Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

 Switch
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 99
  3. Negative: 0 out of 99
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Apr 17, 2023
    Bayonetta Origins is a wonderful surprise that is not only recommended for fans, but for gamers looking for an interesting and artistically brilliant adventure. [Recommended]
  2. Eurogamer
    Mar 14, 2023
    A beautifully crafted exploration game brimming with combat and puzzles. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  3. Polygon
    Mar 14, 2023
    If you’re looking for a cute, cozy platformer with simple battle mechanics and a playful story, look no further than Cereza and the Lost Demon. For those, like me, hoping to see how Cereza truly gained her power, and harnessed the seduction and raw magical prowess required to become the ultimate umbra witch, this game is a miss. And that’s fine. I just wish this new approach excited me as much as the previous ones did. I appreciate approachability — but Bayonetta has always been a series about toeing the line, and nothing about this title took a risk. I hope the next approach is worthy enough to stand on its own among the series’ best games.
  5. The Verge
    Mar 14, 2023
    While they’re very different beasts, playing Cereza and the Lost Demon in 2023 feels a lot like playing Capcom’s Ōkamiden for the original DS back in 2011 in the sense that the new game is a technical triumph that’s still almost certain to rub many fans the wrong way simply because it’s different from the games that came before it. To be fair, Cereza is undeniably making a bold gamble by taking such a beloved character in a new direction that reads as kid-friendly first and true to Bayonetta second. But with its charming story, clever expansion of the franchise’s multiversal mythos, and a healthy selection of unlockable costumes, Cereza and the Lost Demon is pure Bayonetta at its core, and after the controversy surrounding Bayonetta 3, it might be exactly what the series needs.

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 103
  3. Negative: 9 out of 103
  1. iandizion713
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    This game is just down right gorgeous. Loving to switch up in the amazing gameplay that this brings to the series. The addition of the twoThis game is just down right gorgeous. Loving to switch up in the amazing gameplay that this brings to the series. The addition of the two players controlled at the same time with one controller is masterful. Truly an innovative switch up in the series. ICan’t wait to see what platinum games comes up with next Well done.… Full Review »
  2. shun24
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    The game is actually way better and high quality then I expected that I was actually captivated by the essence of artstyle the narrative andThe game is actually way better and high quality then I expected that I was actually captivated by the essence of artstyle the narrative and the puzzles are really creative too. If you are worried about playtime hours, if you explore everything its around 15 hours. And there are stuff to do after you finish the game that i don't want to reveal but they are very worth it!!… Full Review »
  3. Chrisalva
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    Beautiful and charming, unexpected!! Platinum action included, and my love for Bayonetta is now bigger
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