Bayonetta

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  1. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 9, 2019
    9
    This is one of the great action games made for the Xbox 360. It's an epic masterpiece that is an equal to "God of War III" in every way. Campy, bizarre and over-the-top, "Bayonetta" is a visual stunner that builds upon the combat of "Devil May Cry". The story might be convoluted, but the gameplay is top-notch. Fighting is fast, fluid and flashy. There are also moments that recall SegaThis is one of the great action games made for the Xbox 360. It's an epic masterpiece that is an equal to "God of War III" in every way. Campy, bizarre and over-the-top, "Bayonetta" is a visual stunner that builds upon the combat of "Devil May Cry". The story might be convoluted, but the gameplay is top-notch. Fighting is fast, fluid and flashy. There are also moments that recall Sega classics such as "Sonic The Hedgehog" and "Space Harrier". While the game may not be for everyone due to the sexual references and anime-like weirdness, it still packs quite a wallop. So if you're a fan of Dante, Kratos and Ryu Hayabusa, then you'll love Bayonetta. I would rate it with a 9.3 out of 10.… Expand
  2. VETRA
    Jun 14, 2018
    9
    Hablar sobre Bayonetta es hablar sobre la perfección, en todos sus apartados. Juego Hack & Slash, sobre unas 12h de duración muy rejugable.
    Jugabilidad impecable. Frenética y Dinámica. Harás combos impresionantes a una velocidad vertiginosa. Variedad de armas y poderes.
    Una banda sonora....simplemente perfecta, cuando entras en combate y empieza a sonar Fly me to the moon.. Cinemáticas    Hablar sobre Bayonetta es hablar sobre la perfección, en todos sus apartados. Juego Hack & Slash, sobre unas 12h de duración muy rejugable.
    Jugabilidad impecable. Frenética y Dinámica. Harás combos impresionantes a una velocidad vertiginosa. Variedad de armas y poderes.
    Una banda sonora....simplemente perfecta, cuando entras en combate y empieza a sonar Fly me to the moon..
    Cinemáticas que se hacen muy amenas, personajes carismáticos y una historia buena.
    Cuidado en todo detalle.
    Sobre la protagonista, nuestra querida bruja Cerezita, Bayonetta simplemente enamora. Imponente, dura, coqueta, misteriosa, sexi, divertida. Da igual que o quien haya en pantalla, si esta ella se lleva todo el protagonismo. En el juego constantemente la vemos machacando a todo cristo y derrochando personalidad, carisma y fria con todo el mundo pero conforme avanza el juego podemos ir viendo su lado mas maternal y tierno cuando trata con la niña o con Luka (el pimpollo) lo que le da ese "toque".
    Ahora bien, cuando tiene que entrar a la acción o se cabrea, no hay quien la pare y arrolla a todo lo que se le pone por delante.
    Sin duda un juego y una protagonista que hacen mella en todo el que lo juege y sepa apreciarlo. Si te gusta el género es imprescindible.    … Expand
  3. EasyGamerBoi
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    Bayonetta is one of the best & most underrated series in gaming PERIOD. Replaying this game in 2022 right before 3 comes out made me love it even more than I did all those years ago in my first (admittedly rough) playthrough. The Bayonetta games may have my favorite combat system in any game (rivaled by the new Spider-Man games & some others) And I may be in the minority, but I reallyBayonetta is one of the best & most underrated series in gaming PERIOD. Replaying this game in 2022 right before 3 comes out made me love it even more than I did all those years ago in my first (admittedly rough) playthrough. The Bayonetta games may have my favorite combat system in any game (rivaled by the new Spider-Man games & some others) And I may be in the minority, but I really enjoy the stories of both games! I prefer Bayo 1’s story to Bayo 2’s, but the combat of 2 >1. The story pacing is a bit wonky, but things always escalate out of control by the end, I truly love how ridiculous and campy these games get. Bayonetta herself is the icon, the legend & the moment.… Expand
  4. CrossoverMovie2
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    Wow! That was sexy & Fantastic! Very very fun to play with amazing action scenes and lovable characters!
  5. Nevbear1206
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    Bayonetta's few flaws in level design and structure are buried deeply under immense amounts of creative charm and beautiful yet brutal aesthetic. Some of the greatest combat of all time coupled with over-the-top demon action, phenomenal boss fights, great writing, fantastic music, and a story with some real heart makes for an all-time high within the hack-and-slash genre.
  6. lemos1898
    May 7, 2023
    9
    A well used sexy character, great combos, enemies and bosses, the history didn't catch me that much, but maybe i was distracted by **** and ass.
  7. Sceptic
    Jan 10, 2010
    8
