Bayonetta 3

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  1. Chronfox
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Easily the best bayonetta game, it’s not even close. A certain group of players are giving low scores simply because the main character isn’t their preferred sexual orientation, it’s quiet pathetic really. The gameplay is better than it’s ever been and the story as well is very well written. Way better than past games. It’s already a number 1 best seller on the eshop and is selling moreEasily the best bayonetta game, it’s not even close. A certain group of players are giving low scores simply because the main character isn’t their preferred sexual orientation, it’s quiet pathetic really. The gameplay is better than it’s ever been and the story as well is very well written. Way better than past games. It’s already a number 1 best seller on the eshop and is selling more than past entries. It’s a massive success. Congrats to Platinum. Looking forward to the future.… Expand
  2. lolhhh
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    great game with excellent action, even for platinum games very Impressive works well and has great music
  3. Juan19892020
    Nov 1, 2022
    4
    Mediocre! This seems to be another ps3 game from Nintendo underpowered system. The graphics are just bad. The game play is bad. This is no action game I’m this is fight enemies and sit back and enjoy the movie scenes. Don’t fall for the hype save your money and get something else.
  4. Zebatguardian
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    It’s bayonuttin’ time! This game is legitimately great and all the people giving this 0s are either mad that this is a switch exclusive, or don’t like the ending which I didn’t mind cause I never cared about story in Bayonetta games. Easily the best gameplay, Jeanne’s stealth segments are legit really fun, and Viola is a lovingly dorky addition
  5. Frank2297
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Very few games nowadays come with the personality and charm this series does. For the sake of the gaming industry, we need to support incredibly choreographed masterpieces like this. The combat is near perfection and rivals that of DMC, OST is full of bangers, has a very fun and silly plot, incredible graphics for a game running on a tablet, and probably the best boss fights you'll everVery few games nowadays come with the personality and charm this series does. For the sake of the gaming industry, we need to support incredibly choreographed masterpieces like this. The combat is near perfection and rivals that of DMC, OST is full of bangers, has a very fun and silly plot, incredible graphics for a game running on a tablet, and probably the best boss fights you'll ever see in a game. Hope this series continues for a long time… Expand
  6. StarLordAH
    Nov 1, 2022
    9
    No es un juego perfecto, creo que su peor es error es tener una historia tan ambiciosa, ya que al tener tanto de donde sacar, los huecos argumentales están a la orden del día, además de que deja muchas incógnitas en el aire. Sin embargo, tiene una jugabilidad excelente, las invocaciones son muy disfrutables y en general, la variedad de armas y contenido es sorprendete.
    Sin duda con sus    No es un juego perfecto, creo que su peor es error es tener una historia tan ambiciosa, ya que al tener tanto de donde sacar, los huecos argumentales están a la orden del día, además de que deja muchas incógnitas en el aire. Sin embargo, tiene una jugabilidad excelente, las invocaciones son muy disfrutables y en general, la variedad de armas y contenido es sorprendete.
    Sin duda con sus detalles, una digna tercera entrega para terminar la trilogía de Bayonetta.    … Expand
  7. BlackSp1der
    Nov 1, 2022
    6
    The graphic quality of the game is disappointing, perhaps the problem is that the switch hardware can no longer handle games that should be released on more powerful consoles.
  8. Daniel1516
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Exelente juego historia buena jugabiliadad muy fluida banda sonora exelnte como las anteriores entregas para mi es un juego exlente
  9. Krismurean
    Nov 1, 2022
    9
    Bayonetta es un gran juego el mejor de los hack n slash del 2022, una destruccion descomunal desde el comienzo que te permite disfrutar cada combo, cada ataque e incluso loa movimientos erraticos y convinaciones de los enemigos permite un mayor grado de concentracion y no solo preocuparte de los enemigos adelante, tambien los de atras. Aun sigo y seguire disfrutando bayonetta 3 losBayonetta es un gran juego el mejor de los hack n slash del 2022, una destruccion descomunal desde el comienzo que te permite disfrutar cada combo, cada ataque e incluso loa movimientos erraticos y convinaciones de los enemigos permite un mayor grado de concentracion y no solo preocuparte de los enemigos adelante, tambien los de atras. Aun sigo y seguire disfrutando bayonetta 3 los proximos meses, solo platinum game se puede superar. Post el 10 no se lo puedo dar por la consola pero espero que en la switch 2 pueda disfrutarse un juego mas pulido.… Expand
  10. FZeroFan
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    This game is crazy, sexy, cool on acid! Bayonetta 3 hits all the right notes and easily one of the greatest action games of all time. She’s also a switch exclusive, hence all the salty fake reviews by Sony fanboys. Boo hoo, bitter you.
  11. dragonwarr
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    este juego es sorprendente cada nivel me causa una sensacion de querer seguir jugando para saber que mas va a pasar en la historia, los niveles de los demonios gigantes son alocados y con una muy buena banda sonora todo lo que espere de bayonetta

