Bayonetta

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  • Summary: Bayonetta is a cinematic and stylish action game from the creative mind of Hideki Kamiya. As a gun-wielding witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless enemies in a game of 100% pure all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves areBayonetta is a cinematic and stylish action game from the creative mind of Hideki Kamiya. As a gun-wielding witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless enemies in a game of 100% pure all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with acrobatic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre with magnificent over-the-top action and fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Eurogamer Portugal
    Sep 29, 2014
    100
    With this edition, Bayonetta becomes one of the best titles in the Wii U catalog, a must have for lovers of the genre and recommended even for those who usually prefer another type of games.
  2. JeuxActu
    Oct 27, 2014
    90
    Bayonetta Wii U is simply the very best version of PlatimunGames's beat'em all thanks to it's concrete-stable 60 FPS frame-rate. A must-have when you know the speed of the game. Top all that with some Nintendo character love, and you got the ultimate.
  3. Cubed3
    Nov 2, 2014
    90
    Daring, challenging and balls to the wall outrageous, Bayonetta on WiiU delivers the definitive action extravaganza.
  4. SpazioGames
    Oct 17, 2014
    85
    It's not the most complete edition in circulation, given the limited amount of extra tweaks and technical improvements, but it is still a must have for the owners of a Wii U, waiting for the second chapter to further raise the bar.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 23, 2014
    80
    The original Bayonetta remains the crazy, unique action title from a few years ago. There are newly added controls and some Nintendo related costumes, but the same content is still here in full force.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 23, 2014
    80
    Bayonetta is still one of the best action games on the market. This Platinum Games title can still appeal both newcomers and fans of the genre. The Wii U version, with its bunch of extras, is the perfect warm-up looking forward to Bayonetta 2.
  7. XGN
    Sep 29, 2014
    75
    The port Bayonetta on Wii U has the same timeless fighting fun as the game had when it came out on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The controls with GamePad are very annoying, but the graphics seem better.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 41
  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
  1. LoZ_Link
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    A beautiful game that looks even more beautiful on the Wii U. One of the best action games of all time, and perhaps only beaten by itsA beautiful game that looks even more beautiful on the Wii U. One of the best action games of all time, and perhaps only beaten by its successor, Bayonetta 2.… Expand
  2. xboxlikewater
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Great spiritual successor to DMC. Some minor flaws like insta-death QTEs but overall fantastic. Just a fun cheesy game with collectibles,Great spiritual successor to DMC. Some minor flaws like insta-death QTEs but overall fantastic. Just a fun cheesy game with collectibles, costumes and weapons.… Expand
  4. diehard-gamer
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
    Beautiful. As good as the original PS3/XB360 versions with none of the problems. I dont generally play action games - this and DMC are theBeautiful. As good as the original PS3/XB360 versions with none of the problems. I dont generally play action games - this and DMC are the exceptions. I played the PS3 original through three times, and this one once already. Nuff said. The 'Fly me to the Moon' sequence will go down in 'The Art Of Video Games' hall of fame - it is a thing of beauty.… Expand
  5. gattienzo
    Aug 1, 2015
    9
    Un juego inolvidable y muy original, los controles y combos son muy buenos, la música acompaña bien y la historia esta correcta. Por momentosUn juego inolvidable y muy original, los controles y combos son muy buenos, la música acompaña bien y la historia esta correcta. Por momentos el juego se torna un poco repetitivo con reciclaje de enemigos, ademas el cambio de dificultad esta muy desbalanceado. No llega a ser un metal gear pero lo recomiendo bastante . 8.5 , redondeando a 9.… Expand
  6. BasilZero
    Nov 13, 2016
    9
    Game: Bayonetta
    Genre: Action
    Developer: PlatinumGames/SEGA System: WiiU (WiiU) Total Score: 87/100 Value Score: 8.7/10 • Story: 8/10    Game: Bayonetta
    Genre: Action
    Developer: PlatinumGames/SEGA
    System: WiiU (WiiU)
    Total Score: 87/100
    Value Score: 8.7/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 7/10
    • Music: 9/10
    • Length: 9/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Fast paced full of action packed scenes and battles
    +Boss fights are intense and well made
    +OST is fantastic
    +Very similar gameplay style to Devil May Cry
    +Gallery mode after finishing main game allows you to look at 3D Models of characters, look at artwork, listen to music, etc
    +Multiple difficulty levels and the ability to play in different costumes
    +Multiple weapons and items to use and large variety of skills and abilities

    Cons
    -Lack of puzzles and exploration like Devil May Cry
    -Cannot upgrade weapons or abilities
    -Voice overs sound really low even if you max out the voice over sound volume
    -Some visuals look like they are from the 6th gen (PS2/Gamecube era) instead of the 8th gen (WiiU/PS4 era)    … Expand
  7. AMMANN7
    Sep 5, 2015
    8
    8/10

    Bayonetta's first outting is great but not as impressive + Beautiful looking + Strong Character + Solid Frame-Rate + Nintendo    8/10

    Bayonetta's first outting is great but not as impressive

    + Beautiful looking
    + Strong Character
    + Solid Frame-Rate
    + Nintendo Costumes

    - Weak story
    - Too dark
    - Not as engaging as the sequel    … Expand
  8. Thunder5555
    Oct 16, 2015
    4
    After God of War games, bayonetta is just mediocre. Combat is ok, just gets bit obscured with all the shiny things on screen. But it worksAfter God of War games, bayonetta is just mediocre. Combat is ok, just gets bit obscured with all the shiny things on screen. But it works well enough. Game doesn't seem to notice the y-axis properly tho. Someone swinging their weapon sideways underneath your character still scores a hit. Also there's few random quick time events that are unexpected and pointless. They happen in few cutscenes, so there's no way one can expect them to be there. They're just not part of the gameplay in general, so expect to die because of them. Not sure if I encountered a bug or was it on purpose, but one QTE just showed a blank button prompt (which I mistook as stick) until couple deaths it showed as Y-button.
    Overall, it's an ok game. Worth of your time if you like hack/slash games with pointless QTE and timed puzzles.
    Should've stick to the fighting part since thats what it does well :)    … Expand

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#7 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#10 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
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#12 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014