Bayonetta

[Kanashimi]

Anyone else waiting for this game? I'm not generally a fan of let's shoot everything in sight, but Bayonetta looks like it has one heck of a style. I love all the little subtle features, and just how out there it is! It's sort of insane, though I'll admit I'm going to be jealous if we don't get a limited edition with a pink Bayonetta gun. My cosplay dreams are ruined!

Anyway, the theme song was released a little while back and awesomely enough MiChi ends up with the honors or producing the theme song. For those who haven't heard it, I suggest you check it out:

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Either way, I really want to know the story as well. Since this hasn't been released to most of the world all we can gather is what's been told in the trailers. It makes it feel like Bayonetta will be a big game of sorts with a twist.

[Elc1247]

wait... are the US censors going to destroy it? kus if they are... i dont know if it will have as much appeal to many...

[Shadows_Revenge]

Heh... this game has some mix reactions from me. The story looks good, but then there are features like one handed play (Thats just CREEPY...) that draw me away because it looks like just a grab at action games from pre-pubescent teens...

Although I cant wait till start seeing cosplays of her :D

[Elc1247]

have you played it? -__-
it looks great, its like Devil may cry, but with an almost naked woman using her hair as a weapon.

[Kanashimi]

The demo is available if you have a Japanese PSN account. It's worthless fun just like Devil May Cry, and from my awareness there has been no talk to censorship for Bayonetta's US release.

[Sandgolem]

One handed play? makes the school girl outfit DLC seem a bit... XD lol

[Kanashimi]

One handed play was announced awhile back and there was a video showing an example of it. It's basically just the control of the face buttons, and from my awareness is available only on the easiest of modes.

[Kanashimi]

On an update, excuse the double post, the US demo is now out. I highly suggest playing it, there's a lot of combos to learn so it might be best to learn them now. Game looks absolutely gorgeous, I can't wait to play!

[Mistress Victoria]

I'll be picking up this demo. Also, the spoiler tag doesn't seem to be working. (At least for me.. I'm using FireFox. x_X)

But yeah, I didn't really like DMC that much, but Beyonetta seems to be so much better. It's actually something I'm looking forward to.

[Kanashimi]

Yeah, it's because the code was changed between my posting and now. Tweaks to the forums are still coming along and what not.

[Shadows_Revenge]

so I actually got around to playing the demo, and I was supprising impressed. I dont like beat-em-ups like Devil May Cry or God of War, but Bayonetta may actually deem worthy to rent and try out. The story seemed kinda complex for these type of games, and the combat was actually satisfying with the awesome animation in the moveset. I might have changed my mind... we will see

[Kanashimi]

I can at least be fond of Devil May Cry as a beat 'em up, but God Of War as a hack and slash can go suffer in a fire. *Coughs*

In general the story is what's getting to me, and bluntly how unique everything is. The strangeness of hair as a weapon, coupled with whatever Bayonetta is, whatever she's fighting, and why sort of add to the intrigue.

[Mistress Victoria]

I finished the demo last night and I have to say I really like the story and how fluid and pretty the animations are.

...I also like her sexy strut when she walks, although it seems a wee bit unrealistic, but I think I can pull something similar off. >_>;

Anyway, I'll definitely be picking up this game.

[Elc1247]

well, ive seen the demo, looking forward to trying it out, looks like a blast to play.

[Oni]

As far as I know it's basically just DMC, but with a kick ♫♫♫ female wielding guns on her feet. I'll probably buy it due to how elegant the main character is.

She'll be hard to cosplay though. Those shoes are, well...

[Kibs]

As far as I know it's basically just DMC, but with a kick ♫♫♫ female wielding guns on her feet. I'll probably buy it due to how elegant the main character is.

She'll be hard to cosplay though. Those shoes are, well..."Elegant" is not the word I would use. Overly sexualized is, however.

I can't exactly get into the ovr-the-top style, and now it seems even worse that it's been reduced to a game comprised soley of fanservice. There's blatant, and then there's "one handed gameplay" blatant.

[Oni]

"Elegant" is not the word I would use. Overly sexualized is, however.

I can't exactly get into the ovr-the-top style, and now it seems even worse that it's been reduced to a game comprised soley of fanservice. There's blatant, and then there's "one handed gameplay" blatant.

Well, she's been about as sexualized as Dante was. Of course, most males won't see that unless a female tells them so.

