Bayonetta 3

"Compelling from start to finish, Bayonetta 3 is an exceptional time and up there with the very best there is - and was worth the wait."

"Bayonetta 3, despite some forgivable technical stumbles, sets new standards for stylish action, proving to be a real masterpiece."

"It&s;s bombastic, over-the-top, and extravagant for the sake of extravagance, leaving ruins, literally, in its wake."

"Bursting at the seams with style, Bayonetta 3 brings all the over-the-top action that you&s;d expect with some new twists along the way."

"Platinum Games&s; latest full throttle action romp is a spectacle of hyper-feminine ultraviolence, writes reviewer Chad Sapieha. Read more."

"When playing Bayonetta 3, much to my delight, I had no clue what was going to happen next at all times. I was absorbed, and between the crazy story, the environments, and the action system that’s been refined through two …"

"Bayonetta 3 is an over-the-top thrill ride from start to finish, with incredibly fun gameplay that outshines its few shortcomings."

"Everything about Bayonetta 3 is ridiculous – from the dimension-hopping storyline to the devastating finishing moves and the Infernal Demons you can possess. But that’s exactly what fans have come to expect from the franchise, and it makes for an …"

"Bayonetta 3 undoubtedly ranks among the best action games around, and is one of the most ambitious projects to emerge from the forges of PlatinumGames. Such weight makes the technical realisation creak, itself constrained by Switch&s;s limitations, yet the end …"

"One of the best action games of recent years and an irresistibly entertaining celebration of everything that is joyous and imaginative about video games."

"Bayonetta 3 delivers an impressive combat system, great variety in gameplay and a never ending surprises. It is not only one of the best Nintendo Switch games out there, but one of the best hack´n slash we´ve ever played."

"A crazy, over-the-top spectacle that&s;s uproariously enjoyable, with its only restraint being Nintendo&s;s handheld hardware."

"Bigger levels, bigger fights, bigger hair – Bayonetta 3 somehow manages to edge the Platinum formula even harder to deliver one hell of a climax."

"Bayonetta 3 brings us back our beloved Witch of Umbra, and it does so accompanied by a good number of characters and a story that dares to risk everything. It is the perfect game for both veterans and new players, …"

"You&s;ll be hard-pressed to find an action game that&s;s having as much fun as Bayonetta 3."

"Whether or not you enjoy this game is dependent on what you’re expecting from it. In the world of hypersexual, campy, insane action games, this sets a new standard. Every successive boss fight raises the bar, the action is always …"

"Bayonetta 3 is a good time when it allows itself to be. It consists of an excellent core experience buried under superfluous bilge, an otherwise quality experience interrupting itself to such a degree as to drag down the entire experience. …"

"Bayonetta 3 is an outrageous and fitting return to form for the umbra witch and her posse of occultish heavy hitters. Substantial improvements and additions to combat mean there are seemingly endless options for different styles of play, as well …"

"Bayonetta 3 is a show-stopping spectacle that feels familiar in all the right ways while also adding mechanics that are sure to delight old and new fans alike."

"Bayonetta 3 delivers on its promise of a magical action RPG with sophisticated combat. Even with frustrating mini-games and objectives, it’s one of the best action games of 2022 thanks to its style and depth — whether or not you’re …"

"As ridiculous and as unruly as it&s;s ever been, the five year wait for Bayonetta&s;s third outing ends on a predominantly satisfying high."

"Bayonetta 3 takes what worked about the first two games and continues to refine it, from the balletic combat, to the diverse assortment of wacky characters, to the snarky sense of humor. Aging Switch hardware means that the performance is …"

"Bayonetta goes big for the series&s; most stupendous adventure yet, but also its scrappiest."

"While some ideas get lost in Bayonetta 3’s endless sprint to keep you entertained, there’s no other action game with this imagination, wit or style. Prepare to explore its mad depths for weeks."

"After eight long years of waiting, Bayonetta is back with all her flash and pomp intact. And while I expect this entry to hold my interest for quite a while, I hope we don’t have to wait another eight years …"

"One of the best combat systems in gaming gets even better with Bayonetta 3. It&s;s story is a bit of a letdown and its wild action scenes take a toll on the performance in certain spots, but neither of those …"

"The third entry in the series is not only the best Bayonetta game, but also one of the best offerings from PlatinumGames thus far."

"Overall, Bayonetta 3 delivers a frantically intense approach to “stylish combat”, with a complex and multi-layered combat system that has remained remarkably robust across each game in the series. While the presentation is hugely over the top, Bayonetta 3’s real …"

"When taking charge of the action, Bayonetta is more fun to rip and tear with here than ever before, with some smart evolutions in how her role as a summoner can add to her combat without taking anything meaningful away. …"

"With hysterical excessive action, Bayonetta 3 is unlike anything else. Even the predecessors are in the lee. The adventure constantly surprises with new elements and mighty battles, but not always to the good. On the one hand, the whole becomes …"

"Bayonetta 3 cranks up the chaos, improves the combat, polishes the level design, and adds a ton of new mechanics to the mix, making for the very best entry in this storied series to date. PlatinumGames has absolutely nailed it …"

"Bayonetta 3 takes the incredible action gameplay of its predecessors and supercharges it, resulting in one of the Switch&s;s best action games."

"Too much game is never a bad thing for some &s;pennies to enjoyment ratio&s; players, but Bayonetta 3 overstays its welcome and dips from being an all-time classic to just being a very, very good video game. It&s;s not the …"

"Platinum&s;s strutting witch returns with expanded combat and the same delirious lack of restraint"

"Where many western games yearn to be seen as the height of sophistication, craving the critical kudos of an HBO drama, Bayonetta 3 stands defiant in its absurdity. Like its predecessors, this is destined to go down as a cult …"