A Goonies-like adventure in which several kids must try to save the world after finding a mysterious stone.

A VR game that takes place in a bar where the player fights other patrons.

The Dynasty Warriors series undergoes a massive restructuring by switching to an open-world title.

A medieval open world RPG focused on period-accurate fighting and technique.

Knockout League is a single-player arcade style virtual reality boxing game from Grab Games. Players take on a series of increasingly difficult opponents and must identify the enemy's fighting style and cues to win.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame is a motocross racing game developed and published by <a href="/milestone-srl/3010-1138/" data-ref-id="3010-1138">Milestone S.r.l.</a> for <a href="/pc/3045-94/" data-ref-id="3045-94">PC</a>, <a href="/xbox-one/3045-145/" data-ref-id="3045-145">Xbox One</a>, <a href="/playstation-4/3045-146/" data-ref-id="3045-146">PlayStation 4</a>, and <a href="/nintendo-switch/3045-157/" data-ref-id="3045-157">Nintendo Switch</a>.</p><h2>System Requirements</h2><h3>PC</h3><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col">PC Minimum</th><th scope="col">PC Recommended</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><ul><li>Operating System: Windows 7 64-Bit or later</li><li>Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K; AMD FX-6350 or equivalent</li><li>Memory: 4 GB RAM</li><li>Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 with 2 GB VRAM or more; AMD Radeon HD 7950 with 2 GB VRAM or more</li><li>DirectX: Version 11</li><li>Storage: 15 GB available space</li><li>Sound Card: DirectX compatible</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Operating System: Windows 7 64-Bit or later</li><li>Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K; AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core or equivalent</li><li>Memory: 8 GB RAM</li><li>Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 with 2 GB VRAM or more; AMD Radeon R9 380 with 2 GB VRAM or more</li><li>DirectX: Version 11</li><li>Storage: 15 GB available space</li><li>Sound Card: DirectX compatible</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><h2>External Links</h2><ul><li><a href="https://supercrossthegame.com" rel="nofollow">Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame Official Site</a></li></ul>

A co-op cooking party game - work together or fight to be the best chef!

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Overcooked is a local co-op cooking game for 1-4 players developed by <a href="/ghost-town-games/3010-12812/" data-ref-id="3010-12812">Ghost Town Games</a> and published by <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/team17-software-limited/3010-676/" data-ref-id="3010-676">Team17</a> for <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/pc/3045-94/" data-ref-id="3045-94">PC</a>, <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/xbox-one/3045-145/" data-ref-id="3045-145">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/playstation-4/3045-146/" data-ref-id="3045-146">PlayStation 4</a>.</p><h2>Story</h2><p>The opening scene sets players on a rooftop kitchen during the apocalypse. The Onion King informs players of the end of times, and tasks them with feeding The Beast, a giant spaghetti and meatball looking monster. The players' efforts are futile, and the king decides to pull everyone into a time portal back to the year 1993. The players travel across the world together, through a wide variety of kitchens, in order to hone their skills in preparation for the ultimate challenge of feeding The Beast.</p><h2>Gameplay</h2><p>Each stage of Overcooked is presented as a kitchen with its own food selection, environmental challenges, and time limit. A continuous stream of meal requests flow across the top of the screen, detailing each ingredient required for the meal, and how large of a tip the players will receive if completed on time. Once the game timer expires, players are given a 0-3 star rating depending on the efficiency of their performance. When playing Campaign mode, specific quantities of these stars are required to proceed to the next stage.</p>

A 2D platforming action-adventure developed by D-pad Studios for PC.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Owlboy is an action-adventure platformer that follows Otus, a hybrid between a boy and an owl, on his quest to protect his village from sky pirates. The game was created by the Norwegian developer <a href="/d-pad-studio/3010-7036/" data-ref-id="3010-7036">D-pad Studio</a> and was famous for its highly detailed pixel artwork. A <a href="http://www.fileplanet.com/221992/220000/fileinfo/Owlboy-Demo" rel="nofollow">demo</a> for Owlboy was released in 2011 with plans for the game to be released for <a href="/xbox-360-games-store/3045-86/" data-ref-id="3045-86">Xbox Live Arcade</a> and <a href="/pc/3045-94/" data-ref-id="3045-94">PC</a> during the same year. However Owlboy was delayed numerous times and D-pad Studios stated that the 2011 demo no longer reflected the final game. Owlboy was eventually released for the PC on November 1, 2016 and there are plans to port the game to consoles in 2018, that includes the <a href="/nintendo-switch/3045-157/" data-ref-id="3045-157">Nintendo Switch</a>, <a href="/playstation-4/3045-146/" data-ref-id="3045-146">PlayStation 4</a> and <a href="/xbox-one/3045-145/" data-ref-id="3045-145">Xbox One</a>.</p><h2>Links</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www.dpadstudio.com/" rel="nofollow">Developer's Website</a></li><li><a href="http://www.owlboygame.com/" rel="nofollow">Official Owlboy website</a></li></ul>

Owlboy Found In Cave! Shocking Exploits In Exciting New Trailer!

Pinstripe is an indie action/adventure following a disgraced ex-minister on his journey to rescue his kidnapped daughter from a frozen Hell.

<h2>Overview</h2><figure data-align="right" data-size="medium" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/32/329323/2929835-pinstripegb1.png" data-ref-id="1300-2929835" data-ratio="0.68487804878049" data-width="1025" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 1025px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:68.5%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/32/329323/2929835-pinstripegb1.png" data-ref-id="1300-2929835"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/32/329323/2929835-pinstripegb1.png" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/32/329323/2929835-pinstripegb1.png 1025w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/32/329323/2929835-pinstripegb1.png 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/32/329323/2929835-pinstripegb1.png 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></a></figure><p><a href="http://armor.ag/pinstripe" rel="nofollow">Pinstripe </a>is the first commercial title by indie game developer Thomas Brush, released under his studio Atmos Games, and published by Armor Games Studios. Everything from the music to the art and coding was made by Thomas himself over the course of five years. While the gameplay blends puzzle-solving with action and platforming elements, it is meant primarily to be a narrative experience with a blend of surreal humour and horror. It is inspired by classics like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice in Wonderland, and Coraline. The game releases on Steam on April 25th, 2017, in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese-Brazil, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. </p><h2>Plot</h2><figure data-align="left" data-size="medium" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/32/329323/2929836-pinstripegb2.png" data-ref-id="1300-2929836" data-ratio="0.6710875331565" data-width="1131" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 1131px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:67.1%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/32/329323/2929836-pinstripegb2.png" data-ref-id="1300-2929836"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/32/329323/2929836-pinstripegb2.png" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/32/329323/2929836-pinstripegb2.png 1131w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/32/329323/2929836-pinstripegb2.png 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/32/329323/2929836-pinstripegb2.png 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></a></figure><p>Teddy, a disgraced ex-minister, and his daughter, Bo, are on a train, exploring, when they have an encounter with an unnerving individual in one of the cars. When Bo runs off on her own later, Teddy chases her down only to see her be abducted through a mirror. When Teddy gives chase, he finds himself in a bizarre and dangerous frozen version of the afterlife, where he must journey through Hell to save her, and ultimately confront his past.</p><h2>Gameplay</h2><figure data-align="right" data-size="medium" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/32/329323/2929837-pinstripegb3.png" data-ref-id="1300-2929837" data-ratio="0.59855769230769" data-width="1248" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 1248px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:59.9%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/32/329323/2929837-pinstripegb3.png" data-ref-id="1300-2929837"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/32/329323/2929837-pinstripegb3.png" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/32/329323/2929837-pinstripegb3.png 1248w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/32/329323/2929837-pinstripegb3.png 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/32/329323/2929837-pinstripegb3.png 480w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/32/329323/2929837-pinstripegb3.png" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/32/329323/2929837-pinstripegb3.png 1248w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/32/329323/2929837-pinstripegb3.png 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/32/329323/2929837-pinstripegb3.png 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></noscript></a></figure><p>Players control Teddy with the keyboard, running and jumping around areas, and eventually aiming and shooting a slingshot at enemies or switches using the mouse. As they explore, they will come across puzzles and other obstacles they will need to overcome, ranging from timed jumping trials to code-cracking and more. Teddy will also eventually be joined by his dog, who can help sniff out and dig up clues. The way the player chooses to respond to various characters will have an influence on the tone during the game's ending.</p><h2>History</h2><p>Thomas Brush began work on Pinstripe over five years ago as his first commercial project after the success of his free Flash indie games, Coma and Skinny, which were praised by critics and players alike. Everything except the voice-acting is done by Thomas Brush alone, including the original score. A Kickstarter for additional funding and to allow Thomas to focus on completing the game full time was launched in February of 2016 and met its goal within the first day. </p>

Schacht is a 3D platformer developed by students of the Stuttgart Media University.

