1080p Bayonetta PS3 Runs Perfect, What Happened IGN

Review scores in this generation can actually make or break a game and as for Bayonetta the scores were high, well deserved but yet one sided.

The PS3 version of this game in terms of graphics and gameplay has suffered a major blow in the opinions of high ranking websites like IGN and Gamespot.

[Dirk Benedict]

"lol"

[DigitalAnalog]

As much as I would love to play this game on the PS3 and the fact that you're very enthusiastic about it. I simply have to say, after watching this video ( http://www.1up.com/do/newsS... it definitely contradicts your points. The PS3 version is extremely choppy and is less vibrant than the 360 version.

Sorry, I ain't paying the same amount of cash knowing another version could easily trump it. So far, every reviewer out there has all pointed out the flaws of the PS3 version. As for me, I'm taking yours as a grain of salt.

-End statement

[egm_hiphopgamer]

was up digital the video doesnt't show that you was trying to show me but if you watch my ps3 review you'll see the truth. You'll see a true gamer playing the game and you can watch the action as it happens, nothing pre recorded and in terms of colors that's all subjective to TV settings most of the time as well. choppy gameplay no way look at my review video and you'll see the truth

[moneybuyseverything]

Famitsu scored the game showing a greater difference than IGN or the other 5 or 6 sites not afraid to tell it like it is. The rest of the reviewers pretty much made mention of the differences but dare(d) not score it different.

If you see it's more than washed out color. It also has less defined low rez textures and missing textures. The PS3 version has a Blurry image.
http://www.gfdata.de/archiv...

MSFT is scared!, PS3 this, PS3 that lol

[-Alpha]

Nobody says the PS3 version is "bad", it's just inferior and just a sloppy port.

Also, you make the reviewers seem like some biased bad guys out to get the poor old PS3. That's fine, but unless you can prove that for some reason, that all these media sites suddenly turned their back on the PS3 (after praising it with giving Uncharted 2 GOTY and praising the PS3 in general), you really have no case.

And I understand that the differences may be over exaggerated but they most certainly exist, so you trying to downplay it seems unnecessary. It's a sloppy port my friend, and most people have accepted this. Many don't even care.

But, as usual you over exaggerate your title and make a big deal out of this. Also, do you have side by side comparisons in your video? I would like to see the comparison rather than take your word for it. You claim to set things straight but all you've done is state "IGN and everybody else is wrong, this is an injustice in the industry, I'm setting things straight". Sorry, but your track record makes you a little untrustworthy HHG-- I'd at least would have liked to see side by side comparisons of you running both games

Also your argument on load times is flawed.

"I dont buy games to play the load times" Oh please HHG. What kind of terrible logic is that? It's so evident your just trying to damage control and make a big deal out of nothing. There are many factors that go into what makes a game great. Music, sound effects, story, graphics, presentation, etc. are all significant but I guess you don't buy games to play those either.

MGS didn't have load times when you were IN the game. It had load times before a scene/chapter started.

It's different in Bayonetta where load times happen for the most simplest of tasks. It's completely unnatural and ruins the whole damn pacing if you have to LOAD to pick up an item. That is completely absurd and unheard of. If you can't do remedial and petty tasks without meeting a loading process then the game clearly is screwed up. I don't understand how you could even contemplate comparing that to MGS because it's completely different. The installation times in MGSIV happened at reasonably placed intervals, not during some epic scene.

So, by that merit alone Bayonetta got a reflective score on the PS3.

You have to understand that you can't just "Forgive" the PS3 version. If the 360 version offered a much smoother experience then you have to take that into consideration when rating and looking at the PS3 version. Reviews are meant to help people purchase a game, and if multiplatform owners are going to have to decide it's absolutely evident that Bayonetta is superior on the 360.

I don't know why your making a big deal out of this, but that's what I think people have come to expect.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

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[Bnet343]

It wasn't only IGN, it was every other website and magazine, even Famitsu (sp?) Who cares though? Why are you still on this topic? Just play the game or don't and move on. It's a great game on both systems.

[iamtehpwn]

And it wasn't that bad. I don't care really about inferior version really, I'd much rather play this with a Dual shock 3.

[Immortal Kaim]

Seriously HHG, why blatantly lie? Some of the most well respected, trusted sites in the industry all claim the differences are apparent, in fact they provide video proof and yet you still spout nonsense? Explain?

[moneybuyseverything]

You must have small hands. I might get what you were saying if this game did not use the joystick to pull off moves. I don't even buy games on my PS3 because of the Dual shock 3. I guess it's all about preference and one's comfort level.

[Bigpappy]

I tought HHG posted on Sundays

[iamtehpwn]

I'm actually around 6th tall, so just proportionally speaking I have very big hands. Dual shock controller works better for action games.

[Nihilism]

For the love of god another person claiming a game runs at 1080p when it's upscaled, there is a MASSIVE difference. A lower res upscaled will still have very pronounced jagged lines at the upscaled res.

[moneybuyseverything]

For you it does. That notion comes from the fact most action fighting games use the D-pad in some way when it comes to moves, this game does not.

[Marceles]

HHG, Bayonetta on PS3 is playable...it runs good. I had the game from jump before it even came out in the US, but even I'll admit the 360 version runs smoother. There's nothing particularly wrong with the PS3 version, it's just the 360 version does run at a better framerate.

