1. LizTaylorsGhost

   10

   Regardless of a rating systems structure giving a game the highest mark you can should mean something. Whether it be from 1 to 5, 1 to 10, A to F, or some other way of weighing a titles pluses and minuses when you say something is the cream of the crop you should be able to back that up with some very good reasoning. In the case of Bayonetta I think I can. But to understand why I liked it so much you first need to understand the kind of gamer I am. Otherwise my choices in games might be so different from yours that my opinion on Bayonetta just wouldn't be worth it. So what do I like from a hack and slash? Three things: Combat, Presentation, and Character. First and foremost I want a game that is over the top with smooth combat which flows smoothly from one attack to the next. I want a wide variety in weapon choices, enemies, and boss encounters. This is essential in making the experience good. Next I need the game to look and sound great. That doesn't mean it has to be graphically cutting edge. I don't need Crysis with swords but I do need a game that is competent and that had a good enough development cycle that it screams polished to me. I want the music and voice over work to be amazing and I want to hear all the little bullets bouncing and swords swinging that I can. Finally I need to give a **** I need to feel like I have an investment in the world and the people populating it. Give me a strong main character, flush out the world, and create a purpose for what's happening. If you can give me those three things than I'll love your game from here to hell and back. And Bayonetta does and does so graciously. Now I'm a huge fan of the Devil May Cry series. Loved those games and when I heard 4 was coming out I couldn't contain my excitement. Then I played it. That was a mistake on my part. The title did not live up to the series nor to the above listed criteria for what I consider to be a great game. I thought all hope was lost and then I got my hands on this title and I finally had the hack and slash that DMC4 should have been and that all gamers want. Bayonetta fulfills the requirements of being a great main character. She's flushed out with more than just sex appeal. She has a personality, a wit to her that makes playing her fun. On top of that her weapons selections and combat styles are varied and when you start stringing together attacks it feels great. Even more so when you use that knowledge to topple some of the games gigantic bosses. Add to all that a great soundtrack with top quality voice overs and a storyline that is fun and a bit goofy and you have the makings of a classic. While some had issue with certain aspects of the game I do not. I've listed what I look for and what I like and after having read that if you find yourself saying that you too seek out those things than I would wager you'll love this game as much as I. If on the other hand what I've listed are not what you find important in a hack and slash title than I would suggest looking elsewhere.… Expand

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2. BrandonB

   6

   I really want to like this game. It just ends up feeling sad. The story is horrible, the combat is painfully flashy, the cinematics are long and way too plentiful. Throw in some long pauses when you pick up just about any item, a heroine that caters to 13 year olds, combat that feels rehashed and a really poor tone. But I'm not done here: the music is horrible and completely out of place. The voice acting is completely out of place and the characters are just lame. I'd go on, but I get the feeling that this review will get buried in all the other reviews.… Expand

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3. BGrant

   2

   Japan really needs to stop doing the same thing over and over again. This game feels like I should have seen it in an arcade 10 years ago minue all the camel toe. I am so confused by the high ratings, is this a joke on me? If you are an 11 year old with no access to porn this is your game, otherwise stay away.… Expand

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     5 of 13 users said yes

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