The Longest Five Minutes (World’s Longest 5 Minutes in Japan) is game for PC, PS Vita and Switch.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls takes the best of the psychological thriller, blending in fun and intuitive gameplay mechanics.

A remake of the classic Wonder Boy game by Lizardcube and DotEmu.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is a <a href="/remake/3015-340/" data-ref-id="3015-340">remake</a> of <a href="/wonder-boy-iii-the-dragons-trap/3030-2192/" data-ref-id="3030-2192">Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap</a>. It was developed by Lizardcube and published by DotEmu for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.</p><h2>System Requirements</h2><h3>PC</h3><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col">PC Minimum</th><th scope="col">PC Recommended</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><ul><li>Operating System: Windows Vista</li><li>Memory: 2 GB RAM</li><li>DirectX: Version 11</li><li>Storage: 1 GB available space</li><li>Additional Notes: OpenGL version also provided.</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Operating System: Windows 10</li><li>Memory: 4 GB RAM</li><li>DirectX: Version 11</li><li>Storage: 1 GB available space</li></ul><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2>External Links</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www.thedragonstrap.com/" rel="nofollow">Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Official Site</a></li></ul>

Protect kitten miners and their undersea milk drilling operation in this Defender-like shooter.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Aqua Kitty: Milk Mine Defender is a shoot 'em up by indie developer <a href="/tikipod/3010-8312/" data-ref-id="3010-8312">Tikipod</a>, inspired by <a href="/defender/3030-5536/" data-ref-id="3030-5536">Defender</a> and similar games. It was released as one of the first <a href="/playstation-mobile/3015-6740/" data-ref-id="3015-6740">PlayStation Mobile</a> games in October 2012, later coming to PC and <a href="/xbox-live-indie-games/3015-2533/" data-ref-id="3015-2533">Xbox Live Indie Games</a> in June 2013.</p><h2>Gameplay</h2><p>The game takes place under the sea where kitties must be protected from the alien invaders. Once one wave of aliens have been defeated the next wave spawns until there are no more enemies to defeat. To do so the player has a single bullet mode which has infinite ammo. As an option, the player has burst mode, these fire long range bunches of bullets. This ammo, however is limited but can be upgraded by completing levels. Early levels typically feature one or two kitty civilians and a small grouping of enemies. As the levels progress there are an increased number and variety of enemies to contend with. For scoring, each saved kitty is worth 2000 points. Each subsequent enemy killed in quick succession will increase the point multiplier by one. This multiplier degrades over time and will eventually reset to zero.</p><h3>Infinite Mode</h3><p>A second gameplay mode is infinite mode. As the name implies, there are an infinite number of waves that increase rapidly in difficulty. The player is scored on their progress as well as efficiency.</p><p> </p><h2>PC System Requirements</h2><h3><strong>Minimum:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8</li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> 1.2Ghz Processor</li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 1 GB RAM</li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphics card with 128 MB VRAM</li><li><strong>DirectX:</strong> Version 9.0c</li><li><strong>Hard Drive:</strong> 140 MB available space</li><li><strong>Sound Card:</strong> DirectX 9.0c</li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> Controls: Joypads or Keyboard. Xbox 360 controller recommended.</li></ul><p> </p>

Gate of Doom is a 2D isometric action RPG from Data East released in 1990.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Millie is a puzzle game developed and published by <a href="/forever-entertainment/3010-9168/" data-ref-id="3010-9168">Forever Entertainment</a> for <a href="/pc/3045-94/" data-ref-id="3045-94">PC</a>, <a href="/mac/3045-17/" data-ref-id="3045-17">Mac</a>, and <a href="/linux/3045-152/" data-ref-id="3045-152">Linux</a> platforms.</p>

A physics puzzle game where the player tries to guide a rolling square with extendable sides through hazardous environments.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>TorqueL is a physics puzzle game developed by Takayuki Yanagihara for <a href="/pc/3045-94/" data-ref-id="3045-94">PC</a>, <a href="/playstation-4/3045-146/" data-ref-id="3045-146">PlayStation 4</a>, and <a href="/playstation-vita/3045-129/" data-ref-id="3045-129">PlayStation Vita</a>.</p><h2>PC System Requirements</h2><h3>Minimum</h3><ul><li><strong>OS:</strong> Windows 7 later</li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> 1.8GHz</li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 4 GB RAM</li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> 1280x720 pixels</li><li><strong>DirectX:</strong> Version 9.0</li><li><strong>Hard Drive:</strong> 400 MB available space</li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> Recommended playing with Xbox 360 gamepad</li></ul>

A Metroidvania-style sci-fi action adventure game from Renegade Kid.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Xeodrifter is a sci-fi action adventure game developed and published by <a href="/renegade-kid/3010-4194/" data-ref-id="3010-4194">Renegade Kid </a>for the PC, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita and the PlayStation 4. The player is tasked with repairing a spaceship by exploring an alien world, fighting ancient guardians and learning the secrets of a long lost supreme culture.</p><p> </p><h2>Gameplay</h2><p>Xeodrifter is a <a href="/metroidvania/3015-2440/" data-ref-id="3015-2440">Metroidvania</a> game where the player must explore and unlock abilities in order to progress through the levels. The gameplay of Xeodrifter is spread across 4 planets as players travel between the worlds utilising abilities unlocked by defeating a boss on other each of the other planets to progress to previously inaccessible parts of any given planet.</p><p>Other than unlocking new abilities, players can gain more health and weapon upgrades by finding pickups within the 4 different planets with the weapon upgrades being player specified in a variety of categories such as a faster rate of fire and increased damage.</p><p> </p><h2>Story</h2><p>An interstellar drifter who is exploring a small cluster of planets in the Omega sector is marooned after a collision with a rogue asteroid damages his warp core. He notices energy signatures on one of the planets that just might provide the right materials to fix his damaged warp core. What begins as a routine mission to fix his spacecraft spirals out of control and now he must fight to survive by shooting and exploring his way through an alien landscape.</p><p> </p><h2>Development</h2><figure data-ref-id="1300-2666328" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/8/82063/2666328-i_a0bced3c75150bbc_html_52243cf5.jpg" data-size="small" data-align="right" data-ratio="0.6" data-width="200" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 200px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:60.0%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/8/82063/2666328-i_a0bced3c75150bbc_html_52243cf5.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2666328"><img alt="2D demake mock-up of MOON" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2666328-i_a0bced3c75150bbc_html_52243cf5.png" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2666328-i_a0bced3c75150bbc_html_52243cf5.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" data-width="200"></a><figcaption>2D demake mock-up of MOON</figcaption></figure><p>Xeodrifter came about after Renegade Kid's <a href="/jools-watsham/3040-28386/" data-ref-id="3040-28386">Jools Watsham</a> mocked up a 2D de-make of their first person adventure <a href="/moon-chronicles/3030-45222/" data-ref-id="3030-45222">MOON Chronicles</a> for fun. This spurred the desire to create an original game in the Metroidvania style.</p><p>A Wii U port was announced in June of 2015 and was released a month later on July, 30 2015. A version titled Xeodrifter: Special Edition was <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl071bsTSxM" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">announced</a> for the <a href="/playstation-4/3045-146/" data-ref-id="3045-146">PlayStation 4</a> and <a href="/playstation-vita/3045-129/" data-ref-id="3045-129">PlayStation Vita</a> and was released on the September, 1 2015 and was included as part of that months <a href="/playstation-plus/3015-5817/" data-ref-id="3015-5817">PlayStation Plus</a> promotion.</p>

Bayonetta is a "stylish action game" from PlatinumGames.  The titular character is a witch who can use hair-based magic, as well as firearms attached to her feet, to battle fallen angels and other foes.

