Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 103 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 5 out of 103
  3. Negative: 9 out of 103
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  1. Soranirasu
    Mar 23, 2023
    8
    Very different from other Bayonetta games. The art direction is very nice. The story is told like a fairy tale but is very well written. The gameplay is original but not always easy to master (especially with the Joycon Drift). The game only becomes really fun when you start unlocking the elements. The ost correspond well to the artistic direction.
  2. Kyo84
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Un juego con un arte hermoso, niveles muy creativos con muchos puzzles que resolver y un sistema de combate muy pulido a pesar de no tener tanta acción como su saga principal, es un spin off muy bueno y novedoso que profundisa mas con los personajes ya vistos en sagas anteriores
  3. Cxisse
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, even though I was skeptical after Bayonetta 3, it did not disappoint in the slightest. It's gorgeous and emotional, the boss fights are really fun.
  4. spectaculhere
    May 8, 2023
    10
    It's a very beautiful game, in both its art style and its story. Cleaver level design and original gameplay, don't miss it.
  5. Timenick
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    This game is very good, and very unique… while there are some inspirations like Okami and especially Korok Forest from BotW Cereza and the Lost Demon is pretty much its very own thing.

    Great combat where you control two characters at once (works great with the Joycons AND with the Pro Controller), great Zelda- like mini puzzle shrines, great exploration. Nothing feels too easy or too    This game is very good, and very unique… while there are some inspirations like Okami and especially Korok Forest from BotW Cereza and the Lost Demon is pretty much its very own thing.

    Great combat where you control two characters at once (works great with the Joycons AND with the Pro Controller), great Zelda- like mini puzzle shrines, great exploration. Nothing feels too easy or too hard or too long and the game constantly keeps throwing new stuff at you which can be very surprising.

    The graphics are beautiful, fantastic storybook art style with one of the best color palettes I have ever seen in a video game. Great story. Great voice acting. Great music. Also this game is still in 1.00 version and doesnt have a single technical issue, which is worth mentioning in 2023.

    Cereza and the Lost Demon is a gem. The only problem is that it is 60 full price which is a bit too much considering its essentially an indie game and doesnt push any technical boundaries. I bought this together with Zelda Tears of the Kingdom via an NSO voucher which might be the best way to get this game right now.

