiece. And i mean totally one of the best games ever made.
  8. SonicZX
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Um ótimo hack n slash, e com uma das melhores protagonistas do mundo dos videogames
  9. BooDaBoggy
    Dec 29, 2020
    8
    Bayonetta is probably one of my favorite games to replay. The controls feel great, and the gameplay and cutscenes are badass. While the game has it low points, I would recommend it to any fan of platinum games.
  10. Bizancio_Askatu
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    Played on PS4 PRO it was really a great experience. The non existing loading times + stable 60fps frame rate really improves what we had on PS3, also there are no inputs missed due performance issues which helps a lot during combats.
    The combat style is sublime and has a very original lore. Our main character is incredibly bewitching with one of the best designs/movement sets I have ever    Played on PS4 PRO it was really a great experience. The non existing loading times + stable 60fps frame rate really improves what we had on PS3, also there are no inputs missed due performance issues which helps a lot during combats.
    The combat style is sublime and has a very original lore. Our main character is incredibly bewitching with one of the best designs/movement sets I have ever seen.
    In terms of difficulty, the game is challenging, specially during the first run on normal or in Alfheim challenges, but is fair and has a lot of replayability potential due the accessories that you can purchase and that modifies the gameplay, like the Moon of Mahaa-Kalaa and that are a
    must for higher difficulties.
    I can just but strongly recommend the game, long live the Umbra Witch!    … Expand
  11. 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 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 theFinally... 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!?… Expand
  12. OriginalGinyu
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    Probably the best Hack n Slash game of all time. Would be so cool if they made a new entry for PS5, but sadly the series became Nintendo exclusive and is therefore stuck with the weak Nintendo Switch hardware :(

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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]
  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.
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  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.
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