<h2>Overview</h2><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238294-bayo_duel.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238294" data-size="medium" data-ratio="0.56301369863014" data-width="730" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 730px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238294-bayo_duel.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238294"><img alt="Duel between rivals" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1238294-bayo_duel.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238294-bayo_duel.jpg 730w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1238294-bayo_duel.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></a><figcaption>Duel between rivals</figcaption></figure><p>Bayonetta is an action game developed by <a href="../../platinumgames/65-6319/" rel="nofollow">PlatinumGames</a> and directed by <a href="../../hideki-kamiya/72-60123/" rel="nofollow">Hideki Kamiya</a> whose previous titles include <a href="../../devil-may-cry/61-13072/" rel="nofollow">Devil May Cry</a>, <a href="../../viewtiful-joe/61-15876/" rel="nofollow">Viewtiful Joe</a>, and <a href="../../okami/61-20555/" rel="nofollow">Ōkami</a>. Like Devil May Cry, the game focuses on “Stylish Action” with over-the-top moves which the developer hopes will break new ground in the genre. Bayonetta was released on January 5, 2010 in the US and was Platinum Games's first release on the <a href="../../playstation-3/60-35/" rel="nofollow">PlayStation 3</a> and the <a href="../../xbox-360/60-20/" rel="nofollow">Xbox 360</a>.</p><p>Bayonetta is a third-person action adventure in the same vein as <a href="../../devil-may-cry/62-147/" rel="nofollow">Devil May Cry</a> with many apparent influences used within its gameplay design owing to the the fact that several of those that have worked on the title, including Hideki Kamiya, have also worked on the first <a href="../../devil-may-cry/61-13072/" rel="nofollow">DMC</a>. It spans sixteen chapters along with the epilogue. The game is named after its chief protagonist, Bayonetta, who is looking to discover her lost memories some twenty years after awakening from a deep sleep of over five centuries. This is exacerbated by the Lumen Angels that seem to be intent on killing her.</p><p>A currency system is also used in the game based on "halos" dropped by slain enemies or found in breakables. The title also uses a series of combination attacks which can be further enhanced by purchasing techniques that can expand the versatility of Bayonetta's skill set. Special attacks, such as Torture Attacks and Climax events, are also used as a part of Bayonetta's offensive arsenal.</p><p>Bayonetta also features a number of naming conventions based on a mix of Latin (notably for the Lumen Angels), Nordic (Ithavoll and Balder), and even Old English (Scarborough Fair). Unusual for a Japanese title, all of the lines in the game were recorded in English (aside from the language spoken by several of the main bosses) with the appropriately localized subtitles provided for each region.</p><h2>Wii U Version</h2><p>A <a href="/wii-u/3045-139/" data-ref-id="3045-139">Wii U</a> port of Bayonetta, developed by Osaka-based studio Bee Tribe and overseen by Kamiya himself, is being included for free with both the physical and eShop release version of its sequel, <a href="/bayonetta-2/3030-39764/" data-ref-id="3030-39764">Bayonetta 2</a> in North America and as part of a Special Edition in Europe and Japan. The physical version of the game is a separate disc packaged with the Bayonetta 2 disc. The European Special Edition of Bayonetta 2 that includes Bayonetta receives a higher age rating than the standalone Bayonetta 2 (rated PEGI 16/USK 16) release due to the first game being rated PEGI 18/USK 18.</p><p>This port will feature updated elements including bonus costumes for Bayonetta based on <a href="/link/3005-191/" data-ref-id="3005-191">Link</a>, <a href="/princess-peach/3005-709/" data-ref-id="3005-709">Princess Peach</a>, <a href="/princess-daisy/3005-807/" data-ref-id="3005-807">Princess Daisy </a>and <a href="/samus-aran/3005-99/" data-ref-id="3005-99">Samus Aran</a>.The costumes also come with character appropriate weapons such as the <a href="/master-sword/3055-16/" data-ref-id="3055-16">Master Sword</a> and change certain sound effects (such as the famous door unlock jingle) to those from <a href="/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past/3030-10276/" data-ref-id="3030-10276">The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past</a> as per Hideki Kamiya's personal request.</p><p>Additionally, Bayonetta will include English and Japanese dual-audio tracks, run at 60 frames-per-second, support <a href="/off-tv-play/3015-7482/" data-ref-id="3015-7482">Off-TV Play</a> and feature the touch-controlled stylus mode from Bayonetta 2 for some casual novice play. The motivation behind the port is the fact that the original game had not been released on a Nintendo platform while the sequel is a Wii U exclusive published by Nintendo.</p><h2>Story</h2><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/2488/584795-bayonetta_2.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-584795" data-size="medium" data-ratio="0.5625" data-width="1280" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 1280px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/2488/584795-bayonetta_2.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-584795"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/2488/584795-bayonetta_2.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/2488/584795-bayonetta_2.jpg 1280w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/0/2488/584795-bayonetta_2.jpg 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/2488/584795-bayonetta_2.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></a></figure><p>Five hundred years ago, two orders watched over the destiny of the world: the Lumen Sages and the Umbran Witches, light and dark. Together they ensured that the passage of history unfolded as it should, watching over it with two great treasures known only as the Eyes of the World. However, a grave transgression pit both sides against each other in a terrible war. Eventually, the Umbran Witches proved victorious over the Lumen Sages, but the hatred and superstition sown among the people of the world against their kind soon led to persecution and death for all but one of them.</p><p>Five hundred years later, Bayonetta is awakened from her sleep within a coffin that had been sealed and left at the bottom of a lake, far from the war and from the notice of anyone else. However, she awakens without the memories of her past. To make things worse, angels have noticed her awakening and have descended to destroy her. Unfortunately for them, she proves more than able to hold her own. With her favorite weapons in hand and with the help of several unlikely allies, she sets out to discover the truth of her origins and bring an end to the destruction.</p><h2>Characters</h2><p>Many different characters make up the game and not all of them will have Bayonetta's best interests at heart.</p><h3>Bayonetta</h3><p>Voiced By: <a href="/hellena-taylor/3040-80010/" data-ref-id="3040-80010">Hellena Taylor</a></p><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238292-bayo_bayonetta.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238292" data-size="small" data-ratio="0.56729131175468" data-width="587" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 587px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.7%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238292-bayo_bayonetta.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238292"><img alt="Bayonetta" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238292-bayo_bayonetta.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238292-bayo_bayonetta.jpg 587w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1238292-bayo_bayonetta.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238292-bayo_bayonetta.jpg 320w"><noscript><img alt="Bayonetta" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238292-bayo_bayonetta.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238292-bayo_bayonetta.jpg 587w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1238292-bayo_bayonetta.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238292-bayo_bayonetta.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320"></noscript></a><figcaption>Bayonetta</figcaption></figure><p><i>"I'm sorry. I forgot to mention one of the reasons I hunt your kind. You're much too ugly not to put you out of your misery."</i></p><p>The protagonist is <a href="../94-5599/" rel="nofollow">Bayonetta</a>, a powerful witch who has been asleep for the past five hundred years. Twenty years before the game begins, however, she was awakened from her sleep from the bottom of a lake and has begun a quest to recover the lost memories of her past. She possesses long, black magical hair that also acts to covers her body in the form of her outfit making it appear to be leather. She also wields a variety of weapons as well as guns attached to the heels of her shoes. Her favorite handguns are a set called Scarborough Fair, an old English ballad focusing on four herbs - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme. Each gun bears the name of one of these herbs.</p><p>She has both ranged attacks thanks to her pistols as well as close combat skill with the use of her katana, although the number of weapons that she can use within the game offer many other opportunities for special attacks. For example, she has shown an ability to use the weapons that angels drop upon being defeated.