Bayonetta (PS3) - ZTGD Review

ZeroTolerance writes: Bayonetta is the kind of game that makes me appreciate why I love videogames. It really defines a time when things were not taken too seriously and the focus was more on style and gameplay than anything else. The outlandish boss battles and over-the-top action really make this game stand out amongst its peers. It also helps that the action has been so finely tuned that gamers of any skill can pick it up and feel satisfied. Bayonetta is one of the most interesting game characters to be introduced in a long time. I just hope she manages to stick around longer enough to get a proper sequel.

[Becko]

Does the PS3 version runs at 60 FPS and without blur ? (like the 360 version)

[peeps]

i'd be surprised if they managed to change much after the demo but who knows. not sure whether to get this or darksiders

[-Alpha]

If you read the review they list major slowdowns as one of the cons. The PS3 version was butchered and it's a very bad port. It's inexcusable, but if you are trying to decide it's best to get it for the 360.

Though, I'm still holding out on a patch to fix slowdowns and freezes common on the PS3 version, so you never know.

However, it's universally accepted that the 360 version is vastly superior while the PS3 version is still good, but not as great.

[peeps]

well after playing both demo's i'd say since i have the choice its gotta be the 360 version, but for those with just a ps3, despite it being a bad port, it's still a good game and worth playing

[deadreckoning666]

Actually according to Warzone #72 on thebitbag.com, Sega WILL make the PS3 version EQUAL to the 360 version by the U.S launch. What people haven't grasped yet is that the review copy of the game is essentially the Japanese import thats in English.

BTW, maybe I missed something, but how is an 8.2 score bad???

"For reference, when you play this game, it should be better or as good as Halo, Super Mario, Uncharted and LBP. Think about that for a second, then tell me that there's nothing wrong with the current review system."

Ummm..have you played the full game yet? If not, then how do you know its not just THAT damn good? Read the 1up review, the reviewer said that Bayonetta deserves to stand next to Uncharted 2 and AC2. You make it seem like its ridiculous for a person to like Bayonetta better than Halo, Mario, Uncharted, or LBP when its not ridiculous at all. Its called a "preference".

@ZeroTolerance- I appreciate your opinion and review of the game however unless a person has 2 HDTVs, a 360 with the 360 version and a PS3 with PS3 version then you CAN'T tell the difference. I found a review on youtube by eldergeek that states that the PS3 version is perfectly fine and there is NOTHING in it that ruins the overall experience. http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Somnipotent]

play it on the xbox.

[Chris399]

Darksiders seems like the better choice. This one is a sloppy port. On top of that the game itself seems hyped to Hell for whatever reason. Edge's 10/10 comes to mind. For reference, when you play this game, it should be better or as good as Halo, Super Mario, Uncharted and LBP. Think about that for a second, then tell me that there's nothing wrong with the current review system.

I'm not into S&M or school-teachers either. I really don't understand this game, no matter how hard people seem to be proclaiming it's revolutionary game-play and design.

Besides Vigil is an upstart developer trying to make a new IP that is akin to a dark, gothic Zelda. I'd rather support a new devloper with some fresh ideas than DMC with a woman. Not slamming Bayonetta, but that's what the game is when you really look at it. Dante in heels with some weird hair-suit covering his/ her nipples. Not my cup of tea, sorry.

I've b!tched about this game enough :) Enjoy your purchases all, whatever they may be. 2010 will be legendary for gaming. Peace.

Edit @ peeps. The "sloppy port" bit, is one of the many criticisms I leveled against the game. And your original post invited the suggestion of "which" game to get, as in, you would get one and not the other. In a situation like that, being a multi-console owner or not (which I am), I'd still recommend Darksiders over Bayonetta any day.
@ kewlkat. Do you understand that I am NOT a game-reviewer? And have you actually SEEN the quality and language of reviews nowadays? Reprimanding someone for a thread post on N4G is a little silly in comparison.

[ZeroTolerance]

@1.2
Actually I reviewed the retail version. I found a copy at Best Buy before Christmas and have been playing it since. The final retail US version has not been fixed, it has been in stores for two weeks now.

[peeps]

"Darksiders seems like the better choice. This one is a sloppy port. "

thats why i say if i went for bayonetta it would be on 360

[ABizzel1]

No good story = no 9/10 for me. Bayonetta is a 8.9 at most now.

Story is important in games you need Gameplay, Presentation (Story, Graphics, Pacing, etc...), and Longevity to have a AAA game in my book, and having a poor score in one category knocks you down to the 8's automatically.

[kewlkat007]

Do you know how bad you sound when you critique games "in that manner"?

I never knew gamers can discriminate in this fashion, in this type of hobby we all enjoy....lol

[Chris399]

Just saying it's not my thing.

People can put on their chaps and nipple clamps and play Bayonetta for all I care.

:P

[Alcon Caper]

I like this game because it reminds me of what games were like in arcades. I grew up in arcades and this is a refreshing take on that pace and style of gaming.

I can also understand people who didn't go to arcades not understanding its appeal. Fortunately, most professional reviewers are a little older and have more of an arcade mentality.

