Bayonetta 3

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  1. GaleXze
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Bayonetta 3 es una delicia, definitivamente el mejor Hack and Slash de la historia y un referente del género. Increíble como han podido meter este juego en la Switch a pesar de sus limitaciones, aún así esto no entorpece para nada la jugabilidad frenética, artísticamente precioso, banda sonora de infarto y la historia es una gozada. 100% recomendado.
  2. vuvejens
    Nov 16, 2022
    0
    Too many gimmicks, bad story, terrible ending. This really wasn't worth the wait at all sadly. Disappointing entry.
  3. bulborbplushie
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    Good but its easily the weakest of all the bayo games, alot of the unique creative ideas arent all too expanded on but its still quite a blast, hope bayo 4 is better
  4. b3hater
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    I hated the core gameplay so much that I opened a Metacritic account solely so maybe I could spare one single soul out there from parting with $60 hard-earned dollars for this manure.

    Gameplay: Tedious at best. Demon Slave fails to capture the up close, in-your-face combat Bayonetta really excelled in, particularly in the first game. Input reading is embarrassingly bad. Viola will    I hated the core gameplay so much that I opened a Metacritic account solely so maybe I could spare one single soul out there from parting with $60 hard-earned dollars for this manure.

    Gameplay: Tedious at best. Demon Slave fails to capture the up close, in-your-face combat Bayonetta really excelled in, particularly in the first game. Input reading is embarrassingly bad. Viola will charge inputs with simple taps, her built-in parry has bizarre and inconsistent hit registration (most seasoned players use Moon instead and that is telling) and even well-conditioned Bayonetta fans will find themselves wondering what ate their inputs regardless of who they play as. Animations have many more wind-up frames, movement mechanics have been changed from prior titles (the running trigger is finicky, a problem that never existed before - inputs have also negatively changed for some beast within mechanics) and Platinum never reimplemented air momentum from air dashes. I miss that from b1.

    Your camera will misbehave at every possible opportunity, particularly with (seemingly innumerable) behemoth enemies. Lock-on is now bound to R3 and it functions so poorly they probably shouldn't have even bothered binding it. Much of your base moveset (like single-input launchers) now need purchasing to excuse the existence of the skill tree. If you expect old moves to behave like you expect them to, surprise! They do not. Umbran Spear can be directed any which way. It does not target enemies at all anymore. Your downward Afterburner Kick is now bound to Heel Slide.

    Demon Slave is overemphasized and the time requirements make it very clear you're required to use it. Your flexibility as a player is restricted and diminished, further compounded by the tankiness of enemies. Masquerade Rage feels like a click-sticks-to-win button and is a boring rip-off of God of War. Then again, both are franchises that did their core playerbase dirty. Maybe there's a hidden message to behold, here.

    Also, the game is glitchy enough to make it feel deeply unrefined both in combat and its endless platforming. Minigames are more frequent, aggressive, and annoying than ever conceivably thought possible before. Constant cutscenes, gimmick sections, and minigames interrupt the flow of what should be the core gameplay loop -- combat. Platforming is clunky and tedious and mercilessly thrown at the player at rapid-pace.

    Sound/performance: Soundtrack feels like a sampler of OSTs from other titles and genres, it's really bizarre and doesn't feel like it's in the right game. A lot of it just feels lazy and bad. The combat music is grating, yet inexplicably an earworm - the absolute worst combination of qualities to have in a song. The voice acting isn't great. Viola's voice actor is annoying, Bayonetta's new voice actress failed to deliver the impact of her predecessor and her battle cries are shrill, and everybody else suffers from similar misdirection.

    Sound cues from enemies are nonexistent at times, quieter than the music/player character/environmental sounds at others. Desync in cutscenes is present on native hardware, crackling and other sound issues are a problem too. Framerate stutters are a frequent enough issue to detract from gameplay, which is inexcusable given the (supposed) genre. Perfect parries and bat within dodges require 5-frame reaction speeds - however that's only as consistent as your framerate is. This would be a chore to pure plat, and "chore" is surely generous.

    Storyline/Characters: You've seen the complaints. I'll avoid spoilers, but it's inexcusably terrible, and glaringly so since the game forces the storyline central to the game. Bayonetta feels recharacterized and meek, she seems to constantly need saving. If you enjoyed playing her to fulfill a power fantasy of feeling like a one-woman army of destruction, you won't find that feeling here. She simply watches others meet misfortunes with a glazed-over, slack-jawed, uncanny valley expression, all while striking the Vogue pose of the day. Every other character in the franchise? Subdued, meek on delivery and feeling, and mealy. Feels like a caricature of the character I grew to adore. Playing as Viola gives me secondhand embarrassment. All the cheeky humor of prior titles is gone and replaced with the "humor" of your fourteen year-old cousin with a crippling anime addiction. Godspeed, dear player.

    Visuals: Ugly art direction, bad fashion design, Tiktok choreography, bland and uninspiring semi open-world garbage level environments. It is clear many concessions were made to guarantee performance. Everything felt soulless and half-baked. Enemies are homogenous goo-spewing blobs.

    This game feels like a lazy cash-grab, because it is one. If there is ever a testament that game journalists are paid off, this game is it.    … Expand
  5. LinkByte
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em 2020 eu comecei um canal no youtube e bayonetta se tornou um dos principais assuntos que abordo nele, sendo até o único canal brasileiro focado nela. A espera pro terceiro jogo estava grande e posso dizer que em certos sentidos o terceiro jogo foi muito superior aos antecessores, mas que nos quesitos ruins ele também se destacou muito. Pra começar, vamos aos acertos do jogo:

    O combate certamente é o melhor de toda a saga é fluído e bonito. A exploração é divertida principalmente quando usamos o demon masquarede ou as habilidades dos demônios. O demon slave foi o grande acerto do terceiro título, controlar nossos parceiros infernais que eram meros artifícios de finalizar inimigos torna o jogo diverso e mais interessante, cada um tem sua habilidade única, tornando as lutas criativas. As fases com Jeanne são um respiro de criatividade e diversão. As novas armas são interessantes e muito bem desenhadas. o design do excelente departamento de arte da platinum continua no terceiro game e sem demonstrar sinais de ociosidade ou cansaço. Bayonetta interagindo com suas variantes é um ponto alto da história. Viola é uma excelente nova personagem. A árvore de habilidades. Excelentes momentos de ação. E claro, a trilha sonora, está impecável!

    Agora onde o jogo peca: uma câmera terrível e sofrível, que consegue em certos momentos ser pior que a do primeiro jogo. Não podemos mais customizar armas nas mãos e pernas de maneira separada, sendo que isso era um identidade da franquia. Quedas de resolução e fps que deixam o jogo com qualidade gráfica por vezes inferior aos 2 anteriores. Existem bugs de hitbox que não eram pra estar em um título que levou 8 anos pra ser desenvolvido. A gameplay da viola não é tão divertida quanto a de Bayonetta ou até de Jeanne. Esse jogo tem a história mais mal escrita de toda a saga, cheio de furos e contradições. Singularity é o pior antagonista da saga. Existem muitas áreas grande sem absolutamente nada a se fazer. Alguns acessórios quebram a gameplay, por exemplo um impede que seus demônios entrem em rage mesmo sofrendo grande danos, permitindo assim você usa-los a vontade sem sofrer consequências. Por vezes temos fases secretas pouco inspiradas.