</p><p>In Bayonetta's case, unlike the traditional perception and tradition of a Western witch, witches in the game are considered to have been tasked with protecting the world alongside their counterparts, the Lumen Sages. Neither side represented "good" or "evil" in the most obvious sense as both were required to hold the balance of the world in check. Witches also possess incredible powers granted to them by their deal with the Devil and when they die, are consigned to Hell whereas the Lumen Sages are claimed by the angels.</p><h3>Jeanne</h3><p>Voiced By: <a href="/grey-delisle/3040-10654/" data-ref-id="3040-10654">Grey DeLisle</a></p><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238296-bayo_jeanne.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238296" data-size="small" data-ratio="0.56301369863014" data-width="730" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 730px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238296-bayo_jeanne.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238296"><img alt="Jeanne" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238296-bayo_jeanne.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238296-bayo_jeanne.jpg 730w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1238296-bayo_jeanne.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238296-bayo_jeanne.jpg 320w"><noscript><img alt="Jeanne" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238296-bayo_jeanne.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238296-bayo_jeanne.jpg 730w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1238296-bayo_jeanne.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238296-bayo_jeanne.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320"></noscript></a><figcaption>Jeanne</figcaption></figure><p><i>"What's the matter, sweetie? Afraid of something, are you!?"</i></p><p>Bayonetta's rival, <a href="../../jeanne/94-13625/" rel="nofollow">Jeanne</a>. Their relationship is shrouded in mystery, but as a witch, she is also as skilled with weapons and magic placing her at equal or better terms than Bayonetta. She appears in the second half of the PS3 demo as Bayonetta's opponent during the Cathedral duel. She also has a set of four handguns similar to Bayonetta's and is determined to confront her at nearly every turn. Her role in the game is intertwined with both the mysterious angels and Bayonetta's quest to discover the truth about her past. She is adept at using the same magic as Bayonetta.</p><h3>Rodin</h3><p>Voiced By: <a href="/khary-payton/3040-85169/" data-ref-id="3040-85169">Khary Payton</a></p><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238291-bayo_rodin_1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238291" data-size="small" data-ratio="0.56899488926746" data-width="587" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 587px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.9%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238291-bayo_rodin_1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238291"><img alt="Rodin" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238291-bayo_rodin_1.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238291-bayo_rodin_1.jpg 587w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1238291-bayo_rodin_1.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238291-bayo_rodin_1.jpg 320w"><noscript><img alt="Rodin" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238291-bayo_rodin_1.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238291-bayo_rodin_1.jpg 587w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1238291-bayo_rodin_1.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238291-bayo_rodin_1.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320"></noscript></a><figcaption>Rodin</figcaption></figure><p><i>"Your fights are yours alone. I'm only here to watch my handiwork in action."</i></p><p>He runs a bar in the game and appears to be an ally of Bayonetta's. He has been described by character designer, Mari Shimazaki, as "a demon gunsmith who plays a big-brother role to Bayonetta". He has also been described by Bayonetta concept designer, Ikumi Nakamura as being "-bald as the night is long" with "a real presence about him". The menu for his bar was offered with a selection of soundtracks slipped into its cover as a pre-order incentive in Japan.</p><p><a href="../../rodin/94-13736/" rel="nofollow">Rodin</a> also creates upgraded weapons or items for Bayonetta depending on whether she can bring back Angel LPs, golden records that allow Rodin to call forth angels. In doing so, he uses their souls to forge the weapons and items that he provides to Bayonetta, often emerging bloody and out-of-breath from mid-air after leaving with an LP to go work on them.</p><h3>Enzo</h3><p>Voiced By: Allan Groves</p><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238295-bayo_enzo.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238295" data-size="small" data-ratio="1" data-width="730" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 730px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:100.0%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238295-bayo_enzo.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238295"><img alt="Enzo" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-width="640" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238295-bayo_enzo.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238295-bayo_enzo.jpg 730w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238295-bayo_enzo.jpg 640w"><noscript><img alt="Enzo" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238295-bayo_enzo.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238295-bayo_enzo.jpg 730w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238295-bayo_enzo.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-width="640"></noscript></a><figcaption>Enzo</figcaption></figure><p><i>"At least get me a drink at Rodin's before you start drilling me."</i></p><p>He's the underground informant tapping into a vast network of sources to get what he needs. He helps Bayonetta out with what he does, helping her to unravel her past. Character designer, Mari Shimazaki, describes him as a person that "adores the Italian Mafia" but that "his personal hobbies are decidedly more bourgeois".</p><p>He initially accompanies Bayonetta to a funeral where she reads from a bible in the hopes of bringing down the angels that are there to retrieve a dead person's soul. At first, he is skeptical of the whole operation until the attack actually happens. Even after nearly crushing his car as an accident, <a href="../../enzo/94-13737/" rel="nofollow">Enzo</a> agrees to help her with a tip on a European "whale" that is trying to sell a large gem that may be the matching pair to the one that Bayonetta bears on her amulet.</p><h3>Luka</h3><p>Voiced By: <a href="/yuri-lowenthal/3040-81915/" data-ref-id="3040-81915">Yuri Lowenthal</a></p><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238297-bayo_luka.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238297" data-size="small" data-ratio="0.56301369863014" data-width="730" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 730px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238297-bayo_luka.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238297"><img alt="Luka" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238297-bayo_luka.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238297-bayo_luka.jpg 730w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1238297-bayo_luka.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238297-bayo_luka.jpg 320w"><noscript><img alt="Luka" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238297-bayo_luka.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238297-bayo_luka.jpg 730w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1238297-bayo_luka.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1238297-bayo_luka.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320"></noscript></a><figcaption>Luka</figcaption></figure><p><i>"I'm not your pet. The name is Luka. A name you better remember!"</i></p><p>A freelance journalist following Bayonetta's exploits. He's also got a grapple hook built into his sleeve to help him get to where he needs to stay ahead of the competition as well as in the midst of the action. He turns up in the most surprising places and is in pursuit of Bayonetta for deeply personal reasons that have to do with the death of his father. He also fancies himself something of a ladies man and never hesitates in pouring on the charm whenever the opportunity presents itself. However, his silver tongue is consistently tied whenever Bayonetta decides to play along.</p><h3>Cereza</h3><p>Voiced By: <a href="/stephanie-sheh/3040-89892/" data-ref-id="3040-89892">Stephanie Sheh</a></p><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238293-bayo_cereza.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238293" data-size="small" data-ratio="2.3179487179487" data-width="195" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 195px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:231.8%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238293-bayo_cereza.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1238293"><img alt="Cereza" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" data-width="195" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238293-bayo_cereza.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238293-bayo_cereza.jpg 195w"><noscript><img alt="Cereza" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238293-bayo_cereza.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1238293-bayo_cereza.jpg 195w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" data-width="195"></noscript></a><figcaption>Cereza</figcaption></figure><p><i>"Mummy is a witch, and witches protect people and are very strong."</i></p><p>She does not appear to belong where she is found and, as a result, is a very mysterious girl. She meets Bayonetta during the adventure and refers to her as "Mummy" much to Bayonetta's chagrin. She tells her that she will help her find her home as long as she doesn't cry and despite telling her otherwise, Cereza continues to call her Mummy. Whether or not the two are actually bound by blood is still something of a puzzle that must be unraveled.