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Bayonetta 3 new look3/21/2023 Naturally, it falls upon Bayonetta to put a stop to these plans. As a supernatural storm overtakes New York City, Bayonetta is forced to take on the homunculi, a new enemy that are neither angel nor demon, and are hellbent on eradicating not only our Bayonetta's universe, but every universe (and every version of Bayonetta) imaginable. After introducing the concept of a multiverse filled with other Bayonettas, other Jeannes, and the gut-sinking feeling that everything we do has been done once before, it dives headfirst into its action-packed gameplay. Bayonetta smiles with her pistol.īayonetta 3 begins with a bit more breathing room than its predecessors, but just barely. All this, paired with the qualities that made Bayonetta 2 so beloved, make for a can't-miss entry in the action games genre. If that's not enough, this venture also comes with full-scale kaiju battles, exhilarating chase sequences, a new, sword-wielding character who is wildly fun to play as, and a series of 2D stealth-based chapters that follow Jeanne as she infiltrates enemy headquarters. Though the game's core gameplay is familiar, it ups the stakes, sending players on a multi-dimensional journey across time to save the world. Like its predecessors, Bayonetta 3 is spectacular in the truest sense of the word. And it's hard to argue with that when it's true. Like the titular witch, Bayonetta 3 feels as if it doesn't much care how it is perceived because it knows its own worth as a game that offers fast and fluid gameplay, jaw-dropping spectacles, comedy, and camp in a way very few others do. From the way Bayonetta sashays about the screen-left hand cocked on her hip while the other clutches her gun-to the sheer bombastic nature of the game itself, every part of Bayonetta 3 is unapologetically self-assured. There’s so much power behind these creatures, but Bayonetta is left vulnerable and almost naked while they stomp around, so that’s something to consider.There's nothing more attractive than confidence, and Bayonetta 3 developer PlatinumGames is well aware of it. The limits of this system depend on your surroundings, but they are a true marvel to experience. But then, the entire experience shifted, and I summoned my demon friend using a system called Demon Slave, where I could control the monster and defeat more powerful enemies. The camera moves with the action and displays everything you need to see in a cinematic way. I would say that the video environments appeared dull, but then I was riding a demon using boats as skates while chasing a demon rampaging through the city. Her prey and I fell under her spell as she moved across the screen, executing some of the coolest combos I’ve seen in a video game. Still, as my fingers executed various actions, I experienced a beautifully choreographed action scene of Bayonetta kicking ass. ![]() Bayonetta draws from the power of the demons that switch her weapons and means of traversal. You’re almost floating while in an encounter. ![]() ![]() So regardless if you’re in closed quarters or out in the open, there’s a demon that fits the situation, but you aren’t limited to any specific moveset.Ĭombat is fluid. Players can freely switch between Infernal Demons during chained-together combos to react to enemies. Bayonetta’s movement feels intentional in combat, and the combo system is deep with the newly added Demon Masquerade system. While the story cinematics was kept light, I got a good idea of the new combat features. ![]() The Switch isn’t known for high-quality performance, but Bayonetta 3 delivered the action from the opening moments of the demo. Suffice it to say it’s my most anticipated game in 2022. From the moment I picked up the controller to play through a short demo, I haven’t stopped thinking about the fluid combat and kaiju action. I didn’t know how the action series would survive in this modern space, but that didn’t stop Nintendo from supporting the Platinum Games-developed title. I’ll admit, I was worried about the Bayonetta series.
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