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Bayonetta is not meant for the casual gamer. Not because the enemies are particularly tough, or because of the bewildering number of combos available. Nor is it because it's a difficult game to complete - although, if that's what you want, Platinum Ga...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:06
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With its astounding visuals, complex but rewarding combat possibilities and its unforgettable, cheerfully sadistic heroine, Bayonetta has completely redefined the fight game. Angels may cry but Bayonetta will laugh as they die... Sega - Bayonetta pric...
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Smarmy combo-inducing pros may not acknowledge this, but 'button-bashing' is actually a complex art. It requires a solid, yet selectively frayed nerve to slaughter the enemy in a violent sword-slashing game of luck. Skill in translating pages upon page...
Stunning visuals and frame rates that never slow down no matter how crazy the action gets, Combat system both compliments beginner and professional play styles, Ranking system and bonus items encourage replay value...
Camera issues can sometimes screw up complex combos, Camp vibes may not be to everyone's taste...
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We have a theory about how Bayonetta came about. Sure, the obvious line is that it's a game by Hideki Kamiya of Devil May Cry fame, and the natural development of his work on the much-loved action game series, but we prefer to think of it like this. T...
Spectacular graphics, excellent combat system, overall intensity...
A little heavy on sudden death moments, a few too many cutscenes...
Whatever you think of the style, the "sexy ladies" angle and the story, there's no denying the sheer brilliance of its gameplay and imagination. Ladies and gentlemen, a star is born...
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electricpig.co.uk Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:06
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Not since the days of Lara Croft’s domination over hot-blooded male video gamers has a female character managed to captivate and enthral like Bayonetta, the titular star of Sega’s latest hot-blooded action title. Does this dominatrix-style protagon...
The frantic gameplay, sassy lead character and the fact that at certain points, the game literally turns your world upside down thanks to Bayonetta’s witchlike powers...
The plot is a bit daft, and some of the dialogue is truly cringeworthy...
Bayonetta is possibly the coolest video game we’ve ever experienced; it’s also one of the campest...
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Page: 1 2 next > There's an old adage about the first impression being the most important one and unfortunately, my first encounter with Bayonetta wasn't positive: it was when the game was first announced and the very first image of the titular witch was released. I glanced at the main character's sexy pose and ridiculous outfit, thought "Did they really attach guns to the back of her legs?" and wrote it off as yet another ham-fisted action title that would ultimately offer nothing more than...
The combat system is just about perfect and the boss encounters are memorable...
It pushes the sex angle too far, the story makes absolutely no sense, the game drags on longer than it should...
Even after suffering through the gruelling battles, the repeated deaths, the campy dialogue and the head-numbingly bad plot, I still had a hell of time with Bayonetta thanks to the immensely satisfying combat, the inspired level design and the memorable b...
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Bayonetta is a refreshing and somewhat surprising addition to an already extensive catalogue of action games. A must-buy for any anime gaming fan, and an excellent representation of the genre...
Witch time is a fantastic feature that should be in all action games like this. Gorgeous graphics. Bayonetta is a great character with a strong mix of confident, powerful and sexy attributes. Fluid controls and a great combat system that is easy to use fo...
A little screen tearing when there is too much happening. The story (whilst interesting in concept) is not told very well and can become confusing. Some may hate the music.
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nzgamer.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:07
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Bayonetta is an action game, the first in what can only be assumed to be a new franchise. Published by Sega, it is developed by Platinum Games - a company made up primarily of ex-Clover Studios (Okami, God Hand) staff. If you're familiar with Devil May...
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nowgamer.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:07
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Abandon all preconceptions at the door, leave all tentative notions in the cloakroom and do away with those nasty afflictions you may have that cause you to shun something that looks a bit different, or doesn’t have the words ‘modern’ and ‘warfare’ in...