    The Japanese have elevated story-telling in games to a new type of art form.I call it...shite. If you skip every cut-scene and don't listen to arguably the worst dialog in writing history,bayonetta is awesome.Yes,there is a game in there somewhere and it's pretty good.For me,this is just filler 'til mass effect 2 and bioshock 2 arrive amongst some other excellent The Japanese have elevated story-telling in games to a new type of art form.I call it...shite. If you skip every cut-scene and don't listen to arguably the worst dialog in writing history,bayonetta is awesome.Yes,there is a game in there somewhere and it's pretty good.For me,this is just filler 'til mass effect 2 and bioshock 2 arrive amongst some other excellent tiltles.Just keep the receipt for this one though...… Expand
  8. MichaelH
    Mar 3, 2010
    8
    This is a very solid entertaining action game. I loved the dodging mechanic, I love how it's an action game that has a substantial learning curve, and I love the weapons varitey. But let me just say the story line is horrendous, a few funny parts, terrible voice acting in a few roles (I'm looking at you old british angel guy), and the worst part is that some of the cut scences This is a very solid entertaining action game. I loved the dodging mechanic, I love how it's an action game that has a substantial learning curve, and I love the weapons varitey. But let me just say the story line is horrendous, a few funny parts, terrible voice acting in a few roles (I'm looking at you old british angel guy), and the worst part is that some of the cut scences just draaaaaaaaag ooooooooooooon and they are just pointless, they don't evole the characters, they don't advance the story, they aren't even funny. Another thing I didn't like was the secuinces where your operating some form of vehical, instead of feeling like a fast paced high action little extra in the game, it was a boring, tedious, unpolished snorefest that I was just dying for to be over. BUT, on to the positive, let me say that Bayonetta (while in it's normal action sequences and boss fights) is the most fair, highly polished, and fun action game I've ever put my hands on. Not once in Bayonetta did I think, "okay, yeah, that was REAAAAAL fair there guys, just gonna give no fair warning on that huh?" every time I died I knew it was my fault, and I knew that there was somthing to do about it. I love that in games, and it's really what hardcore action gaming is all about in the end. So, in conclusion, If you are an action gamer (like myself) you will LOVE Bayonetta. But Bayonetta is not a perfect expirence and comes with more flaws than I can count on two hands, if this game didn't have such a confusing, horrendous story line it would have gotten a 9, and if it didn't have several unpolished lame driving senquences , it would have been getting closer to perfect, scrach the jaw droppingly bad voice acting, and to some, and to me, you might have yourself a 10.… Expand
  9. JonB
    Jan 14, 2010
    8
    Let me start the review by saying I've just played through Darksiders previous to playing Bayonetta and found it a much more enjoyable experience. I should also mention I'm only a few "acts" in to Bayonetta so far. I wanted to provide some balance to all the reviews praising this game. It's a good game but it definitely has it's flaws! It suffers from controls that are Let me start the review by saying I've just played through Darksiders previous to playing Bayonetta and found it a much more enjoyable experience. I should also mention I'm only a few "acts" in to Bayonetta so far. I wanted to provide some balance to all the reviews praising this game. It's a good game but it definitely has it's flaws! It suffers from controls that are overly complex, to the point of making me consider using my SF IV game stick to play, and the hyper sexualized content is amusing at best. The storyline also suffers from confusing presentation causing you to loose any real interest in it. The "arcade shooter" between acts is so disjointed from the rest of the gameplay that it seems pointless. There is no real way to perfect your combos which is the core of the gameplay. Whilst the game does let you practice whilst it's loading, if you've installed it to your hard drive this won't last long enough to pull off even some of the shorter combos. Finally there is the frustration of "Quicktime" gameplay requiring you to hit just the right button combination, at the right time, in the middle of a cutscene. Darksiders had these as well, but at least in Darksiders you had a good couple of seconds to respond, rather than the fraction of a second Bayonetta provides. So by all means buy and enjoy the game, but do so realizing it's not quite as great as some reviewers are making out. :)… Expand
  10. HarrySound
    Jun 5, 2011
    8
    This Game has a great feel for it, it starts off a bit camp to say the least but the further you get the more EPIC it gets. The end was fantastic.This game is worth ever bit of your time just ease into it and don't take it seriously.
  11. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 21, 2015
    8
    The director of the original Devil May Cry, Hideki Kamiya brings us another satisfying action game. The mix of ranged and melee combat brings back nostalgic memories of the PS2's demon hunter Dante. But don't just expect a Devil May Cry game under a different. Bayonetta has a personality and flair to combat all her own.