    Minha nota pra esse novo game da nossa querida bruxa é 7.5, poderia ser muito mais se certas ideias tivessem um desenvolvimento melhor. Se realmente você for um grande fã compensa comprar pelo preço cheio, se estiver afim de conhecer a saga, os 2 primeiros games são uma pedida melhor.    … Expand
  6. Havharo
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    I loved previous Platinum games but in this one… there’s just too many “mini games”. Large and rather uninteresting areas to explore are not in my interest either. The combat itself is fun, I just can’t feel the “punch” of it so to speak… enemies are uninspiring to be honest. Tried really hard to love this game, but I’m really surprised by all the 10/10 reviews and high scores from theI loved previous Platinum games but in this one… there’s just too many “mini games”. Large and rather uninteresting areas to explore are not in my interest either. The combat itself is fun, I just can’t feel the “punch” of it so to speak… enemies are uninspiring to be honest. Tried really hard to love this game, but I’m really surprised by all the 10/10 reviews and high scores from the critics. I mean, some parts of this game can be really clunky and uninteresting.… Expand
  7. DomDomDominatri
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Just an incredible game. It’s been many years when I’ve been so addicted to a game but Bayonetta 3 has seduced me to the point that I dream about waking up and playing this game. Just pure gameplay and incredible design means it’s simply the game of the year. Thank you Platinum.
  8. Anhilator
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    fiel a su estilo, frenético, divertido! se ve muy bien dentro del propio estilo de juego de platinum games, me ha mantenido muy entretenido. lo recomiendo si te gustran los hack n' slash
  9. daniel_dbv
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Sin duda el mejor hack and slash , es un juego con increíbles combates, historia muy buena y la protagonista más carísimatica de los videojuegos, recomiendo terminarlo ya que el final te atrapará
  10. AlexXZ
    Nov 14, 2022
    1
    надеюсь тот лысый таракан читает комментарии
  11. Emansan
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Great gameplay once again from platinum games. This game also lets me stare at Bayonetta (respectfully)
  12. SilegnangeliS
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    At first this game almost seems inferior to the previous instalment. But i gave it time and this game is a great love letter to the bayonetta fans
  13. Breikzer
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    No entiendo el hate hacia este juego, realmente es un juegazo que merece mucho la pena probar. Bayonetta 3 se consagro como el mejor juego de la trilogía, el juego definitivo del estilo Hack n' Slash, en verdad lo disfrute de principio a fin. Veo muchas criticas hacía los gráficos, pero realmente es absurdo ya que todos los juegos de Switch a comparación de un PS5 obviamente no va a haberNo entiendo el hate hacia este juego, realmente es un juegazo que merece mucho la pena probar. Bayonetta 3 se consagro como el mejor juego de la trilogía, el juego definitivo del estilo Hack n' Slash, en verdad lo disfrute de principio a fin. Veo muchas criticas hacía los gráficos, pero realmente es absurdo ya que todos los juegos de Switch a comparación de un PS5 obviamente no va a haber punto de comparación, sin embargo Bayonetta 3 corre a 60 fps y corre bastante bien, que paren el mame los que dicen que tiene bajones de frames, ya que en verdad no se nota a menos de que tengas ojo de lince. En conclusión háganse un favor y jueguen esta pieza maestra.… Expand
  14. suprememan26
    Nov 13, 2022
    5
    Very nice Game, it feels like old ones but wey some new things that help to enjoy it
  15. Sergin
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Bayonetta 3 succeed in deliver an action packed game full of amazing moments, Bayonetta 1 is perfect, Bayonetta 2 is more of the same (in a good way) with more improvements, but Bayonetta 3 feels like something entirely new, in combat and in the game design, it brings the best combat in the franchise, the levels are more deep and bring more room for exploration, Bayonetta 3 have the bestBayonetta 3 succeed in deliver an action packed game full of amazing moments, Bayonetta 1 is perfect, Bayonetta 2 is more of the same (in a good way) with more improvements, but Bayonetta 3 feels like something entirely new, in combat and in the game design, it brings the best combat in the franchise, the levels are more deep and bring more room for exploration, Bayonetta 3 have the best soundtrack of all the franchise and looks amazing in the switch.
    The story might seem a little off, and the final deliver more clifhanger than a propper ending, but the story fufil its pourpose and the game is truly a masterpiece.    … Expand
  16. Allexeioftheros
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Bayonetta 3 is a really heartfelt and fresh experience. 

    The two others were amazing games, and this one really feels like the start of a new age, it feels like passing the torch to the future, and, in my opinion, it really benefits from that. There wasn't much more to do after we fought heaven, hell, and chaos, but there is an amazing space to explore what I feel to be a very    Bayonetta 3 is a really heartfelt and fresh experience. 

    The two others were amazing games, and this one really feels like the start of a new age, it feels like passing the torch to the future, and, in my opinion, it really benefits from that.

    There wasn't much more to do after we fought heaven, hell, and chaos, but there is an amazing space to explore what I feel to be a very contemporary version of the beloved witch.

    Some times the game can get a bit out of track, and some ideas aren't explored in the best way, however, they always feel epic, and most new things got at least a chuckle out of me, while the best ones got me screaming with excitement and joy while playing them. 

    It has been a long time since a game made me feel such honest delight as I played with yo-yos, danced, sang songs, and fought godzilla-style battles in beautiful, picture-perfect scenery.

    Overall, it was pure, honest fun.

    I look forward to seeing what our Bayonetta does next.    … Expand
  17. 1000eR
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Una franquicia que entre más envejece, sus entregas son cada vez mejores.
    Un título que cualquier amante del Hack and Slash no debe perderse.
    ¡Simplemente sensacional!
  18. Mister_Jay
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    This game is nothing short of amazing. Full of content and variety. If you’ve enjoyed the last 2 games you’ll certainly like this one.
    The story is a bit confuse but if you pay attention, all the things that make Bayonetta our heroine are there.
    Platinum games excelled once again with their creativity and love.
  19. DaBigBoss
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This game is an absolutely masterpiece, dont doubt and give bayonetta 3 a try!
  20. dacca
    Nov 13, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mais uma vez a Platinum cagando em algum aspecto do jogo. Performance lamentável e gráficos datados em comparação a outros jogos presente no switch.… Expand
  21. Luisguerreroa
    Nov 9, 2022
    4
    No me gustan para nada los gráficos, la historia tiene potencial pero no llega a ser la gran cosa, la verdad me decepcionó
  22. Dayon
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Best Bayonetta game I see in awhile since Bayonetta 2 and that’s saying something.
  23. Lonewolftee
    Nov 12, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no way that people giving this game above an 8 are fans of Bayonetta or the first two games. If you hated the first games then maybe you'll like this because it doesnt play or feel like Bayonetta at all. Her personality is different, her fighting style is different, her voice obviously is different, you cant mix and match wealons on the hands and feet anymore. Each boss is a giant kaiju fight thats extremely slow and chunky. Viola is absolute hot garbage with no redeeming qualities. She fights bad, curses like a sailor all the timeand she is basically a bad joke. The story is beyond trash and I dont even know what doctor whatever wanted to do and why he wants to kill Bayonetta and everything else. Combat is just ok and worse than the older games, Viola os so bad and the game forces you to play with her, Jeanne just has bad stealth missions and you dont get to actually play her in the story. Bayonetta is nerfed and gets her ass kicked by some generic monsters and dies to a nobody. Worse of all Viola replaces Bayonetta at the end of the game. At least the first 2 exist, this is made to **** all over Bayonetta fans. If you want to play it get it used or just play something else, its not worth your time.… Expand
  24. Korra543
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    The best game of the series. It's really fun and engaging to play and I enjoyed it a lot.
  25. engenier94
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Hermoso juego. En todo. Banda sonora magistral, diseño de arte precioso, jugabilidad bestial, historia, la mas loca que he jugado. Graficamente es donde cae un poco, ya que para mantener los 60fps tuvieron que jugar con la resolución. Pero es una maravilla que partió mi corazon
  26. LinKami
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Gameplay innovador y muy frenético, soundtrack hermoso e historia interesante.
  27. Bidoulou
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Les développeurs ont tout donné pour faire de ce jeu une expérience ludique généreuse: le gameplay connu des épisodes 1 et 2 qui introduisaient le personnage de Bayonetta est ici magnifié sans aucune retenue. De plus, les thèmes abordés permettent de mettre en avant l'excellence de leur proposition. Si je ne suis pas fan du beat them all, je reconnais le talent manifeste qui a permis deLes développeurs ont tout donné pour faire de ce jeu une expérience ludique généreuse: le gameplay connu des épisodes 1 et 2 qui introduisaient le personnage de Bayonetta est ici magnifié sans aucune retenue. De plus, les thèmes abordés permettent de mettre en avant l'excellence de leur proposition. Si je ne suis pas fan du beat them all, je reconnais le talent manifeste qui a permis de faire ce jeu. Pour tous ceux qui ont aimé les deux premiers jeux, c'est la conclusion idéale.… Expand
  28. rocksvain
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Excellent gameplay! There are more ways to play and the controls still feels good and satisfying. The story is kind of confusing but overall, the gameplay compensate for those short comings so i'm still rating it 10
  29. Ajenjo33
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    This video game is clearly a 9, the only negative part is the technical capabilities, otherwise it would easily be a 9.5.
  30. Anthony1319
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Este juego mejora todo a los anteriores gran juego que saca lo mejor de su género
  31. Nancy123
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    It is literally one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch. Amazing game, gameplay, and music! Loved it so much. It is definitely a GOTY for sure!
  32. TaniaTucker
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Me está encantando el juego. Creo que supera la historia del 2 y el 1. Me ha gustado mucho la vuelta de la bruja y toda la trama (no spoilers jejeje) el estilo de combate es bueno y los malos tienen buen nivel de dificultad. A mí, personalmente, me está gustando
  33. Blancog
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bayonetta 3 is brilliant. The improved combat is amazing as is the music, the only thing I can criticize is the story, which was… interesting at best, the graphics suffer a bit due to the Switch’s limitations, but it runs well. As well as the new playable character Viola, her combat is not fully fleshed out and is somewhat clumsy. But her personality is nice, best described as a clumsy dork.

