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Just Finished: Bayonetta 3 (Switch)

First completion of the new year though I started playing it a while ago. I have now played all three Bayonetta games and all on the Switch to boot. This is my least favorite of the three. I still think the original Bayonetta is the best and that Bayonetta 2 was overrated. The quality of the graphics have changed very little between all three games and they all had some issues running steady. The original voice of Bayonetta was way better than the replacement. The combat is mostly satisfying but the demon summoning is clunky to control and slows down the combat unless you equip the accessory that allows the demons to attack without your direct control. Despite playing all of the games in the series, I could barely follow what was going on with the story. It had something to do with the multiverse and interacting with multiple versions of Bayonetta, including the two from the previous two games. All the wacky hijinks and overtly sexual dancing is still here. I think the first game still feels the most epic and original so every time this game tries to top it with an over the top cutscene it just feels exhausting. Playing as Viola is not as satisfying as playing as Bayonetta, nor is her character as interesting. The 2D sidescrolling spy missions with Jeanne added some variety but weren't my favorite honestly. The story finds excuses to have levels take place in Tokyo, Paris, New York etc, which can feel novel but also forced. The ending also doesn't feel deserved. Not sure whether I want any more Bayonetta games. The game took me about 10 hours, slightly longer than Bayo 2. I'm probably fine with them concluding but if there was a proper Bayonetta 4 I'd probably play it. 

Score: 7/10

Full Completed 2026 List:

  • Bayonetta 3 (Switch)


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