</p><h3>Balder</h3><p>Voiced By: <a href="/liam-obrien/3040-97533/" data-ref-id="3040-97533">Liam O'Brien</a></p><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/5370/1258684-father_balder.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1258684" data-size="medium" data-ratio="1.2377622377622" data-width="286" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 286px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:123.8%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/5370/1258684-father_balder.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1258684"><img alt="Balder" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px" data-width="286" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/5370/1258684-father_balder.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/5370/1258684-father_balder.jpg 286w"><noscript><img alt="Balder" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/5370/1258684-father_balder.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/5370/1258684-father_balder.jpg 286w" sizes="(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px" data-width="286"></noscript></a><figcaption>Balder</figcaption></figure><p><i>"The time has come to awaken 'The Eyes of the World'."</i></p><p>A mysterious, white robed figure who is the CEO of the mighty Ithavoll Corporation that runs the city of <a href="../../vigrid/95-2694/" rel="nofollow">Vigrid</a> and has extended its control over the entire country, restricting travel across its borders, and making it the most powerful force in the world today. The Ithavoll Corporation had first started out as an IT company until its transformation beneath the watchful eyes of its CEO. Balder regards both Bayonetta and Cereza as integral to his plans, although in what capacity remains to be seen. He is also rumored to have descended from the last of the Lumen Sages granting him incredible powers.</p><h2>Gameplay</h2><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/12482/262690-bayonetta.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-262690" data-size="medium" data-ratio="0.565" data-width="400" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 400px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.5%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/12482/262690-bayonetta.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-262690"><img alt="Bayonetta's bullet storm." src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-width="400" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/12482/262690-bayonetta.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/12482/262690-bayonetta.jpg 400w"><noscript><img alt="Bayonetta's bullet storm." src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/12482/262690-bayonetta.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/12482/262690-bayonetta.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-width="400"></noscript></a><figcaption>Bayonetta's bullet storm.</figcaption></figure><p>Bayonetta has many different methods of attack including hand to hand combat, her pink double barrel handguns and heelguns, and a number of unique powers that manifest as devastating Torture Attacks and Climax events.</p><p>During Climax events, her hair can morph into objects such as feet, hands and even a dragon-like beast to kill enemies in what is also known as a Weave Attack. This hair morphing ability is also used to perform double jumps and morphs around her to form her outfit. Finishing moves, also known as Torture Attacks, are performed against minor enemies as she summons various torture devices including an “iron maiden” and guillotine to completely destroy them. Performing moves such as these will remove hair off her body, the more powerful attacks (such as Climax events) rendering her nearly naked.</p><figure data-align="left" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/669/1239152-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_159.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1239152" data-size="medium" data-ratio="0.5625" data-width="960" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 960px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/669/1239152-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_159.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1239152"><img alt="One of Bayonetta's finishing moves, the guillotine" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/669/1239152-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_159.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/669/1239152-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_159.jpg 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/669/1239152-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_159.jpg 480w"><noscript><img alt="One of Bayonetta's finishing moves, the guillotine" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/669/1239152-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_159.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/669/1239152-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_159.jpg 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/669/1239152-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_159.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></noscript></a><figcaption>One of Bayonetta's finishing moves, the guillotine</figcaption></figure><p>Like <a href="../../viewtiful-joe/61-15876/" rel="nofollow">Viewtiful Joe</a>, slow-motion (dubbed Witch Time) is used in both cinematic events and combat. Using these attacks she will fight “Angels” that appear to be inspired by European mythology with cherub style faces and ornate armor and wings. The player can also temporarily wield weapons dropped by enemies, such as a tuba that is used as a <a href="../../bazooka/93-2394/" rel="nofollow">bazooka</a>. Bayonetta has a special bar under her health bar, this bar allows you to preform special magical attacks, like summoning torture devices, you can fill it by doing combos with out being hit, in a similar way to the "Stylish" bar in the <a href="../../devil-may-cry/62-147/" rel="nofollow">DMC</a> series.</p><p>Despite earlier reports to the contrary, Bosses have a health bar in the final version in addition to showing visible damage. For example, the mini-boss in the E3 presentation had layers of armor on him, Bayonetta destroyed his armor and then summoned a giant dragon and finished him off. The boss dropped a gold record, another 60's music reference. These records unlock new weapons when taken to Rodin. Defeated enemies drop angel halos that is used as currency to power-up your weapons, unlock skills, and buy items in said place. Gameplay is not only crazy and over the top but it's like Devil May Cry on speed. The action is blazingly fast as you pull off combo after combo in lightning speed. Many of these combos are so fast that you barely notice that Bayonetta is de-robed when doing her powerful finishing moves.</p><h3>Cosmology: Trinity of Realities</h3><p>The world of Bayonetta is divided into what is known as the Trinity of Realities: Purgatorio, Inferno, and Paradiso. It is hinted that it wasn't always this way until the First Armageddon in which Jubileus, as the manifestation of the Divine Will, was forced to govern Paradiso.</p><p>Umbran Witches had the ablity to traverse between Purgatorio (which stands between Paradiso and Inferno) and the 'real' world. While in Purgatorio, they can affect objects in the real world, although no one can see them aside from the destruction that they cause which can cause them to flee. From their perspective, a park bench had just exploded for no apparent reason. Humans and other living things are represented as distortions to those in Purgatorio and are completely unaffected by any attack unless the Witch decides to drop into their reality.</p><h3>Difficulty</h3><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/669/1239174-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_212.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1239174" data-size="medium" data-ratio="0.5625" data-width="960" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 960px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/669/1239174-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_212.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1239174"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/669/1239174-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_212.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/669/1239174-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_212.jpg 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/669/1239174-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_212.jpg 480w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/669/1239174-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_212.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/669/1239174-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_212.jpg 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/669/1239174-t_bayonetta_vp_gt_hd_212.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></noscript></a></figure><p>Bayonetta includes 5 difficulty settings:</p><ul><li>Very Easy</li><li>Easy</li><li>Normal</li><li>Hard</li><li>Non-Stop ∞ Climax</li></ul><p>Very Easy, Easy, and Normal are the only difficulty choices available initially. Hard is unlocked after beating the game once on Normal, while Non-Stop ∞ Climax is unlocked after beating the game once on Hard.</p><p>On Very Easy or Easy, a special additional mode called Automatic Mode can be enabled, which automates some aspects of gameplay, including moving Bayonetta in front of enemies on screen and condensing all attacks and dodging to a single button, so that pressing that one button will perform all necessary combat actions. Hideki Kamiya jokingly called this mode "Mommy Mode" and said it is like having the assistance of "a helping hand from an incredible skilled expert in the game".