Bayonetta is a blast when it isn't taking itself seriously - which is most of the time. Both combat and the mission structure are well crafted to encourage replaying and mastery. It's intercut by scenes that tend to be outlandish, while Bayonetta herself is sarcastic without coming across as edgy. It's a fun arcade experience.

The complaint I'd lodge is that by the end of the game, I felt like I was using familiar combos like a crutch, and brute forcing my way through the boss battles that grew lengthier and lengthier (with mechanics often far removed from standard combat). But don't let my lack of skill deter you. This is an absurd, raunchy romp of a game that deserves to be enjoyed.