Bayonetta

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 274 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 39 out of 274
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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. OpticalFred
    Aug 15, 2023
    7
    The story didnt got me that interest. The fight are fun but i feel are not my type completely
  3. 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
  4. ket
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    Bayonetta is a good, fun game with poor controls. I'm well versed with these types of games being a DMC and Tekken player the key to a game like this being a success is that it should be easy to pick up and play but require time and dedication to master. Bayonetta has gameplay much like DMC but requires the finger gymnastics of a Tekken master to truly enjoy which is a very poorBayonetta is a good, fun game with poor controls. I'm well versed with these types of games being a DMC and Tekken player the key to a game like this being a success is that it should be easy to pick up and play but require time and dedication to master. Bayonetta has gameplay much like DMC but requires the finger gymnastics of a Tekken master to truly enjoy which is a very poor combination given the speed at which gameplay flows you'll end up forgetting about half the moces you could do in favour of the ones that are quick to execute. Arenas in the game are mostly quite small not leaving you even any room to maneuver and begin building up a series of moves the closest you get to this is the very start of the game but the problem here is that you are just thrown into the game at 1000 miles an hour with no explanation as to the fighting mechanics, a problem compounded by the fact controls are not overly intuitive and needlessly complicated. There's a reason DMC is by far and away more popular, there controls are intuitive and require far less finger gymnastics to string together. Overall gameplay in Bayonetta is just very poorly balanced and the fact the developers even have items in the game you can make or buy for invincibility somewhat suggest they knew this was a problem so just applied a lazy bandaid fix rather than balancing properly.

    This game disappointed me immensely. I hope Bayonetta 2 is better when I come to play that after completing this.    … Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Ardho
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    I really like god hand, and bayonetta has the same feeling, silly game concept and i like it
  11. 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!
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. realkinko
    Sep 22, 2022
    6
    There's a foundation in this game that I really hope it successors builds upon and improves, but calling this game perfect is absolutely ridiculous. This game is super annoying to play because it's basically fighting for 5 seconds, followed by a cutscene, followed by running for 5 seconds, followed by another cutscene (introducing the enemy you'll beat down in 5 seconds) and all of aThere's a foundation in this game that I really hope it successors builds upon and improves, but calling this game perfect is absolutely ridiculous. This game is super annoying to play because it's basically fighting for 5 seconds, followed by a cutscene, followed by running for 5 seconds, followed by another cutscene (introducing the enemy you'll beat down in 5 seconds) and all of a sudden an absolutely ridiculous puzzle appears. The story? Well, I'm only halfway through the game but so far I would say it's about as ridiculous as everything else in the game. The ONLY saving grace this game has is its combat which is actually very good.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game is so good and a very good start game from the byonetta series. love it
  19. 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.
  20. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    ths game is fire. so good. one of my best experiences on switch. i really like it
  21. otmiyo
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    A must play for hack and slash fans, addictive gameplay with a fun story, like a good B movie
  22. buszmenn
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Lots of crazy action, a bit difficult on the medium level of difficulty. I will play again for sure.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Gerdo
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Amazing, sexy and action packed game. Extremely fun and rewarding. Cannot recommend it enough.
  27. Thejodjeremie
    Jun 15, 2020
    7
    The game is a really fun action packed adventure. It was a bit challenging at times for me but still enjoyed it.
  28. guiletheguiles
    May 26, 2020
    5
    Bayonetta was on my backlog for ages, so I finally decided to try it out... Unfortunately, things did not go as expected.

    I'll get one thing out of the way: The combat is the saving grace of this game! It's flawless! Fast-paced, tight controls, good combo variety, nice weapon moves, a dedicated dodge button that's actually useful and a freedom for improvisation and style that rivals    Bayonetta was on my backlog for ages, so I finally decided to try it out... Unfortunately, things did not go as expected.

    I'll get one thing out of the way: The combat is the saving grace of this game! It's flawless!
    Fast-paced, tight controls, good combo variety, nice weapon moves, a dedicated dodge button that's actually useful and a freedom for improvisation and style that rivals the likes of Nier Automata and DMC 5. I don't even know how they'll improve on the second one, but people say they do.
    Other than that, the soundtrack is catchy, characters are well designed, the pacing of each level is good and the whole game just goes STRAIGHT to the point from the start, no BS.

    Unfortunately, this game felt like a mess to me. Everything is pretty unforgiving and recycled.
    The writing is horrible! There's a story going on, but it makes no sense and the result is a forgettable tale. Characters like Bayonetta, Jeanne and Rodin are great, but almost every other (like Cerezita) are obnoxious. And every woman in this game is VERY SEXUALIZED! Too unnecessary and disrespectful. It just seems like they tried to make everything as over the top as possible and, in the end, made something... childish?

    And while the combat is astonishing, there are huge flaws in the gameplay design.
    Bosses are EPIC, but just for the sake of it, making for long, confusing and tedious fights. Environments are bland, reused, with dull puzzles and clueless moments. Bosses are also recycled and you have to fight them over and over again, sometimes one after another. Bullet hell moments outstay their welcome. There are huge unbalanced difficulty spikes throughout the campaign. The rewarding system is punishing and requires perfection. Some enemies are not fun AT ALL to fight and Bayonetta is made of PAPER, since her health goes down TOO FAST!
    The game is fun, but very annoying. These flaws almost broke the experience for me. Everything is too uneven.

    I thought I was going to love Bayonetta like I love DMC, but I was wrong.
    While I loved the soundtrack, character design and the astounding combat system, the rest was very frustrating and I almost stopped playing it. But even if defective, there's a charm to it. Even if it tries to hard to find it.    … Expand
  29. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    [x] Perfect
    [ ] Awesome
    [ ] Good
    [ ] Good Bad
    [ ] Fail

    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.
  30. 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
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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
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  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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