    Platinum Games tries to add a little sexy to death with their    The director of the original Devil May Cry, Hideki Kamiya brings us another satisfying action game. The mix of ranged and melee combat brings back nostalgic memories of the PS2's demon hunter Dante. But don't just expect a Devil May Cry game under a different. Bayonetta has a personality and flair to combat all her own.

    Platinum Games tries to add a little sexy to death with their heroine. The results are a little uncomfortable. The rampant over-sexualization of the character actually made me dislike her a bit. The amount of suggestive poses and brief flashes of nudity gets out of hand at times. It tries to approach with some humor and a tongue-in-cheek tone, but that doesn't change the fact that it's still inappropriate. Bayonetta will be empowering women one minute only to keep them objectified the next.

    Luckily though it doesn't affect the mostly excellent gameplay. There is plenty of diversity to how you can approach combat. Different weapons can be combined on either Bayonetta's hands or feet. The simple act of changing where you equip a weapon changes your overall combat style and how combos will react. It's pretty brilliant. Enemy variety is also appreciated as they all have their distinctive qualities and require different approaches. A few boss battles make too many reappearances, but it's not a huge issue. There is a healthy challenge to this game. A few camera issues get in the way, but it's not a huge deal.

    It's also got some length behind and plenty of reasons to return thanks to unlockables. Higher difficulties will keep those looking for a real fight coming back. The length though is kind of an issue. It's nice that it's not a few hour romp, but it's clear that some sections go on for too long at times. There is some pretty obvious padding that causes the game to overstay it's welcome by just a little bit.

    However none of it's minor issues destroy this great action game. It's a spiritual successor that expands on a great series. They did go a bit overboard sexing up the title character and some segments go on for too long, but none of that changed the fact that I was having a blast with the great combat. Those who love their action games should check this one out.    … Expand
  12. UKMikey
    Jan 3, 2011
    8
    LOL at JeffR and JeffS posting fake reviews that they think the magazine reviews are fake.

    There's more to this game than button mashing and the production values and fan service to veteran gamers is out of this world.
  13. Sceptic
    Jun 13, 2011
    8
    The Japanese,when it comes to games,are not usually noted for innovation.Except for the odd gem 'if it aint broke etc' applies forever.Bayonetta is no exception.Almost a cut out of Devil May Cry,Bayonetta is a sexed up,cheesy action game with brilliant visuals,crappy one liners and anime style action seqences.I have no idea why I love it,but I do.Give it a try.
  14. ImUnavailable
    Feb 18, 2012
    8
    Bayonetta's combat, presentation and style are all excellent. Battles are frantic but never messy, with an insane amount of combos and special attacks even if you will probably end up button mashing. The boss fights are ridiculous and spectacular and must be seen to be believed. Every enemy is carefully designed and is testament to the amount of work that has been put into making thisBayonetta's combat, presentation and style are all excellent. Battles are frantic but never messy, with an insane amount of combos and special attacks even if you will probably end up button mashing. The boss fights are ridiculous and spectacular and must be seen to be believed. Every enemy is carefully designed and is testament to the amount of work that has been put into making this game. Now for the bad stuff. Bayonetta's story manages to be too simple and overly complex at the same time. Most of the time you don't where you are going or for what reason. Bayonetta as a character is irritating. Her relentless arrogance, the sexualization of pretty much everything she does and the half-hearted attempts at developing her character make her just plain unlikeable. The supporting cast are one-dimensional and the writing can be absurd. If you go into Bayonetta solely for its high-octane action, you won't be disappointed but don't expect much more.… Expand
  15. Seragrime
    Mar 21, 2011
    8
    Bought this game expecting nothing more than a few hours of hack and slash entertainment. That's not my norm but sometimes you just don't want to play a game where you have to read everything and agonize over every single choice. In that respect this game more than met my expectations, which as I said were amazingly low but playing it was truly a delight. The lead is sassy, if a littleBought this game expecting nothing more than a few hours of hack and slash entertainment. That's not my norm but sometimes you just don't want to play a game where you have to read everything and agonize over every single choice. In that respect this game more than met my expectations, which as I said were amazingly low but playing it was truly a delight. The lead is sassy, if a little over the top with the in your face sexuality and the action is non-stop basic wave combat. What really sets this apart, in my opinion, is that your attacks are fluid. You aren't cracking the whip, you are the whip and that sort of boneless grace is refreshing when compared to similar titles like Dante's Inferno, God of War and Darksiders. My only complaint is that the story is a bit convoluted and sporadic, as opposed to the more engaging Mass Effect and ME2 titles but overall a very enjoyable game.… Expand
  16. drlowdon
    Jun 8, 2013
    8
    Following a long war between the Lumen Sages and Umbra Witches only one witch, Bayonetta, remains thus causing a terrible imbalance in the universe. Alone in the world Bayonetta sets out to find the truth behind the events that unfolded only to find herself faced with angelic hordes intent on killing her.