    So buy it now or wait for sale and then buy it. Its really that good! 9/10    … Expand
  6. Nayl
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Platinum games mostrou como é pensar fora da caixinha. O jogo é lindo, charmoso, criativo e nao deixa nada a desejar a série como um todo.
    Foi uma grata supresa.
  7. PMG-Writer
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    Nintendo and Platinum Games created an interesting and playfully very diverse title for the Switch with "Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon". The interesting gameplay mechanics around Cereza and demon Cheshire are fun to play and are an exciting approach, especially in co-op mode. The storyline could also show its appeal so far and the technology is also good. The graphics andNintendo and Platinum Games created an interesting and playfully very diverse title for the Switch with "Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon". The interesting gameplay mechanics around Cereza and demon Cheshire are fun to play and are an exciting approach, especially in co-op mode. The storyline could also show its appeal so far and the technology is also good. The graphics and sound show themselves from their best side and round off the very positive overall impression. Undecided gamers should also play the free demo version of "Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon". From our side, a clear buy recommendation.… Expand
  8. Nogal
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    It is an addictive and beautiful bayonetta game. It will be one of the best games of this year.
  9. Mene0
    Apr 21, 2023
    9
    Absolutely gorgeous game, it's hard to even put into words how beautiful the artstyle and level/character design is. The story is also very cute and heart warming. The voice acting is top notch, especially Cereza's. Sadly this game is connected into the terrible writing universe they did with Bayonetta 3, but ignoring that the self contained story in this game is wonderful.
    The gameplay    Absolutely gorgeous game, it's hard to even put into words how beautiful the artstyle and level/character design is. The story is also very cute and heart warming. The voice acting is top notch, especially Cereza's. Sadly this game is connected into the terrible writing universe they did with Bayonetta 3, but ignoring that the self contained story in this game is wonderful.
    The gameplay is very fun and innovative too: you control Cereza with one half of the controller and Cheshire with the other, this leads to a very diferent experience that's very enjoyable. I do think Cereza does not have enough things to do during combat compared to Cheshire, but it's the only big complaint about the controls.
    The biggest complain I have is how bad the map is. Not only it is weird on how it navigates vertically, it also lacks the names of which areas the edges of one area connect to, so you're kinda navigating blind sometimes.
    Absolutely fantastic game that puts a great spin on the metroidvania genre.    … Expand
  10. FermiAltair
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    The game maybe start slow due to the narrative but later turns very cool, the music and the action are powerful, and the endgame is very awasome.
    Now the gameplay is more like a TLOZ y the level design like a TLOZ fused with Metroidvania elementes, like exploration, boss fights, etc.
    Not much to say but play it!
  11. Djon57VGR
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Cereza and the Lost Demon is a pure tale of gameplay that give us an origin story for our beloved witch Bayonetta and artistic masterpiece. I truely loved the game (it gives me the "surprise" effect of Kirby and the Forgotten World last year). Special mention for the soundtrack, especially on the final boss, and for the post-game extra which makes the link with Bayonetta 3 in addition toCereza and the Lost Demon is a pure tale of gameplay that give us an origin story for our beloved witch Bayonetta and artistic masterpiece. I truely loved the game (it gives me the "surprise" effect of Kirby and the Forgotten World last year). Special mention for the soundtrack, especially on the final boss, and for the post-game extra which makes the link with Bayonetta 3 in addition to making the prequel to Bayonetta 1. This mini metroidvania / zelda is very pleasant and we always get lost in the forest even after 20 hours. I have now 100% completion, very nice to have some time trial to attack for platinum ranks. Yeah the main story is longer than the whole bayonettas (if you only do the basic verses) so well deserved prize also.… Expand
  12. Ludvik
    May 2, 2023
    10
    The Bayonetta franchise is known for their storytelling, and this game does a phenomenal job with providing context for long-time Bayonetta fans. I am so excited to see the Origins series continue the story of this amazing franchise.
  13. Ulriken
    May 18, 2023
    8
    I've only played the demo so far. The art is stunning, and the story is told like a fairytale. Excellent art direction and soundtrack. The gameplay is easy, the puzzles are very intuitive. Overall, the game is a very wholesome experience that I'm looking forward to playing when I get the full version.
  14. Ss9979890
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    Unique experience overall had a lot of surprises and turned out better than expected
  15. eldaliving
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    Este juego me dejo soprendida porque es muy bueno y visual es muy buenito. Nintendo y platinum son un buen equipo y esperamos ver mucho mas de Bayonetta!!
  16. Gugalizando
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and Lost Demon foi uma grande surpresa, além do jogo ser muito bonito, sua jogabilidade é bem gostosa, os combates são muito bons, as “dungeons” são bem legais e com puzzles variados, o jogo simplesmente me surpreendeu muito de forma positiva, recomendo quem puder ter oportunidade de jogar, jogue sem medo
  17. Metroide
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Bayonetta Origins es un spin off de la saga hack n slash por autonomasia. En esta ocasion su genero varia entre una mezcla de dungeon crawler, metroidvania y aventura, donde pretende narrarnos de manera muy asertiva un historia cautivadora y original. Desde el apartado artistico, sonoro y jugable estd juego es una maravilla que todo amante de los videojuegos deberia probar. Por indicarBayonetta Origins es un spin off de la saga hack n slash por autonomasia. En esta ocasion su genero varia entre una mezcla de dungeon crawler, metroidvania y aventura, donde pretende narrarnos de manera muy asertiva un historia cautivadora y original. Desde el apartado artistico, sonoro y jugable estd juego es una maravilla que todo amante de los videojuegos deberia probar. Por indicar algo que empaña la experiencia dieria que su mapa. El mapa es confuso y llega a molestar sobretodo a los mas completistas. Por el resto es un juego MA RA VI LLO SO.… Expand
  18. lillajordbaer
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    I really fell in love with this game. The graphics are breathtaking and the amazing amount of details makes you realized how much love the designers and developers poured into this game. A good starting point if you've never play a Bayonetta game before even if the gameplay between the two games is extremely different. I'd recommend it to pretty much everyone who likes a game with a goodI really fell in love with this game. The graphics are breathtaking and the amazing amount of details makes you realized how much love the designers and developers poured into this game. A good starting point if you've never play a Bayonetta game before even if the gameplay between the two games is extremely different. I'd recommend it to pretty much everyone who likes a game with a good written story, clever combat system and more "casual" gamers and players with disabilities since there are a lot of settings to shape your experience to fit your needs… Expand
  19. Fermito
    May 8, 2023
    8
    Buen juego de puzzles, exploración y narrativa. Quizás la búsqueda de todo pueda exasperar porque hay cosas un poco ocultas, pero es buen juego
  20. LOLey
    May 15, 2023
    8
    Very beautiful Game, an innovative playstyle. The music design is a little subtle but very idyllic.