[Kanashimi]

Haha, Oni has a point. It's sort of like Metal Gear and Solid Snake... :lol:

Anyway, after playing the demo I can't say that this is just like Devil May Cry in the slightest. It feels more fluid, chaotic, and yet stylish. I always saw Devil May Cry as rough around the edges, but I don't necessarily get the same vibe with Bayonetta. Of course, I can't properly judge until I have the full game.

[Oni]

I think you just appropriately described the difference between men and women.

[Loxes]

I tried a demo of it, after eagerly anticipating for a while after reading a magazine article.

Harder than I expected, I needed assistance to get through the tutorial (although the guy said I wasn't the only one who had trouble with the spinny-shooty thing, so mmneyh) but it looked great and was awesome fun.

I want those shoes.

[Oni]

A friend of mine bought the game recently, he seems to agree that it is a rather 'one-handed' game.

[Kanashimi]

Well, Bayonetta is definitely overly 'sexualized'. Despite that, they make sure to make it aware they're shameless. They're not trying to sneak it in past the censors for sure.

[Oni]

I was also implying he found it easy too.

[christmas4477]

Here's something you might not know. Stephanie Sheh, voice actress of Hinata from Naruto and Orihime form Bleach, did some motion capture for Bayonetta

[Yoruichilover]

have you played it? -__-
it looks great, its like Devil may cry, but with an almost naked woman using her hair as a weapon.

And isn't that what counts? XD

No, I kid. It looks like an amazing game, though. A witch who hunts and kills evil angels with guns attached to her feet and uses her hair to summon demons. Epic, no?

As for the story, I read it on Wikipedia.

[EagleEyes]

The game is pretty damn awesome. The first one in a while I have sat down and played fora few hour my first play through.

[黒と赤「KUROtoAKA」]

I was thinking of picking this game up, but is it worth the buy?

[EagleEyes]

I think it is. The game play is pretty good.

But the cut scenes are the thing to look forward to. Its like watching a full cgi anime.

[Kanashimi]

I would definitely say it is worth a buy considering what else is on the market right now. You have about two months before anything else of interest comes out. Bayonetta is increasingly unique.

[黒と赤「KUROtoAKA」]

sounds good to me. i'll definitely be picking it up then. ^_^ i got the demo and i liked it a lot. i'm usually more of an RPG person, so i haven't played many games like this.

[Kanashimi]

Yeah, I was at first put off by the hack and slash aspect, but the combos make it a bit more like an overly complicated fighter. So I think you'll find it very accompanying to your tastes.

[yugiboy360]

it looked good and just rented it

[chefofdeath]

the game is pretty good i thought it was going to be longer... but there are a lot of things to collect in game so it should keep one quite busy

[Kibs]

You have about two months before anything else of interest comes out.

January 26th: Mass Effect 2, No more heroes 2
February 2nd: White Knight Chronicles, Star Trek Online
February 9th: Bioshock 2, Dante's Inferno
February 23rd: Heavy Rain
March 9th: Linear Fantasy 13

Still, Bayonetta is pretty good.

[EagleEyes]

January 26th: Mass Effect 2, No more heroes 2
February 2nd: White Knight Chronicles, Star Trek Online
February 9th: Bioshock 2, Dante's Inferno
February 23rd: Heavy Rain
March 9th: Linear Fantasy 13

Still, Bayonetta is pretty good.

And sadly I wont probably get any of them besides NMH2.

[Kanashimi]

Thus the word "about" there Kibs, and everyone's tastes are different. I'm only looking at two on those list, which come out at the end of the month.

Bayonetta is slowly frustrating me, I must suck. xD

[rivetKEH]

Anyone know if I would be fine with just importing the game? I was told the game in the japanese version was fully translated into English including menus. If it isn't I have a level of reading so will it be ok?

[Zero Gravity]

I'm trying to avoid Bayonetta for -er hem!- obvious reasons.... but I love the music and play style.... so.... yeah prob gonna rent it

[XIamSogekingX]

I dont think it deserved that perfect score it got from Famitsu but it is a fun game. The game does have a problem of not knowing when to end itself :P

[Zero Gravity]

They played the theme song twice today and I'm constantly tempted to turn off the radio and play it on my Winamp

[Elc1247]

im gonna see if i can borrow this from my friend when hes done with it, so far its looking like a super stylish badass version of DMC, which will most likely hold my attention much better then DMC

[chefofdeath]

i just beat that game yesterday its pretty good . . . .need to try and get all the stuff now

[Elc1247]

gah... the game is godforsakenly hard on normal mode >_> i remember dying at least 10 times in a single level near the end of the game before i decided... "maybe ill try easy" but then... the difficulty difference is like day and night... all the enemies were pathetic on easy... -__-
fun game though, needs some more touching up, but great nonetheless.