    Created by Hideki Kamiya, the man behind Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe,    Following a long war between the Lumen Sages and Umbra Witches only one witch, Bayonetta, remains thus causing a terrible imbalance in the universe. Alone in the world Bayonetta sets out to find the truth behind the events that unfolded only to find herself faced with angelic hordes intent on killing her.

    Created by Hideki Kamiya, the man behind Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe, Bayonetta delivers a fantastically over the top third person action game. Most importantly the fighting mechanics are arguably the best of any video game this generation. It is at once easy to grasp for beginners yet deep enough to encourage players to experiment. As expected the face buttons allow the player to kick, punch and fire Bayonetta's hand guns. The real key however is the ability to enter a 'bullet (Witch) time' mode by holding the right trigger just before an enemy lands an attack. This allows the player to give themselves some breathing space or land damage on tougher enemies. As well as many types of regular enemy Bayonetta also features its share of boss fights and virtually every one makes for a fantastic spectacle. Many are simply gargantuan is size and often require a bit of brain as well as brawn to defeat.

    Bayonetta herself makes for a fantastic lead character managing to be sexy, calm and confident all at the same time and is a joy to watch even during cut scenes.

    All in all this is a fantastic action game that aside from a slightly confusing story line does very little wrong. A must buy.    … Expand
  17. Onionspam
    Jan 28, 2012
    8
    This is a wild ride, folks. I'll keep this short because let's be honest, there really isn't much to say about this type of game. Is the combat fun? Yes. Does the combat work well and respond to your commands promptly? Oh God yes. Does the game give you the feeling of being a complete and total Bada$$? Holy poop yes! Does the story make much sense? Well no. And it is quiteThis is a wild ride, folks. I'll keep this short because let's be honest, there really isn't much to say about this type of game. Is the combat fun? Yes. Does the combat work well and respond to your commands promptly? Oh God yes. Does the game give you the feeling of being a complete and total Bada$$? Holy poop yes! Does the story make much sense? Well no. And it is quite blasphemous to the Christian religion. If that doesn't bother you then cool, you can overlook it. There are little upgrades here and there, and you can get new weapons both from enemies and from an in game shop. Multiple difficulty levels make this accessible to the clumsier-fingered types. All in all I had a great time with this game and would definitely recommend it to anyone that loves the fast action beat em up type games.… Expand
  18. iddqd4
    Mar 17, 2018
    8
    Этот текст здесь для того что бы оценка отобразилась в моем профиле.
  19. SupaChigga
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player) Gameplay (2/2) Visuals/Story (1/2) (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player)

    Gameplay (2/2)

    Visuals/Story (1/2)

    (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is better than the visuals, review this section as if the visuals didn’t matter)

    Accessibility/Longevity (2/2)

    (Review this section only on Accessibility if the game has no longevity) (Review this section only on longevity if the game isn’t accessible)

    Pricing (1/2)

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    The review score is based out of 10 points. There are no “half” or 0.5 increments. It is impossible to have a score above 10 or below 0. The review score will change as the game gets new dlc, drops in price, or if more secrets are found through the game increasing its appeal.

    The scoring is split into 6 sections. The first five sections can add a possible 2 points to the final score. The first 5 sections are Single Player/Multi Player, Gameplay, Visuals/Story, Accessibility/Longevity, and Pricing.