    The game is a little slow though, especially at the beginning. The difficulty is a hit or miss, mostly an easy game, but at the end it can get quite tough and some bosses may give you a decent challenge. I must say that many fights were poorly pasted and could drag on, but as the story    Very beautiful Game, an innovative playstyle. The music design is a little subtle but very idyllic.

    The game is a little slow though, especially at the beginning. The difficulty is a hit or miss, mostly an easy game, but at the end it can get quite tough and some bosses may give you a decent challenge. I must say that many fights were poorly pasted and could drag on, but as the story progressed and more abilities were unlocked, it got a lot more fun. The very end was by far the most fun aspect of the game.    … Expand
  21. Ragnar_san
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    Un juegazo a la atura de la saga, y su narrativa y estetica son sublimes! Probadlo.
  22. 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 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!!
  23. lucidgate
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Excellent spin off game. You can tell a lot of love went into this one. Although it plays practically nothing like it's predecessors, it still has that Platinum Games feel and you can tell there are other influences such as Okami. Overall a great experience, I hope Platinum experiments more with games like these.
  24. Dayon
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Beautiful artwork and unique gameplay from that of the mainline games something fans should in joy
  25. Pharmboy
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    The demo doesn't do it justice. Bought with Switch voucher with Zelda. Once you unlock elements and abilities it really picks up and there is nothing else like it out there.
  26. Bon2
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    a wonderful origin game with stunning visual art. the controls may seem confusing at first, but it's not hard to learn.
  27. Puertaalsotano
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    Gran manejo de los mandos, una historia grandiosa. Una experiencia muy innovadora en la saga expandiendo otra forma de ver como evolucionado el personaje atraves de la historia de la saga
  28. Neb_
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    Un juego increible con una historia conmovedora y un estilo de arte que es precioso. Y ni hablar de los diseños de personaje que estan hermosos, Un juego que vale totalmente la pena probar y que todos deberian tener si son fans de la saga o si estan interesados en empezarla.
  29. Miguel_02
    Mar 21, 2023
    9
    The Art Style is Gorgeous, gameplay maybe simple at some moments but the narrative is engaging with lots of secret to discover and exploration is fun, a very sneaky co-op game if you use the joycons with 1 person as cereza and other as Cheshire, overall it was a great game that pretty much exceeded expectations.
  30. Pilseneger7
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    Me gustó mucho. Un giro inesperado pero muy bien recibido en la forma de jugar a Bayonetta. El arte es hermoso, los puzzles me gustaron mucho. Tiene un poco de dificultad al controlar a 2 personajes simultáneos, pero eso le de gracia y desafío al juego. La forma en que se presenta la historia es muy buena. La música es muy cautivadora. Feliz de haberlo comprado.
  31. YagmiCocoa
    Mar 21, 2023
    9
    Don't let Bayonetta purists and people who haven't played the game tell you otherwise, this game is incredible and here is why:

