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Reviews: Bayonetta Video Review

There's no denying that this game is absolutely nuts. But fun? That's for Ryan to decide.

Giant Bomb delivers the final word on video games in podcast form.

Jan. 12 2010

Cast: Ryan

Posted by: Drew

In This Episode:

Bayonetta

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Edited By bacongames
@Xeiphyer said:
" @BD_Mr_Bubbles said:
" @Alphiehyr said:
"Ryan's opinion don't mean shit. "
 and your opinion that his doesn't matter does, to most people i doubt it. "
Where did this random douchebag come from, if you don't like it, go back to gamespot. "
Great way to match douchebaggery...with more douchebaggary.
 
I always find myself most conflicted with Ryan's reviews more than any other staff member.  It's a shame that I have to take his reviews with more salt than the others but I feel good knowing that I'm sure about that.  With this review, Ryan surely did not disappoint in that respect.
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This game looks cool except I don't like the look of the main character. I like sexy naked chicks, a lot, but I just don't like her style in this game.
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Edited By stone321

interesting reviews of ryan's review, although i'm gonna refrain from reviewing these reviews because i didn't play the game. 
 
p.s. someone review my non-review.

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Edited By Kohe321

Haha, great review.

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Edited By MachoFantastico

Great review Ryan, still not sure about this one though. Might give it a try just because it looks INSANE!

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@stone321:  good non-review man, like what you did there
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Edited By s-a-n-JR

That does indeed look fucking ridiculous.
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@Abyssfull said:
" Looks great n all, but me personally, I'd prefer a DMC5. Or better yet, I'll just keep my money for Darksiders....annnd Mass effect 2...annd god of war 3...annd ect. "
Well, considering that Bayonetta was directed by the man who created Devil May Cry and outdoes that series in pretty much every way possible, I'd say it's more of a true Devil May Cry successor than Devil May Cry 5 would have been. It's the natural evolution of the Devil May Cry formula.
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@Icemael said:
" @Abyssfull said:
" Looks great n all, but me personally, I'd prefer a DMC5. Or better yet, I'll just keep my money for Darksiders....annnd Mass effect 2...annd god of war 3...annd ect. "
Well, considering that Bayonetta was directed by the man who created Devil May Cry and outdoes that series in pretty much every way possible, I'd say it's more of a true Devil May Cry successor than Devil May Cry 5 would have been. It's the natural evolution of the Devil May Cry formula. "

Yeeess I know its the same makers as from DMC ect...But I still liked the atmosphere and the characters from DMC more so. Bayonetta's just too ridiculous for me, even if the gameplay is superb.
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Edited By Winternet

This game has the best sequences ever in the history of video games. And I am saying that just by watching this video. The "Time to go vroom" part is RIDICULOUS. And the guy with shades saying "Bayonetta . . . HUH!" is freakin awesome. How much more of this awesomeness this game has?

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Sucks about the sloppy PS3 port.  Sega are consummate half-asses.

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Edited By Lydian_Sel

I couldn't be happier that this game is balls-out crazy & makes no effort to justify or rationalise said fact.

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I really hate the name of this game.

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LoL I hate it when games make me take it into my room and close the door like it is hardcore porn or something.

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Do they cover her ass up in the US version ?! DAMN SON!

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Edited By citizenkane

*adds to my GameFly GameQ*

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I love this game.

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You know a game is fucking crazy when you jumpstart a motorcycle with your middle finger.

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I need to get this at some point in the near future.  Now that I know there is replay value, it's high on my "buy" list and off my "rent" queue.

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I would buy this if I had a 360. As it is I won't be buying the PS3 version. Looks like I'll be buying Darksiders instead, sorry Sega.

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Edited By Noxpectius

Rented it. Finished it, but then went ahead and bought it anyway. Since then, I've finished it 4 more Times on different difficulties, and I Never replay games. Everything in this game is just plain Awesome, and I Know I wont be finished with it untill I've got a Platinum Award for evry Verse on Every difficulty.
 
I pretty much agree with the content of this review, though I would have given it a 5 out of 5, though I would have said something on its replayability. Regardless if your an Award Junkie or not, some Accesories become available on subsequent playthroughs that really change up the gameplay.

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I'm anticipating this game so much it's not even funny.  I can't wait for Amazon to offer it on a Deal of the Day. 
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Time to go vroom!
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Its a very interesting game.  The demo doesn't give you enough to really decide if you like the game or not.  I love Hack N Slash games but there is really strong famine feel in the game that feels very odd in this type of game (not that there is anything wrong with that feel lol).  I'll end up getting it eventually, because in the end I think i will enjoy it, but I can also see it making some uncomfortable.

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Great review!

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Edited By wolf_blitzer85

It's so funny to see people try so hard to hate this game. If you like video games at all, at least give it a shot before passing judgment on it. It really is a good action game with massive amounts of replay. That is of course that you actually like action games first...if not then you might want to pass it up cuz it's all up in yo face with action!

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I'll be waiting for a patch for the ps3 version.

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Did she just shove her middle finger into the ignition of the bike to start it?
 
 
...I want this game so bad it's not even funny.

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@dim499 said:
" No offense, but Ryan is far and away the best writer on their staff. "
He also just out-haired Bayonetta in her own damn video review.
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Disappointed in the PS3 Version. Borrowed it from a friend, the game is crazy fun, but the loading times are just horrible. I haven't really experienced any kind of "slow-down" and as I said before, I believe this game could have majorly benefited from a install option.

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well F@#% SEGA then, i was gonna buy this game but if you can only give me a crappy port on the ps3... to hell with you charging me $60 bucks for an inferior version. i ain't buying it now......

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I love the Resident Evil/Devil May Cry/Okami reference in this game.

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Such a shame about the PS3 version, if only bloody Sony would allow full disc installs like the 360!  (and patch it to boot) 
 
I'd buy this but without that patch, it's a no go.

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@Meatsim said:
" Did she just start that motorcycle with her middle finger!? *runs out to buy this game* "
How else would you perform such a task.
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Unwatchable, unplayable, and just too dumb to enjoy.  I'd rather have something with a coherent story and art direction that doesn't require ADD and acid to like.  The game has good mechanics, but it's ruined by the horrible styling.  While games like God of War and Darksiders might not be as technically tight, their style and gravitas make them much more engaging to endure any mashiness.

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If only, if only the PS3 version of this game didn't suck gigantic hairy donkey testicles full of sperm. I'd totally buy it. 

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Nice hair Ryan. Seems like he has to go to some formal event tonight.
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i love the giantbomb theme music

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Edited By Nemesis

lol @ all these God of War fanboys. I love God of War as much as the next guy, but this is a game that takes much more skill than God of War. God of War is a casual game, especially when you compare it to the highly technical and skillful Bayonetta.

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got this demo on my Xbox and def gunna buy this XD great review!

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I am loving this game!!!! Cant wait for the 2ND play through!

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Ughh

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hell yea, Bayonetta is awesome. i'm almost done with Hard mode :D

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Ryan slicked his hair back.

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Just 2 achievements left!! :)

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The game is what all us hardcore mother fuckers love, hail to the king baby!

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@Nemesis: First things first - both games are completely different. It's like comparing Modern Warfare with Gears of War. You shoot, but in a totally different way.
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Looks good.
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@DukeTogo: The art style in this game is pretty fantastic imo, its way better then God Of War or Ninja Gaiden.
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Oh man, this looks awesome. Might have to buy another Xbox 360 for this.