    But all in all, the game is great, and I enjoyed it very much. I can only recommend    … Expand
  34. felipz
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    O melhor jogo da franquia no quesito de Gameplay! Ele une com perfeição tudo o que havia de bom em Bayonetta 1 e 2, e adiciona novas mecânicas ousadas que revolucionaram o Hack n Slash!
  35. Djon57VGR
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The Climax of a Trilogy on a Nintendo console at its Apotheosis to offer us an extremely fluid performance. A Pure Platinum ode to gameplay and user experience that can't stop to surprise us until the end. A Must Have on your Witch's List.
  36. M4N0R4F43L
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Melhor game de ação dos últimos tempos. Bayonetta 3 pegou aquilo que já era bom e elevou a um patamar que será muito difícil de outro game alcançar. Frenético do início ao fim com uma pitada da melhor trilha sonora de 2022. Bayonetta 3 sem dúvidas irá deixar um marco pro gênero de ação. A bruxa Umbra voltou melhor do que nunca
  37. lighttime
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing gameplay and mechanics offer much more fun. So many creative weapons beyond imagination you can never even think about in other games
  38. greenyenergy
    Nov 9, 2022
    4
    The most dissapointing game I've played. Bayonetta 1&2 were amazing, this game is a letdown. The design choices really hinder the game. For a game titled Bayonetta, you spend a surprisingly little time playing as Bayonetta. There are forced 2D timed stealth sections that are a chore. You play as a new character who is clunky and slow and Bayonetta's combat feels slower and less fluid thanThe most dissapointing game I've played. Bayonetta 1&2 were amazing, this game is a letdown. The design choices really hinder the game. For a game titled Bayonetta, you spend a surprisingly little time playing as Bayonetta. There are forced 2D timed stealth sections that are a chore. You play as a new character who is clunky and slow and Bayonetta's combat feels slower and less fluid than previous entries. The entire game feels like a chore to play through and I don't even know if I can bring myself to finish it.… Expand
  39. Denriquez
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Is just the master piece that I really spect. Game play is amazing. If you have a N switch. You have to buy this game
  40. FlaurosRex
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego! valió la pena esperar, me superó con creces a Bayonetta 1 y 2, la posibilidad de jugar con múltiples personajes y que cambie el gameplay es sublime, se mueve a unos 60 fps muy solidos y la calidad gráfica es muy buena utilizando el estilo de Astral Chain, el mejor hack and slash que he jugado definitivamente, la historia al ser de multiversus se puede percibir comoExcelente juego! valió la pena esperar, me superó con creces a Bayonetta 1 y 2, la posibilidad de jugar con múltiples personajes y que cambie el gameplay es sublime, se mueve a unos 60 fps muy solidos y la calidad gráfica es muy buena utilizando el estilo de Astral Chain, el mejor hack and slash que he jugado definitivamente, la historia al ser de multiversus se puede percibir como genérica pero en el trasfondo es muy interesante y dan ganas de seguir avanzando al juego! completamente recomendado… Expand
  41. BurntParmesan
    Nov 8, 2022
    3
    Genuinely baffled at how awful the story is, the gameplay is alright but it’s a significant step down from the last two. Overall just a huge disappointment :(
  42. dharma
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Bayonetta 3 has probably the best mechanics in the trilogy, but it has the 'weakest' antagonist in the whole trilogy. It feels that the threat was magnified to be the biggest threat that Bayonetta has faced but came up a bit lame. Moreover, this game contains so many new mechanics, weapons and summons, more so that the only way to learn from them is to replay the game over and over,Bayonetta 3 has probably the best mechanics in the trilogy, but it has the 'weakest' antagonist in the whole trilogy. It feels that the threat was magnified to be the biggest threat that Bayonetta has faced but came up a bit lame. Moreover, this game contains so many new mechanics, weapons and summons, more so that the only way to learn from them is to replay the game over and over, positive in that sense but it made the first playthrough so jarring. Other than that, it is a great capper for the trilogy and still, to this day, one of the best character action game in any system.… Expand
  43. Javik76
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Bayonetta 3 es un juego que aparentemente está completamente loco, pero que realmente está muy bien construido. Lo que sucede en realidad es que pasan tantas cosas al mismo tiempo que cuesta un poco acostumbrarse a él, pero que cuando lo consigues es una verdadera gozada. Un Hack And Slash frenético que no duda experimentar con otros géneros (aunque no siempre con el mismo éxito). Y aunqueBayonetta 3 es un juego que aparentemente está completamente loco, pero que realmente está muy bien construido. Lo que sucede en realidad es que pasan tantas cosas al mismo tiempo que cuesta un poco acostumbrarse a él, pero que cuando lo consigues es una verdadera gozada. Un Hack And Slash frenético que no duda experimentar con otros géneros (aunque no siempre con el mismo éxito). Y aunque parece mentira, la historia que aparentemente es lo más flojo del juego, llega a sacarte al final una lagrimita. En definitiva, un juegazo.… Expand
  44. SaiGamer
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    Platinum Games delivers one of the best action games of the year. Bayonetta 3 is a phenomenal game. The combat improves so much on the previous installments. There's so much depth and skill to the combat. Visually the game is being held back by the Switch hardware. I kind of wished Nintendo would have waited and released this game on the Switch successor. But it's still one of the bestPlatinum Games delivers one of the best action games of the year. Bayonetta 3 is a phenomenal game. The combat improves so much on the previous installments. There's so much depth and skill to the combat. Visually the game is being held back by the Switch hardware. I kind of wished Nintendo would have waited and released this game on the Switch successor. But it's still one of the best looking games on the Switch. I enjoyed the story and felt it was the most story driven in the series. The music is also great and Jennifer Hale did a fantastic job of voicing Bayonetta. Bayonetta 3 is truly an action game masterpiece!… Expand
  45. AleDark666
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    The best Bayonetta game and one of the best hack and slash games ever. The Bayonetta with more weapons, more aesthetic customization, more characters and more variety. The game is always fun, it is never repetitive. Viola's character is great both as a character and playable.
  46. JorgeGinH
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De los mejores juegos que tiene Nintendo Switch. Una masiva burrada tan espectacular en un solo juego, la majestuosa despedida de "Cerecita"!… Expand
  47. venigma
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the gameplay - loved the possibilities with demon slave and many demons and weapons, many ways to customize the character and skill tree.

    i didnt like some parts of the story and the photo mode, for me photo mode need some updates because i see that it reduces the resolution of the scene , and when i get out of photo mode the scene is prettier,so maybe ,more ways to focus,more options ....

    i miss more angels and demons(enemies). Homunculi was good but..nothing can beat angels and demons from the previous ones.

    extra super extra:
    WHY I CAN´T SEE ANY PYRAMID IN Egypt section - oh my god it´s a missed oportunity hahahhaha..