Even those new to the genre, those who have abstained for fear of being tortured by a game or those who have purposefully stayed away have something they will enjoy here. Bayonetta is an absolute, complete and utter joy to play – it makes you happy...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:07
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"Game Review: Bayonetta" By Michelle Starr | Published:08/02/2010 Games director Hideki Kamiya is well-known for his beautiful and innovative games. His impressive resumé includes Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe and Okami; Bayonetta joins t...
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Good grief... that is exactly what Charlie Brown would say were he ever to play Bayonetta. This is because the game has an extremely over-sexualized sense of style. >> Click here to win a copy of Bayonetta from Gameplanet.co.nz Don't let any of that fo...
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impulsegamer.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:07
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There’s no denying that Bayonetta is one of the sexiest gaming characters and from way she talks, flirts and flaunts her assets, the game is definitely oozing with a titillation factor. Obviously the creators had this in mind and whether it's the way s...
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Even with the universal praise that Sega’s Bayonetta has already received, we remained sceptical about its overall goodness until we got to grips with it. After all, it’s only following the same slash ‘em up template as Devil May Cry and God of War. Or...
Superbly slick combo system that's as varied as it is exciting, Massive boss battles in stunning locations, Bayonetta. She kicks all sorts of ass and is funny too...
The story. It's all over the place, Nowhere near enough Halos (currency) to buy everything in Rodin's shop, Certain QTEs are too fiddly...
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realmofgaming.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:05
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Xbox 360Not until the advent of Bayonetta has cracking angelic skulls been so addictive. Guiding the busty, bodacious witch babe Bayonetta, the object is to slice, whip, shoot, kick, and crush the forces of light whilst gathering Sonic-like rings for p...
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Bayonetta was a released a few months ago, in January, published by Sega, it’s been very well received by reviewers and gamers alike. Bayonetta is a stylized action game, starring a sultry sexy witch, who uses her hair to fight angels back to Hell, or...
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atomicgamer.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:06
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It used to be when I heard the old standard “Fly me to the Moon,” it would conjure up a flurry of images and thoughts: the bright lights of the New York skyline, nights out on the town in with a young girl on your arm, drinking rye in posh Manhattan...
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gameobserver.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:06
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Legend tells of two ancient organizations bound by the will of the Creator to maintain the order of light and darkness in the world: The Lumen Sages and the Umbra Witches, respectively. The former a group of powerful males fueled by their worship of th...
Amazing presentation both visually and audibly; fluid and comprehensive combat; thrilling normal battles and even more thrilling boss fights; the pacing is never dull...
Somewhat obtrusive camera; short first campaign.
Bayonetta is quite simply, and dare I say it, the pinnacle of the action genre: beautiful visuals, a remarkable soundtrack, and a highly involved combat system. Finally a game of this caliber comes a long that requires the player to maintain some degre...
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gamervision.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:06
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After a lengthy battle with a massive stone golem, who just happens to wear the giant face of a baby as a mask, I land a few gratuitous shots with my samurai sword, and am then prompted to teleport my hair into hell, where it summons a huge wolf-demon...
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gamingshogun.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:06
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We first saw Bayonetta in action at a private demo in SEGA's 2008 Electronic Entertainment Expo booth. The game looked stunning and centered mainly around watching a raven-haired witch's rear-end, clad in black leather, glisten as she walked around sho...
Smooth combat controls, overthetop style, and beautiful visuals...
Awful camera system and minimal instructions.
Bayonetta is a charming and highly stylized third-person shooter with very easy to pick-up controls. To boot, the game features a stunning heroine and all-around great visuals. However, it's camera system is severely flawed and new players might feel...
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evergeek.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:06
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Scoring two bonus points for wanton indulgence right off the bat, Bayonetta is nonetheless a ridiculous cringe fest when it comes to storytelling, character or anything remotely resembling intellectual stimulation.As a flat out action game in the vein...
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strategyinformer.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:06
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Bayonetta's brand of ostentatious hack and slash really is an acquired taste. It's garish, knowingly insane action demanding suspension of disbelief for the duration. Attempting to apply logic to Bayonetta would be like trying to teach English to a dog...