You should be able to notice the difference at the very beginning when you're fighting on the clock tower before the Prologue even starts. I thought the PS3 version ran "perfect" too before I got a chance to play the 360 version. Play the 360 version side by side and you'll be like "oh ok I see now".

[MUNKYPOO]

hiphopgamer i think its really good that bayoneta is getting all these bad scores and press for the ps3 version. maybe sega will wake up and start making better ports. after all its not 2007 anymore

[DelbertGrady]

Yet again he proves why he should never ever be trusted.

*wasn't meant to be a reply.*

[mikeslemonade]

This game looks bad on both systems. This game is definitely getting overated. The graphics look like a first generation game.

[ReservoirDog316]

Then what's the problem. Are you guys really that finicky that that bothers you. The PS3 version probably is a little worse. But if you can only notice it side by side, then what's the problem? If it's a good game, then it'll shine through it all.

Having said that, I suck at these type of games. So even if it ran smoothly on both the 360 and PS3, I still wouldn't get it.

Just stop whining so much and enjoy playing games. Especially when this game wasn't meant to be taken so seriously (ie it's over the top).

Also @ DigitalAnalog,

That link you gave leads nowhere.

[DigitalAnalog]

Here is the link:

http://www.1up.com/do/newsS...

[ReservoirDog316]

Yeah, I see the difference kinda. But weren't the final US versions gonna get some extra polish?

http://www.destructoid.com/...

So that video doesn't exactly prove much since it clearly says final Japanese versions. The Japanese ones are probably worse yeah but apparently the US versions shouldn't suffer.

edit: Haha, I don't even know what I'm doing. It's 2:30 in the morning and I'm discussing a game I'll never get cause I suck at the genre.

[Marceles]

"Then what's the problem. Are you guys really that finicky that that bothers you. The PS3 version probably is a little worse. But if you can only notice it side by side, then what's the problem? If it's a good game, then it'll shine through it all."

It is a good game and shines, I 100% it on PS3. Mostly my point was that there still a difference in how the game runs on both systems, and if a game runs better somewhere else, then it can't really be as perfect as it possibly can be since another version is more "perfect". The framerate does admittedly drop in intense battles but I was just bringing out the point that if the game is playable, then I guess that means it's perfect. I love the game though.

[mastiffchild]

The fact of the matter is that while the 360 version definitely doesn't have the same amount of random(seemingly as it doesn't always happen when the screen is busy yet sometimes happens when little is going on)slowdowwn or quite as long(again, sometimes)load times as the PS3 version, to me anyway, the issues have been reported in a way OTT manner.

I've played the game through twice now on the PS3 and donbn't feel as though I've missed out by going with that option at all as the differences are nowhere near game breaking and, more than that, aren't nearly enough to make me think about going with the 360 and it's pad over the DS3 on the PS which I prefer-especially for this type of game. So, as a dual console(well, three plus a decent(these days!)PC)owner who, surely, should take most notice of comparisons I just don't think the issue is anywhere near what it's made out to be.

Yes, the 360 version does run a little better but it's purely down to the port not being done by the game's creators, imo, as porting by a second party never yioelds the same result as one made by the creators of a game. Sega keep getting bashed over this but without them PS3 owners would be missing out on a good game-and for some people a great one, so why the heat?

At least, I guess, with Bayonetta you can actually notice the differences(however slight they actually are) as opposed to most games where either console is said to have an edge(seriously, LoT and DF et al are using programs to find tearing and other issues these days-wtf?)but even so the difference is minimal and if nothing was said I doubt many would be complaining about Sega or idiotically making out that it's an issue with the relative strengths of the consoles-maybe if Bayonetta was a more technically advanced or better looking game than anything else on the PS3 that could be argued but as it is most of this whole shebang is hot air.IMO naturally.

[TotalPS3Fanboy]

as an Xbox fanboy, 1 frame drop at the beginning of the game is totally unacceptable. Only an epic failure like the RRoD is acceptable. /sarcasm

[deividpaulo]

Among all kinds of fanatics, the Xboxfanboy are the worst...They simply don't accept the truth...as if that were to change reality.

[Time_Is_On_My_Side]

I understand where this guy is coming from, because there will be sites out there talking about other visions and making things up. So I generally stop listening to what they have to say and look at the independent websites.

When doing comparisons, even if it's slightly different the journalist will say Hardware A is a lot better than Hardware B when it isn't true. As with Bayonetta I don't know, never looked into it. That's what you call "Sensationalism" because they want to emphasize the difference is more than what it appears to be. Having a game load two seconds later doesn't qualify as "slow" loading times for me, and think a lot of gamers have "narcissistic" problems.

I honestly think if journalist weren't so picky with different versions, there would be even sales on rivalry hardware. I stopped listening to GameSpot with Perfect Dark Zero and IGN I forget when was the last time I went on that site.

