Bayonetta

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 274 Ratings

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  1. WindlessNight
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    Some lag on sections, but overall a fantastic game with style and sass. It's a game that knows what it is with it's seeming simple combat and combos, weapon variety and QTEs.
  2. btl630900
    Jul 29, 2023
    8
    The original Bayonetta feels like an immediate classic. Amazing action an style, arcade like levels, quick snappy gameplay, wonderful feeling control. It starts strong with mystery and great lore and crazy moments with nonstop fun, The bosses are awesome in most cases and the feel of gothic and style instantly makes an impression. The original still holds up barring some of theThe original Bayonetta feels like an immediate classic. Amazing action an style, arcade like levels, quick snappy gameplay, wonderful feeling control. It starts strong with mystery and great lore and crazy moments with nonstop fun, The bosses are awesome in most cases and the feel of gothic and style instantly makes an impression. The original still holds up barring some of the environments and instant death / unforgiving qtes plus scoring being unforgiving in the first game, These aspect don't age as well. Action game classic. don't F with this witch.… Expand
  3. Major_PC_92
    May 5, 2023
    8
    Bayonetta est la meilleur héroïne de jeux vidéo. Le jeux est exigeant avec un niveau de difficulté bien dosé. il m' fallu environ 13H pour le finir une première fois en suivante le scénario, cependant pour débloquer tous les perso et objet il faudra sans doute monter à 20h de jeux. Les combat sont stylées Avec des pouvoirs à débloquer.
  4. AJCk19
    May 4, 2023
    8
    slightly overpriced, but still worth it. No big significants changes compared to the wii u version. But if you prefer the switch console, then go for it.
  5. Beez
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    So much fun to play and has a very interesting story line. Love Bayonetta's personality and her sense of humour.
  6. Third_Era
    Dec 8, 2022
    8
    This game is great for those who like to revisit sections in an attempt to perfect their score. Difficult game, but with rewarding combat. Plenty of combos to learn for those who memorizing combos.
  7. BorisThe_Spider
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    It runs perfectly on the Platform. It was de revolution of a genre and there are not a lot of things to say. A beautiful game full of action with a perfect control and charismatic characters.
  8. Ardho
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    I really like god hand, and bayonetta has the same feeling, silly game concept and i like it
  9. lesiuML
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Amazing action game. One of the best in it's genre. Story is interesting, characters are unique and gameplay is humorous and intense. Lot of memorable moments. Almost every aspect of this game is nailed to perfection. Stunning experience!
  10. hillmander
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    Bayonetta is so good that i hold every other action game in comparison to it. the combat is so rewarding, satisfying, and deep that you would be hard pressed to find combat that can even rival Bayonetta outside of some of the most revered and beloved action games ever made. trust me, just try this game. if you're a casual player, you'll enjoy it for the insane spectacle and fun characters.Bayonetta is so good that i hold every other action game in comparison to it. the combat is so rewarding, satisfying, and deep that you would be hard pressed to find combat that can even rival Bayonetta outside of some of the most revered and beloved action games ever made. trust me, just try this game. if you're a casual player, you'll enjoy it for the insane spectacle and fun characters. if you're a hardcore player, you will love it for what is possibly the single greatest combat system ever created. take the plunge into what is widely agreed to be one of, if not the greatest series of action games ever created.… Expand
  11. firuthyfuranko
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    The game is fantastic, from its ost to the gameplay to the crazy over the top story, great game. Fore its score would be higher but I hated all the BS insta-deaths when you fail the quick time events.
  12. eva3si0n
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    Bayonetta is a great slasher from Platinum Games. It's amazing that so many players liked Bayonetta, because the first part of the series is quite an average game on many things. Great game for Switch, 60FPS support. The only thing to consider is the need to play at high levels of difficulty. This is the only way to open up all the possibilities of gameplay. Well-staged boss battle scenesBayonetta is a great slasher from Platinum Games. It's amazing that so many players liked Bayonetta, because the first part of the series is quite an average game on many things. Great game for Switch, 60FPS support. The only thing to consider is the need to play at high levels of difficulty. This is the only way to open up all the possibilities of gameplay. Well-staged boss battle scenes and the main superbly sexualised female character. How they are missing in Western games.… Expand
  13. Daniel1516
    Oct 1, 2022
    10
    Es un juego exlente con varios atributos muy interesantes y entretenidos y esta version no se queda atras con la version de pc
  14. huntams
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    best of the best slasher game. best of the best slasher game. best of the best slasher game. best of the best slasher game
  15. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game is so good and a very good start game from the byonetta series. love it
  16. TrueGeek
    Jul 17, 2022
    9
    Восхитительная игра. Игра разгоняется от начала к концу сильнее и сильнее. Прекрасно все, от геймплея до постановочных роликов. Видение "сильного" женского персонажа, каким его представили разработчики, полностью совпадает с моим.Восхитительная игра. Игра разгоняется от начала к концу сильнее и сильнее. Прекрасно все, от геймплея до постановочных роликов. Видение "сильного" женского персонажа, каким его представили разработчики, полностью совпадает с моим.
  17. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    ths game is fire. so good. one of my best experiences on switch. i really like it
  18. otmiyo
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    A must play for hack and slash fans, addictive gameplay with a fun story, like a good B movie
  19. buszmenn
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Lots of crazy action, a bit difficult on the medium level of difficulty. I will play again for sure.
  20. scorp332211
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    I played Bayonetta 2 first & loved it. I then found I also loved #1. It’s full of action. It’s made me more of a hack-n-slash fan (didn’t really care for these games in the past). The enemies are interesting & varied. They also change up the gameplay with vehicles, vertical play, etc. The bosses can be challenging- but in a good way- manageable. The story isn’t much to really care about-I played Bayonetta 2 first & loved it. I then found I also loved #1. It’s full of action. It’s made me more of a hack-n-slash fan (didn’t really care for these games in the past). The enemies are interesting & varied. They also change up the gameplay with vehicles, vertical play, etc. The bosses can be challenging- but in a good way- manageable. The story isn’t much to really care about- but this isn’t a story-driven game. It’s really good at what it is- a great action game! I can see playing it again! I highly recommend!… Expand
  21. Alvz9
    May 26, 2021
    9
    Podría resultar injusto realizar una review de un juego lanzado en el año 2009; pero es increíble el cómo el paso del tiempo no se ha notado en su jugabilidad. En términos gráficos tiene mucho que mejorar, aunque Platinum nunca ha pretendido desarrollar videojuegos con gráficos foto realistas. Pero a nivel jugable es una delicia: las acciones de Bayonetta se mueven sincronizados con unPodría resultar injusto realizar una review de un juego lanzado en el año 2009; pero es increíble el cómo el paso del tiempo no se ha notado en su jugabilidad. En términos gráficos tiene mucho que mejorar, aunque Platinum nunca ha pretendido desarrollar videojuegos con gráficos foto realistas. Pero a nivel jugable es una delicia: las acciones de Bayonetta se mueven sincronizados con un input lag casi inexistente, y la calidad de combos hace de este juego fácil de entender pero muy, pero muy, difícil de dominar. Mi primera partida en normal me hizo darme cuenta que no estaba preparado para conseguir puntuaciones altas en cada capítulo (ganando trofeos de piedra casi siempre); por lo que devela una profundidad jugable que se sincroniza con los movimientos de Bayonetta, la música, y el espectáculo visual del entorno. Y es que, ese es otro punto fuerte del juego: su protagonista. Bayonetta no el tipo personaje mamadísimo que viene a destruirlos a todos; tiene un estilo único, sexy, pero sobre todo demostrar lo inmensamente fuerte que es. La historia es bastante criptica y cuesta seguirle el ritmo, pero no es un aspecto central en esa danza que implica la protagonista, los combos que puedes generar, la música y su entorno. Es un juego casi arcade, donde se trata de conseguir mejores y mejores puntuaciones con cada intento, predecir el timing de los enemigos, y esquivarlos para dar con el tiempo brujo. Este juego no es perfecto por un sólo detalle que choca con su jugabilidad casi perfecta: los quick time events; muchas veces el no conseguir puntuaciones altas se deben a eventos que duran segundos y de los cuáles casi siempre erras la primera vez si es que no sabes que en ese momento van a aparecer. Es un elemento jugable que, desentona con el tono perfecto del resto de la obra.… Expand
  22. Hmody10087
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    One of my favourite game i love after i finish the game on the ps5 i try it in the switch and i like it i can't wait to try part 2
  23. Gerdo
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Amazing, sexy and action packed game. Extremely fun and rewarding. Cannot recommend it enough.
  24. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    [x] Perfect
    [ ] Awesome
    [ ] Good
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    Não vejo necessidade em escrever um longo texto analisando sobre uma arte, a nota é apenas um conselho para saber o quanto ela vale para sua vida.