    and Jeane...we need costumes for Jeane -that´s it.
    i could say 9.5 out of 10    … Expand
  48. Omar86
    Nov 7, 2022
    6
    Third times the charm amazing game great combat awesome . Unfortunately it’s held back the switches old hardware almost unplayable
  49. joash
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    This game is a 10/10 no doubt, the music, and the gameplay, it's pure fun and over the top. Don't listen to the negative reviews, they're just angry Twitter trolls
  50. Mcklain
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    En su línea, espectacular, sin cambiar su filosofia de juego, lineal y con una acción trepidenate, un apartado técnico esquisito teniendo en cuenta el hardware por donde corre.. aún así todos los apartados tanto técnicos como artísticos son sensacionales
  51. Verdad
    Nov 6, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nos ncontramos con espacios más abiertos que no tienen ninguna utilidad más que para recolectar recursos y algunos extras desbloqueables como colores de trajes. Tedioso. Muy mal implementado.
    Horrible dirección artística en general. Nuevos enemigos poco inspirados. Texturas que dan dan pena y que por momentos me hacía recordar a Nier Autómata (supongo que utilizan el mismo mediocre motor gráfico), pero al menos al juego de Yoko Taro se apoyaba en su interesante historia.
    Da prioridad a los 60fps (salvo en cinemáticas) pero nunca logra mantenerlos.
    Baja resolución en portátil.
    El plataformeo con Jeanne es patético, tosco, algo rarísimo viniendo de Platinum.
    Pésima dirección de cinemáticas en varias escenas de acción, que no dejan apreciar bien lo que que está sucediendo.
    La historia y su narrativa es patética, algo que ya comenzaba a flojear en Bayonetta 2 pero aquí toca fondo. Muy pero muy lejos de lo bien planteado que estaba Bayonetta 1.
    El personaje de Viola es nefasto, no aporta absolutamente nada, lo mismo que la nueva Bayonetta de este "universo", porque no es la misma, porque platinum decide autocensurarse y destrozar al personaje del juego que lleva su nombre, lo que es bastante triste y ridículo al mismo tiempo.
    Y aquí digo lo que la prensa y los youtubers nunca van a decir: Bayonetta 3 está autocensurado. Desde la propia sensualidad de la protagonista, su carácter, su personalidad, el atuendo principal, los trajes alternativos, la invocación de demonios, bailes, escenas con poses sexys. Todo, absolutamente todo tiene un manto de censura tan obvio que da un poco de asco. Y el que tenga alguna duda de esto, tan fácil como rejugar a los anteriores y compararlos.
    Kamiya con esta tercera entrega, da el primer paso para convertir la saga en family friendly, cargándose con ello la personalidad de Cereza. Hubiera sido más honesto crear una nueva ip dirigida a los niños o al gran público, y no ensuciar el nombre de Bayonetta.
    El presente de la saga es malo, y el futuro pinta aún más oscuro. El que tenga el primer Bayonetta en su casa, guárdelo como un tesoro, ya no los hacen como ese.    … Expand
  52. GusForce
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    Es un juego excelente. Tiene muchas armas (para quienes tienen el bayo 1 y 2 en la switch les carga las pistolas de estos 2 juegos). Se puede pelear con ángeles en algunos niveles, demonios y homúnculos.
    Es un espectáculo visual. Tiene los mapas mas grandes y variados que he visto en la saga.
    Se merece que sea comprado y bien valorado por nosotros los fans de bayonetta. Totalmente    Es un juego excelente. Tiene muchas armas (para quienes tienen el bayo 1 y 2 en la switch les carga las pistolas de estos 2 juegos). Se puede pelear con ángeles en algunos niveles, demonios y homúnculos.
    Es un espectáculo visual. Tiene los mapas mas grandes y variados que he visto en la saga.
    Se merece que sea comprado y bien valorado por nosotros los fans de bayonetta.
    Totalmente recomendado.    … Expand
  53. SaberMajora
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    Man this game had me through the feels the whole journey. Gameplay, story, and characters all phenomenal. Best game I've played this year easy. It was definitely worth the wait.
  54. MissVanjie
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    Es la mejor entrega de Bayonetta hasta ahora, me encantaron todas las mecánicas incluidas, además un juego muy completo, tiene todo lo que un gamer quiere, secretos, exploración, posibilidades, buenas mecánicas, entre otros.
  55. JCU_0mega64
    Nov 6, 2022
    9
    Pro
    + Fun gameplay
    + Easy to start/ hard to master combat
    + Fun characters (I didn't mind Viola and was getting used to her)
    + Story that hits you in the feels
    + Big areas that don't feel overwhelming

    Con
    - Story felt too rushed and open ended
    - The Graphics are being held back from the Switch (I was playing it with the Standard Switch in Docked mode)
  56. anykey_
    Nov 6, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God, that was AWESOME! This game is my personal GOTY 2022. Everything about it is beautiful, every element was thought out and well done. Like monster fighting games, or Jeanne mini-games. Platinum Games have surpassed even their last game - Astral Chain. I haven't had this much fun in a long time. The last slasher I enjoyed was most likely Fallen Order and Astral Chain. The ending is simply tear-jerking. Bayonetta 3 has become less of a musical and more of an adventure game, and during this journey you become attached to the characters, and Bayonetta herself. Viola, although not played very well, has become very good as a character. She's the next Bayonetta by the way. I'm waiting for Bayonetta 4. Therefore, my personal assessment of this game is 9 out of 10. Minus points, for the fact that Viola is not understandable in the gameplay somehow. Well, optimization and graphic jambs. With all due respect, but this game constantly gives out 40fps even on Yuzu. Why in 2022, Nintendo releases the game only on its console, I don't understand. It even hit Sony PlayStation that they need to release their games on PC as well. And Nintendo doesn't even want to release the second part on PC. I would buy then. And the game is already 10 years old. I would have bought then, but many would have bought, I think so. But despite everything. Bayonetta 3 is an awesome game.… Expand
  57. RowanBlack
    Nov 6, 2022
    6
    By the end of my play through I was feeling underwhelmed by the experience. What started as flashy and over the top felt more mundane by the end. For a game based so much on style and looks it really needed an upgrade in graphics. The levels looked dull and the character models while nice felt very old and dated. The switch just doesn't have the power to show off what this game.By the end of my play through I was feeling underwhelmed by the experience. What started as flashy and over the top felt more mundane by the end. For a game based so much on style and looks it really needed an upgrade in graphics. The levels looked dull and the character models while nice felt very old and dated. The switch just doesn't have the power to show off what this game. Nothing about the game is broken but by the end of the month I might forget I played it.… Expand
  58. Dyskord
    Nov 6, 2022
    7
    - Gameplay 8/10
    - Graphics 8/10
    - Performance 8/10
    - Music 10/10
    - Story 6/10
    - Re-playability 6/10
    - Value 8/10

    - Overall Score 7/10
  59. Bayothebest
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    When it come to action depth combat and hack and slash genre bayonetta games is the right answer for you, bayonetta 3 successfully top the previous parts at this point to be the greatest action game of all time hands down and ofcccc a Goty material in 2022
  60. LuigiCuau
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    GOTY, sin duda este juego es el mejor del año, solo por poco es mejor que el Elder Ring, pero hoy Bayonetta demuestra porque es uno de los mejores juegos EXCLUSIVOS de Switch, la sexy bruja esta de regreso en uno de los mejores juegos de toda la generación, el MEJOR JUEGO DEL AÑO, excelente GAME PLAY, un OST que es impresionante, una gran historia y sobre todo demuestra que es el mejorGOTY, sin duda este juego es el mejor del año, solo por poco es mejor que el Elder Ring, pero hoy Bayonetta demuestra porque es uno de los mejores juegos EXCLUSIVOS de Switch, la sexy bruja esta de regreso en uno de los mejores juegos de toda la generación, el MEJOR JUEGO DEL AÑO, excelente GAME PLAY, un OST que es impresionante, una gran historia y sobre todo demuestra que es el mejor Hack and Slash de la generación, el GoW se queda a años luz de Bayonetta 3, bueno el GoW es más de ser un niñero.

