Kotaku: Bayonetta Hands-On - The PS3 Version

The PlayStation 3 version of PlatinumGames' Bayonetta has become somewhat of a point of contention, given that the developer of the game has handed off development duties to Sega for that platform and that it reportedly... doesn't look so good.

Well, Kotaku decided to check the PS3 version of the non-stop climax action game for themselves at TGS, just to see how evenly the two versions of the game were matched. Having played the Xbox 360 version a few times, they felt nervously qualified to determine the differences between the two.

[Peter North]

By Michael Mcwhertor, a well-established Microsoft troll.

[MGSR THE HD VERSION]

"By Michael Mcwhertor, a well-established Microsoft troll."

By Peter North a well-established Sony droid.

[solidjun5]

Michael is a cool dude. I don't go to Kotaku, but I like Michael. If anyone is a troll, it's Luke and Baschroft. Michael and Leigh are good in my book.

[MGSR THE HD VERSION]

first off to everyone, it's a 360 to ps3 port, and second the ps3 port is handled by SEGA.

I'll be here waiting while someone can find me a game that's had those handicaps and succeeded in being up to par or beyond.

find it and I'll sing a different tune.

[MetalGearBear]

here my reward: http://g-ecx.images-amazon....

SSSSSHHHH!!!!

[Why dis]

Desperate bot? the PS3 version is inferior lol. Your disagree comment is moronic, you think PS3 fanboys are getting disagrees fast? what about the 360 fans that have more and got them faster? idiot

[madkrazygames]

why are the editors from kotaku and 1up.com looking for issues in the PS3 version of the game? Obviously they're not there, so what the hell?

[54percent]

Maybe they want the PS3 version to surpass the 360 version? you never know if they really want the PS3 to win the consoles war, they see all the fantastic exclusives coming to the PS3 and see one title not reaching the actual quality of the first and second party titles on the PS3 is kinda sad.

[MGSR THE HD VERSION]

port is handled by SEGA, nuff said.

[Sunny_D]

Is Sega not good at developing PS3 games? I'm pretty sure they created Valkyria Chronicles which ran smoothly and was a triple A title. So why is soo bad if it's developed by Sega, Mgsr?

[MGSR THE HD VERSION]

"Is Sega not good at developing PS3 games? I'm pretty sure they created Valkyria Chronicles which ran smoothly and was a triple A title. So why is soo bad if it's developed by Sega, Mgsr?"

no no, not making, when you're making you're starting from scratch, SEGA's never had issues starting from scratch. it's when you're porting is where the problem arrives, cause you're converting all data.

the ps3 version is at the mercy of a developer that didn't pioneer the engine......and frankly has a decent record of doing bad ps3 conversions them selves in spite of being pioneers of their own games.

[Why dis]

No it's simply inferior. It's a good thing the credible sites posted the truth first before the PS3 fans posted false comparisons with BS conclusions blatantly false/a lie/biased/damage control, Like (Lost Planet 2, Ghost Busters/DMC4 etc)

[Anon1974]

They had no issues with the game. They admit they struggled to find any fault. They finally said if you like the 360, get the 360 version. If you like the PS3 controller, get the PS3 version.

Another multiconsole port where the differences are so minor it clearly isn't an issue either way.

Move along, folks. You don't play graphics, you play games.

[Unicron]

Shhhh Darkride. Apparently you play gore when the PS3 version looks better. Or just flat out deny it when two demos look the same.

Haven't you ever been to N4G before? =)

[xTruthx]

People don't ignore "MGSR THE HD VERSION" or any fb, take away hes bubbles. We need to resolve the fb problem on n4g and not ignore it.

[Sigh]

MGSR is a spinoff and not really true HD. Snake is what makes metal gear, true Metal Gear, nuff said.

[FlipMode]

Haha, you guys got those disagrees lighting fast. lol

[Silly gameAr]

I wouldn't say they are looking for issues with the PS3 version. This preview seems like it was made to put PS3 owners mind at ease. It's the same game on both consoles so the only problem is which controller you prefer.