[execution17]

actually feel tempted to check his websites, since IGN tend to botch their reviews and make it sound like crap, then from the readers review you can a ton of different perspectives all saying its great and what their flaws are

[The Maxx]

So we should believe HHG, a self admitting PRO SONY LOYALIST that HIS review from a "real gamer" is the "TRUTHFUL" verdict regarding this AAA game on his favorite console is just as good as the version on the console that he constantly attacks....while the WHOLE GAMING INDUSTRY FROM CREDITABLE SITES have agreed that the PS3 version is the infirior version of this Title.

HHG you stop with your ignorance and lack of research and maybe people will take you seriously and creditable. Until then you are still the worst journalsit in ANY industry....especially the games industry.

HHG and TRUTH is an oxyMORON.

[boodybandit]

"Respected and trusted" had me bust out laughing. I almost shot coffee all over my keyboard. LOL thanks for jump starting my weekend with some seriously excellent humor!

I mean you were kidding, right?

[DigitalAnalog]

I've played the demo and I really REALLY want to get it but doing so will only inform developers that ports like these are acceptable making a complete mockery of those putting a lot more effort making the game on both systems as "identical" as possible. It doesn't matter if I have to get a a 4-8 GB install just as long as the quality matches or is up to standard to the 360 version (even if it's slightly inferior).

Yet this port is just as bad as the Lost Planet and Assassin's Creed I version back in 2006/2007. All other companies are already putting to much effort and THIS is beyond unacceptable.

-End statement

[StanLee]

This is how you know this moron is an attention whore. Of all the games that can be argued are equal on both platforms he chose the one that clearing is a subpar port to base his arguments on. He's a fcuking moron.

[nycredude]

Who the fvck cares anymore. The games is out and is good, but GOW 3 is releasing in March and when that happens this game will be forgotten just like DMC4 was.

I bought Darksiders instead of this anyway and that game is really fun!

[Persistantthug]

Anyways, After playing both, I had my own perceptions, but I wanted to get his, so I kept quiet while he played first Dante's Inferno, and then Bayonetta next.

After he was done, I asked him which game he liked better...
Duh...almost naked chick chick, right for an 11-12 year old? lol

But I asked him why he liked Bayonetta better, and he said that the action was more "actiony"....more "exciting" (lol)...I knew what he meant. I felt the same way. Bayonetta was more mechanically exciting than Dante's Inferno and the finishing moves were real nice too.

The end story is, if you play the game as is, at least the demo of it, you will not really think to notice the differences. I liked it and so did my nephew.

Now...the thing is, when I go to buy something new, I like for the thing I'm buying to be new, and if its an assembly lined product (lots of them), I want the one I'm getting to be the best one...I even go so far as inspecting them, like for scratches and stuff.
Same thing as if I were to buy something used, I look for the best used product I can get.

What I'm trying to say is, the PS3 Bayonetta issue is more an issue of the gamers mind. Not too many people will want to buy something that they know is inferior, not for $60....I'm included, even though I liked the game.

I do blame Sega for this, and Platinum Games should probably get some blame too.

As someone mentioned somewhere in the comments, this is a game that I'll probably consider when it get's to $20, and in my opinion, Sega/Platinum Games deserve this, because it is 2010 and if you know you need help, you should use the phone and ask way in advance to keep stuff like this from happening in the first place.

[sikbeta]

Ah, we all know the PS3 version is almost a B@D port, but if the game is +good I'll buy it anyway, not going to buy a Console just for 1 game, I already did it last Gen, stupid GC... lol

[pixelsword]

"perfect", "bad", "acceptable", "not acceptable" are all subjective terms.

Every review, and I mean EVERY review is bound to bias, self-perceptional slants, and pre-judging a product.

We see in on the "best" of sites (Game Trailers, Gamespot, etc)

We see it on the "worst" of sites (kotaku, Destructoid, Yahoo games, etc)

I don't even see how this is a debate anymore. Bayonetta came out with a demo: if you need someone to make up your mind for you after a that, then you don't deserve to talk about anyone's opinion. I say that because you obviously don't have one of your own if ACTUALLY PLAYING THE GAME isn't enough for you.

I myself already decided not to purchase Bayonetta because it was touted to play like god of war, but it played like Devil May Cry; I don't like that playing style in DMC or BN; and I didn't like the music, it sounded like music you'd hear on a catwalk. I'll play Dante's Inferno because it reminds me of a mix between of GoW and Castlevania LoI.

P.S.

MGS4 doesn't load for fifteen minutes a piece, that's an exaggeration.

[The Maxx]

As much as I love drooling over your avatar...

Are you saying that sites like Gamespot, IGN, Gametrailers are LESS creditable than the HipHopGamerShow?

Are you saying that HHG knows more and is completely impartial to the consoles and companies that produces those consoles that his deep knowledge in gaming and its rich history is by and far more accurate than ALL the sites that have said and shown and blogged and compared the 2 games?

Please tell me that you were not implying that. Cause if you are saying that HipHopGamer is more creditable than any of the main sites out there, then you are clearly a product of HHG's ignorance and the spread thereof.

[pixelsword]

Bootybandit has a great point: HHG is as relevant as those sites you listed for one reason:

all of the "credible" sites have been caught doing things not credible.