</p><p>Other differences between difficulties:</p><ul><li>Very Easy adds Vitality regeneration</li><li>Hard and Non-Stop ∞ Climax change the placement of enemies</li><li>Non-Stop ∞ Climax also disables Witch Time from triggering via dodging and using Bat Within</li><li>in general, enemy speed, damage, and health scale up on higher difficulty settings and down on lower difficulty settings</li></ul><h3>Weapons</h3><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/26/728158-bayo002.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-728158" data-size="medium" data-ratio="0.5625" data-width="1280" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 1280px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/26/728158-bayo002.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-728158"><img alt="One of Bayonetta's most powerful finishing moves where a dragon bites an enemy in half and turns her almost completely nude" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/26/728158-bayo002.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/26/728158-bayo002.jpg 1280w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/0/26/728158-bayo002.jpg 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/26/728158-bayo002.jpg 480w"><noscript><img alt="One of Bayonetta's most powerful finishing moves where a dragon bites an enemy in half and turns her almost completely nude" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/26/728158-bayo002.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/26/728158-bayo002.jpg 1280w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/0/26/728158-bayo002.jpg 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/26/728158-bayo002.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></noscript></a><figcaption>One of Bayonetta's most powerful finishing moves where a dragon bites an enemy in half and turns her almost completely nude</figcaption></figure><p>Bayonetta's weapons will include four guns named Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme (A reference to the English ballad: "Scarborough Fair"). She can also equip dual shotguns on her legs and wield a <a href="../../katana/93-690/" rel="nofollow">Katana</a>. Platinum games has stated that each weapon will contain a "monster" spirit and that they are designing weapons that "you could hardly imagine". Bayonetta will be able to equip Weapons on her hands, legs, or both, and you can charge the katana for more powerful attacks.</p><p>This will cause a heart to appear on screen that beats when you charge it up and dark fumes billow from the sword. Bayonetta also has a huge chain and sickle that she uses for both ground and air attacks. You can equip all 4 guns at once or you can opt to swap out the pistols in her hands for a sword and use the guns on her feet as well. Certain weapons are designed to be equipped for the hands, feet, or both. You can even upgrade or buy new weapons or use the ones that enemies drop.</p><h3>Concoctions</h3><p>Bayonetta also has the ability to mix together concoctions that can create special lollipop candies that she can use as healing aids or enhancements to her abilities. The ingredients can be found by breaking items throughout the game and a maximum limit of 99 items of each type can be stocked. The ingredients required for mixing together different concoctions are:</p><ul><li>Baked Gecko</li><li>Mandragora Root</li><li>Unicorn Horn</li></ul><h3>Angel Attack</h3><p>Special bullets can also be collected in each stage allowing Bayonetta to play an arcade shooter called "Angel Attack" at the end of the stage. The points earned during the game can be swapped out for different lollipops or other items. Halos can also be purchased with whatever is left over.</p><h3>Locations</h3><p>Bayonetta will feature a large variety of locations to fight through. The demo had included two areas, Little Big City and a Cathedral where she would face off against her rival, Jeanne.</p><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/11423/739165-14.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-739165" data-size="small" data-ratio="0.56222222222222" data-width="900" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 900px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.2%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/11423/739165-14.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-739165"><img alt="Preserved Vigrid Ruins" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/11423/739165-14.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/11423/739165-14.jpg 900w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/1/11423/739165-14.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/11423/739165-14.jpg 320w"><noscript><img alt="Preserved Vigrid Ruins" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/11423/739165-14.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/11423/739165-14.jpg 900w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/1/11423/739165-14.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/1/11423/739165-14.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320"></noscript></a><figcaption>Preserved Vigrid Ruins</figcaption></figure><ul><li><b>Vigrid</b><br />An early location in the game. You see glowing translucent pedestrians walking around, but these people are in a parallel reality. Bayonetta can see them but they can't see her. What they CAN see is the damage that Bayonetta and the enemies are causing during battle, making the civilians flee.<br />When Bayonetta start out in Big Little City, you see a cut scene where she walks into a field of flowers (sparkles rise from the ground signifying angel power) with pillars and fountains in the background. A number of angels appear in front of her meaning a battle is about to ensue. Angels are Bayonetta's main adversaries through out the game. There is a formidable angelic foe at the end of the Big Little City zone.<br />It's not a boss but it's wields a giant <a href="../../axe/93-437/" rel="nofollow">two-handed axe</a>. Bayonetta can jump over the attacks even without "Witch Time". Humorously, this giant miniboss has pathetically tiny wings, gold piercings, and the famous angel halo. A fine mist appears as you battle this miniboss, which is designed to create a holy atmosphere. The battle ends with an onscreen prompt that summons a giant hair dragon who bites the miniboss angel in half!</li></ul><h2>Graphics</h2><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/12482/771300-picture_18.png" data-ref-id="1300-771300" data-size="medium" data-ratio="0.5655253837072" data-width="847" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 847px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.6%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/12482/771300-picture_18.png" data-ref-id="1300-771300"><img alt="Boss battles will be impressive in scope and visuals." src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/1/12482/771300-picture_18.png" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/12482/771300-picture_18.png 847w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/1/12482/771300-picture_18.png 480w"><noscript><img alt="Boss battles will be impressive in scope and visuals." src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/1/12482/771300-picture_18.png" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/1/12482/771300-picture_18.png 847w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/1/12482/771300-picture_18.png 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></noscript></a><figcaption>Boss battles will be impressive in scope and visuals.</figcaption></figure><p>Previews of the game have praised the game's overall look and crazy over the top cinematics like blowing a tuba to make angels explode with music or picking up a staff and pole dancing guys to death. They say that every inch of the environment is well detailed and animated. In one preview it describes a battle with a creature that blasts from the ground hand first and starts rattling the stone cobbled bridge that Bayonetta is on with a stick. This shows that the game will be using highly polished set-piece battles.The game runs all the action without any problems with the camera obscuring the action, which is a common problem in similar games like the <a href="../../ninja-gaiden/61-21876/" rel="nofollow">Ninja Gaiden</a> and <a href="../../devil-may-cry/62-147/" rel="nofollow">Devil May Cry</a> series. One scene is described as "a riot of color". They even went as far as to say the game is one of the most visually impressive games in the last five years.</p><h2>Limited Edition</h2><h3>Collector's Edition (Xbox 360)</h3><figure data-align="right" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1242496-bayonetta_climax_360.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1242496" data-size="small" data-ratio="0.928" data-width="750" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 750px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:92.8%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1242496-bayonetta_climax_360.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-1242496"><img alt="Climax Edition - Xbox 360" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1242496-bayonetta_climax_360.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1242496-bayonetta_climax_360.jpg 750w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1242496-bayonetta_climax_360.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1242496-bayonetta_climax_360.jpg 320w"><noscript><img alt="Climax Edition - Xbox 360" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1242496-bayonetta_climax_360.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/2/20618/1242496-bayonetta_climax_360.jpg 750w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/2/20618/1242496-bayonetta_climax_360.