    This is Bayonetta's franchise most well written game. The developing of the young Cereza is not only believable but relatable as she's a young innocent kid trying to do her best to impress others, herself and fight for the ones she loves. Chesire is an amazing    Don't let Bayonetta purists and people who haven't played the game tell you otherwise, this game is incredible and here is why:

    This is Bayonetta's franchise most well written game. The developing of the young Cereza is not only believable but relatable as she's a young innocent kid trying to do her best to impress others, herself and fight for the ones she loves. Chesire is an amazing companion as grumpy as strong who helps Cereza to become a strong kid, as the demon learns what a friend is.

    The artistic side, both visually and musically speaking, are outstanding, and both are key to this game to be an oniric, magic and fantastic tale. Even gameplay mechanics bringing this franchise a fresh twist we didn't know we needed. Although my main, but not really a big issue, with this game is the combat system which might get a bit repetitive. But I am grateful for this game to be puzzle focused and for that the boss fights are as flamboyant and stylish as main Bayo series with energetic finishers that make this game an unforgettable experience.

    The main style is magical but mysterious, never so dark but it's not a happy fairy tale, even when I was not playing the game I couldn't help to remember the game, some moments, some lines (s/o to Cereza's VA, she nailed it), the music, the lore. This is a must-play not only for Bayonetta fans but for any Nintendo Switch user who loves adventure/puzzle/platform games with great storytelling.

    And platinum, please bring more stories and developments like this to de Bayonetta franchise.    … Expand
  32. GameforGamers
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    Bayonetta Origins! yes this is a great game, certainly one of the most creative and artistic games i've recently played, with a beautiful art style, incredible soundtrack and intense combat. Anyone who enjoys action adventure games should definitely give it a try - I'm sure they won't be disappointed!
  33. dharma2
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    A surprising entry for the Bayonetta series, and a lot of disappointment comes from that. But if you played Platinum's games in the past, including the under-rated Okami, than you know for a fact that this is still within their wheel house. Kudos also for introducing unique play mechanics, in this case controlling 2 characters at once. It takes getting used to but like any Platinum games,A surprising entry for the Bayonetta series, and a lot of disappointment comes from that. But if you played Platinum's games in the past, including the under-rated Okami, than you know for a fact that this is still within their wheel house. Kudos also for introducing unique play mechanics, in this case controlling 2 characters at once. It takes getting used to but like any Platinum games, once it clicked than you will find it quite addictive.… Expand
  34. Chrisalva
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    Beautiful and charming, unexpected!! Platinum action included, and my love for Bayonetta is now bigger
  35. 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 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.
  36. xboxlikewater
    Mar 18, 2023
    9
    Amazing visuals combined with story narration really captures the feeling of a storybook. It's an odd entry for a series like Bayonetta but it works well and the gameplay is much more fun and in-depth than expected. Cereza is also extremely adorable, with a basic skill tree system and costumes. Game is longer on first playthrough than the main games.
  37. Retroplayer1987
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    Muy buen juego para mostrar otra faceta de bayonetta. El arte me ha encantado.
  38. Melzago
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Game design excellent. Worthy successor to Okami, this game is an hidden gem! It is an excellent mismatch of old Zelda, Okami, Bayonetta, Astral Chain within an level design like Bloodborne. The game also has a lot of references to the new Zelda’s (Botw & Totk). Just get it, you wont be disappointed ! Musically the game is not to the level of the team of composers behind Bayonetta games,Game design excellent. Worthy successor to Okami, this game is an hidden gem! It is an excellent mismatch of old Zelda, Okami, Bayonetta, Astral Chain within an level design like Bloodborne. The game also has a lot of references to the new Zelda’s (Botw & Totk). Just get it, you wont be disappointed ! Musically the game is not to the level of the team of composers behind Bayonetta games, but it is an interesting approach.… Expand
  39. Germemygerm
    Mar 18, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all I thank the team behind this game for bringing an actual art style to this game instead of pushing that horrible realistic style that bayonetta 3 was pushing, it's quite unfortunate that this game still is supposed to be a support for bayonetta's third installment cause' there is no way to save or justify the roller-coaster of nothing that was.
    Overall this is a puzzle solving walking simulator with some interesting environments and spectacular scenarios; I really don't have anything to say about the combat, It's just like bayonetta but for babies and there's some gimmicks thrown at it for variety.
    there is some fan service to keep those passionate of this series still hopeful that this game might recover of all this mess while also pushing that same direction everyone is expecting pg not to take with this series.