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  12. Kaw117
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    This game was absolutely phenomenal,from the Amazing Set pieces to the Fantastic Combat! Bayonetta is Sexy,Badass and a Total blast to play with and Viola is Pretty damn fun also! First Bayonetta game I'd honestly say Is as Good as DMC3&5 at least on the Gameplay)Battles department. Love the Kaiju battles Lmao! This game is an Absolute must for any Fans of Character Action Games!!!
  13. ImperialMarch
    Nov 1, 2022
    6
    Very stylish and overall nice game. However, clunky control is on some of Demon slaves movement and in walkthrough mini games. I don't know why Platinum likes mini games this much.
    Also terrible POV in battle is not easy to overcome and makes hard you get Pure Platinum grade.
    Awful graphic and framerate are because of limited performance of Switch too. IMO, Bayonetta 2 is all time best    Very stylish and overall nice game. However, clunky control is on some of Demon slaves movement and in walkthrough mini games. I don't know why Platinum likes mini games this much.
    Also terrible POV in battle is not easy to overcome and makes hard you get Pure Platinum grade.
    Awful graphic and framerate are because of limited performance of Switch too.
    IMO, Bayonetta 2 is all time best of the series, 1 is next, and 3 is last position.    … Expand
  14. MightyInk
    Nov 1, 2022
    3
    Hard to believe it took so long for devs to finish this one. Mechanics are somehow more clunky than ever and the graphics look Wii U-era at best.
  15. Marmolillo
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    El combo platinum+nintendo no decepciona; excelente gameplay, gran banda sonora diseños de primera y un apartado grafico que exprime la switch al maximo.

    GOTY.
  16. Johnny033
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Just an amazing game, amazing history! Totally recommended game. Dont miss it.
  17. MaxHeHeHeadroom
    Nov 1, 2022
    9
    Creo que supera en todo a las anteriores entregas, técnicamente está por encima de las versiones de WiiU, y vuelve su sistema de combate aun más profundo y entretenido. Definitivamente de lo mejor de PlatinumGames, la música, el carisma de los personajes, y el frenetismo de los combates dejan muy en segundo plano las obvias carencias visuales, que son totalmente entendibles en una consolaCreo que supera en todo a las anteriores entregas, técnicamente está por encima de las versiones de WiiU, y vuelve su sistema de combate aun más profundo y entretenido. Definitivamente de lo mejor de PlatinumGames, la música, el carisma de los personajes, y el frenetismo de los combates dejan muy en segundo plano las obvias carencias visuales, que son totalmente entendibles en una consola que da portabilidad y tiene casi 6 años.… Expand
  18. kenstupmi
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Great game with many Kino moments. Gameplay is as what you can expect from a Platinum Games game: absolutely stellar. Jennifer Hale also does a really good job voicing Bayonetta and you can tell her performance is seamless from the previous performance in the games before.

    Graphics are great. Madama Butterfly gave me a stiffy. Gameplay is great as with all PG games. Characters are all    Great game with many Kino moments. Gameplay is as what you can expect from a Platinum Games game: absolutely stellar. Jennifer Hale also does a really good job voicing Bayonetta and you can tell her performance is seamless from the previous performance in the games before.