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/2/20618/1242496-bayonetta_climax_360.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320"></noscript></a><figcaption>Climax Edition - Xbox 360</figcaption></figure><p>An extensive Collector's Edition was also provided as a pre-order incentive for Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Both the Australia and New Zealand versions received a replica of one of the Scarborough Fair pistols that Bayonetta uses. All of the editions, however, contain the following items:</p><ul><li>A premium slipcase containing the game and the other included extras</li><li>A 36 page hardcover art book</li><li>A CD soundtrack featuring selected music from the game</li></ul><p>Japan's pre-order incentive took the form of a custom menu based on a what might be found at the Gates of Hell, a bar in the game, with a CD containing selected tracks from the title.</p><h3>Special Edition (Wii U)</h3><p>The Special Edition only available in Japan, Europe and Australia includes physical disc copies of both Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 in a special cardboard packaging.</p><h3>First Print Edition (Wii U)</h3><figure data-ref-id="1300-2678636" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg" data-size="small" data-align="right" data-ratio="0.62283384301733" data-width="981" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 981px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:62.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2678636"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 981w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 320w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 981w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320"></noscript></a></figure><p>The First Print Edition is available in Europe (not in Australia) in limited quantities of 15,300 copies. This edition also includes Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 each in its own separate Wii U game case. Together they are packaged inside a faithful recreation of the Book of Angels with an embossed foldout-design.</p><h3>Special Edition / Climax Edition (Switch)</h3><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2990343" data-ratio="1.4101123595506" data-width="712" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 712px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:141.0%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2990343"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" sizes="(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px" data-width="712" class="js-lazy-load-image" data-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg" data-srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg 712w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg 680w"><noscript><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg 712w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg 680w" sizes="(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px" data-width="712"></noscript></a></figure><p>For the Nintendo Switch release, the original Bayonetta was available together again with Bayonetta 2 in a Special Edition (PAL) or Climax Edition (Japan). This edition contains both games, a steelbook featuring key art from both games but represented with the respectively other game's version of Bayonetta. Additionally, it contains six Verse Cards and a set of stickers.</p><p>Notably, the copy of the original Bayonetta is only available via a download code in the Bayonetta 2 case in the PAL Special Edition whereas the Japanese Climax Edition does include Bayonetta in its own separate case on a game card.</p><p>All standard retail copies of Bayonetta 2 on Nintendo Switch (all regions) come with a download code for Bayonetta as well.</p><p> </p><h2>Trivia:</h2><ul><li>Sometimes when you enter Rodin's "Gates of Hell" Bar he'll say: "Check this out: 'Whadya buyin?' He he heh. Heard that in a game once." A reference to <a href="../../the-merchant/94-1411/" rel="nofollow">The Merchant</a> in <a href="../../resident-evil-4/61-1578/" rel="nofollow">Resident Evil 4</a>.</li><li>In a cutscene on Chapter 3, Bayonetta rides an angel on a lava wave and says, "Dancin' a go-go, baby!" which is a nod to Viewtiful Joe.</li><li>The missile ride section of Chapter 14 is an homage to <a href="/space-harrier/3030-6036/" data-ref-id="3030-6036">Space Harrier</a>, complete with gunfire and the Space Harrier music playing in the background. The achievement for getting a platinum in both of the missile ride sections is also called "Fire up the Afterburners" in a nod to <a href="/after-burner/3030-3629/" data-ref-id="3030-3629">After Burner</a> another Sega arcade classic.</li><li>The music playing during the motorcycle chase sequence in Route 666 is the theme from <a href="/after-burner-ii/3030-2139/" data-ref-id="3030-2139">After Burner II</a>.</li><li>In panther form, Bayonetta leaves a trail of blossoming skull flowers, similar to the flowers and plants that spring up at Amaterasu's feet in Okami.</li><li>In a cutscene on Chapter 5 where Bayonetta finds her lipstick, she draws a pattern on Luka's face which closely resembles the markings that can be found on Amaterasu's face in the game Okami.</li><li>Also during the same cutscene in Chapter 5 Luka mentions his past girlfriends. Their names are Claire, Trish, Silvia and Ammy. This is a reference towards <a href="/claire-redfield/3005-628/" data-ref-id="3005-628">Claire Redfield</a> from Resident Evil, Trish from Devil May Cry, Silvia from Viewtiful Joe and Amaterasu from Okami.</li><li>Jeanne's character design closely resembles that of Dante from Devil May Cry, red coat and white hair.</li><li>During the Prologue, Bayonetta and Rodin mention a "Mr. Eggman". This is a reference to <a href="/dr-robotnik/3005-293/" data-ref-id="3005-293">Dr. Robotnik</a> from <a href="/sonic-the-hedgehog/3025-383/" data-ref-id="3025-383">Sonic The Hedgehog</a>, who's name is Dr. Eggman in Japan.</li><li>In the Prologue cutscene in the graveyard, Rodin makes two angels hold a casket and then knocks them into outer space with a bat, in a nod to <a href="/god-hand/3030-5888/" data-ref-id="3030-5888">God Hand's</a> "Home Run God" God Reel.</li><li>For the Wii U version, <a href="https://twitter.com/PG_kamiya/status/482357663028625408" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Platinum adjusted Jeanne's chest size</a> to be more representative of Kamiya's preferences, making it a bit smaller. Platinum's <a href="/jean-pierre-kellams/3040-91273/" data-ref-id="3040-91273">JP Kellams</a> later <a href="https://twitter.com/PG_jp/status/515806555703218177" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">joked on Twitter</a> that this is the most important difference that was overlooked in the Digital Foundry comparison between the new and original versions.</li></ul><h2>Patches</h2><h3>Version 1.01</h3><p>The patch was released for the PS3 version of the game on January 28, 2010. It allows players to install assets to the hard drive, which decreases load times and has also been reported to reduce screen tearing. After installing the patch, an "Install" option will appear in the middle of the game's main menu. While Sega announced the patch release, neither Sega nor Platinum Games had anything to do with the patch; it was in fact Sony who put it together. The patch is 138MB and the install is about 4.5GB.</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www.sega.co.uk/platinumgames/bayonetta" rel="nofollow">Official website (NA)</a></li><li><a href="http://platinumgames.com/" rel="nofollow">Platinum Games Community Website</a></li><li><a href="http://bayonetta.jp/main.html" rel="nofollow">Bayonetta website (Japanese)</a></li></ul><h2>Soundtrack</h2><p>The soundtrack is only released in japan, but every single track in the CD are in the US and EU games. The soundtrack has 150 tracks in it.</p><p>Disc One</p><table><tbody><tr><td>1.</td><td>"Opening Demo"</td><td>0:41</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>"One of A Kind"</td><td>5:00</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>"EV01 Beginning"</td><td>0:43</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>"GM01 Chapter Start"</td><td>1:20</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>"EV02-1 Prologue"</td><td>0:44</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>"EV02-2 Angel Advent A"</td><td>1:35</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>"Riders Of The Light"</td><td>2:27</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>" <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_Me_To_The_Moon" rel="nofollow">Fly Me To The Moon</a> (∞ Climax Mix)"</td><td>5:19</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>"EV03-1 Enzo and Drive"</td><td>4:02</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>"EV03-2 Jeanne Enters"</td><td>1:37</td></tr><tr><td>11.</td><td>"ST01 The Falling Military Transport"</td><td>3:11</td></tr><tr><td>12.</td><td>"EV04-1 Dance With Jeanne"</td><td>0:28</td></tr><tr><td>13.</td><td>"EV04-2 Signs of Unrest"</td><td>0:13</td></tr><tr><td>14.</td><td>"The Gates Of Hell"</td><td>4:00</td></tr><tr><td>15.</td><td>"EV05 Scarborough Fair Equipped"</td><td>0:29</td></tr><tr><td>16.</td><td>"ST02 Vigrid—Station Home"</td><td>5:08</td></tr><tr><td>17.</td><td>"Theme Of Bayonetta—Mysterious Destiny"</td><td>2:52</td></tr><tr><td>18.</td><td>"ST03 Vigrid: Town Areas"</td><td>5:45</td></tr><tr><td>19.</td><td>"EV06-1 Angel Advent B"</td><td>0:33</td></tr><tr><td>20.</td><td>"EV06-2 Bayonetta Preparing for Battle A"</td><td>0:15</td></tr><tr><td>21.</td><td>"The Heavies"</td><td>2:16</td></tr><tr><td>22.</td><td>"Demonic Beast Summon"</td><td>2:06</td></tr><tr><td>23.</td><td>"Fortitudo—In labors And Dangers (Movement 1)"</td><td>2:59</td></tr><tr><td>24.