    It´s so weird that the "premise" of this game (the one present in the trailers) is never met even mentioned later in the game, (it gets replaced by that dreaded senseless love story nobody cares about) I'd recommend anyone that is interested in this title for that specific reason not to buy it because they might come out more upset than relieved (like me)

    Also I find it weird that the growht and maturity the "Cereza" in this game experiences is never seen in the game that is supposeddly it's sequel; makes this game kinda missable and irrelevant since the main character and her variants were always even/losing against the antagonist, which we still don't know the origin of or even where he got it's powers to begin with (and makes an appearence in ths game because "reasons")

    I'd like to recommend the bayonetta creator to start taking lessons in writing and scripting, and stop self-inserting into the story in some heroic/mysterious manner like we care about him.

    not to much to conclude this but I noticed I typo on the extra costume that could be quite severe and I hope it gets fixed.
    quite dissapointed with this product overall but I´m glad it's over I can now 100 percent this game and re-sell it along with bayo 3 in a package to forget this arch was even brought into existence.
    hopefull to see the new Cereza that´s actually strong and does not hesitate save it's kind, and by hesitate I mean standing still doing nothing.    … Expand
  40. Steyraus
    Mar 23, 2023
    1
    If you like long drawn out uninteresting exposition, combat so basic and dull it would entertain a child and ugly AF art direction, then you might like Cereza and the Lost demon. The game seriously sux and is the tombstone of a once great franchise as its sales numbers were pathetic, even worse than B3, which was also a let down. Don't know why platinum is so attached to this shi7y 2If you like long drawn out uninteresting exposition, combat so basic and dull it would entertain a child and ugly AF art direction, then you might like Cereza and the Lost demon. The game seriously sux and is the tombstone of a once great franchise as its sales numbers were pathetic, even worse than B3, which was also a let down. Don't know why platinum is so attached to this shi7y 2 character per stick combat.… Expand
  41. Mikey_
    Mar 21, 2023
    0
    I tried the demo and it sucked. Graphics, doo doo. Controls, bulky as heck. 0/10 would not recommend
  42. cptstainless
    Mar 20, 2023
    1
    Continuing the terrible story of Bayonetta 3 with none of the fun gameplay from the main series, cannot recommend this.
  43. Mogmog000
    Mar 19, 2023
    0
    Difficult to control
    The action is not exhilarating
    The mini-game of injecting magic power is boring
  44. OnlyOneHere
    Mar 21, 2023
    0
    This game is a steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging a ridiculous price of $60 for a mobile game. When I pay $60, I expect top-notch AAA quality. That is exactly what this game lacks. Not even EA would be that greedy to sell me an indie-quality game for $60. Jesus Christ are Nintendo so greedy.

    The gameplay is boring and repetitive. The story is bad. The graphics    This game is a steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging a ridiculous price of $60 for a mobile game. When I pay $60, I expect top-notch AAA quality. That is exactly what this game lacks. Not even EA would be that greedy to sell me an indie-quality game for $60. Jesus Christ are Nintendo so greedy.

