Bayonetta 3 Gameplay Breakdown

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Bayonetta 3 is one of the most anticipated titles for the Nintendo Switch this year, and thankfully fans won't have to wait much longer to sink their teeth into it. After making an appearance at the most recent Nintendo Direct, new gameplay footage has been provided. A deeper look is needed to break down the new gameplay elements that await the titular Umbra Witch.

Bayonetta 3 features at least two playable characters: series protagonist Bayonetta and a new playable character Viola. Both witches will face off against man-made enemies known as the Homunculi. Unlike previous games, which took us to divine realms and had players face off against Angels, this entry will mainly focus on the real world, with locations in Japan and China being confirmed. The story remains mysterious, but Bayonetta 3 will likely feature a multi-versal narrative. This time, she'll face a threat more significant than she's ever encountered and will need to wield new combat skills that up the ante.

Bayonetta 3: Who is Viola?

This time around, Bayonetta will have more direct control over her demons, giving players many new abilities and features. Unlike in previous entries in which she'd use her enchanted hair to summon glorious Kaiju-sized demons for special attacks and scenarios, in Bayonetta 3, this will become a standard feature. Players can use the «Demon Slave» system to wield direct control of her demons for punishing combos and added tact. While summoning her demons, Bayonetta will be vulnerable to attack requiring players to pay even more attention to the frantic battles the series is known for.

Bayonetta 3 also uses a «Demon Masquerade» feature that seems lifted out of PlatinumGames' previously canceled Scalebound. The «Demon Masquerade»