[Lifendz]

I'm a huge DMC1 fan and I was really looking forward to see what the creator did with this. All the high praise and over the top action intrigues me. Unfortunately, as a PS3 only owner I'm getting an inferior version. Despite what some sites reported, it appears the PS3 version is not locked in at 60fps. Maybe if they patch everything I'll get the game used (and cheaper) but I guess I'm stuck trophying some old games while I wait for Heavy Rain.

[Enigma_2099]

... and believe me, it pains me to say this, but unless you find the PS3 version for cheap, that's the way to go. Because these ports are not of equal quality, so they shouldn't be of equal value.

[happy_gilmore]

looks shallow

can't want for the gow3 embargo to lift.

[Two-Face]

You are passing on this one, because it's inferior compared to the 360 version. The game does not look shallow, it's just something you say, because you are upset by the horrible PS3 version.

[thornh]

...will Sony be "nice" and let Bayonetta and Darksiders have their day tomorrow or will they drop the hammer big time and release new gameplay video of Kratos to make people forget those games before they even open the packaging?

PS I will be getting Darksiders tomorrow. Bayonetta, not so much.

@Two-Face: Though I am disappointed about the PS3 port I'm staying away from Bayonetta because of the style. Not a big fan of DMC-like games...The only games coming out that are truly just like God of War are Dante's Inferno and possibly, from the very short trailer I've seen, Clash of the Titans (Namco)...

[-MoOkS-]

I heard the ps3 version is practically unplayable with all the screen tearing, jaggies and 10-30 fps slowdowns. Watch the ign review

[ZeroTolerance]

If they claim it to be unplayable why did they give it an 8.2? Just curious as I found the PS3 version inferior, but certainly not unplayable.

[Somnipotent]

it's playable. everyone keeps touting that all these things are crippling the game. they're not. it runs better on the xbox because it was made first for the xbox. if you have a choice, play the xbox version. if you don't, the ps3 version has it's issues, but ffs it's not UNPLAYABLE.

[peeps]

exactly. an objective person would say it's inferior on the ps3, but a fanboy would say it's unplayable... lol

[OmarJA-N4G]

Dear -MoOkS- we know the 360 is only good for some multiplatform titles there is no need to brag about a title that PS3 owners will just enjoy it & it's not the hardware problem as we all know.

[deadreckoning666]

"Story is important in games you need Gameplay, Presentation (Story, Graphics, Pacing, etc...), and Longevity to have a AAA game in my book, and having a poor score in one category knocks you down to the 8's automatically."

Using your logic, DMC1,DMC3,and DMC4 weren't AAA games because their stories were not much better than Bayonetta either. Also, according to YOUR logic, MGS4 wasn't an AAA game because MGS4 had horrible pacing. For every 10 minutes of gameplay there was 20-30 minutes of cutscene.

And ALSO according to your logic, Infamous wasn't an AAA title either since its graphics were only barely better than a first-gen PS3 exclusive.

Main point: Your logic doesn't make sense. Just because your lacking in ONE area doesn't mean that the game suddenly isn't AAA anymore. As long as you nail down the IMPORTANT parts then you have an AAA game.

Going by your logic, the only game on the market that would fit your standards is Uncharted 2. Story is only important in certain genres. An example would be a driving game. How important is story to you in a driving sim? Its not.

[Marceles]

yeah...so unplayable that I platinumed the PS3 version.

[alb1899]

I keep saying this game is exclusive for 360 and so far is the best action game that i ever play despite is a women the main character.

I totally recommend it!

[alb1899]

I prefer gameplay than story is just that i invent the story my self if is to bad! But the gameplay?

[PHiSHLoC]

This games is total TRASH she is way too powerful with all the magic she has wut da he'll does she need GUNS for?(on her feet WTF) this games is strictly for PERVS. This crap is insulting to me as a gamer this bullsh!t doesn't belong in video games period.(IMO). Peace out pervs (anyone who defends this crap)!!!!

[Justin_bristoe]

but i'm more into darksiders

[OmegaSlayer]

I Platinumed my early JP version yesterday.
The game is awesome anyway, because it's fun and highly enjoyable even if it is not a good port.

[OmegaSlayer]

The story is not 100% fresh but it's highly understandable and has its coherence.
Too bad someone can't even understand it.

[unicronic]

It simply takes existing games in the same space i.e. Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden, God Of War takes the best of the lot and adds it's own spin on it.

So in short a great remix of well received games of recent times. That's what alot of games are nowadays so if that's your bag then that's the reason why Bayonetta has been getting well hyped by the powers the be.

[callahan09]

For me, this game has been massively over-rated. I thought the demo was good fun, but nothing special. After all the hype and ridiculously high reviews, I buckled and bought it. It's a good game, but nothing more. 10 out of 10 is a stretch, but especially from a source like Edge that is so harsh on games, a 10 is just an unfairly high score from them in my opinion. I mean, this game is really short, it's really gimmicky, the graphics aren't very good, and the story is complete nonsense. Heavenly Sword came out nearly 2 and a half years ago, and it was about the same length as Bayonetta is, but it had better graphics and animation (and that was years ago!), it had a much more intriguing and sensible story, and the gameplay was just as smooth. And yet that game was harshly criticized and mostly just on the grounds that it was "short" or "had little replay value." Why do these things not matter for Bayonetta the way they mattered for Heavenly Sword? This game is just getting free pass after free pass, I don't understand it.

[Ron Zook]

this game will go down in history as the most overrated piece of dungola ever