    Bayonetta 3 es uno de los mejores juegos de la generación y solo será superado por el Zelda BOTW 2    … Expand
  61. 7combo
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    It is less beautiful than part 2 because most of the game is centralized in apocalyptic events where everything is been destroyed with enormous stages, what makes the game look inferior graphically, something I realized that when I call one of my giants demons they Looks Graphically better than Bayonetta 3D model specially MADAMA BUTTERFLY what make me think maybe is because of the angleIt is less beautiful than part 2 because most of the game is centralized in apocalyptic events where everything is been destroyed with enormous stages, what makes the game look inferior graphically, something I realized that when I call one of my giants demons they Looks Graphically better than Bayonetta 3D model specially MADAMA BUTTERFLY what make me think maybe is because of the angle they choose for the camera which focus in the the demon, which make sense because is what you controlling as a character in that moment, but overall Good new mecanics, a lot cut scenes, and a lot new ways to play, amazing and fun gameplay so many slave demons and fight styles, with one of the best final battles I had palyed, I love it.… Expand
  62. gamerspring
    Nov 5, 2022
    0
    If you’re a fan of Bayonetta 1 &2, you are sure to love Bayonetta 3. PlatinumGames managed to squeeze every ounce of power out of Nintendo Switch to give us the best game in the franchise yet! Loved the new game mechanics including the ability to actually use and control summons. And there’s a lot of them. There are also a lot of weapons to use and a variety of them at that. The game alsoIf you’re a fan of Bayonetta 1 &2, you are sure to love Bayonetta 3. PlatinumGames managed to squeeze every ounce of power out of Nintendo Switch to give us the best game in the franchise yet! Loved the new game mechanics including the ability to actually use and control summons. And there’s a lot of them. There are also a lot of weapons to use and a variety of them at that. The game also has mini game segments that are worthwhile and a story that will get you emotional at the end! 10/10.… Expand
  63. Guzmant
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    The quality standards of the Bayonetta series always were high and this game is no exception.
    The new gameplay is the best in the series, it mixes the combo variety of 1 with the combo accessibility of 2 creating the perfect match, excellent both Demon Slave and Demon Masquerade. The level design is lovely, the music is insane, the cutscenes are beautifully animated and the story, while    The quality standards of the Bayonetta series always were high and this game is no exception.
    The new gameplay is the best in the series, it mixes the combo variety of 1 with the combo accessibility of 2 creating the perfect match, excellent both Demon Slave and Demon Masquerade. The level design is lovely, the music is insane, the cutscenes are beautifully animated and the story, while the ending chapter is questionable, is nowhere near as bad as people claim and most things can be understood through context clues and character bios.    … Expand
  64. walber33
    Nov 5, 2022
    7
    Eu tinha grandes expectativas pra esse jogo e acabei me decepcionando com algumas coisas, principalmente o foco em summons, a retirada da opção de equipar armas nos pés e/ou mãos e a performance. Apesar disso o jogo ainda é bom e o mais bonito da serie.
  65. politelyincline
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [[SPOILERS]] The fact that the Cereza of Bayo 3 hooks up with Luka irks me as much it probably does everyone else. Seeing the most powerful iteration of Bayo shack up with Mr. Silver Medal is heartbreaking. I get it.
    However, I don’t objectify Bayo as a sex symbol or an object to idolize, I see her for what she is: a nigh-omnipotent goddess who does not give one idle fook about your idealizations. Bayo does what BAYO wants, and if that includes making a baby with Tony Redgrave’s idiot son, then who am I to stop her? [[SPOILERS]]
    That aside, let’s talk about the game. While Bayo 2 got a lot of well-deserved praise, it was ultimately an iterative update to Bayo 1. Thus, Bayo 3 made sweeping, revolutionary changes while managing to keep the core gameplay intact.
    Instead of distinct hand and foot weapons, we have a bevy of unified weapons that serve as hand, foot, and ranged weapons in one package. This revised weapon system is key to Bayo 3’s new Demon Masquerade system, which replaces both Wicked Weaves and Bayo’s Animal Within mobility tools. Attacks and combos that formerly invoked Wicked Weaves now transform Bayo into a demon to perform devastating attacks. Double-tapping ZR will also transform Bayo into a demon, with distinct mobility tools based on your weapon, such as a moth form that can zip around and float, a fire-spider that can web-swing and walk on lava, etc. With expanded mobility come much larger maps to explore and tons of hidden collectibles, including keys to bonus stages that award anything from hearts and pearls to weapons and demons. There’s TONS of content between the combat.
    Bayo 3 has more weapons than any previous iteration, and I can’t express how unique they are. There’s a mic-stand that doubles as a multi-part spear that shoots poison and can buff you like a Hunting Horn. There are spiked doors used as shields, fist weapons, Gatling guns, and portal to the mechanical-pain-dimension. There’s a literal train engine that Bayo can either ride or swing like a club, which feels like Cavaliere on crack. They’re all super weird, inventive, and feel fantastic to use.
    Each weapon comes with a complimentary Demon that feels like an Astral Chain Legions amped to apocalyptic levels. Holding ZL will get Bayo dancing as she summons a Demon to take her place in battle. Demons are powerful, capable of staggering/launching everything but giant bosses. They can wipe out whole stages on their own, but abuse them and they can temporarily die or rampage, at which point they’ll attack everything, including you.
    Demons can also be used in combos and defense via Wink and Assault summons. At the end of combos or during some enemy attacks, you’ll see a brief flash on the screen. This indicates that you can press ZL to instantly summon your Demon and either inflict a unique combo finisher (Wink) or instantly counter and stagger your opponents (Assault). These flash summons all have unique positional, damage, and timing properties, so foresight and strategy can go a long way to maximizing their effectiveness.
    Much like the weapons, each Demon is remarkably unique, ranging from standbys like Gomorrah, to things so utterly insane that I’m dying not to spoil it. They all possess countless tactical uses and often defy the conventions of the genre (one such demon briefly turns the game into a semi-RTS). With the ability to switch between two weapons and three demons at any time, Bayo can wreak havoc in strange, creative, and stylish ways.
    Along with Bayo is Viola, a witch in training who is quite skilled with the only usable sword in the game, summons a familiar demon cat named Cheshire, and activates Witch Time by blocking, which makes her tricky to use. While Bayo can activate Witch Time while in motion and without touching an enemy, Viola needs to be stationary and make contact with attacks. This can lead to a lot of standing around and whiffing blocks, only to get nailed the instant you try to move, which is frustrating. But once you adapt to her playstyle (stay on the offensive, spam Cheshire, block only the obvious attacks), she can be devastating in her own right, though getting to that point might require more patience than detractors are willing to give.
    So the negatives: the game’s graphical demands turn your Switch into a nuclear reactor, so don’t expect constant 60 fps. Second, large enemies who block the camera often disappear completely, which gets ridiculous when you’re pinned against a wall and stomped to death by an invisible giant. Finally, the game introduces a new soft lock-on system that is unyieldingly aggressive: you ONLY swing in the direction of a soft-locked enemy, rather than the direction of your analog stick. This is made worse by a new hard lock-on system that doesn’t allow you to manually change targets, which makes nuanced target selection painful.
    Damn fine game though. Don't let the ending ruin an otherwise amazing experience.    … Expand
  66. moschidae
    Nov 4, 2022
    3
    This game really, really frustrates me. Because on one hand- the gameplay is good (at the start), the demon slave mechanic is really fun. I like all the customization, and most of the designs. It's just such a shame that the rest of the game is utter garbage.
    The other reviews are right- the story is convoluted at best and utterly undecipherable at worse. Nothing is ever explained, even    This game really, really frustrates me. Because on one hand- the gameplay is good (at the start), the demon slave mechanic is really fun. I like all the customization, and most of the designs. It's just such a shame that the rest of the game is utter garbage.
    The other reviews are right- the story is convoluted at best and utterly undecipherable at worse. Nothing is ever explained, even what the things you're fighting are even supposed to really be- and none of the characters even stop to question it despite the fact that the stakes are much higher than any of the other games. You're constantly being surrounded by civilians being mass murdered, right in front of you! And Bayonetta doesn't say anything!!! in fact, the only time she really seems upset is at the very end of the game, for the stupidest reason imaginable, compared to everything else. Nothing makes sense and everything moves at a breakneck pace. It's just atrocious.
    Also, I said the gameplay was fun in the beginning, but it slowly starts becoming annoying, Because of the pacing, you just keep getting thrown new weapons/demons without much time to test them, and most of the areas are very gimmicky... meaning they force you to use a specific demon to solve puzzles and attack certain enemies. This doesnt sound very bad on paper, but the game is constantly pushing you into minigames involving the demons without any tutorials or explanation on how to actually play it. For example, they just shoved me into a rhythm minigame without telling me it was a rhythm minigame. I had no idea what I was supposed to do, or what the **** I was even looking at. This happens CONSTANTLY in this game, and like I dont want to play ****ing Project Diva I want to play Bayonetta, you know the game I bought??? It's such a shame too because most of these segments might actually be pretty fun, but I spend most of it trying to figure it out because Bayo 3 doesnt stop to tell you "hey, this is how you play our game".
    The characters are written so horribly, I can't even convey how bad they are...even bayonetta herself is extremely one note. Im not even going to get started on Viola, who is quite literally written like an a03 self-insert oc. All her dialogue is deeply embarrassing and there is not one endearing factor to her character. The ending is horrible, that plot twist literally ruined all of bayonetta for me, and im likely never going to play any of the games again because it upset me THAT bad. As a woman, I would advise my fellow female bayonetta players to steer clear of this one. If you like Bayonetta as a complex and diverse character who falls out of the 3 things women are allowed to be in media, I suggest you stick to 1 and 2.
    I actually had a very concise and detailed review written out but I totally just scrapped it because of the ending. im just so pissed off and sad right now, there's more wrong with this game but I dont even have the energy to go into it in an eloquent way. I really wish they did Bayonetta right ):    … Expand
  67. LTX128
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    A great game, with lots of action and massive levels.
    The variety of weapons and demons makes it a nice experience. The only downside is that playing on a 4K screen, looks… not good.
  68. Xplocion
    Nov 4, 2022
    7
    The good:
    The game announced in 2019 is finally out. Enemies and giant bosses
    The bad: It was made to wait and it is not up to the task. The enemies are not the most inspired. The story, although it is broad, is not interesting and they focus on multiversal conflicts that, although interesting, denote that it is another game, it feels more like Transformers: Devastation or Legend of    The good:
    The game announced in 2019 is finally out. Enemies and giant bosses

    The bad:
    It was made to wait and it is not up to the task. The enemies are not the most inspired. The story, although it is broad, is not interesting and they focus on multiversal conflicts that, although interesting, denote that it is another game, it feels more like Transformers: Devastation or Legend of Korra. The mechanics of abusing the giant beasts feel like Power Rangers chapters where the only thing that eliminates the bad guy in turn is summoning the Zords