    Notice that 3 of these sections have two parts. These particular sections will be scored based on the stronger part of the game of the two. For example, if a game has a lousy single player campaign, but an excellent multiplayer component, that section will be based solely on the multiplayer as if the single player did not exist. This allows games to be based on their own merits, as many unnecessary features are shoehorned into video games by publishers to reach a “feature quota”. Games that excel in both areas of a section don’t receive should be noted in the written review, but cannot increase the score past 2 in that section. However, it can be taken into account in the final section

    The final section can add 1, add 0, or subtract 1 to the final score. This final section is the “wildcard” section. This section is for how the reviewer “feels” about the game, but limits this only to this section, rather than the entire 10 point review. This section can include any positive or negative point that was not covered in the previous 5 sections.    … Expand
  20. guitarguy001
    Jan 8, 2014
    8
    One of the best hack n slash games of the 7th gen (alongside Rising). This game has high-octane action, an extremely memorable protagonist, a great soundtrack, great depth in its action and some funny liners here and there. The game's story is a little meh and the replay ability is ok, but not as good as say, Rising. Even though i prefer Rising over Bayonetta, it's still a recommend actionOne of the best hack n slash games of the 7th gen (alongside Rising). This game has high-octane action, an extremely memorable protagonist, a great soundtrack, great depth in its action and some funny liners here and there. The game's story is a little meh and the replay ability is ok, but not as good as say, Rising. Even though i prefer Rising over Bayonetta, it's still a recommend action game for anyone to try out.… Expand
  21. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 28, 2017
    8
    Bayonetta
    One of the most ridiculous games ive ever played
    Bayonetta is a hack and slash game where you play as a half dark half light witch bayonetta after a gem known as the right eye And while this game isn’t free of problems, it was great finally seeing what all of the fuss is about… This hack and slash games brought so much joy for me with its random and ridiculous humor and story    Bayonetta
    One of the most ridiculous games ive ever played
    Bayonetta is a hack and slash game where you play as a half dark half light witch bayonetta after a gem known as the right eye
    And while this game isn’t free of problems, it was great finally seeing what all of the fuss is about…
    This hack and slash games brought so much joy for me with its random and ridiculous humor and story telling..
    I ended up loving every character I came across in this game..
    The playfulness here is what makes this otherwise just okay game so great…
    The gameplay isn’t anything special and level design isn’t anything special either…
    The game is pretty linear with the ocassional forcing you to dodge a light to freeze time so you can walk on water or break a wall..
    but for the most part this is very much a barebones version of God of War…
    there will be walls that go up that wont come down until you hack and slash your way through all of the enemies…
    the combat is swift and fun, though not too satisfying, but youre able to fill up a meter to torture your enemies for an instakill as well as pick up their weapons which do a great deal of damage but break fairly quickly.. and the enemies drop these haloes that you can trade for new moves, items, and weapons…
    And finishing an area will cause the game to take a snapshot of usually your vag, cause japan….
    And randomly on your journey youll run into crazy huge bosses that you take down with your hair…
    because of course you do…
    your hair covers your body so while using it.. it isn’t quite covering your body as much anymore..
    I found each boss battle to be fun and engaging, and I found all 9 hours of this game to be perfectly paced for the most part…
    The progression is very linear here, and there are a few really cool cinematic moment to keep the game feeling fresh throughout..
    it never becomes predictable, it will introduce and drop mechanics all the time
    it keeps the game fun and stops it from ever feeling like a chore…
    Where pacing did become a problem for me though is with the vehicle based missions… there are few sprinkled in here.. and theyre fun at the start.. but they drag on for what feels like forever..
    less is more and that definitely should’ve been the case here.. these levels get uninteresting quickly and bring the rest of the perfectly paced game down…
    aside for the poorly paced vehicle missions, my biggest issue with this game is its collectibles..
    Theyre all over the place but they pause the game every single time you pick one up..
    I understand this game is from 2009.. but still.. its annoying and frequent…
    it almost discouraged me from picking them up completely..
    Bayonetta Is one of the few games that gets praise today that actually deserves it…
    Despite the annoying collectibles that break the flow of the game.. Bayonetta is a sexually charged game of joy and heart,
    youre guaranteed to smile at least 42 times while playing..
    I give Bayonetta
    an 8/10    … Expand
  22. gamingisgreat
    Nov 19, 2016
    8
    Bayonetta is a great spectacle-fighter.