Bayonetta's brand of ostentatious hack and slash really is an acquired taste. It's garish, knowingly insane action demanding suspension of disbelief for the duration. Attempting to apply logic to Bayonetta would be like trying to teach English to...
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blogcritics.org Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:06
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Once upon a time, there was a Capcom employee named Hideki Kamiya. This man was the director of the original Devil May Cry, which then spawned a series of games featuring half-human/half-demon men with silver hair, pretty faces, and the ability to do r...
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How can one accurately describe Bayonetta? The truth is, one can't, and that makes starting a review very difficult indeed. You could list any number of adjectives that partially describe the experience: hilarious, stupid, sexy, clever, deep, frustrat...
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thereviewcrew.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:07
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Bayonetta is a run-and-gun action game in the vein of Devil May Cry or God Of War. Button mash your way using your feet, fists and guns to smite your angelic foes and send them to the bowels of hell. Anime fans will feel right at home with the sometime...
Bayonetta is a stylish action adventure with an intriguing, but sometime frustrating, storyline that offers a completely original take on demons, angels and witches. Bayonetta and her brash sexiness should be applauded for taking chances in the sometim...
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Smart, sexy but not the kind of girl you take home to mom.When you stop and think about it the action game genre has some truly memorable characters. Kratos from God of War, Dante from Devil May Cry and of course Ryu Hayabusa from Ninja Gaiden (and his...
Fantastic combat system, Wonderful art design, Huge bosses, Great main character...
Story is just ridiculous, Some slowdown...
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"Seven years ago I created Devil May Cry. Many of you have said that it kick-started the action genre into 3D, but did it really? Have action games really progressed past what we accomplished seven years ago? I don't believe they have. We as creators h...
Looks superb, Deep, fluid combat, Great sense of style, Story could have been told better...
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In the first five minutes of Bayonetta, the titular (yeah, I know you're snickering) femme fatale -- dressed quite conservatively in an ivory-colored nun's habit -- prays quietly at a rainy graveyard. But within seconds, she shatters that tranquility a...
Impetuous style; so-cheesy-it's-awesome storyline; frenetic, engaging combat.
Half-assed quick-time events; camera focuses on the spectacle instead of the gameplay.
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gamezone.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:07
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Bravo, PlatinumGames. You've made a game and created a heroine that gives Dante a reason to cry.
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about.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:07
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Action games of this sub-genre have always been about style and flash, but Bayonetta takes style and flash to a completely new, completely over the top level. Bayonetta is a witch with near limitless magical abilities and the developers made good use o...
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1up.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:07
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Bayonetta is essentially a sequel masquerading as an original game. It's not a "nice first attempt." It's not short. It's not a foundation lacking features and variety and whatever else reviewers like to complain about. It has the kind of heft usually...
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ign.com
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2012-01-28 02:07:08
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Bayonetta is the best action game I've ever played. When I say "action game," I refer of course to games like Devil May Cry, God of War and Ninja Gaiden. I think most gamers can agree that all these titles do similar things (despite their notable diffe...
Although Bayonetta has more than a few similarities to Devil May Cry, I wholeheartedly believe that this game is a must-play. Buyers beware, however: the 360 version is vastly superior to the PS3 version on a technical level, so PS3 owners fortunate en...
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gamepro.com Updated:
2012-01-28 02:07:08
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Gaming guru Hideki Kamiya bursts onto next-gen consoles with equal amounts style and substance with his latest masterpiece -- the ultra-stylized third person action extravaganza Bayonetta. GamePro Score User Score Write your review! There's an old adag...
The combat system is just about perfect and the boss encounters are memorable.
It pushes the sex angle too far; the story makes absolutely no sense; and the game drags on longer than it should.
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Prior to release, much had been made of Bayonetta's titular hero. From her ridiculous proportions to the guns on her feet, gamers either loved or hated her instantly as soon as they set eyes on her. However, Bayonetta the game is much more than its main c...
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