Super fun game especially for how old it is. I will definitely be playing the second and third ones considering how much i loved the first game, sadly the other Bayonetta games is exclusive to Nintendo. Overall, would definitely recommend to anyone who likes boss-rush/hack'n'slash games

Bayonetta literally is a peak hack n' slash experience, and I can confidently say that it is shoulder to shoulder with other peak games of the genre even to this day, which is wild.

I really like the combat system and spectacle fights in this game because all of it is absurd, epic, and grand; even the cutscene and story are like that, and in my head I would be like, "What the ♥♥♥♥ is going on?" "Huh? Wtf is that?!" every time I progress the story forward. The combat is simple enough that newcomers will get it but also has a high skill ceiling like a fighting game for those who want to experiment and polish their skills. The visual style and art design is also still great for how old it is, like I love the character and enemy designs; they're just so vibrant, unique, and definitely fit the setting. Finally, the thing I didn't expect was how much content was in this game while still being respectful of your time, like I can play for an hour or two doing a chapter then leave and I can pick up where I left off without losing momentum. It kind of reminds me of old arcade games where you can play for a short time but still have the satisfaction and joy of playing for a longer period of time.

That said, a few minor issues and nitpicks stand out. First, this isn’t a game where once you complete a gameplay sequence, you can put your controller down and relax. Why? Well, since it has QTEs and some enemy attacks right after a cutscene that is hard to react to unless you know it will happen. While I’m fine with QTEs during combat, it can be frustrating when enemies ambush you immediately after a cinematic moment.

I also encountered a technical bug where if you stream the game (I streamed it on Discord) or if you use the in-game browser overlay on Steam to watch several YouTube videos, the game will have a hard time processing assets and events. For example, when I was watching 3 YouTube guides to find secrets, enemies wouldn't load in or the map (specifically Chapter 6 Road 666) wouldn't load either, and if I tried to pause, it would take a long time just to bring up the pause menu. The only fix I found was to close down those tabs or stop streaming the game, then reload the game.

But even with those issues, Bayonetta is still a fantastic game, and you should play it if you like action hack n' slash games or something similar. The wealth of secrets encourages replayability, and the combat system offers endless opportunities for experimentation. I initially came for the fanservice but stayed for the bombastic, over-the-top antics that define Bayonetta.

Just played this for the first time. I absolutely loved it. The dialogue/cutscenes was really good, the fan service is hilarious and amazing and the ending was crazy! No regrets. The MSQ is nice and short as well, and kept me entertained. Love playing as this beauty of a witch who is badass