Bayonetta 3 is the highly anticipated third installment in the stylish Bayonetta series by Platinum Games. Before Bayonetta 3’s October 28 release, critics had already given their reviews. We’ve put together some of their thoughts on the witch’s next adventure, and if you’re on the fence, maybe they can help you decide whether or not to buy the game.
For a comprehensive overview, check out GameSpot’s sister site Metacritic.
- Game: Bayonetta 3
- Communication: Nintendo Switch
- Developers: Platinum Game
- Release date: October 28
- Price: $60
GameSpot – 9/10
“I’m not sure if it’s due to the game’s great music, her use of the word ‘sentence’ to refer to encounters, or her over-the-top style, but when I think of Bayonetta, I can’t help but wonder. Bayonetta 3 is like her home in Las Vegas: a lavish and breathtaking show where every number is beautifully choreographed, every song a song It’s fun and the guest appearances are sure to keep you entertained. It’s a fast-paced and exciting adventure. Achieve your goals with an abundance of charm and style. it took a better decade to get here, the queen is back and she’s ready to serve.” – Jessica Howard [Full Review]
Game Informer – 8.25 / 10
“Bayonetta 3, for most of its runtime, is an absolute blast. It’s pompous, over-the-top, and extravagant for the sake of luxury, leaving ruins, literally, upon awakening. I’ve been back to each level trying to get a higher score and I don’t plan to stop right away I may be hesitant about the future of the series, but for now, this is the best Bayonetta ever. . “- Blake Hester [Full Review]
GameRadar + – 3.5 / 5
“When wizards take power, this demon warrior is better than ever. After eight long years, PlatinumGames has delivered a sequel that successfully celebrates the series, though it has issues with pacing and focus. deviations.” – Oscar Taylor-Kent [Full Review]
Inverse – 8/10
“Bayonetta 3 offers everything franchise fanatics and action game lovers could wish for. You’ll get a responsive, layered combat system and entertaining cutscenes. The unintuitive minigames and confusing challenges mess up the overall experience, but it’s still hard for me to name another game from this year with real-time combat that’s more in-depth and satisfying than the game. this. “- Jess Reyes [Full Review]
The Gamer – 4/5
“Bayonetta 3 is like a beast friend in your party for a night out. When it starts, you’ll feel it’s the most fun you’ve ever had, you’ll remember it for a lifetime, you never will. want it to be over And just like it You don’t know where you are, your legs hurt, you just want to go to sleep and she keeps going. Playing too much is never a bad thing for some ‘billion’ players. enjoyment rate’, but Bayonetta 3 overstates its welcome and falls from being an all-time classic to becoming a very, very good video game. all-time that I think it could have happened with a few different decisions here and there, but it’s still a must-play title.” – Stacey Henley [Full Review]
The Verge – Uncensored
“When Bayonetta first came out, everything about her – her extreme personality, the way she dressed, her exaggerated movements – became a scathing parody of the female characters in the game. play game. Bayonetta heavily based on old stereotypes of male-defined video game heroines they have become her strength. Her sensuality makes her strong. It’s right there in the text, because the harder she fights, the more nude she gets. She is excited about this empowerment and has been very excited for me for a whole decade before the last 30 minutes of Bayonetta 3 deleted all of that to stuff her into the box she used to stomp on in 4-inch, gun-strap heels back in 2009. “- Ash Parrish [Full Review]
Polygon – Unmarked
“I don’t know what to say to longtime Bayonetta fans about this game, let alone newbies hoping to get in on the game. If all you care about is push-button combat. similar to Devil May Cry, you’ll have a ball. power – then you will find the truth quite disappointing starting this game that it will reveal this basic truth to me I just wish I could live in ignorance for a while longer. “- Maddy Myers [Full Review]
VG247 – 5/5
“As a game, and as a tonic for those bored with buying season tickets and DLC, Bayonetta 3 is a must-have; a love letter to classic Nintendo games that will make you laugh. , smirking and feeling like the absolute badass PlatinumGames recently shot a little wrong, but with this conclusion consistent with the original Bayonetta trilogy, the studio has proven it can still shoot on all both towers and then some. This might just be one of the best games on Nintendo Switch.” – Dom Peppiatt [Full Review]
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