Like I said a dozen times before. The PS3 is my preferred console, but my fellow PS3 owners REALLY need to mellow out and play the games how they were intended to be played. FOR FUN. This pointless war has gone on long enough. Stop embarrassing us as PS3 owners. We know how great the PS3 is. I'm starting to dislike PS3 fanatics as much as 360 fanatics. With the great games on both consoles there's no reason to fight anymore.

Time to start acting or age.

[usern4g]

"obviously they're not there"

Huh? Except for all the reports that they _are_ there.

What part of this (very normal) situation is hard to understand?

[TheSmoothCriminal]

Sega gets a lot of bashing now a days, I just hope they can get back on top.

[NecrumSlavery]

Not really impressed, not a DMC fan but still. If 2K can make Bioshock PS3 look near PC, or seeing Tales of Vespera, NGS2, Star Ocean IV, etc look amazing, how is Sega porting it with do many issues? Like Valve I guess, being lazy

[solar]

Valve, continually pushing innovation. lazy dev's. STOP RELEASING AAA GAMES ALREADY!! its getting old!!

:D

[presto717]

I think I'll pass on this one. Wayyyy to many great coming out for the ps3 for me to be spending money on inferior ports.

Logic

[Bumpmapping]

360=Autistic gamers

[Bathyj]

Typical Kotaku.

They admit theres virtually no difference worth worrying about. Then conmcentrate so hard on finding one the convince themselves there tiny faults. Then they close dwelling on these tiny faults so that can be their overiding conclusion.

Knobs.

[slave2Dcontroller]

But I think they went fishing to see how SEGA(The master of port muck ups) did in their attempt, Cant say I blame'em either and I HATE kotaku. The people need to know but best bet that kotaku words wont be the last i look to after its all said and done. If the PS3 ver was better these dix would still say otherwise.

[Omegabalmung]

I'm still gonna get it for the PS3.

[GaMa85]

this site is bs they deleted my comment for pointing out 2 fanboys wtf?

[d0nT wOrrY]

he post every anti-ps3 news
pathetic
get a life fvcking moron

[solar]

you need a diaper change?

its called making money you ass hat. he is gonna post anti anything news. are you really that dense? im sure you arent but you are portraying it.

[d0nT wOrrY]

^
alright bloodmask's c0ck sucker, don't defend him.
i know what im talking about, read his blogs and his news.

[solar]

looks like i struck a nerve. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dont worry d0nT wOryY.....you will be cuddled and loved soon enough. babies need that. :)

[d0nT wOrrY]

ow ow

looksh likhe i stchuck a neovre

are you handicapped? bwaaahahahahaa

hahahahaaaaa i laugh at kids like you especially if he is a bot.
now, time to give your bloodmask what he want :D you know what i mean! :)

[n4gno]

" It's a good thing the credible sites posted the truth first before the PS3 fans posted false comparisons"

kotaku a "credible sites"...lol (only the master of fanboyz can believe that)

[DonCorneo]

kratos will rape her a$$

[RAM MAGNUMS]

If 1 thing good comes out of kotaku it's teaching 360 fanboys how to start argue meaningless topics.
Since they can't think for themselves, kotaku is useful until they meet a ps3 fanboy.
It's like pouring salt on a slug.

[Enigma_2099]

... just as long as no one starts up with the "See, the PS3 can't handle it as well as the 360" accusations.

[foreverflame]

Wow that looks awful,Well guess my fellow 360 owners will join me and will be get will be getting the superior version of bayonetta only on the 360.Jump in

[Lord_Ranos]

Bots only buy multiplaatforms. lmao

Besides why us PS3 gamers want this sh1t. We have the God of War collection and God of War 3 coming.

[bjornbear]

I bet some of these girls got a rush from reading this article =P...hint...(they only have a 360)

Either way, its normal PS3 ports still fail a bit here and there, its natural =) It doesn't make a difference for PS3 owners or 360 owners, only for those with BOTH consoles (not common)

So whats the big deal!? =P Its not like the game WORKS on one and NOT on the others (EHM...orange box...)

So eff it =)

[Double Toasted]

aren't credible anymore? I think I better padlock my refrigerator before I step out of the house...

[MysticStrummer]

Speaking as someone who has no plans to buy or rent this (imho) silly looking game, I would just like to say... ahhh... nevermind.