    Graphics are great. Madama Butterfly gave me a stiffy.
    Gameplay is great as with all PG games.
    Characters are all lovable, Viola also gave me a stiffy.    … Expand
  19. Magig_mike7
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Tremendo juego con una historia que te vuela la cabeza, si bien viola es un personaje con el que no terminas de encariñarte, era ciertamente nesesaria para la historia y para el mensaje que se queria trasmitir. Los gráficos también dejan mucho que desear, sin embargo es comprensible debido a las capacidades del switch, no se les puede culpar. Por ultimo lo unico que probableme te no meTremendo juego con una historia que te vuela la cabeza, si bien viola es un personaje con el que no terminas de encariñarte, era ciertamente nesesaria para la historia y para el mensaje que se queria trasmitir. Los gráficos también dejan mucho que desear, sin embargo es comprensible debido a las capacidades del switch, no se les puede culpar. Por ultimo lo unico que probableme te no me gusto es el parry del viola, simplemente esta mal calobrado, cosa que otros juegos como sekiro hacen exelente. Como sea es un gran juego y si bien no es el mejor de los tres le dan un cierre nesesario a esta gran frnaquicia… Expand
  20. KING_GLORIOUS
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Ever since I got Switch and played the first and second Bayonetta. I got hook with the game and fell in love with BAyonetta and I've been waiting for the third ever since and now that it has come out and I got it on the first day what can I say it goes beyond my expectations. Such a wonderful game for this year. The Story, Gameplay and character design is marvelous and perfectly executedEver since I got Switch and played the first and second Bayonetta. I got hook with the game and fell in love with BAyonetta and I've been waiting for the third ever since and now that it has come out and I got it on the first day what can I say it goes beyond my expectations. Such a wonderful game for this year. The Story, Gameplay and character design is marvelous and perfectly executed and caught me by surpise when I first played the game. This was worth the wait, and I can say that in my very own opinion this is the true Multiverse of Madness.… Expand
  21. Skull_CL
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    10/10 Bayoneta has become little by little to one of my favorite games. Very special character and franchise for me.
  22. suli5595
    Oct 31, 2022
    0
    Went from being multiplat to locking the 3rd part only on the switch, so here take my well deserved 0 score.
  23. AnsemTheWise
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    From gameplay perspective, this game is a real masterpiece. I'm not a huge fan of the major ending decision (no spoilers here) but generally speaking, I'm not playing Bayonetta because of the story. I had a great fun with using all of the demons, weapons and all of the elements which make the combat so amazing. I'm not a big fan of playing Viola but fortunately there aren't many missionsFrom gameplay perspective, this game is a real masterpiece. I'm not a huge fan of the major ending decision (no spoilers here) but generally speaking, I'm not playing Bayonetta because of the story. I had a great fun with using all of the demons, weapons and all of the elements which make the combat so amazing. I'm not a big fan of playing Viola but fortunately there aren't many missions with her. It's a must buy for every Switch owner… Expand
  24. Churchino
    Oct 31, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished the game and I could conclude that Nintendo managed to destroy one of the most consistent franchises ever made and produce one of the worst virtual garbage I've ever seen in my life.

    The biggest and most crucial point of any game is the story and how it connects or doesn't connect with the previous narratives.
    Even with 2 games already produced and plenty of luggage to explore the Bayonetta universe, they managed, even with 5 years of development, to write a story that seems to have been made in 1 week by interns born in 2010.

    It is not explained where the villain came from, his motivation and how he gains his powers. Introduces meaningless power to Luca. It doesn't present Viola's past, besides being a character without personality and cheesy visuals. The ending doesn't explain how the other Bayonettas survived. And finally, the story has nothing to do with the universe (Inferno and Paradiso) so far already created.

    I hope from the bottom of my heart, as a great appreciator, fan and player of hack in slash since the beginning, that everything goes wrong in this "new generation" and that this game loses all the appreciation held by fans to this day.

    Definitely the luckiest person in all this was Helena Taylor, who despite the controversy surrounding the game, doesn't have her name linked to it.

    I can imagine the shame it must have been to participate in creating the story of this disaster.

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    Acabei de finalizar o jogo e pude concluir que a Nintendo conseguiu detruir umas das franquias mais consistentes ja feitas e produzir um dos piores lixos virtuais que já vi na minha vida.

    O maior ponto e o mais crucial de qualquer jogo é a história e como ela se conecta ou deixa de se conectar com as narrativas anteriores.
    Mesmo com 2 jogos já produzidos e bagagem de sobra para explorar o universo Bayonetta, conseguiram, mesmo com 5 anos de desenvolvimento, escrever uma história que parece ter sido feita em 1 semana por estagiários nascidos em 2010.