    The meh!
    The thing about Bayonetta commanding his beast is reminiscent of Katy Perry at the Super Bowl on a giant Zord-like metal lion. In previous Bayonetta games, costumes associated with weapons were used that made Bayonetta look different (samurai, Chinese doll, ice skater...) without stretching the tired cliché of the multiverses. Games like Bayonetta 1 or Transformer Devastation teach as if confrontations with giant bosses should be done, in this game those resources are not used and they move the camera away making the characters tiny    … Expand
  69. Catsup
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    Best Bayonetta game in the series easily thanks to the amazing story and gameplay. This game is a must-play for any switch owners and 100 percent worth the 60$ price tag. The game does suffer a lot from performance issues though.
  70. PiranhaMovement
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Just a fantastic game, very addictive and I’m so far loving it. Platinum have delivered and I already can’t wait to go back and play. An easy recommend on this one.
  71. BirdOfPreyLives
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    The follow up to the incredible Astral Chain, Bayonetta 3 has exceeded even my highest expectations in delivering a powerhouse of a game to long time fans and new fans experiencing this game for the first time. In my opinion the game delivers in three key areas. The first area are the gameplay which is pure unadulterated fun, and the controls, which are so intuitive, like one single buttonThe follow up to the incredible Astral Chain, Bayonetta 3 has exceeded even my highest expectations in delivering a powerhouse of a game to long time fans and new fans experiencing this game for the first time. In my opinion the game delivers in three key areas. The first area are the gameplay which is pure unadulterated fun, and the controls, which are so intuitive, like one single button manifesting the beasts of Bayonetta. The second area is performance. Now here the DF examination proves to be a croc of manure since the games performance rarely stutters and when it does it’s so minuscule that you have to be overgrown frustrated dork to realise it. Lastly is the value in what you are getting, and here I have already put in a week into this game and all I want to do is go back in and play again. It is that good. Other areas excel, like excellent voice acting so props to Jeniffer Hale, and the cut scenes which are fun and funny and really syncs nicely between gameplay, never interfering or feeling too long. This is why in my estimation Bayonetta 3 is the game of the year, because it not only matches the hype of expectation but surpasses it, frustrating those salty incels who wish it failed. Tough luck.… Expand
  72. TsiyoBasi
    Nov 4, 2022
    3
    C'est vraiment du foutage de gueule de la part du studio de nous sortir une suite pareille. Un **** you' de leur part aurait été moins onéreux et ne m'aurait pas pris autant de temps pour rien. Il y a mille et une façons d'arrêter une série ou d'introduire un nouveau personnage principal à la série. Et la Platinum a choisi l'une des pires manières de mettre le personnage de Bayonetta auC'est vraiment du foutage de gueule de la part du studio de nous sortir une suite pareille. Un **** you' de leur part aurait été moins onéreux et ne m'aurait pas pris autant de temps pour rien. Il y a mille et une façons d'arrêter une série ou d'introduire un nouveau personnage principal à la série. Et la Platinum a choisi l'une des pires manières de mettre le personnage de Bayonetta au placard.
    Ils ont dit **** à la continuité. Ils ont complétement dénaturé le personnage qu'on a découvert dans le 1 et qu'on a adoré dans le 2. Et le personnage Jeanne est devenue la caution drama. Ils nous ont le coup dans le 2 alors dans celui-ci, elle ne sert quasiment qu'à ça. C'est l'une des pires fins que j'ai été amené à voir.
    Mis à part le scénario pendu par le GROS cerveau de Kamiya, le jeu est bof, moins nerveux que ces prédécesseurs, moins punchy également. Tout est flottant, les ennemies, les combos, les nouvelles mécaniques de jeu. Le nouveau personnage de Viola est... Meh. Si elle était introduite à travers un scénario moins cliché animé elle m'aurait beaucoup plus marqué.
    Ça se voit et ça se sent que le développement d'Astral Chain a beaucoup aidé/inspiré la création de cet opus. Après avoir joué à ce jeu, j'ai eu ma dose de jeu Platinum games.    … Expand
  73. Bene86
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of the year. Incredible good gameplay what makes a lot of fun!
  74. Fanboiz_trash
    Nov 4, 2022
    0
    Bayoentta 3 is a giant disappointment. The way they write these characters that we grew to love and care about feels convoluted and rushed and cringe and disrespectful. Like you’re telling me bayonetta just stands there and shoots her gun instead of doing some powerful attack to save other Bayoenttas and she just says a one liner? The gameplay is also too easy just demon summon and you winBayoentta 3 is a giant disappointment. The way they write these characters that we grew to love and care about feels convoluted and rushed and cringe and disrespectful. Like you’re telling me bayonetta just stands there and shoots her gun instead of doing some powerful attack to save other Bayoenttas and she just says a one liner? The gameplay is also too easy just demon summon and you win pretty much no balance there. Jeanne missions are like metal gear solid style and aren’t even fun complete drag to get through in my opinion. Viola while is an interesting addition doesn’t work here, she’s clumsy and dumb and not even remotely funny or holds a candle to the queen cereza herself. The whole multiverse thing feels so out of left field and nothing really is explained it’s just super convoluted. Also viola combat is clunky the whole parry thing was awful mechanic for witch time for her could’ve been way smoother. This didn’t feel much like a personal journey and just felt like platnium games took a page out of marvel movies because they ran out of ideas and didn’t know what to do with this game. The pacing is so bad in this game too and all over the place. This game was so not worth the wait and the ending killer my excitement for the next game this was the end for me as a fan goodbye bayonetta franchise you was massacred!… Expand
  75. Val2a
    Nov 4, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Listen, gameplay is good. The game also let's you explore some locations which is kinda cool to me. But the story? Trash. Garbage. I don't know how people can rate this game a 10, like really I don't understand. Story in 1 is great, in 2 it complements the story in 1 which I loved, so super great too. But here? Boom, **** all Bayonettas. And I hope you like Viola because it seems like she will be the new main character, real Boruto **** right here. Truly truly a shame, and a big ass disappointment.
    Ah, and Bayo in this game doesn't have personality. Like at all. 0 charm compared to the first and zero game. And the multiverse Bayonettas? They died the same way and stupidly. I highly discourage to buy this game if you are in for the story and you liked Bayo 1 and 2.    … Expand
  76. MJ27
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    10000% recomendable!!!

    El mejor juego de la franquicia, ha mejorado en todos los aspectos. Técnicamente es de lo más potente para la Nintendo, la banda sonora es una joya que hará que se te pongan los los pelos de punta en más de una oración. Los personajes son increíbles y tan únicos. Su sistema de juego es un vicio, no querrás dejar de aprender nuevos combos, es súper adictivo! La    10000% recomendable!!!

    El mejor juego de la franquicia, ha mejorado en todos los aspectos. Técnicamente es de lo más potente para la Nintendo, la banda sonora es una joya que hará que se te pongan los los pelos de punta en más de una oración. Los personajes son increíbles y tan únicos. Su sistema de juego es un vicio, no querrás dejar de aprender nuevos combos, es súper adictivo!
    La historia tiene las mejores animaciones y trama de toda la franquicia de Bayonetta.    … Expand
  77. Gohax
    Nov 3, 2022
    8
    as a huge fan of the series i couldn't wait for the new Bayonetta to drop and after finishing the main story i got to say in terms of gameplay alone Bayonetta 3 is the peak of the series everything from the funny scenes and the action scenes is just perfect and i have to admit the game was a 10 out of 10 for me until the ending.
    that ending managed to totally ruin the game for me in terms    as a huge fan of the series i couldn't wait for the new Bayonetta to drop and after finishing the main story i got to say in terms of gameplay alone Bayonetta 3 is the peak of the series everything from the funny scenes and the action scenes is just perfect and i have to admit the game was a 10 out of 10 for me until the ending.
    that ending managed to totally ruin the game for me in terms of story especially after i saw THAT scene

    but all in all not counting the ending the game is a solid one and an easy recommendation i do really recommend for people to check this game out but the ending will leave you with a bitter taste unfortunately

    in conclusion my final score to bayonetta 3 is a 8.5 out of 10    … Expand
  78. bear00766
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Bayoneta es un gran juego con un gameplay extraordinario los señores de platimum games pulieron sus dos juegos anteriores y su sistema de golpes mejoro notablemente es un gran juego
  79. Mordred91
    Nov 3, 2022
    0
    It's unfortunate to say the third Bayo is so damn underwhelming. I won't talk about story, which is already really bad, but the characters, combat and style of the game is completely gone. The game brings some new stuff but nothing that really enhances its gameplay. You got so many weapons and summons but none of them feels really interesting or worth using, it's all the same, it's justIt's unfortunate to say the third Bayo is so damn underwhelming. I won't talk about story, which is already really bad, but the characters, combat and style of the game is completely gone. The game brings some new stuff but nothing that really enhances its gameplay. You got so many weapons and summons but none of them feels really interesting or worth using, it's all the same, it's just quantity without quality. Combat is repetitive and shallow, not terrible of course, but compared to Bayo 1 (or even 2, which was already much simpler) this one is a HUGE step back.

    Finally, it's so sad to see a boring Bayonetta. She's not cool and fun as the first game, she just deosn't have anything to say here, she's just there and fights bad guys: that's it. They couldn't make her more boring than this. And it's not about the fanservice. That's not the problem, she was always much more than that. Even the direction of the cinematics is boring and devoid of ideas. Seeing huge explosions and big monsters punching each other sounds cool, but it all depends on how you frame it and how you present it, and here, it's boring as hell.

