Bayonetta 3 review: The Umbra Witch returns with a bang
Bayonetta 3 is a swansong for fans of action games, and is an equally majestic send-off to one of gaming's most iconic characters, the titular Umbra Witch herself. For players familiar with the character-action genre, PlatinumGames' Bayonetta series needs no introduction.
Developer PlatinumGames is known for creating some really whacky action titles that, despite having a rather bonkers story, offer incredible depth when it comes to the gameplay. As such, Bayonetta 3 is exactly that, an immaculately creative action game with a rather convoluted but mediocre story.
Being a fan of character-action games like the classic God of War, Devil May Cry, and Platinum's own Metal Gear spin-off, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, I was extremely excited to see the final chapter in Bayonetta's story. While the gameplay of the third entry did not let me down, the story and a few of the technical aspects of the game bogged down the overall experience.
In keeping with the series' tradition of over-the-top weaponry and set-pieces, Bayonetta 3 offers a huge arsenal of weapons that you can use to inflict damage on enemies and look stylish while doing so.
As much as I love character-action games, I never got around to playing the previous Bayonetta titles, which makes this entry the first time I got to experience the "seductive" combat that the series is known for.
The basic attacks and combos from the previous games are back, but are expanded further by the availability of a few new weapons that significantly improve the overall combat experience.
The closest I can relate to Bayonetta 3 in terms of its combat and weaponry is Capcom's Devil May Cry 5, which feels like a direct inspiration for PlatinumGames when designing Bayonetta 3's gameplay.
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