IGN changing review scores

gametrailers caught switching ps3 footage for 360 footage multiple times

1up's utterly illogical review scores which resulted in low hits and low circulation; which was directly involved in their internal breakdown and subsequent laying-off of dozens of writers.

gamespot firing Jeff Gerstmann for giving an honest review.

and ALL of the sites not giving out reviews to a game that stinks if the game isn't out yet... if the publishers tell them to and gives them cash ('cause it ain't because they love each other).

So yes; until "credible" sites stop doing that, they are just as "credible".

[The Maxx]

I`m sorry pixelsword but I cannot agree with you. HHG has a LONG history of Flaimbait articles. HHG has shown time and time again that he does NOT research what he talks about. Constantly on the Warzone he makes outlandish comments. He has been told to do some research over and over again.

Again I have no beef with you, but HHG is a very poor journalist and a sell admitted Sony Loyalist who has a history of giving misinformation to his fans and followers.

He is the most uncreditable source on the internet, and I have yet to see anyone EVER use a HHG link as a source to back up their claimes. And there is a reason why they don`t.

[moneybuyseverything]

What the hell is this guy talking about? Why is he singling out two "game joints" as if they are the only ones mentioning differences and scoring accordingly? We know HHG likes(worships) his PS3 but dam.

I'm not even going to post links proving his every word wrong because the truth is common knowledge.

I'm going to watch the video again so I can try to make sense of his logic and his forced grasp and honesty on the issue.

Holy hell! on the Alicia Keys pics in the background though WOW.

[-CautionHead-]

I hope he does know about up-conversion, Jesus Christ....

[chrisulloa]

Oh this guy again.

[PeptoBismol]

same thing I said when I saw your post

[OGharryjoysticks]

Not only that but the hack and slash action game will coming out every week for months. Well, not exactly, but why buy Bayonetta, Darksiders, or Dante's Inferno when God of War III is coming soon. Is everybody made of money? Granted on 360 Bayonetta is the best hack action game they are going to get so they should go for it. But PS3 owners can and probably have downloaded the Bayonetta demo - the God of War III demo was better.

[Snoogins]

While the graphics were not impressive, I do love the style, music and combat of Bayonetta's demo. I am a big fan of God of War and have been since I was blown away by the Hydra battle many years ago, but I still feel this game should get the credit it deserves as Kamiya is a talented director. My anal retentive nature and tight wallet prevent me from forking out $65 for a sloppy port, though. :\

[Snoogins]

You claim the 360/PS3 versions look the same, but what of the claims of slightly washed out colors on the PS3? Also, is the annoying v-sync issues and screen tearing from the demo still existent in the final product?

I would have enthusiastically bought this game if the differences were negligible.

[-CautionHead-]

I really am not going to support a product that is obviously not up to par with the other version, they should have delayed the PS3 version to make it on par with the 360 version, then they may have gotten more sales in the long run. I know I would have bought it if they fixed the issues within a few months of the 360s release.

Edit: How can someone disagree with what I just said? :\

[Snoogins]

I agree that SEGA should have delayed this game until it was brought closer to an equal port. I don't care about the pixel count as much as the terrible screen tearing in the demo. I have not played the final version, so I haven't experienced the alleged loading issues or framerate dips; thus my asking how different the two versions really are. I want to know as both a consumer and a gamer. I trust actual gamer experiences more than media outlets.

[meatnormous]

I have played and beaten the ps3 version. PSN is meatnormous_1 .The game does chug once in awhile, but it really doesn't hurt gameplay. The game does load picking up weapons, pausing the game and a couple of other areas. I also noticed the top of the screen tearing from the rest of the screen on a 1080p display.

[Snoogins]

Bubble for your time.

[Blaster_Master]

@ Snoogins Did you just start gaming this gen? You know how many games got screen tearing and frame rate issues? It has only just started pissing off people this generation? If you got a ps3, dont worry about purchasing this game. Unless your comparing the game side by side your not gonna see the difference, and if you do see the difference then you are in the minority. Get a freaking life.

[Dellis]

HHG what are you doing man?

SEGA MADE THE PS3 VERSION

PLATINUM GAMES MADE THE 360 VERSION

in other words, THE 360 VERSION IS THE REAL VERSION OF THE GAME!

[readiandnot]

I do agree with his point about review scores and people avoiding games because of them.
He did address the load time, and even said it was annoying though.
LOL, I haven't played Metal Gear Solid 4, but if what he said is true about that game loading for each chapter, I agree with him.

Don't dock one game for load times, but another one they don't dock for load times...that doesn't make sense.

[Snoogins]

HHG exaggerated a bit, stating MGS4's install times were 15 minutes when they were actually just 2 minutes between chapters. From what I've read, reviewers claim Bayonetta needs to load when you do things such as going through menus just to change settings. Not exactly comparing apples to apples here.

[meatnormous]

Game loads picking up weapons and books. Load times are long but not game breaking. I thought MGS4 did a great job with the loading screens and installs. Snake smoking a cigarette and a message saying smoking is bad. MGS4 is still my most favorite game this gen.

[Mac is OK]

MGS4 installs took 2 minutes, it was basically like a long loading screen, but the game barely took time to load while playing the chapter. So when you add it up, 10min of waiting in a 18hs game is not even worth mentioning. And I agree, MGS4 is the best game this generation and probably of this past decade.