    It's just so sad... at the end of the day, I just feel like Bayo 3 didn't need to exist. I guess this franchise needs the original author behind it to give it the soul that it had, cause like this, this is just a brainless hack'n slash devoid of style with the name of Bayonetta.    … Expand
  80. ZXgame
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Muy buen video juego, totalmente recomendado, es que mejorar la 1 y 2 entrega de bayonetta es algo impresionante, es verdad que se nota la limitacion grafica de la nintendo switch pero aun asi es una obra magna a los juegos de este estilo, impresionante lo que la hibrida puede brindar y lo que platinum game entrega, quizás sea la ultima entrega de Bayonetta pero me quedo a gusto, un juegoMuy buen video juego, totalmente recomendado, es que mejorar la 1 y 2 entrega de bayonetta es algo impresionante, es verdad que se nota la limitacion grafica de la nintendo switch pero aun asi es una obra magna a los juegos de este estilo, impresionante lo que la hibrida puede brindar y lo que platinum game entrega, quizás sea la ultima entrega de Bayonetta pero me quedo a gusto, un juego EPICO y una jugabilidad muy bien diseñada, un deleite pasarse el bayonetta.… Expand
  81. TriForceDarling
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Play this and you really begin to understand why this series carries so much hype, and all that hype is worth every single demon slaying, Butt kicking moment this incredible third entry brings to the table. I love this game and you know a game is good when you can’t put the joypad down or think about it every single second. A very easy recommendation. Play it and you’ll soon find out whatPlay this and you really begin to understand why this series carries so much hype, and all that hype is worth every single demon slaying, Butt kicking moment this incredible third entry brings to the table. I love this game and you know a game is good when you can’t put the joypad down or think about it every single second. A very easy recommendation. Play it and you’ll soon find out what all the hype is about. A true gamers game of the year.… Expand
  82. Voocartoon
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Action in this game is perfect and have a lot of surprise for Bayonetta fans in Game 10/10!!!
  83. Gamerrant
    Nov 3, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would rate 7/10 if I am a casual player that come across this franchise for the first time.
    Unfortunately, I am not. As a longtime fans for Bayonetta series, I would say this game is not worth years of waiting
    The mechanism is even worse than Bayo 2. Movesets are boring even though there are Demon Slave, Wink Slave & Demon Masquerade.
    The controls are not as intuitive as the previous 2 games, which most likely will turn some casual players away after playing a few chapters.
    Enemies are bland, even the final fight with Singularity does not feel like a boss fight.
    Unlike previous 2 games, you cannot use other characters such as Jeanne or Viola in the main story chapters. I know storytelling in Bayonetta is not its strong suit, but this one is very bad at it.
    The team decided forgo the stuff from previous games and make a side male character important with some absurd faeries, Arch-Eve & Arch-Adam settings, without providing more context. This has caused the story to make no sense at all.
    The concept on multiverse should have been interesting, but now you can only feel the hollowness in the story due to the bad writing. The events happened in every universe felt rushed.
    If you are expecting some interesting interactions between different Bayos? Forget about it!
    The background and motive of Singularity are unclear. Why he wants to destroy the worlds? Unexplained!
    If you are playing this game because you like the personalities of the characters like Bayo and Jeanne, you will be disappointed.
    The team did the characters dirty. Instead of witches lived for 500 years, Bayo in this game are just like a 15 years old damsel in distress that waits faery king to come to the rescue & Jeanne becomes a naive girl who trusts everything / everyone and got backstabbed in the end.
    My rating on the game will be higher if they have simply made the game into something like witch trials, no story needed.
    I guess this is the end of Bayonetta series since Bayonetta is already dead.    … Expand
  84. JoshZaWarudo
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    People who kill the game because it's on switch and yes graphically and technically it's not great, say thank you to Nintendo for saving the license. Platinum has done an amazing job on the game with the hardware. This game is magnificent, the most ambitious of the trilogy and the most fun. The variety of combos, the fights with the demons, the weapons gameplay, they put so much into thisPeople who kill the game because it's on switch and yes graphically and technically it's not great, say thank you to Nintendo for saving the license. Platinum has done an amazing job on the game with the hardware. This game is magnificent, the most ambitious of the trilogy and the most fun. The variety of combos, the fights with the demons, the weapons gameplay, they put so much into this game, too bad it's all marred by the switch hardware. Bayonetta 3 took me from laughter to tears and that's all I asked for. My GOTY, Go for it!
    Les gens qui assassinent le jeu parce qu'il est qur switch et que oui graphiquement et techniquement c'est pas top, dites merci à Nintendo d'avoir sauvé la license. Platinum a fait un travail d'orfèvre sur le jeu vis à vis du hardware.Ce jeu est magnifique, le plus ambitieux de la trilogie et le plus amusant. La variété des combos, les combats avec les démons, le gameplay des armes, ils ont mis tellement dans ce jeu, dommage que tout cela soit entaché par le hardware de la switch. Bayonetta 3 m'a fait passer du rire aux larmes et c'est tout ce que je demandais. Mon GOTY, Foncez!    … Expand
  85. iTzNabetseG
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Difícil de superar, uno de los mejores juegos y sagas que hay
    De aquí en adelante Bayonetta murió y lo que salga con su nombre posterior a este va a ser una completa cagada, mira que no me cayó mal viola, pero si el juego tuvo 3 entregas fue gracias a: Primero nintendo y Segundo a Bayonetta, como personaje es una obra maestra, sin Bayonetta Cereza no existe Bayonetta. Excelente juego pero lo mataron en su tercera entrega. QEPD Bayonetta    … Expand
  86. PureJoyRide
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Just an excellent game. If you like old school run and gun, hack and slash, explosive and immersive action that doesn’t give you a second to breath, welcome to Bayonetta. I’m halfway through and I don’t want it to stop. This witch is the Queen from the crop, just saying.
  87. rexxington
    Nov 2, 2022
    8
    It is a fun game, but I do find some of the controls to be annoying to say the least, which is why I'm giving it an 8. Currently I am attempting to do the viola challenge that requires you to dodge and enter witch time, which is hard to say the least. Given you have to be very precise when you parry, along with she's slow to react when using it so there's a delay between when you press itIt is a fun game, but I do find some of the controls to be annoying to say the least, which is why I'm giving it an 8. Currently I am attempting to do the viola challenge that requires you to dodge and enter witch time, which is hard to say the least. Given you have to be very precise when you parry, along with she's slow to react when using it so there's a delay between when you press it and when it occurs. Coupled with depending on when you do it determines how long the witch time will be, and can mean it literally lasts 2 seconds as a result, making the challenge even more frustrating.

    Oh and when you leave witch time, if the other one is attacking you immediately eat all the damage their doing. Which makes the long finishing attacks feel janky due to them forcing you to stand still for periods of time and you cant break the animation to dodge.

    The story, visuals and attacks have all been great so far, its the gameplay mechanics when it comes to combat that leaves a lot to desire. As it's all very precise, punishing if you mistime, and simply makes for a bad time when you have to do a dodging game that has a delay to it and can cause damage windows to be far too short. Chapter 5 verse 2 may be the only one so far that I do not do, given I just do not have the timing, nor patience. To nail down how precise you have to be to effectively and efficiently dodge their attacks to damage them in turn.    … Expand
  88. Steyraus
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Finally another Bayonetta, and damn it was worth the wait. Platinum pretty much perfected their
  89. skullketsu
    Nov 2, 2022
    7
    Bayonetta 3's stories crushed my hopes and dreams. It falls into a bland formula in the beginning, and gets even worse at the end, leaving me with more questions than answers. If this game was only story, I would probably give it a 3, but thankfully, the gameplay is absolutely stellar as per usual. Although I do think that demon masquerade is a bit of a downgrade compared to the simplerBayonetta 3's stories crushed my hopes and dreams. It falls into a bland formula in the beginning, and gets even worse at the end, leaving me with more questions than answers. If this game was only story, I would probably give it a 3, but thankfully, the gameplay is absolutely stellar as per usual. Although I do think that demon masquerade is a bit of a downgrade compared to the simpler mechanics of the first two games, combos are extremely fun and demon slave is perfect. Viola's style is personally not one I like, but I can see why others enjoy her. I also think everything is much clearer in the game, like Rodin's shop, accessories, umbran tears of blood, unlocking new skills--its all made much simpler and is also much cheaper, thankfully. I also have a hand full of nitpicks, like how the demon riding sections feel clunky, lack of costumes aside from the other bayonettas you meet, torture attacks being less satisfying to execute, no separate feet weapons, some levels not being distinct enough, etc., but none of that takes away from how fun the game can be. If you love hack and slashes, this is definitely a game you should play!! However, if you're a diehard Bayonetta fan, be prepared for a much weaker story than previous entries. I think Bayonetta 1 and 2 are much better games both story and (to an extent) gameplay wise, but I still recommend the game.… Expand
  90. ItTakesTwo
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    -Gameplay 10/10
    -Graphics 8/10
    -Performance 8/10
    -Music 10/10
    -Story 7/10
    -Replayability 10/10
    -Value 10/10
    -Sassiness 10/10