    The gameplay is boring and repetitive. The story is bad. The graphics are pathetic. The level design is horrible. The enviornments load in late. The developers were too lazy and greedy to give me actual cutscenes, so they use a virtual book for cutscenes with very little animations. This whole art style stuff is just an excuse for developers to be cheap and lazy. Let me remind you that this game costs $60. The giant purple monster always does a cringeworthy roar when winning a boss battle. Speaking of which, the boss battles are trash. The physics are pathetic.

    There is no multiplayer. So once you beat the story, there is literally not a reason to play this game again. Charging $60 for a game with no replay value is a cash grab. For goodness sake, why are developers so obsessed with the word Origins? Enough already. It's already bad enough that these lazy developers sold me shovelware for $60, now they're lazy to come up with names for games? I don't recommend this game at all.    … Expand
  45. AJCk19
    May 12, 2023
    4
    The art style, graphics, the way things are presented, and aesthetics are top notch. On that alone, it gets 4 stars. But it is not as fun as the mainline Bayonettas.
  46. B-Bog
    Apr 29, 2023
    7
    This game is like baby's first Zelda with a two-character twist, a beautiful storybook/watercolor aesthetic, and lots of lovingly crafted lore and world-building. The writing and difficulty are definitely aimed at a very young demographic (which honestly is a pretty bizarre choice considering the rest of this franchise), and, as many other reviews have pointed out, many ideas only feelThis game is like baby's first Zelda with a two-character twist, a beautiful storybook/watercolor aesthetic, and lots of lovingly crafted lore and world-building. The writing and difficulty are definitely aimed at a very young demographic (which honestly is a pretty bizarre choice considering the rest of this franchise), and, as many other reviews have pointed out, many ideas only feel half-explored as a result of this and thus the game gets a little boring and repetitive as it goes on, almost like it plays itself when you're following the critical path. This could've been remedied either with more interesting and challenging gameplay or by making the game a shorter 10-hours-or-so experience. As it is, it gets a little long-winded later on.

    If you're not following the critical path and want to collect all the items, however, you will find that the level design and the map screen are NOT fit for this purpose. The levels aren't really open per se, but more of a collection of intertwined linear and narrow paths that very often don't lead to where you think they would when looking at them on the map. This makes item-collecting a tedious chore because you cannot just pick out an icon on the map and simply go to it like in an Open-World game or Metroidvania, but you have to first solve the absurd riddle that is this game's map design where no path ever leads you to where you think it would. Not fun.

    Cereza's voice is horribly grating. Just hearing her shout CHESHIRE is enough to make my toes curl and it's really not a very good performance in general. The lady narrating the textbook parts is excellent, though, really nails the bedtime story vibe. What truly boggles my mind is that they gave the SMALL CHILD thigh-highs and a miniskirt. Wtf is it with Japanese people and sexualizing children?

    All in all, I would recommend this as an introduction to Action-Adventures for younger players or for grown-ups who are merely looking for nice aesthetics and very breezy gameplay and not much else, although I would probably advise getting it on sale instead of paying full price.    … Expand
  47. Labkor
    May 28, 2023
    6
    Intrigué par ce gameplay avec 1 personnage par Joy-con et aimant le personnage de Bayonetta, je me suis dit qu'il était temps de refaire tourner la Switch.

    Le début du jeu est un calvaire total, on à pas tout de suite les deux personnages permettant d'utiliser les 2 Joy-con, la narration est extrênement infantile et déjà-vu, et c'est très étonnant d'avoir une écriture aussi niaise dans    Intrigué par ce gameplay avec 1 personnage par Joy-con et aimant le personnage de Bayonetta, je me suis dit qu'il était temps de refaire tourner la Switch.

