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    Bayonetta

    Game » consists of 27 releases. Released Oct 29, 2009

    Bayonetta is a "non-stop action game" from PlatinumGames. The titular character is a witch who can use hair-based magic, as well as firearms attached to her feet, to battle fallen angels and other foes.

    great__defunct__northern's Bayonetta (Xbox 360) review

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    What the hell did I just play

    It's been covered in other reviews ad nauseum, but allow me to reiterate: this game is batshit insane. No, really.  In fact, it was almost too overwhelming at first. Torture attacks? Nonsensical Eastern cutscenes? Cringe-inducing, sexploitative combat? Erotic librarians? It was all too much.
     
    But I soldiered on, and after a few chapters I warmed up to the game in a big way. If I had to come up with some bullets on why you should play Bayonetta besides the fact that it looks and plays great, I'd go with: 

    • An incredibly deep and satisfying combat system
    • A story that, while a little obtuse, gets pretty compelling late in the game
    • A lighthearted irreverence that made for a fun and borderline endearing gaming experience

    Yes, the over-the-top exploitation of lead character Bayonetta is a little jarring at first, but after you get more comfortable with the game itself, it just becomes part of the scenery. Give this one a shot if you want to bust up some angels!
     
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      A Greeat Action Game and a Great Way to Start the New Year! 0

      Bayonetta(Xbox 360) by kush on January 05, 2010

        Originally Posted on Pixelated Sausage.  Bayonetta is a Japanese game. It has a unique style that you would never see from a Western-made game and it delivers a wonderful and enjoyable experience. I won’t say that I understood what was going on in any way, but it was ridiculous, funny, and overtly sexual. I never expected to enjoy the character that is Bayonetta, but I ended up finding her quite interesting and I hope we’re lucky enough to see more of her in the future. It may sou...

      43 out of 51 found this review helpful.

      Exciting, over the top, and incredibly satisfying 0

      Bayonetta(Xbox 360) by spazmaster666 on January 08, 2010

      Being the mastermind behind the original Devil May Cry and hence a pioneer of sorts of the "character action game", Hideki Kamiya had a lot to live up to with Bayonetta, the game that many consider the spiritual successor Devil May Cry. However, Bayonetta exceeds expectations by not only delivering a tight, well executed gameplay experience but also offering delightfully over the top and campy narrative filled with great tongue-in-cheek dialogue.  From the first moment you step foot into the wo...

      15 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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