    -Final Verdict 10/10
  91. DMC_fan
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    The king, ehem, Queen of the action hack n slash genre is back in town and the wait was totally worth it - Bayonetta 3 is a balls to the wall gem of a game that I have been addicted to since it arrived through the post. The action is relentless and the visuals are spectacular. Those with Godzilla dreams come true. Game of the year by a long stretch, can’t recommend it highly enough. FeelThe king, ehem, Queen of the action hack n slash genre is back in town and the wait was totally worth it - Bayonetta 3 is a balls to the wall gem of a game that I have been addicted to since it arrived through the post. The action is relentless and the visuals are spectacular. Those with Godzilla dreams come true. Game of the year by a long stretch, can’t recommend it highly enough. Feel sorry for those who are missing out, but that’s the nature of the beast. Can’t wait for the fourth instalment.… Expand
  92. onemorelevel_1
    Nov 2, 2022
    7
    FINALE TO THE TRILOGY
    Bayonetta 3 takes place in multiple places in Multiverse. It’s little bit difficult to explain, but Bayonetta is bumped into a girl named Viola, whos coming from another dimension to warn Bayonetta and ask for her help. An entity known as Singularity unleashes the Homunculi throughout the multiverse in an attempt to destroy each world without it. In the aim to create    FINALE TO THE TRILOGY
    Bayonetta 3 takes place in multiple places in Multiverse. It’s little bit difficult to explain, but Bayonetta is bumped into a girl named Viola, whos coming from another dimension to warn Bayonetta and ask for her help. An entity known as Singularity unleashes the Homunculi throughout the multiverse in an attempt to destroy each world without it. In the aim to create an Alphaverse. So, Bayonetta has to go other realms to collect five Chaos Gears. In these other realms, or realities, she comes across other Bayonettas which she also gets a new Demons, that are used in battles.

    What comes to the gameplay and battle, the game is little bit different. In the past two other Bayonetta games, you can summon Demons to help you in the battle, but in Bayonetta 3, player can now fully control them. The battle system is otherwise pretty much the same than before. You can fight using Bayonetta and her over-the-top fighting system or you can summon Demons. The only thing is that Bayonetta has to dance to keep the summoning up, if she got hit, the summoning stops. There’s also a magic meter that runs out eventually and it need to be charged to summon again.

    There’s other characters that can be played as, which are Viola and Jeanne. Controlling Viola the fighting is little bit different, because Viola can enter slow-motion called Witch Time only parrying attacks, when Bayonetta can do it only by dodgin attacks. This sudden change middle of gameplay can feel quite jarring and personally I didn’t learn the parrying very well.

    There’s also other gameplay modes; when playing Jeanne and with the Demons. In Jeanne’s gameplay it is sideway scrolling, which I hated. Jeanne has to do sneaking in a facility and get through the area with time-limit. I hate time-limits!!

    The huge Demon fights (kaiju) happens couple times in the game. It’s like some slow-motion Street Fighter between two monsters. It was a nice addition to the main gameplay, but it didn’t feel as spectacular as it could’ve.

    Even though it might sound that Bayonetta 3 has lots of different gameplay modes, but it fells short. I think Bayonetta 1 and 2 has more over-the-top action happening. This didn’t feel as “crazy” as the other games.

    What I loved in the two other games was the music. Bayonetta never let me down with the music aspect, expect in this one. Bayonetta 3 didn’t have the same kind of impact in music and I was so disappointed about it. I had waited to add new Bayonetta music into my music library, but sadly there’s nothing to add.

    Graphically the games looks terrible. I think it’s not the developer’s fault, it is Nintendo’s, because Nintendo Switch is over 10 year old mobile technology. This game could easily be on PS3 console, in fact, it doesn’t look much different than the first Bayonetta game, that game out in 2009.

    The game had some puzzles here and there. The developer didn’t seem to put much of effort to them, since they were kinda easy to solve, except one which I had to seek help online.

    As you probably know the voice-actor-fiasco that Bayonetta 3 had just before the launch, I must say, I didn’t even notice that the Bayonetta voice actor was different. It was voiced by legendary Jennifer Hale, who has done lots of video game actings.

    THE FINAL VERDICT
    Bayonetta 3 kinda let me down. It didn’t feel as over-the-top-insane-action as the other two games did. It had its nice moments with the story and few twists here and there. The final twist the game had in the end I did already saw coming. The gameplay was tried to kept fresh by adding new characters to play, but the gameplay fell short and was uninterested. Even the music was a huge let down. Bayonetta 3 was about 10 hours long and it has lots of collectables and some replay-value.    … Expand
  93. Nlfiit
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    auténtica obra maestra, supera al 1 y 2 que son joyas, sin duda de los mejores juegos de switch. Ya el empezar es épico y el juego sigue yendo a más y no deja de sorprender. Bayonetta es arte y en esta entrega aún han ido un paso más, la banda sonora exquisita como de costumbre, sin duda debes jugarlo.
  94. Jt0429
    Nov 2, 2022
    8
    Good-
    Great combat that polishes the core the series is known for to a sheen, while addressing the complaints levied at previous games; this game's new additions to the combat system all work out incredibly well; a frankly insane and lunatic amount of spectacle that threatens to boggle the mind; an incredible variety and range in gameplay and mechanics that may well be unmatched in the    Good-
    Great combat that polishes the core the series is known for to a sheen, while addressing the complaints levied at previous games; this game's new additions to the combat system all work out incredibly well; a frankly insane and lunatic amount of spectacle that threatens to boggle the mind; an incredible variety and range in gameplay and mechanics that may well be unmatched in the genre.

    Bad-
    The technical shortcomings are fairly major, and while it doesn't happen often, they DO intrude upon the gameplay experience more than they should; the story fumbles majorly towards the end.

    Thoughts-
    Issues and all, however, Bayonetta 3 is a spectacular game. If you’re a fan of the genre, this is a must play. If you’re a fan of the series, this is a must play. If you’re a fan of the kind of insane spectacle that the old God of War games had, but gave up with their modern entries, this is a must play. If you care at all about combat in video games, this is a must play. While it fumbles with the story, and frequently butts heads with its host system’s technical limitations, Bayonetta 3 is masterfully accomplished at all the things that matter, and all the things it needs to be great at. You’re doing yourself a disservice if you don’t check it out, warts and all.    … Expand
  95. Schwammlgott
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
    Sehr guter Nachfolger, Gameplay gut erweitert, Grafik für Switch Verhältnisse sehr gut, vor Allem die Charakterdarstellung find' ich super, Umgebung ist naja...das Wichtigste aber ist Spielbarkeit, und die ist gegeben...hatte keinerlei Ruckler oder Slowdowns
  96. Luis64
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Juegazo!! Lo siento por los piperos y los Pcerdos pero este juego es exclusivo de Nintendo y no va a llegar a su plataforma.
  97. Matcha34
    Nov 2, 2022
    1
    Worst game I’ve played in AWHILE. Only plus I’ll give this game is the creativity with her outfits lol that’s it. People are giving this game high ratings because they are in denial the game they waited for for YEARS is hot garbage.
  98. iandizion713
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    This is a true work of art. This is one of the sexist games i have ever played. Its amazing to have such a strong female character in the industry and highly recommend this game to anyone who loves fun and complex gameplay action. Chefs kiss.
  99. Dany8
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
    Un juegazo, de lo mejor en Nintendo Switch, el que lo critica para mal es porque no lo ha probado. La bruja de umbra está en Switch ppr tercera vez
  100. the4ears
    Nov 2, 2022
    1
    720p？2022？really？游戏画面受机能影响实在不怎么样，多重宇宙设定也莫名其妙，总体乱七八糟，不喜欢！
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 125 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 125
  3. Negative: 0 out of 125
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    80
    It's just still an overblown, entertainingly inappropriate, B-grade, sexist action ride that doesn't let anything tie it down or control it. [Issue#324]
  2. Het Nieuwsblad
    Jul 31, 2023
    80
    Bayonetta 3 excels in over-the-top madness. In the best possible way. But the story with wacky characters across parallel universes, is just the canvas for the real highlight of Bayonetta 3: the action. The titular witch's lightning-fast attacks are complemented her own magical powers, but you can now also temporarily take control of several enormous creatures, the "Demon Slaves”.
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  3. Starbit
    Feb 7, 2023
    90
    Bayonetta is back and the long-awaited third game not only builds up on the excellent formula of games past, it goes one step forward and adds new protagonists, experiments with elements of other genres, improves on its plot structure, and allows all kinds of players to enjoy it, creating an experience that's both familiar and fresh, as well as accessible, thrilling, gorgeous, and enveloping. Bayonetta 3 is a fantastic addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue and it deserves to be on everyone's collection.
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