    I see no need to write a long text analyzing an art, the note is just a piece of advice to know how much it is worth in your life.
  25. weskergamer
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    So i just beat this game 3 days ago and i start playing bayo 2 so im really exited for it, but i just want to say that this is one of the most fun games i have ever play. THe story wasn't that awesome to me, but everything else was just one of the best action games i have ever played, i just want to finish bayo 2 so bye
  26. vodkaffee
    Dec 12, 2019
    8
    An instanct classic, originaly i gave it a 9/10 but i have to say bayoneta2 is way WAY better, it improved in every aspect, a complete 9.5
    The game is about... you better find out yourself, just gonna say, sexual character who enjoys being sexy and funny without being sexist or insulting, mostly great humor, great characters (they don't do much besides Jeanne) but Lucah, Rodin and Enzo    An instanct classic, originaly i gave it a 9/10 but i have to say bayoneta2 is way WAY better, it improved in every aspect, a complete 9.5
    The game is about... you better find out yourself, just gonna say, sexual character who enjoys being sexy and funny without being sexist or insulting, mostly great humor, great characters (they don't do much besides Jeanne) but Lucah, Rodin and Enzo are more developed and lovable on the sequel.
    Also the game is ridiculous but in a good way, like devil may cry 3, but a lot sexier and problably with a lot more of combos.
    Also i love that it has a lot of unlockables that you pay with game from the game, and not a shop, or microtransactions, you buy the game and is complete, and the nintendo version has some skins (fox, mario1,mario2,link,samus) and they add moves to bayonetta (bigger changes on the sequel), also every skin of nintendo has a quirk, like being a morphball with bombs, charging the ui to starfox and have charging shots, changing halos to rupies, summoning bowser instead of demons, is all great fun.    … Expand
  27. ragnarokandroll
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    If you like this style of game you will love this one in particular. It's like God of War in that it can be kind of button-mashy but it really isn't. The only way you can get through this game and button mash is if you turn the difficulty down; all the way down. To do well in this game in a normal difficulty you do have to think about your combos and the battle. Excellently done.

