Platforms
- PCApr 11, 20178.6playscore8.912 Critics9.112.7K Players
- PlayStation 4Feb 18, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.52.80K Players
- Xbox OneFeb 18, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.9139 Players
- Nintendo SwitchFeb 16, 20188.3playscore8.621 Critics8.1216 Players
- PlayStation 3Jan 5, 20108.5playscore8.812 Critics8.45.20K Players
- Xbox 360Jan 5, 20108.8playscore9.118 Critics8.942.9K Players
68 critic reviews · 27 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Bayonetta may not look the part anymore despite a bump in visual resolution to 4K, but the enhancements this remaster brings to the game's load times and frame rate make it the definitive PlayStation release. Combined with a phenomenal, flashy combat system, the PlatinumGames classic shines brighter than ever.
Liam Croft · Feb 17, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - The Bayonetta Remaster is an interesting time capsule that didn’t get a whole lot cleaned up for its 10th Anniversary. Stellar controls and excellent enemy design constantly combat a terrible camera and painful cutscenes.
Eric Halliday · Feb 17, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Having played Bayonetta for the first time on Switch, I had some concern it would feel dated, especially after playing through Bayonetta 2 on Wii U. However I found it difficult to believe this game is nearly a decade old. It has a sense of style and charm that many fail to achieve, all without sacrificing the most important element: fun and exciting gameplay. So while it’ll be easy to overlook this in favor of the sequel, in doing so you’d not only be doing a disservice to the game, but a disservice to yourself.
Casey Gibson · Feb 19, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The queen of stylish action has now made her way to the Nintendo Switch, and along with Bayonetta herself comes two of the best action adventures money can buy. While both games have minor nitpicks and there, overall they’re fantastic experiences enjoyable by casual and hardcore players alike, giving form to quality re-releases on Nintendo’s latest platform.
EGM Staff · Feb 15, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - There’s a good reason action game fans will be looking to buy Bayonetta 1 for the fourth time and Bayonetta 2 for the second time. To create a series that includes an incredibly deep combat system, an absolutely insane story with the characters, music and gameplay to match the insanity, all while managing to satisfy both the casual and hardcore crowd is certainly no easy task. Bayonetta 1 & 2 rank as two of the best action games of all time, and now you can play them on the go. What’s not to love?
Christian Vaz · Feb 14, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The core of Bayonetta remains as solid and frustrating as it was when it first released. It doesn't have the polish, semi-coherent story, and rich color palette of its superior sequel, sure, but it’s so masterfully designed and brazen in its direction that it’s still a must play for every action game fanatic. While the Switch port may lack the exhaustive resolution and graphics options of the PC version, it’s an absolute knock-out as a portable action game and further proof there seems to be very little the Switch is incapable of doing.
CJ Andriessen · Feb 14, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - It's undeniably disappointing that they're less attractive in docked mode, but nevertheless they're still wildly enjoyable and engaging, just not as sharp as you'd probably expect. Available separately via the Switch eShop, or bundled together if you buy a physical copy of Bayonetta 2, the Bayonetta games are bold, action-packed and bursting with innuendo, something that you can't say about many games loitering in the hybrid console's extensive library.
Richard Seagrave · Feb 14, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Whether or not I go back for another playthrough depends on a lot. Like I said earlier, there’s simply too many good games floating around right now. Persona 5 has dominated my every waking thought for the better part of April, and I still fully intend to double back for Nier: Automata. Regardless, I’m thoroughly glad I managed to find the time to play through this classic. And I’m equally glad that Platinum has decided to introduce it to the PC crowd.
Nick Ocheltree · Apr 23, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Maxed out at 1080p60 is an easily achievable feat, even for older hardware, and the graphical enhancements only shed light on how well the visual aesthetics hold up so many years later. The controls are also done well for keyboard and mouse, so with the option of a gamepad, this is undoubtedly the best version of Bayonetta yet. As for the game itself, the story isn’t for everyone, especially considering how extraordinary deranged it is, and there are a couple of unforgiving combat scenarios.
Adam Beck · Apr 21, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Bayonetta is perfectly serviceable, mechanically functions as expected, and so far hasn’t thrown any odd problems my way. While imperfect, the amount of effort it must have taken for this port to function as well as it does certainly seem to allude to a better future for SEGA ports.
Himpe Kenny · Apr 20, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Bayonetta. The last survivor of an ancient witch clan who keep the balance between light, dark and chaos. Entombed to protect herself – and the world as we know it – Bayonetta is discovered and revived after 500 years, sparking a chain of events with cataclysmic repercussions.
Developer: Platinum Games