i’ve be eyeing this game ever since bayo was put in smash way back when, so seeing a sale for this and VANQUISH on psn was an instant purchase from me. platinum games had previously hooked me with TRANSFORMERS:DEVASTATION so i’m glad this one didn’t disappoint.

bayonetta weaves elegant hack n slash gameplay together with unique combos and customization that’ll keep you coming back for more. the beginning of the game was a little offputting due to me getting such low ranks on mission results but i later realized you just have to accept that on a first playthrough lol. there’s just a ton of depth here that’s further expanded by both your own skill and extra equipment. skill especially in the form of WITCH TIME, a mechanic i had already been familiar with from transformers devastation, but not quite familiar with being good at it this time. it’s such an ingenious mechanic that turns a passive move into one of great importance to your offensive capabilities. every kick, punch, and dodge feels immensely satisfying to pull off keeping you invested.
“FATHER!!!!” is probably one of the funniest line deliveries in a game but it works because it’s never meant to be taken completely seriously much like everything else in the game. even the more grim scenes have some form of comedic flair to them fueled by bayonetta’s fun and dare i say “dante-like” nature. never a dull moment in both gameplay and the story which interweave into a stylistic joy. LETS ROCK BABY

as much as i want to give this a 9/10, for right now as this being my first playthrough i’m keeping it at an 8. i’m sure as i play this more i’ll start to see it in much higher regard.

am i the only one who flew jubileus into the planets thinking it was an ff7 reference LOL