[logikil]

So let me get this straight. You, HHG, are the only game site on the planet that didn't see the difference between these two versions of the game? It's not one site, not even two sites. It's literally every single site that has reviewed the two versions of the game. Every single one.

You know man it's evident you are a fan of the PS3. No big deal. But you lose all credibility with this type of article. What rationale is there for every other game site on the planet to have an opinion contrary to yours? Is there a conspiracy against the PS3 version of the game?

You're wrong homes. Straight up. The games, for them to be the same, are night and day.

The load time argument?? Seriously bro? You can't make the comparison with MGS4, and if you can't get why let me explain. MGS4 has no version on another system. It can only be judged against itself. Bayonetta is the same game on both the 360 and PS3. If you have a version on the 360 that has negligible load times and then have a PS3 that sputters, then you have to give the one that sputters a lower score. It's not rocket science.

You got some balls though to try to knock the developers. Everyone agrees the PS3 is a more difficult system to program for. If you are commissioned to try to create a multiplatform game and don't have much experience with the PS3, you do what you can. Which is what they did. The game had problems on the PS3 from jump so much so that Sony said they were going to lend a hand trying to smooth it out. Well it didn't seem to help. You don't just wave some magic wand and all of a sudden you have the ability to create the same game with the same quality on two different architectures. It takes work. UC2 is a great game by all rights, and it completely shows off the power of the PS3? Why is that? Well because Naughty Dog has experience with the system, they have created tools for the system over 3 different games now, and they are only working on one console so they only have to write the game for that one system. Comparing a developer that has that much experience with the PS3 to a developer that has released one game on the system regardless of the talent that they have on staff is a long shot man.

[egm_hiphopgamer]

i have both games and the washed out look was not present on the ps3 like the screens were showing. I was looking for the same thing everyone else was talking about and then when i saw it and didn't see a difference that's what made me start to speculate.

I'm not saying that everyone is lying i'm saying that the ps3 version isn't bad and choppy like alot of sites was making it out to be.

I've played many hours of the game and came to realization that this wasn't a bad port as promoted, and in 1080p the games looks great i mean even a little more sharper than the 720p option.

[-Alpha]

Well what you are essentially expecting us to do is take your word for it (since you didn't show ANY Evidence whatsoever) or take the word of numerous credible websites that HAD video evidence.

Considering the fact that you have a bad track record for tipping the favor to Sony, I find it hard to believe you.

I mean, you could have at least done good with some video evidence. Why bother if all your going to do is make claims without proof? Your accusations are worthless.

"I've played many hours of the game and came to realization that this wasn't a bad port as promoted"

It WAS a bad port, are you seriously stating that Bayonetta was not inferior on the PS3? You even admitted that load times existed and were annoying, so by your own words it was an inferior port. Bayonetta is still great on PS3, just not as awesome as on 360.

"in 1080p the games looks great i mean even a little more sharper than the 720p option."

Nobody cares. This quote has nothing to do with the porting issue. The graphics aren't the biggest problem, it's the presentation aspects of how the game struggles to run on the PS3.

HHG, you always talk about how you have haters but there is good reason for that and this video just proves it. You attempt to make a big claim, well guess what? You need big evidence. You rambling on for 10 minutes trying to downplay and damage control is not evidence. If you are going to try and make a logical critique of the industry then offer some damn logical arguments.

The really funny thing is that you accuse IGN and Gamespot but you fail to acknowledge that many gamers have personally experienced both versions themselves and have also came to the same conclusion that the PS3 version was marginally inferior.

I could have at least respected you trying to make a case but you put no effort into this video and offered no evidence, whatsoever. This is ridiculous. And you wonder why you have "haters"

@Immortal Kaim below

Pretty much like IW and their botched MW2. Unreasonably popular but with no integrity. It's hard to believe HHG when he tries to act as if he is looking out for the morality of the industry and trying to "set reviewers straight" when he himself is one of the problems with "the industry".

[Immortal Kaim]

Can I suggest some glasses?

I suppose you don't care though do you, this page is going to blow up and you'll receive plenty of views, at the loss of your integrity though...

[Final_Rpg]

Event the most ardent of ps3 fanboys aren't denying that 360 version of bayonetta is superior to ps3. What does that say about you, HHG?

[DailyAddict]

My friend picked this game up on PS3 and I grabbed the 360 version and he brought it over so we could see if it was as bad as everyone said it was and yes, it was. It's a very noticeable difference and the fact that you seem to honestly not see it only further justifies your limited credibility in spotting poor marks in videogames. Maybe that's why 99% of anything you review is always a "must buy"?

It's not a HORRIBLE port, but it's definitely a step down from the 360 version and gamers who own both platforms (like myself) should honestly pick up the 360 version. Are the problems in the PS3 bad enough to ignore the game entirely? No, but is it big enough that it will sort of get in the way of the play experience a bit? Definitely - especially when considering the 360 version runs flawless.

I was honestly pissed that Sega let this port come out the way it did and honestly that just shows that they didn't care too much for the PS3 side of development. They could have easily knocked the game back a month or two and ironed out the problems but they chose not to.

[PanicEnders]

Apparently HHG dint notice the loading times if Sega would of only added a Install feature we wouldn't have this article.

