Wow. This is for sure the best Bayonetta game. Characters are charming and fun, like always. But the real highlight is the addition of Demon Slave and Demon Masquerade. Those additions gave Bayonetta 3 enough new spice to make it feel unique while also building off what Bayonetta 1 and Bayonetta 2 accomplished.
Newcomer Viola I ended up actually liking, and her summon, Cheshire, might be the best part of the game I love that goofy oversized cat. However, her block can be a little awkward at times and I felt my ass get handed to me because of it.
But the core gameplay is amazing, and this game really has a new, huge sense of scale the previous two did not have that I absolutely adore. The weapons and demons they give you are each sublime and a joy to use.
One complaint I do have is that Bayonetta 3 is consistently enjoyable right up until the ending, where it does not make a completely perfect landing. It is a bit confusing and that moment is certainly got a "why" from me, however, I still cried so that gets bonus points I guess, I'm emotionally attached to this series.
Overall, this was worth that five year wait between reveal and release, and the eight year wait between 2 and 3. This is the best Bayonetta game, and my new second favorite game of all time. It could have topped Bloodborne, but the ending created a slight enough fumble to not get it all the way there. But this is still worth giving a play, it is a joy start to end.