Bayonetta 2 - an expression of freedom and not sexism

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pokoko said:

That doesn't mean that I don't think it's stupid that she's spreading her legs in the middle of fight, though.  The game uses over the top sexuality as a device to sell games to young men.  She might be confident and strong but she's also doing stripper moves for no actual reason.  That certainly is part of her in-game character.  It's no different than the characters in DoA wearing skimpy outfits into battle.

Sexuality is a selling point, yes. Where we differ is that in Bayonetta's case I see it as more empowerment than reduction.