[SilverSlug]

Gamers refusing to buy an excellent game because it isn't perfect port on their console. IF the game came out, in the same state and there was no 360 version all the PS3 users would be going crazy.

Play games, not sides.

[bjornbear]

its saddening seeing gamers not want to buy it (i get it, you don't endorse bad ports but at the same time, you are really limiting yourself)

but worst are people who use this as a "trolling point"

seriously? it doesn't mean anything at all.

Just because you play the 360 version and someone else plays the PS3, it doesn't mean you are superior or you are playing something superior.

the ONLY WAY this matters is people with 2 consoles (minority).

to the rest of the gamers, these matters are so trivial, its almost depressing to see people going on and on and on (HHG)

[Unicron]

Art is subjective in games. But sorry, framerate, screentearing, loadtimes, and slowdown are NOT subjective. They are quantifiable. You can't just say "no no no" and expect people to listen.

Do they ruin the experience? That's up to you. But to say they don't exist or one version of Bayonetta is not objectively less technically proficient is just flat out BS.

[Immortal Kaim]

Great statements, I agree.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

The only difference is load times. That gets a little frustrating.

Other than that, it's perfect.

[wanderofys]

From a visual standpoint, the game still doesn't look bad on the PS3. Not nearly enough bad to warrant knocking it down from a 9.5 to an 8.2. HOWEVER, the load times might warrant that. The load times were absolutely terrible. It had to load for everything you did except fight. Collect an item? 5 seconds of loading. Go the Hell's Gate? 2 minutes of loading. It was pretty sad. I swear I spent as much time practicing in the practice world (when the game loads) as I did in game.

[VINNIEPAZ]

I do try to like The HHG but it must be well known by now that hes seems to be pretty pro PS3. He seems to defend it with an iron fist. I still like him tho

[mesh1]

hiphoporeo SHAT UPAND CLIMP INTO SONY A HOLE

[LtSkittles]

http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...

[meatnormous]

There are differences, I beat the ps3 version yesterday and the load times are annoying. Also load times for weapon pick ups. You can check my psn meatnormous_1 to verify I beat the ps3 version.

[wc326]

this is their fricken news of the week.

what a joke HHG as always

[egm_hiphopgamer]

you know what everyone I will play it again because i've played both versions alot but for the fans and everyone that's leaving these comments i can respect what you guys are saying.

I will play it again but the ps3 version really ran smooth and playing the 360 version it ran just as smooth.

I mean pulling off the moves the way it looks in action, when there's a ton of action on screen at once.

I mean even in my video review people were asking me what version i was playing because they didn't see the expected glitches that plagued the ps3 version during my review. it's crazy but i'll give it another shot.

either way for the most part PS3 only owners should not ignore this title regardless of the reviews the game is hot and the main reason for choosing IGN is because they are the top site and the majority of gamers would look at a IGN score and call it a day instead of checking the game out for it self

[Karooo]

only thing is the annoying load times and framerate problems thats why it was rated low.

[Nicaragua]

He ign review was fine, it stated the game was good but had issues - a truthful and fair review.

Your review on the other hand starts with the headline "bayonetta runs perfect on the PS3" - it dosnt so its your review which is misleading.

If i bought this game based on your review, then got home to find it has all the issues YOU claim dont exist, i would be severely p1ssed of. You should think about that because to someone that might be a lot of money they feel they have wasted based on your bullsh1t advice.

Luckly I (like many others) stopped taking you seriously a long time ago.

[die_fiend]

I've played both and can tell you that you're talking sh*t. It really is washed out. It's framerate is also poor compared 2 the 360 but if I'm honest it isn't really an issue. I played the PS3 version first and wasn't complaining but once I played the 360 version it straight away looks better and is a lot smoother, especially during climax attacks. But maybe your fanboy goggles or general ignorance means you don't notice the drop in framerate. It's like me saying the PS3 port of the Orange Box was superior to the 360 version.

[Mr Tretton]

Someone needs to do a drive-by on this wannabe already.

[jack_burt0n]

HHG has a point, Darksiders on 360 looks like crap its got constant screentearing and the textures look washed out why was it not scored down on the 360 reviews it effects gameplay just as much as bayonetta!?

[crazydrummerlad1]

ive never played it or seen the comparisons but if wat u say is true then i completely agree. good point

[retrofly]

I dont know why anyone bothers listening to this guy, he dosn't deserve the publicity he gets, all media should just ignore him.

[jalen247]

I still buy lazy ports. I just buy them when they are $19.99. I own Ghostbusters, Lost Planet, and FEAR on the PS3. I don't care if the 360 version of Bayonetta has better load times.

I don't even mind that the PS3 version has slightly lower FPS because the game play is already too frantically paced anyway. The game moves so fast that its hard to even enjoy all the moves that you are doing.

But if this was a major third party game like Final Fantasy then I would have a serious problem with getting an inferior version. Thank God I don't have to worry about that since I game with a PS3.

[crazydrummerlad1]

HHG made this video for ppl who rely heavily on reviews. His intentions r to get gamers to not look passed bayonetta on ps3 jus cuz these big gamin sites gave it so much of a lower score. n his other intentions r to encourage developers to make their games wit a higher standard for both systems n to put an end to these washed out ports.

