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Bayonetta is a "stylish action game" from PlatinumGames, it features a witch who must battle angels with unique abilities including guns attached to her feet. She can also use a katana.
Overview
Bayonetta is an action game currently in development by PlatinumGames and directed by Hideki Kamiya, whose previous titles include Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe and Okami. Like Devil May Cry, the game will focus on “Stylish Action” with over-the-top moves which the developer hopes will break new ground in the genre.Bayonetta is scheduled for release sometime during 2009 and it will be PlatinumGames first release on the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360.
Main character
The protagonist is a sultry "leather"-wearing witch. She has long, black magical hair (that covers her body in the form of her outfit making it appear to be leather), and most notably guns attached to the heels of her shoes. She animates in a very alluring manner, swaying her hips when she walks, posing during attacks and adjusting her stylish glasses with the barrel of her pink handgun.Gameplay
Like Viewtiful Joe, slow-motion (dubbed witch-time) is used in both cinematic events and combat. Using these attacks she will fight “Angels” that appear to be inspired by European mythology with cherub style faces and ornate armor and wings. By defeating enemies the player will collect “halos” which is used as currency to upgrade attacks and weapons. Normal people are also seen walking around, but they cannot see Bayonetta nor the enemies. They can, however, see the destruction being created by the battles and flee accordingly. The player can also temporarily wield weapons dropped by enemies, such as a tuba that is used as a bazooka. Bayonetta will have a special bar under her health bar, this bar allows you to preform special magical attacks, like summoning torture devices, you can fill it by doing combos with out being hit, it appears it will work in a similar way to the "Stylish" bar in the DMC series.
It has been confirmed that the bosses in the game won't have a health bar, instead you will see how much they are damaged by looking at their bodies. For example, the mini-boss in the E3 presentation had layers of armor on him, Bayonetta destroyed his armor and then summoned a giant dragon and finished him off. The boss dropped a gold record, another 60's music reference. it is unclear what they are used for or what they unlock. Defeated Enemies drop angel halos that is used as currency to power-up your weapons, unlock skills, and buy items.
Weapons
Bayonetta's weapons will include four guns named Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme (all 60's folk song references). She can also equip dual shotguns on her legs and wield a Katana. Platinum games has stated that each weapon will contain a "monster" spirit and that they are designing weapons that "you could hardly imagine". Bayonetta will be able to equip Weapons on her hands, legs, or both. you can charge the katana for more powerful attacks. This will cause a heart to appear on screen that beats when you charge it up and dark fumes billow from the sword. Bayonetta also has a huge chain and sickle that she uses for both ground and air attacks. You can equip all 4 guns at once or you can opt to swap out the pistols in her hands for a sword and use the guns on her feet as well. Certain weapons are designed to be equipped for the hands, feet, or both. You can even upgrade or buy new weapons or use the ones that enemies drop.
Big Little City
An early location in the game. You see glowing translucent pedestrians walking around, but these people are in a parallel reality. Bayonetta can see them but they can't see her. What they CAN see is the damage that Bayonetta and the enemies are causing during battle, making the civilians flee. When Bayonetta start out in Big Little City, you see a cutscene where she walks into a field of flowers (sparkles rise from the ground signifying angel power) with pillars and fountains in the background. A number of angels appear in front of her meaning a battle is about to ensue. Angels are Bayonetta's main adversaries through out the game. There is a formidable angelic foe at the end of the Little Big City zone. It's not a boss but it's wields a giant two-handed axe. Bayonetta can jump over the attacks even without "Which Time". Humorously, this giant miniboss has pathetically tiny wings, gold piercings, and the famous angel halo. A fine mist appears as you battle this miniboss, which is designed to create a holy atmosphere. The battle ends with an onscreen prompt that summons a giant hair dragon who bites the miniboss angel in half!
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