I think the graphics are more cohesive than the first game but less so than the second. It’s stylised and has never tried to look overly realistic. Using the Nintendo Switch’s more limited hardware, this sequel wasn’t expected to look like the modern AAA games you might see using the full power of the Xbox Series X or PS5. Go in guns blazing or go undetected- the choice is yours! You can crawl through vents, quietly assassinate enemies and find new weapons to defeat your foes. It makes for a nice change to see Jeanne have her own playable narrative. Packed with 2D, side-scrolling stealth missions and rather comedic scenes. In this side narrative, Jeanne infiltrates a laboratory infested with homunculi. Jeanne’s Spy ActionĪnother interesting part of the game is Jeanne’s Spy Action chapters. Though I found her less fun than pummeling homunculi to death with the titular witch herself, she’s still enjoyable. This means being very accurate with the timing. While she can dodge, parrying an attack with her sword’s block function is the way to activate witch time. She uses a grappling hook as well as her double jump and her combat comes with a new way to activate witch time. Viola is a welcome addition to the narrative in my eyes, and her gameplay can be fun. ![]() Mysterious newcomer Viola brings the fire Stringing attacks together with your demons and your character has never felt so exhilarating and ridiculously over-the-top. Bring in Gomorrah to tear apart your foes or Madama Butterfly to mesmerise them. Then there’s Demon Slave, an ancient art that allows you to fully control the demons that are summoned mid-combat. Bringing in the new Demon Masquerade mechanic allows you to combine with one of Bayonetta’s demons in order to unleash devastating new tricks. With each new instalment, the gameplay finds a way to exceed itself. The new additions to the gameplay make it even more fun to go back and unleash demonic havoc on previous levels. You’ll gradually see yourself improve over time which feels rewarding in itself. Use a mix of combos, avoid taking damage and finish the verse with decent time in order to score high. This ranges from a literal stone award to pure platinum. Hair-raising battles keep you on your toesĪfter each verse in Bayonetta 3, you can review your performance. Find hidden verses, collectables, and such which add another layer of replay value. When you’re not smashing ugly monsters apart, you’ll have a chance to explore the world around you. You’ll spend most of the game hacking and slashing your enemies to pieces throughout the verses in every chapter. ![]() You’ll be controlling a character (mainly Bayonetta) from a third-person perspective, equipped with unique weapons and abilities to upgrade. In this series, the gameplay is often the most attractive aspect of the game. Though, I’ll warn many that the ending of this entry isn’t like any other, so brace yourself. I won’t spoil anything in this Bayonetta 3 review. There are heartfelt, emotional moments and this protagonist delivers her snarky, patronising personality as usual. Despite narrative not being the selling point of the series, I’ve always loved it. Realistically, the story of the Bayonetta games is not what sells the game. I suppose it’s a personal thing, whether or not you enjoy specifics being left up to interpretation or having to dig through character bios to get the facts right. ![]() There are instances where parts of the story feel unexplained, which is a recurring aspect of the series. Beloved characters, both new and returning often get little screen time and don’t feel massively relevant. As a fan of the stories though, I have to admit that this one is definitely the most emotional of all three games, especially towards the last chapters. ![]() There are often rather absurd and seemingly disjointed events flashing around while you enjoy pummeling any foe that stands in your way. In this series, the narrative isn’t always taken too seriously. The witches face their biggest challenge yet
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