HHG has a great point that many of u r lookin passed cuz u guys seem to have a problem wit him or sumtin. w/e tho HHG keep doin ya thing

[Rowsdower]

is that you or one of your sycophants.

HHG f*cked up this time, no one is buying the BS

tomorrow is another day, and hopefully it will bring an HHG post that isnt hyperbolic and purely self serving

[Obama]

I played the demo and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. The differences are probably exaggerated.

[CrazyOrange]

hiphopgamer lol...

what about the insane loading screens?! despite the graphic and frame rates

[stonecold1]

this version i passed it off as it was rushed to get out in the shops im not getting dantes inferno either march is the game im going to get kratos god of war 3 i dony buy broken games like bayonetta sorry hhg i pass this game off already

[glennc]

why do people click on his cr@p and then complain. save yourself the trouble and time next time and don't click. morale of the article - DONT READ FANBOY SITES

[TheObserver]

Here's a picture of what I think of Bayonetta.

[egm_hiphopgamer]

The 360 version is great homey i’m not downing the 360 version I was playing both.

Now on the PS3 i can run the game in 1080p but what was different is that it goes straight to the 1080p setting and not 720p meaning 1080p is the default resolution even when all resoultion options on the ps3 is checked. Sony a few years back stated that games that do that uses 2 million pixels and better to reach that 1080p resolution at a default so I was going on those claims.

Now I went back to play the ps3 and 360 versions shortly after this very post just to do another check to make sure I wasn’t bugging out and also I don’t want to mislead my fanbase that’s just wrong. I’ve admitted to being wrong before i was wrong about the xbox 1 not being a HD system but i was right about the games not taking advantage of it for the most part

Now after playing them again man the gameplay is fast action paced on the ps3 as well as the 360 i even adjusted my tv settings to check it out.

Now the load times are annoying and i said that on the vidicle the load times is ridiculous i mean WTF?

but the graphics and the gameplay is hot and in comparison to the 360 the 360 is a smoother experience simply because the load times isn’t there like that so overall it just feels better but graphically man aside from some color differences the ps3 is no where near as bad as what the major sites made it out to be.

Just like now i’m starting to see people say army of two on 360 isn’t all that and that’s a bull S statement too it looks good on both systems.

I don’t know man it’s just that hearing so many people say i’m not buying the ps3 version because IGN or gamespot said so is stupid. if you a ps3 only owner this game is worth having and that’s the main reason why I made the vidicle to let people know that the game is still fun to play regardless of the dumb load times and color differences. the ps3 version is still a smooth experience and i stick by that.

I think that’s fair enough to say but thanks for checking out the vidicle and also thanks for being real with ya boy. That’s all I want you know what i mean if you agree or disagree just be real.

Some people with they dumb remarks being racist, or saying dumb things like that gets no respect from me. but thanks anyway 1luv and also check out the new god of war screens they are in Hi-Def now and it’s extremely clear

[Nicaragua]

Theres a big difference between your comment above and your choice of headline "Bayonetta on PS3 runs perfect".

Your headline is deceptive and misleading and your backpedalling now to try and make yourself look better - its pathetic.

[Rowsdower]

which posts in this thread were racist, were they deleted cause there is no need to resort to that kind of sh*t. Lets stay on point people.

[Renewman]

I'm currently going through the game and honestly I have no idea what anyone is talking about. Pausing the menu may take a bit of time but everything else has run buttery smooth. No screen tearing no slow-down, nothing. If anything I think HHG's point about IGN taking away points from the PS3 version of Bayonetta is what he's trying to show. Once again, as I've said before, if you don't like HHG or his show, then why spend the time to come in this article and post your opinion thinking anyone is going to give two cent care about it?

[WEAPONXGT]

STREET FIGHTER 2

[Aomizuchi]

I hate this moron

[BlackSharinganX]

dude banyonetta runs fine on ps3 what of course fails is on load times for me and a bit on frames, but setting that aside i dont see any difference on 360 and ps3 on anyother way.

[Figboy]

so when are we going to see the thousands of Darksider PS3/360 articles?

oh yeah, we AREN'T because apparently the PS3 version is better than the 360 in some way, and therefore it must be buried so the "360 multi-plats are ALWAYS better than PS3 multi-plats" meme can keep dragging this generation down lower than it already is...

[Halo3 MLG Pro]

Life is a lot easier when you lie to yourself. haha.

[bjornbear]

coming from a 360 fanboy.

LOL

[Silber]

Oh noo a fall for HipHopGaymer again...

Damn!

[AliC]

Dammit I thought this was a legit article, but no more HHG crud :|

[SoulAssassin808]

if you are anywhere near a good reviewer you know scores are BS but its nothing new to see this from these people, they always try and pull viewers by misleading titles, in most cases fanboy related. They rely on 10 years old fanboys as a audience instead of people looking for quality gaming podcasts

[CBaoth]

Bayonetta is garbage. Only DMC/NG fans should bother.

A convoluted plot, it's borderline Japanese soft porn with all the cooch shots and half naked witch "hair" spells. No wonder Famitsu gave it 40/40. 1st gen graphics (shiny textures and tons of bloom), wonky camera angles and a terrible cast of characters all round out a rather mediocre experience. I can't believe that fat annoying Joe Pesci wannabe even made it through the focus groups. And as soon as you start walking through Vigrid, the screen tearing is ATROCIOUS. Thankfully it doesn't occur in battle.