    Le début du jeu est un calvaire total, on à pas tout de suite les deux personnages permettant d'utiliser les 2 Joy-con, la narration est extrênement infantile et déjà-vu, et c'est très étonnant d'avoir une écriture aussi niaise dans l'univers de Bayonetta.

    Sans compter sur le fait que le scénario est basique, on y incarne une enfant apeurée, qui veut sauver sa mère de prison mais n'a pas les capacités, formée par une sorcière très autoritaire, elle doit se rendre à la forêt d'Avalon pour trouver la solution pour libérer sa mère, elle veut s'y précipiter alors que sa maitresse ne la sent pas prête pour s'y aventurer.
    Le jeu décolle à partir de là, n'écoutant pas sa tutrice, elle fonce dans cette forêt, et invoque un démon dans sa peluche, on rencontre donc "Chouchou" le 2eme perso le plus important du jeu, qui va venir déclencher le fameux gameplay au 2 joy-con (Après un bon 2h de jeu, bonjour l'intro lourdingue)

    Alors oui, ce gameplay est assez original et globalement plaisant à jouer, Cereza qui s'occupe d'étourdir les ennemies, et Chouchou qui s'occupe de l'aspect offensif, j'ai eu peur au bout 4/5 heures car malgré ce côté unique, on fait des actions basique dans ce jeu, mais une fois débloqué les formes élémentaires de Chouchou qui ont chacune une capacité spéciale, les combats deviennent plus plus satisfaisant, ce n'est pas transcendant mais c'est une belle réussite.

    Bien évidemment, les combats sont entaché par un bestiaire assez répétitif, une difficulté beaucoup trop basse à tel point que j'ai oublié à quoi ressemblait ma barre de vie et je n'ai jamais été forcé d'utiliser les consommables (potion de force, de soin etc...) et à part le Jabberwock, tous les boss du jeu sont oubliable,

    les OST, c'est le minimum syndicale... Trop discrète et fade, la musique du Jabberwock s'élève quand même, et peut être l'ambiance dans les donjons du jeu (Tir na Nog)

    Les donjons justement, parlons-en, à l'image de la difficulté des combats, 90% d'entre eux sont trop facile mais je serais mauvaise langue de ne pas dire qu'il y a quand même quelques bonnes idées couplé au gameplay avec les Joy-con, donc c'était correct dans l'ensemble.
    Mais par contre, la DA des donjons est superbe, pour m'arrêter et prendre un screenshot, faut le faire, moi qui est d'habitude en m'en curer l'oignon des mode photos.
    Moins surpris de la DA dans les zones ouvertes, alors tout le monde dit que c'est le plus gros point fort du jeu, mais perso, c'est bien hein, mais pas incroyable.

    Le jeu tourne bien, techniquement impeccable pour de la Switch et pour être gentil une dernière fois, et en plus sur l'aspect narration du jeu, la relation Cereza-Chouchou fonctionne pas trop mal, bon encore une fois, c'est pas un monstre d'originalité, on à des duos bien plus travaillé dans d'autres oeuvres vidéoludique, mais le fait que Cereza soit peureuse, n'a aucune confiance en elle et est très empathique alors que Chouchou est totalement l'inverse, bah ça donne des situations plutôt drôle et on sent qu'ils apprennent l'un de l'autre.

    Pour finir, je vais dire le point qui m'a le plus agacé du jeu : L'EXPLORATION
    Aucune Mini-map, on doit sans cesse appuyer sur + pour activer la carte se tapant un léger temps de chargement qui coupe le rythme, pour en plus se taper une carte dégueulasse, je n'ai jamais compris comment m'orienter, et j'ai l'impression que le jeu est au courant, car il va sans cesse vous montrer la route pour la quête principale, de plus, y'a un réel problème de verticalité ,on ne voit pas la différence entre une surface plate ou un dénivelé, alors quelques fois on se rend à un endroit, mais en fait on ne peut pas y accéder car il faut aller au-dessus et c'est bloqué, parfois la caméra se place mal, donc on ne voit pas certains passages...
    De plus, malgré que la DA soit jolie et tout, mais j'ai la sensation qu'à vouloir faire tout propre, tout resplendissant, bah on ne distingue plus un décor d'une plate-forme.
    Je crois n'avoir jamais aimé me balader dans ce jeu, et vous savez le pire ? Cette exploration calamiteuse entraine avec elle d'autres domaine du jeu qui paraissait sympathique, notamment les upgrades à trouver et les quêtes secondaires.