    The gameplay is great,with a deep and satisfying combat system with over 100 combos to learn.The game is also extremely challenging,so expect to die a lot.However,if you die 3 times,you must restart the chapter (level) from the beginning.I don't like this system,as you can get a lot of cheap deaths on QTE's,which brings me to the other flaw in the    Bayonetta is a great spectacle-fighter.

    The gameplay is great,with a deep and satisfying combat system with over 100 combos to learn.The game is also extremely challenging,so expect to die a lot.However,if you die 3 times,you must restart the chapter (level) from the beginning.I don't like this system,as you can get a lot of cheap deaths on QTE's,which brings me to the other flaw in the gameplay,which is the over-reliance on QTE's,which ruins some of the game to be honest.Level design is superb though.

    The graphics are great,and the framerate never drops through all the carnage going on.

    The sound design is mediocre though,and the soundtrack is awful.

    However,Bayonetta is an awesome game that is well worth checking out.    … Expand
  23. Locke_Cole
    Jan 16, 2018
    8
    Bayonetta es mecánicamente uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, el sistema de combos está lo mas pulido que he visto en mi vida. Pero no es rupturista, es mas bien una depuración que un paso hacia adelante, o lo fue en su momento. La música y todo el apartado artístico en general es maravilloso. Inspirado y lleno de carista, el estilo que este juego plasma es maravilloso.Bayonetta es mecánicamente uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, el sistema de combos está lo mas pulido que he visto en mi vida. Pero no es rupturista, es mas bien una depuración que un paso hacia adelante, o lo fue en su momento. La música y todo el apartado artístico en general es maravilloso. Inspirado y lleno de carista, el estilo que este juego plasma es maravilloso. Todo lo que está dentro del videojuego es de 9. Lamentablemente se optó por darle un gran peso a la historia, la cual es poco inspirada y se dilata mucho al ser contada, cinemáticas demasiado largas para una historia tan estúpida.… Expand
  24. Akira_The_Kat
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bayonetta is one of the best action games of the seventh generation. With an in depth combo system, catchy soundtrack, and non stop over the top action, Bayonetta still holds up a decade later. Bayonetta follows the bewitching witch of the same name, as she goes on an adventure to find out more about her forgotten past. Encountering wild and wacky characters as the game goes on, each topping the last. Bayonetta will top your expectations and make you grin and chuckle at the absurdity of it all. The gameplay consist of punching, kicking, and slicing your way through the countless hoards of angels sent on a witch hunt after Bayonetta to put a stop to her. What makes her stand out from the rest of the action characters of the genre is her ability to slow down time with a well timed press of the trigger, allowing you to preform combos just as flashy and beautiful as the lovely witch herself. The combo system is very friendly to newcomers of the genre, but offers enough there for those treading familiar grounds. It features a combo ranking system similar to that seen in the Devil May Cry franchise. The game also has a lot of content to unlock, as was expected this generation. An unlockable difficultly mode, new characters, secret boss fights, and plenty of items and costumes to buy, it'll definitely keep you busy if you're looking for a game with things to do. I'm personally about 30 hours in (at the time of this review) and on my third playthrough and I still haven't unlocked all the characters and secret boss. Aside from all the action, there are segments where Bayonetta may drive a motorcycle or even a giant missile. The games soundtrack is very catchy, the games main battle theme is "Fly Me To The Moon" but remixed to be very fast paced to match the action. It's a joy to listen to while playing. And the graphics of the game hold up pretty well, not the best looking game of last generation, but nothing looks too blocky or jaggy. The games art style doesn't make the characters extremely realistic, and the color palette is pretty varied compared to the abundance of gray and brown we saw that generation. Characters consist of bright and vibrant colors that stand out from the, ironically, gray and brown backgrounds. But overall Bayonetta is definitely a game that is still worth a play a decade later. It is and probably will be one of my favorite action games of all time.… Expand
  25. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    OVERALL - 78%

    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics (for time) - 6/10
    Story - 7/10
    Game Length - 7/10
    Characters - 7/10
    Level/Area Design - 8/10
    Atmosphere - 7/10
    Sound Effects - 6/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10
    Replay Value - 7/10

    Fast paced, creative action.
  26. Jattaman
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    Bellissimo action game.