    Não se explica de onde surgiu o vilão, sua motivação e como ganha seus poderes. Introduz um poder sem sentido para Luca. Não apresenta o passado de Viola, além de ser uma personagem sem personalidade e visual brega. O final não explica como as outras Bayonettas sobreviveram. E para finalizar, a história não tem relação nenhuma com o universo (Inferno e Paradiso) até então já criado.

    Espero do fundo do meu coração, como um grande apreciador, fã e jogador de hack in slash desde os primordios, que tudo de errado nessa "nova geração" e que esse jogo perca a todo o apreço tido pelos fãs até os dias de hoje.

    Definitivamente a pessoa mais sortuda nisso tudo foi Helena Taylor, que apesar das polemicas envolvendo o jogo, não tem seu nome vinculado a ele.

    Imagino a vergonha que deve ter sido participar da criação da história desse dessastre.    … Expand
  25. Carcio93
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Absolutely what the real Bayonetta’s fans wanted, Platinum Games hit the jackpot with this game, the history, new mechanics and new characters, all this adds more and more to this franchise, one thing to have very clear it is the graphics side, many people still not getting that this is a Switch game, this means that the quality will be the maximum for this device, even when some problemsAbsolutely what the real Bayonetta’s fans wanted, Platinum Games hit the jackpot with this game, the history, new mechanics and new characters, all this adds more and more to this franchise, one thing to have very clear it is the graphics side, many people still not getting that this is a Switch game, this means that the quality will be the maximum for this device, even when some problems with this, Bayonetta 3 came to show that a great game always can be even better. Please play Bayonetta 1 and 2 to have the full picture of the history.… Expand
  26. MrMinimalist
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Bayonetta 3 is simply put a masterpiece of the ages. I have now completed the game and can not wait to jump back in because this game oozes that rarity in today’s interactive story triple A driven industry, and that rarity is amazing gameplay and charm like no other. Even the DMC universe cannot compare to the bonafide Queen of action, Bayonetta. Ignore the performances zombies, this gameBayonetta 3 is simply put a masterpiece of the ages. I have now completed the game and can not wait to jump back in because this game oozes that rarity in today’s interactive story triple A driven industry, and that rarity is amazing gameplay and charm like no other. Even the DMC universe cannot compare to the bonafide Queen of action, Bayonetta. Ignore the performances zombies, this game runs buttery smooth, with excellent frame pacing and input latency, meaning even the slight hiccup is not noticeable. The game looks badass and there is simply nothing like it elsewhere. A special thank you goes to the development team who created this epic game and of course the supremely talented Jeniffer Hale who voices Bayonetta so damn well. Also a huge thank you to Nintendo who supported Platinum Games in creating this bonafide beast of videogames. Now enough writing, I’m going to jump back in and enjoy this incredible game.… Expand
  27. manujm23
    Oct 31, 2022
    0
    graficos pesimos, parecen de play 1, si este juego hubiera salido en xbox series x y play 5 se veria muchisimo mejor, jugablemente peor todavia, menuda decepcion, ¿8 años para hacer esta basura, en serio? despues de babylons fall sabia que este juego iba a salir muy mal, mañana mismo voy a devolver el juego
  28. 2B2C38
    Oct 31, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Байонетта моя любимая серия игр, я оставил в предыдущих частях сотни часов, открывал все секреты, проходил на чистую платину. И потому ожидания от продолжения были позитивными. Я ждал, что PlatinumGames сделают если не лучше, то хотя бы не хуже, потому что что-то лучше второй части представить было трудно. Игра вышла очень даже ничего, новая боевая система чувствуется действительно по-новому. Но последний час игры буквально вытянул весь кислород из дома и отбил всё желание перепроходить игру на высший ранг.

    Концовка игры это просто разочарование года. Хотя между короткой завязкой и душно затянутой развязкой сюжета почти нет, поэтому слита половина всего нарратива, если не больше. Сюжеты первой и второй части были не то что забыты, они буквально брошены в помойку, ведь Байонетты из первой и второй части оказывается теперь из разных вселенных, а новая барышня вообще никакого отношения к прошлому не имеет. Завершающая глава невыносимая тягомотина, где безликого главного злодея пытаются эпично слить 3-4 раза, пафос невероятный, ты думаешь ну всё, после этого только закликать до смерти, но нет, ты опять должен его бить с новыми силами. А после титров вообще новый босс, теперь бей его за Виолу. Это был какой-то кошмар наяву.

