Bayonetta is a superb action title that gets props for still being very challenging for the hardcore action crowd, but accessible enough for less-skilled players to play – the forgiving systems in place allow for minimal frustration, which usually leads to said player becoming much more skilled than they were before. It's got all the staples of the genre – over the top action, massive boss fights, a ridiculous plot, and a cool main character.
In the case of Bayonetta, it's a character not done often in action games, and it makes the game feel fresh despite being an evolution from the Devil May Cry formula. Given that the last DMC game was a disappointment, it's good to see the formula returned to greatness with an action-packed, challenging, and ultimately fun game.
The creator of the Bayonetta franchise Hideki Kamiya appeared in an interview and discussed the plans for the future of the series.
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Bayonetta's character design and abilities have changed a lot since the series debuted in 2009, with new costumes and dark arts in every title.