And yes fanboys, I played the the much bally-hooed 360 version. I just fell victim to the hype surrounding it. A 7 at best. If you're a die-hard DMC/NG fan, then add 1.5 to the overall score (I refer to this as my genre score) because the combat system is exceptional - its one saving grace.

This is again an example of one of those multi-plats that are overhyped due to one version being weaker than the other. That's all.

[chewmandinga]

Sucks arse, in 2 hours of play I swear 40 mins was loading screens!

[Hidden Star]

lol the last PS3 port I played that was this bad was FIFA 09/08 especially HAZE even though its not a port.

[DigitalHorror81]

They compared this to the 360 version. They are equally good. Who's been sniffing the glue over at IGN? What's with the score of 8.2 while the 360 one gets the 9?

[redneck_smith]

MY PS3 VERSION LOOKS AAA+

[kewlkat007]

This game is great and can be enjoyed.

[dragonelite]

Atleast know that bayonetta doesnt run at a 1080p resolution.
Its those fault that make me not take you serious.

[Halo3 MLG Pro]

It's not only IGN, it's everybody that is saying this. HHG, you are the only one that says it runs "perfect"

A quote from Game Informer...

"There is no contest between the two versions of Bayonetta. If you have the option, play it on Xbox 360. When compared side-by-side, the PS3 release clearly falls short in visuals, framerate, and loading times. These technical hiccups don’t degrade the experience so badly that it feels like a different game, but there’s no reason to put up with them if you don’t have to."

Stop lying to yourself HHG.

[divideby0]

I played all the demos..fun game, but giving a SP only game which is short and relies on repeated play throughs a score similar to a game with SP, MP and CoOp is just downright STUPID..

[hatchimatchi]

The ps3 version runs fine. Yes there are lots of load times for certain things, which IS annoying, but as far as actual gameplay (fighting, jumping, movement) it runs fine.

I really don't understand the claims of frame rate dips and the game being washed out. That 1up video seems extremely suspicious because I have never experienced anything like that and my version does definitely not look washed out. Maybe he doesn't know how to change his video settings? Another thing too is that the clock tower scene already has a sepia tone to it because it's a flashback.

[Pillville]

quick grammar-nazi hint:

1080p Bayonetta PS3 Runs PerfectLY.

Perfect = Adjective
Perfectly = Adverb

It's describing "Runs", a verb, so use the adverb.
That is all.

[kagon01]

Sorry @hiphopgamer, but after seeing this... http://www.sankakucomplex.c...

I changed my mind...

[xg-ei8ht]

I get what HHG is saying, basically there isn't much diff gameplay wise, graphics wise it's pretty close, load times etc.

I think more importantly what he's saying is that he ENJOYED the same regardless of system.

I've goto add this, sorry.

This game is nothing graphically, and anyone who thinks so needs a new pair of eyes pronto. or corrective lazer surgery.

I've got both 360/PS3 and had both demos etc.

For me it looks worse then DMC4.

It isn't doing anything special either way.

Army of two looks better on 360 shadow wise and worse in other area's.

Would i buy either, nope.

There are better games about and better games coming.

[djroberts]

From the videos I saw the 360 version is definitly superior. I can't tell if it deserves two full points in the graphics department but if I ever play this game it will be the 360 version.

[Rahumel]

He sounds like a PS3 fanboy thats all. Like everyone knows its a messy port (still good just not as good as the 360)

[iforgotmylogin]

look at darksiders i think it had the exact opposite of this and it was laggy on the 360

[Persistantthug]

my bad

[iforgotmylogin]

i stopped trusting igns reviews its no longer frontline.
its on the backburner reviews, basically if ign is gonna give a game a 9.9 - 1 and make it 8.9 so you preserve game ratings for years to come.

no way in hell you should have a score difference like that.

their ability to throw out 10's 9.9s 9.8 9.7's etc to over hyped games and most loved games etc. telling you their scores

No More heroes 2. 8.2
God of war 3 9.8
Halo reach 9.3

[ps12&3lover]

he is completely right..i agree 100% on this vid.....on a side note..

whoever hates on this dude needs to stop cause you guys are mad that he gets to see exclusive footage of unrelased games and he gets to talk to big time game developers..so you guys just hate on him..

its only cause he is young,black and has the words"hiphop" in his name..i cant help but to think racist and sterio typing when it comes you you guys hating

[qwertyuiopasdfghjkl]

Pros:
Combo system is great.
Action sequences are kick ASS.
Weapons are awesome.

Cons:
Dialogue is nauseating, ESPECIALLY Bayonetta.
Story is complete garbage.
Load times galore, and LONG ones too. Pressing start gives you a 5 to 20 seconds to load. NO JOKE.
Normal difficulty means Hard. Theres no way around it. Platinum is notorious for this.
Lower difficulties actually hinder the combo system.

Overall:
This is God Hand meets Devil May Cry, wrapped in an ugly velvet latex package.

Score: 3/5

[DoucheVader]

Another great headline from HHG and yet the story does little to prove anything.