    Самое печальное, чего я боялся больше всего за игру, это введение в сюжет любовной линии, причём сделали её отвратительно посредственной. Прошлые части буквально стебали всех любителей пэйрингов, героиня была сильной, независимой (лол) и недосягаемой, а Лука как главный ловелас всегда был осмеян и являлся элементом комедийным. Это и другие элементы держали игру на той постироничной ноте, где Байонетта вытворяет всякие пикантности и одновременно бьёт тебя по носу, если ты тут на что-то расчитывал.

    Теперь же у нас за час до конца внезапный пэйринг с Лукой и любовь навечно. И ещё у них внезапная дочь, хотя и из другой вселенной, но вроде как считается. Поэтому теперь Байонетта умирает и да здравствует новая Байонетта, то есть Виола. Даже если и вводить какую-то любовную историю, можно было хотя бы раскрыть Луку, потому что всю игру он либо посмешище, либо про него просто забыли.

    Я не знаю как можно было так слить в трубу хорошую основу первых двух частей и вместо этого выдать пшык. Это буквально смерть франшизы, ведь старая Байонетта мертва, а вместо неё новая для молодёжных и «крутых» геймеров-панков. Надеюсь, они будут довольны, потому что мне как «лютому траеру» и «non-stop PurePlatinum» бумеру доигрывать третью часть было невыносимо душно.    … Expand
  29. Maximillia
    Oct 31, 2022
    2
    The ending ruined whole game, I was huge fan on bayonetta but after this game i am not buying anymore more games from this series
  30. Rakereview000
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Bayonetta 3 is definitely an outstanding game. The story expands the Bayonetta universe while keeping the style and attitude, alongside surprising twists and awesome cutscenes. You'll try to stop Singularity, which has an army of biological human weapons, which tear through the universe, destroying the worlds in the multiverse one by one. The music doesn't fall short either, with new songsBayonetta 3 is definitely an outstanding game. The story expands the Bayonetta universe while keeping the style and attitude, alongside surprising twists and awesome cutscenes. You'll try to stop Singularity, which has an army of biological human weapons, which tear through the universe, destroying the worlds in the multiverse one by one. The music doesn't fall short either, with new songs and remixes that won't get out of your head. The design of the enemies, environments and demons looks better than ever, although I found the new look of the characters a bit unappealing. Now let's talk about gameplay. Bayonetta 3 has by far the most refined gameplay in the series. The new mechanics introduces to the combat include summoning demons to help you, adding them as combo finishers and controlling them. You'll get to control different versions of Bayonetta, each with her own unique weapon and demon, which you'll eventually achieve. It's super fun to mix up weapons and demons during the combat, which was more so Bayonetta 1 difficult rather than 2, which I prefer (which means it was harder this time around). You'll also control Viola, which plays differently than Bayonetta. She can obtain witch-time by parrying attacks from enemies, which I liked. Her sword play also felt great, because I usually like the sword weapons the most in Bayo 1&2, and she plays similar to that. She can also use Cheshire to help her, which mixes up the demons' usual mechanics. The weakest part of the gameplay by far is Jeanne, which plays in 2D stealth stages, which kills the pace of the game. They're annoying, unsatisfying, slow and clunky. To simply put it- I wish it wasn't here at all. But besides that, there really is nothing like playing Bayonetta- getting those insane combo chains, hitting enemies the size of a skyscraper and performing Climaxes- it's all here, and it's awesome. One of the most concerning thing leading up to the game's release was the performance of the game. Luckily- I think it's alright. I never experienced anything that hurt the combat experience. I will say that the game has some fps struggles, but it's nothing major. I was more bothered with pop in, which was really noticeable when roaming around in the stages. Luckily, I am willing to give all these problems a pass, because Bayonetta 3 has some seriously incredible graphics. From the cutscenes to fast-paced gameplay, world design and details- it's seriously impressive that the Switch can pull off these graphics, and they definitely contribute to how immersive the world feels. In conclusion- buy this game. I can feel how much work went into it, and it was obviously the product of hard work and a lot of passion. Just ignore Jeanne's stages. 9.5/10.… Expand
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#17 Best Switch Game of 2022
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#6 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022
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#1 Most Shared Switch Game of 2022

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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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