    Frenetico e curato, con un ottimo sistema di combattimento e bella resa grafica.

    Personaggi simpatici e design dei cattivi molto ispirato.
  27. MichaelB
    Jan 16, 2010
    7
    Bayonetta is a beautiful, over-the-top action game a la Devil May Cry. And, if you're a fan of that style, you'll love thie game, but it's all button-mashing to me.
  28. BoG.
    Apr 15, 2010
    7
    Since when has a game's value been based upon its sole redeeming quality? Yes, the combat is absolutely spectacular. It is lightning fast, and its button mashing facade belies its true depth. For that alone this game deserves a rent, maybe even a buy. Take a look at the game as a composite, the sum of its parts, and you see an entirely different picture. The story plays a marginal Since when has a game's value been based upon its sole redeeming quality? Yes, the combat is absolutely spectacular. It is lightning fast, and its button mashing facade belies its true depth. For that alone this game deserves a rent, maybe even a buy. Take a look at the game as a composite, the sum of its parts, and you see an entirely different picture. The story plays a marginal role in the game, at best, and is laughably nonsensical. The music sucks - I turned it off after the first few minutes of a Japanese pop version of "Fly Me to the Moon" (Sinatra would have keeled over at hearing this abomination if he weren't already dead). And the graphics, while pretty, are simply a uni-dimensional backdrop to the action - they don't play any sort of role in the game play. So let's give this game it's due. If you want fast paced action, an orgy of combos, and the gratification of conquering well thought out and balanced foes - rent this game. Be prepared, however, to utilize the "skip cut-scene" option in the pause menu.… Expand
  29. FadeOutAgain
    Oct 14, 2010
    7
    Has awesome controls and plays great. Gameplay is sharp, fun, and addictive. I have to stress how great the controls feel and how awesome it feels to defeat the bosses. That being said, the story is an absolute mess of campy nonsense with a horrible side plot involving a little girl. The voice acting is annoying, some cut scenes are told in the form of film reels which is a very poorHas awesome controls and plays great. Gameplay is sharp, fun, and addictive. I have to stress how great the controls feel and how awesome it feels to defeat the bosses. That being said, the story is an absolute mess of campy nonsense with a horrible side plot involving a little girl. The voice acting is annoying, some cut scenes are told in the form of film reels which is a very poor choice. I'd recommend skipping the story. Enemies design is poor, the angels look great and it really does look like work was put into them, but you feel like you're just fighting Angel Guy #2 Version 2.1. No real relevant enemies. Sex appeal goes into the Uncanny Valley with oversexualization leading to creepiness. This is not a game you want to play in front of others.

    Just play it for the gameplay, it's far from perfect, some people will love it, most will probably hate it unless they spend some time learning to block out the negative aspects and enjoy the gameplay.
    Oh yeah. Horrible J-Pop soundtrack :)    … Expand
  30. mustard_tiger
    Feb 13, 2012
    7
    No way does this game deserve a 90, I think I agree with those that say many of the 10's are fake. technically its not a horrible game, the makers didn't go a bad job programing the game but the game itself is the same Japanese crap they have been regurgitating for 30 years. Minus the high heel shoe guns which are stupid by the way the main character could not be more less original, hotNo way does this game deserve a 90, I think I agree with those that say many of the 10's are fake. technically its not a horrible game, the makers didn't go a bad job programing the game but the game itself is the same Japanese crap they have been regurgitating for 30 years. Minus the high heel shoe guns which are stupid by the way the main character could not be more less original, hot bad ass girl that's really smart and tough... wow you really have a skill for creating interesting characters. Although I think most of the 10s are fake I think I am giving it a fair review and not giving it an anger 0… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#10 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#12 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. Eurogamer
    90
    A game that exemplifies so much of what commentators claim has died in the Japanese game industry. A blast of creative brilliance, both technically accomplished, strategically deep and infused with rare imagination, Bayonetta represents the pinnacle of its chosen niche. [JPN Import]
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  2. Edge Magazine
    100
    A beautiful and graceful fighting game that lets imagination loose, and winks before slapping Dante, Kratos and every other hero back to the drawing board. [Christmas 2009, p.90]
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    90
    Astonishingly, every one of these dazzling battles is thrilling without overstaying its welcome - and also challenges you without being cheap. [Jan 2009, p.66]
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