    There    If you like this style of game you will love this one in particular. It's like God of War in that it can be kind of button-mashy but it really isn't. The only way you can get through this game and button mash is if you turn the difficulty down; all the way down. To do well in this game in a normal difficulty you do have to think about your combos and the battle. Excellently done.

    There is a natural progression to this game where things get more difficult and they add variety. There's even some fun mini-game type moments that add to the charm.

    Some people have criticized her outfits and how revealing they are and normally I would agree with them (felt this way in Final Fantasy X-2 among other games) but I don't here. In witch lore their power comes through sexual means so for this character to be presented in this way makes sense.    … Expand
  28. iMustang
    May 13, 2019
    8
    This was a fun and flashy journey that reminded me of the classic Devil May Cry games in all the best ways. Aside from a fun protagonist, this game was just fun to play! An amazing soundtrack, flashy animations, a simple story with not so simple concepts, and a difficulty level that I felt never truly punished you more than it needed to which made it more encouraging to keep playing.This was a fun and flashy journey that reminded me of the classic Devil May Cry games in all the best ways. Aside from a fun protagonist, this game was just fun to play! An amazing soundtrack, flashy animations, a simple story with not so simple concepts, and a difficulty level that I felt never truly punished you more than it needed to which made it more encouraging to keep playing. Overall, I had a lot of fun and can't wait to move onto the next one!… Expand
  29. IFLiden
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    I always skipped past this game, unsure if it would be something for me. This is, without a doubt, a 10/10 masterpiece. I love this game so much and I'm amazed of how badass a game can make you feel. On to the 2nd one and can't wait for the 3rd!
  30. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    9
    Very exciting gameplay which stays constantly challenging and leaves you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire play-through. Once you start getting good at the game every single fight will feel like a huge moment and Bayonetta's movement feels very fluid. Steep learning curve for sure with some frustrating gameplay moments and the story is quite slow at some points, but overallVery exciting gameplay which stays constantly challenging and leaves you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire play-through. Once you start getting good at the game every single fight will feel like a huge moment and Bayonetta's movement feels very fluid. Steep learning curve for sure with some frustrating gameplay moments and the story is quite slow at some points, but overall very good game.… Expand
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#41 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#34 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#87 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2018
    90
    If you ever thought about playing either Bayonetta or Bayonetta 2, now is the time. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 67]
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 20, 2018
    90
    Having played Bayonetta for the first time on Switch, I had some concern it would feel dated, especially after playing through Bayonetta 2 on Wii U. However I found it difficult to believe this game is nearly a decade old. It has a sense of style and charm that many fail to achieve, all without sacrificing the most important element: fun and exciting gameplay. So while it’ll be easy to overlook this in favor of the sequel, in doing so you’d not only be doing a disservice to the game, but a disservice to yourself.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Feb 20, 2018
    80
    Bayonetta on the Nintendo Switch is a very fun experience on this console and it feels like a bad 70’s action movie and the story, characters and quirkiness of the gameplay is pure ingenious. The combat is quite fluid and diverse and whether you’re shooting, kicking or summoning demons, everything comes together perfectly. For male gamers, it does help that the character is oozing with sex appeal and even though some of the close-ups or open leg shots may be a little too much for some, it dares to be different and proves that a game can not only be fun but sexy as well.
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