Bayonetta & Vanquish

 Xbox One
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Player 2
    Mar 2, 2020
    100
    If you haven’t player either Bayonetta or Vanquish, now’s the best time. Despite the visuals showing their age at times, both games play brilliantly on an Xbox One X. Most importantly, the action is just as thrilling now as it was back in 2010.
  2. Attack of the Fanboy
    Feb 17, 2020
    90
    With the 10th Anniversary Package for Bayonetta and Vanquish you'll get a diverse gameplay offering with the unique combination of style and substance that Platinum Games has become known for.
  3. GameSpew
    Feb 17, 2020
    90
    Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is a must-have, especially for those who haven’t yet played either of these stunning games.
  5. Video Chums
    Feb 17, 2020
    86
    If you have a fondness for no-holds-barred action games then playing Bayonetta and Vanquish is a must. These suckers may be 10 years old but they hold up beautifully and even rival most modern AAA games.
  6. ZTGD
    Mar 12, 2020
    85
    Funny enough Vanquish seems to be a better game after all these years. The cover-based combat just feels so much better now than I remember it. Not sure if that has to do with the rock-solid frame rate or just the passing time, but this game is sublime. Pulling off stylish actions feels natural. The sliding mechanic just works, and makes combat more fun than most cover shooters. This is a game that has stood the test of time and somehow works better today than it did ten years ago.
  7. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 24, 2020
    80
    These are two very fantastic games that need to be played by action fans. Bayonetta is the star of the show with its flawless execution and Vanquish is a damn good game, but its slowdown in its cutscenes keep it from being a flawless upgrade. Either way, this collection is a great representation of the best that Platinum Games has developed. If you want to see their best work, then look no further!
  8. Windows Central
    Feb 17, 2020
    80
    The Bayonetta & Vanquish Bundle contains two amazing games, but the visuals are quite dated.
  9. SomosXbox
    Feb 22, 2020
    79
    Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is a must for those who have never played the original games. Only for them.
  10. Generación Xbox
    Mar 2, 2020
    78
    Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is a great option if you've never been able to enjoy both Platinum Games titles before.
  11. DualShockers
    Feb 17, 2020
    65
    The Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle isn’t a sexy release by any means. Besides the nice steelbook that the physical version of the game comes with, there’s not a lot else included in this package other than the expected slight boost in graphical prowess. This collection will surely please both longtime fans and new ones who have been looking to give both of these titles a shot, but it’s hard to say that there is anything else all that alluring included here. This is just your pretty standard, run of the mill remaster of two great games – nothing more, nothing less.
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  1. Polygon
    Feb 19, 2020
    In terms of a clean, simple release of two classic games at a fair price, playable this smoothly at this high of a resolution on modern consoles? It’s hard to complain. If you’ve ever wanted to play Bayonetta or Vanquish on your current-generation console, or have yet to pick up the PC releases, this is a great excuse to do so.

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#16 Best Xbox One Game of 2020

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User Score
9.5

Universal acclaim- based on 407 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 384 out of 407
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 407
  3. Negative: 17 out of 407
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Feb 27, 2020
    8
    Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Aniversary Bundle brings back Platinum's hit games to the current generation of consoles. Both games are High paced,Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Aniversary Bundle brings back Platinum's hit games to the current generation of consoles. Both games are High paced, adrenaline-fueled, non-stop intensity. Bayonetta is the story of two conflicting Witch tribes and the constant struggle between Heaven and Hell. You play as Bayonetta, a witch with guns hooked to her heels and endless combination moves. You awaken after 20 years asleep at the bottom of a lake, without all of your memories. You spend the game piecing together the past and using her insane arsenal of enemy weapons, and her magical hair, to destroy anything in your path from the smallest enemies to massive bosses. Vanquish is a slightly different game, taking us from the following wide-view camera to a Third-Person over the shoulder cover-based shooter. You play as Sam Gideon, a Badass with a capital B. The country is being threatened by the Russians, with San Francisco destroyed, and New York in their crosshairs. With a wild collection of firearms at your disposal and an augmented battle suit, you slide and blast your way past hundreds of enemies, ranging from soldiers to huge Bosses. The gameplay for both of these titles has been pushed to 60fps and the constant action is creamy smooth. The cutscenes still feel a bit dated, but the intense gameplay more than makes up for these. For those who missed these titles over the last 10 years, here's your chance to enjoy two of the most intense action games made in the last decade.… Full Review »
  2. RunFish12B8
    Jul 2, 2023
    0
    The game is poorly optimized !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. Stephen219
    Feb 21, 2020
    9
    This is Very Good Remaster it does what its supposed to do. The Games play well and the 4K 60 fps look very nice.
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