    Pour conclure, ce jeu me donne le sensation d'être un brouillon, y'a de bonne idées, on sent que les devs de PlatinumGames voulait faire autre chose que du BTA, mais y'a des grosses lacune qui tire le jeu vers le bas, et je pense qu'elle m'ont empêché d'apprécier ce titre à sa juste valeur.    … Expand
  48. ZYMROD
    Mar 24, 2023
    7
    El juego cuenta con pintorescos gráficos, diseño artístico precioso, música acorde con el estilo Bayonetta, buena historia y una dificultad sencilla. Pero, lamentablemente se llega a poner tedioso con las constantes interrupciones de cinemáticas, si no te gusta mucho el Japo Moe te va a dar cringe, misiones secundarias irrelevantes, duración escasa producto de su escasa dificultad y siEl juego cuenta con pintorescos gráficos, diseño artístico precioso, música acorde con el estilo Bayonetta, buena historia y una dificultad sencilla. Pero, lamentablemente se llega a poner tedioso con las constantes interrupciones de cinemáticas, si no te gusta mucho el Japo Moe te va a dar cringe, misiones secundarias irrelevantes, duración escasa producto de su escasa dificultad y si sufres de JoyCon Drift tendrás problemas porque utilizaras ambos stick.… Expand
  49. btl630900
    Jul 29, 2023
    9
    An surprising triumph, Origins excels in very different ways that other Bayonetta games. Its arstlye is amazing and gorgeous, with an amazing wonderland/ mystical forest feel. The soundtrack continues the greatness. The combat is fun and the abilities and interaction feel great almost like a Metroid Vania style game, This games character focused story is actually brilliant and feels fullAn surprising triumph, Origins excels in very different ways that other Bayonetta games. Its arstlye is amazing and gorgeous, with an amazing wonderland/ mystical forest feel. The soundtrack continues the greatness. The combat is fun and the abilities and interaction feel great almost like a Metroid Vania style game, This games character focused story is actually brilliant and feels full doing an excellent job of establishing cereza, Cheshire, their bond and development, trails and hardships, and growth. The bosses are honestly some of the best in the series with amazing encounters and moments. This game surprises and delights and is great for both newcomers and fans. Beautiful.… Expand

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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
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    60
    If you get over the initial shock, it's not a bad game. Two characters working together, improving abilities, the ability to sneak around, spatial puzzles and problem solving to get further, and above all, gorgeous graphics. [Issue#327]
  2. Gamereactor Spain
    Oct 16, 2023
    80
    In the end, what seemed like a fairly average, slow-paced indie metroidvania ends up charming you by combining a creepy fairy tale with some unique ideas, all under a beautiful visual finish. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon may not be the most user-friendly for a 100% playthrough, but it definitely is a tale worth playing on its own merits.
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  3. ZTGD
    May 19, 2023
    80
    Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a big departure from the mainline Bayonetta games usual formula. Instead of leaning on fast paced combat, scantily clad lead, a loud soundtrack and a story with a lot of killing and revenge. Instead, this is a family-friendly story, one that is told like a grand storybook and even has themes of love and friendship throughout. Quite the change of pace for our Umbra witch but quite the welcome one if you have your eyes open as to the type of game this really is; Cereza and the Lost Demon is a delightful adventure that thoroughly surprised me.
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