[Drago142222]

This Game Rocks

[Kibs]

Am I the only person who hasn't had that much trouble with the game?

It really just comes down to separating enemies, knowing the timing for their attacks and dodging.

I did play the PS3 demo, and at half the framerate it actually was harder, not to mention it felt slow and jumpy. So I guess that might come into play.

[Zero Gravity]

i just abuse the Witch Time, that ability that slows everything down.

I honesty have no issue with it

[Kibs]

Wait until infinite climax difficulty, rosary beads are your friend.

[Kanashimi]

I'm using Selene Light now, but I have the Rosary Beads already bought.

[Elc1247]

Am I the only person who hasn't had that much trouble with the game?

It really just comes down to separating enemies, knowing the timing for their attacks and dodging.

I did play the PS3 demo, and at half the framerate it actually was harder, not to mention it felt slow and jumpy. So I guess that might come into play.

umm... well, the normal run of the mill angels and most enemies are pushovers, but there are some ridiculous enemies, like the claw guys for example... they dont really flinch, plus they combo hit you... the moment you get caught in their combo, which actually is much harder to predict when they hit, compared to most other enemies, you loose maybe 1/3 to 1/2+ of a full health bar. usually im like "ef this, super yellow pop time" when i meet those kinds of enemies. but then... i only have so many of those pops... >_>

fave combo: katana + lightning claws
PPKKK or PPPKK or if you are in a hurry and dont care about your combo grade, PKP

[Drago142222]

I LOVES THIS GAME

[Oni]

I just bought the game.

I lol'd when they started playing Outrun music when Enzo was driving his shocking excuse for a car.

And, no, I am not playing on one-handed mode. I died 5 times on that plane before I released the long combos get you magic easier.

[Kibs]

umm... well, the normal run of the mill angels and most enemies are pushovers, but there are some ridiculous enemies, like the claw guys for example... they dont really flinch, plus they combo hit you... the moment you get caught in their combo, which actually is much harder to predict when they hit, compared to most other enemies, you loose maybe 1/3 to 1/2+ of a full health bar. usually im like "ef this, super yellow pop time" when i meet those kinds of enemies. but then... i only have so many of those pops... >_>

fave combo: katana + lightning claws
PPKKK or PPPKK or if you are in a hurry and dont care about your combo grade, PKPThey are a bit harder, I usually save a torture attack or two for them, it makes the fights a lot easier.

The ones I absolutely hate are the golden ones, since you can't activate witch time against them, which is a b*tch move.


@Oni, on inf climax I wasn't going to fool around. I bought a bunch of purple lolipops and just did it that way.

[Zero Gravity]

I needed to trade in my copy of Bayonetta (360) before I could finish it, because I wanted a PS3 version (I am in serious lack of a PS3 game).
Mainly because I had an auction for the PS3 version and I seemed to be the winner (1 minute left, $20 with $35 max bid on it), and I needed to pay off my copy of "Sonic and SEGA All Star Racing" (360).
I was out bidded at the last second by 2 bloody quarters.
-_-, I am Bayonetta-less

[Kibs]

I needed to trade in my copy of Bayonetta (360) before I could finish it, because I wanted a PS3 version (I am in serious lack of a PS3 game).
Mainly because I had an auction for the PS3 version and I seemed to be the winner (1 minute left, $20 with $35 max bid on it), and I needed to pay off my copy of "Sonic and SEGA All Star Racing" (360).
I was out bidded at the last second by 2 bloody quarters.
-_-, I am Bayonetta-lessyou're better off sticking with the 360 version, ask anyone who's played both, it's a completely different game. I don't mean to beat the dead horse, here, but it's honestly terrible.

[Zero Gravity]

Guess ill have to, considering i put SOME time into it

[Oni]

What are the differences? o_O

According to this (http://i46.tinypic.com/b7jdx5.png) source, and others, the 1.01 patch pretty much made that claim null and void to an extent.

Well...it doesn't change the fact that the models look old on both systems though. Like the 360 and PS3 games of 1 and a half to two years ago.

It's kinda like when Disgaea: Hour of Darkness was ported. It was improved on the PSP, and it was given a shave for it's DS release.