</td><td>"GM02 Chapter Clear"</td><td>1:52</td></tr><tr><td>25.</td><td>"EV07-1 Jeanne: Bike Action"</td><td>0:53</td></tr><tr><td>26.</td><td>"EV07-2 Conversation with Jeanne"</td><td>1:19</td></tr><tr><td>27.</td><td>"EV07-3 In the Shambles Inside the Memories A"</td><td>0:37</td></tr><tr><td>28.</td><td>"Battle For The Umbra Throne"</td><td>2:24</td></tr><tr><td>29.</td><td>"EV08 Angel Advent C"</td><td>0:22</td></tr><tr><td>30.</td><td>"EV09-1 Luka Enters"</td><td>0:49</td></tr><tr><td>31.</td><td>"EV09-2 Conversation with Luka A"</td><td>1:31</td></tr><tr><td>32.</td><td>"EV09-3 Conversation with Luka B"</td><td>0:34</td></tr><tr><td>33.</td><td>"EV09-4 Angel Advent D"</td><td>0:30</td></tr><tr><td>34.</td><td>"EV09-5 Bayonetta Preparing for Battle B"</td><td>0:29</td></tr><tr><td>35.</td><td>"In a Pinch!"</td><td>2:24</td></tr><tr><td>36.</td><td>"EV10-1 Mysterious Girl, Cereza Enters"</td><td>0:47</td></tr><tr><td>37.</td><td>"EV10-2 Fortitudo Appears"</td><td>0:21</td></tr><tr><td>38.</td><td>"EV11 Conversation with Fortitudo"</td><td>1:30</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Disc Two</p><table><tbody><tr><td>1.</td><td>"ST04 Town Areas Swallowed by Lava"</td><td>3:23</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>"EV12-1 A Close Call!"</td><td>0:09</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>"EV12-2 Action!"</td><td>2:30</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>"ST05 Underground Cave"</td><td>2:33</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>"Paradiso—Paradise of Light"</td><td>3:00</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>"God's Voice A"</td><td>1:17</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>"God's Voice B"</td><td>2:02</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>"EV13 Fortitudo Again"</td><td>1:07</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>"Fortitudo—In Labors And Dangers"</td><td>4:58</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>"Climatic Battle"</td><td>1:18</td></tr><tr><td>11.</td><td>"Let's Hit The Climax!"</td><td>1:36</td></tr><tr><td>12.</td><td>"ST06 Moonlit Valley"</td><td>3:44</td></tr><tr><td>13.</td><td>"EV14-1 Confrontation with Jeanne A"</td><td>0:47</td></tr><tr><td>14.</td><td>"EV14-2 Confrontation with Jeanne B"</td><td>0:23</td></tr><tr><td>15.</td><td>"Red &amp; Black"</td><td>5:16</td></tr><tr><td>16.</td><td>"ST07 The Witches's Forge"</td><td>3:21</td></tr><tr><td>17.</td><td>"EV15 Cereza"</td><td>2:03</td></tr><tr><td>18.</td><td>"First Love"</td><td>0:29</td></tr><tr><td>19.</td><td>"Broken Heart"</td><td>0:12</td></tr><tr><td>20.</td><td>"EV16 Sexy Battle"</td><td>0:57</td></tr><tr><td>21.</td><td>"EV17 Deceitful"</td><td>0:32</td></tr><tr><td>22.</td><td>"EV18 Temperantia Enters"</td><td>1:50</td></tr><tr><td>23.</td><td>"Temperantia—In Foregoing Pleasures"</td><td>3:41</td></tr><tr><td>24.</td><td>"Splash Wave (∞ Climax Mix)"</td><td>4:36</td></tr><tr><td>25.</td><td>"After Burner (∞ Climax Mix)"</td><td>5:27</td></tr><tr><td>26.</td><td>"Magnificent 7 (∞ Climax Mix)"</td><td>3:22</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Disc Three</p><table><tbody><tr><td>1.</td><td>"ST08 Paradiso—Graveyard of the Memories of Time"</td><td>6:05</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>"EV19-1 In the Shambles Inside the Memories B"</td><td>0:40</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>"EV19-2 In the Shambles Inside the Memories, Assault"</td><td>1:08</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>"ST09 Paradiso—Star Ocean"</td><td>5:57</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>"EV20 Luka Glances Bayonetta's Battle"</td><td>1:36</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>"EV21-1 Iustitia Enters A"</td><td>0:08</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>"EV21-2 Luka's Delusion A"</td><td>0:19</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>"EV21-3 Iustitia Enters B"</td><td>0:37</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>"EV21-4 Iustitia Enters C"</td><td>0:42</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>"Iustitia—In Giving Every Man His Due"</td><td>4:09</td></tr><tr><td>11.</td><td>"EV22-1 At the Airport, Talking with Luka A"</td><td>0:30</td></tr><tr><td>12.</td><td>"EV22-2 Eyes of the World"</td><td>4:18</td></tr><tr><td>13.</td><td>"EV22-3 At the Airport, Talking with Luka B"</td><td>2:02</td></tr><tr><td>14.</td><td>"EV22-4 At the Airport, Assault"</td><td>0:56</td></tr><tr><td>15.</td><td>"ST10 Giant Military Transport: Valkyria"</td><td>3:41</td></tr><tr><td>16.</td><td>"EV23-1 Confrontation with Jeanne C"</td><td>2:04</td></tr><tr><td>17.</td><td>"EV23-2 The Falling Valkyria"</td><td>1:25</td></tr><tr><td>18.</td><td>"ST11 Save Cereza!"</td><td>2:34</td></tr><tr><td>19.</td><td>"EV24-1 Sapientia Enters A"</td><td>0:41</td></tr><tr><td>20.</td><td>"EV24-2 Sapientia Enters B"</td><td>1:13</td></tr><tr><td>21.</td><td>"Sapientia—In The Choice Between Good And Evil"</td><td>4:03</td></tr><tr><td>22.</td><td>"EV25 Luka's Delusion B"</td><td>0:22</td></tr><tr><td>23.</td><td>"Space Harrier (∞ Climax Mix)"</td><td>5:51</td></tr><tr><td>24.</td><td>"Wiwi Jumbo (Heaven Sent Mix)"</td><td>0:32</td></tr><tr><td>25.</td><td>"EV26-1 Before the Final Battle with Jeanne A"</td><td>1:59</td></tr><tr><td>26.</td><td>"EV26-2 Before the Final Battle with Jeanne B"</td><td>0:29</td></tr><tr><td>27.</td><td>"EV26-3 Before the Final Battle with Jeanne C"</td><td>1:22</td></tr><tr><td>28.</td><td>"Blood &amp; Darkness"</td><td>5:34</td></tr><tr><td>29.</td><td>"EV27-1 Jeanne A"</td><td>1:21</td></tr><tr><td>30.</td><td>"EV27-2 Truth"</td><td>0:48</td></tr><tr><td>31.</td><td>"EV27-3 Jeanne B"</td><td>1:03</td></tr><tr><td>32.</td><td>"EV27-4 Miraculous Revival!?"</td><td>0:14</td></tr><tr><td>33.</td><td>"EV27-5 Bayonetta and Luka"</td><td>0:57</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Disc Four</p><table><tbody><tr><td>1.</td><td>"EV28 To Isabel Building"</td><td>0:27</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>"ST12 Isabel Building—Lower Floors"</td><td>2:44</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>"ST13 Isabel Building—Upper Floors"</td><td>4:51</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>"EV29-1 Talking with Balder A"</td><td>1:12</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>"EV29-2 Talking with Balder B"</td><td>1:52</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>"EV29-3 Talking with Balder C"</td><td>2:11</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>"EV29-4 Talking with Balder D"</td><td>1:33</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>"EV29-5 Luka, Deceased"</td><td>1:26</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>"EV29-6 Balder"</td><td>1:01</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>"You May Call Me Father"</td><td>5:26</td></tr><tr><td>11.</td><td>"EV30-1 The Journey Ends"</td><td>2:06</td></tr><tr><td>12.</td><td>"EV30-2 Bayonetta Captured by the Statue of God"</td><td>3:31</td></tr><tr><td>13.</td><td>"EV31-1 Jeanne—To the Space A"</td><td>0:31</td></tr><tr><td>14.</td><td>"EV31-2 Jeanne—To the Space B"</td><td>0:41</td></tr><tr><td>15.</td><td>"Friend"</td><td>3:43</td></tr><tr><td>16.</td><td>"EV32 Jeanne, Dead"</td><td>2:07</td></tr><tr><td>17.</td><td>"The Greatest Jubilee"</td><td>7:37</td></tr><tr><td>18.</td><td>"EV33 Staff Roll...?"</td><td>0:41</td></tr><tr><td>19.</td><td>"EV34 Luka Admires the Night Sky"</td><td>0:50</td></tr><tr><td>20.</td><td>"EV35-1 Epilogue"</td><td>1:52</td></tr><tr><td>21.</td><td>"EV35-2 Romance"</td><td>1:04</td></tr><tr><td>22.</td><td>"Let's Dance Boys!"</td><td>3:39</td></tr><tr><td>23.</td><td>"Fly Me To The Moon"</td><td>2:24</td></tr><tr><td>24.</td><td>"Memory"</td><td>2:58</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Disc Five</p><table><tbody><tr><td>1.</td><td>"Magical Sound Shower/Out Run"</td><td>5:30</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>"Splash Wave/Out Run"</td><td>5:55</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>"After Burner/After Burner"</td><td>5:03</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>"After Burner/After Burner II"</td><td>5:23</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>"After Burner With Melody Ver./After Burner II"</td><td>5:23</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>"Boss/Fantasy Zone"</td><td>1:43</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>"Theme/Space Harrier"</td><td>4:05</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>"GM03 Angel Attack"</td><td>3:01</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>"GM04 Versus Result Jingle"</td><td>0:09</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>"GM05 Silver Medal Acquisition Jingle"</td><td>0:07</td></tr><tr><td>11.</td><td>"GM06 Gold Medal Acquisition"</td><td>0:07</td></tr><tr><td>12.</td><td>"GM07 Platinum Medal Acquisition Jingle"</td><td>0:08</td></tr><tr><td>13.</td><td>"Angel's Voice: Military March"</td><td>0:33</td></tr><tr><td>14.</td><td>"Angel's Voice: Moonlight"</td><td>0:33</td></tr><tr><td>15.</td><td>"Angel's Voice: Fantaisie Impromptu"</td><td>0:33</td></tr><tr><td>16.</td><td>"Angel's Voice: Sonata for Two Pianos"</td><td>0:33</td></tr><tr><td>17.</td><td>"Angel's Voice: Skaters' Waltz"</td><td>0:33</td></tr><tr><td>18.</td><td>"Angel's Voice: The Ride of the Valkyries"</td><td>0:33</td></tr><tr><td>19.</td><td>"Angel's Voice: Hallelujah"</td><td>0:33</td></tr><tr><td>20.</td><td>"Angel's Voice: Jupiter"</td><td>0:33</td></tr><tr><td>21.</td><td>"Angel's Voice: Mars"</td><td>0:33</td></tr><tr><td>22.</td><td>"2008 Tokyo Game Show Promotion"</td><td>1:17</td></tr><tr><td>23.</td><td>"Bayonetta Image Song: Prototype A"</td><td>1:10</td></tr><tr><td>24.</td><td>"Mysterious Destiny: Prototype"</td><td>2:47</td></tr><tr><td>25.</td><td>"Bayonetta Image Song: Prototype B"</td><td>5:00</td></tr><tr><td>26.</td><td>"Bayonetta Image Song: Prototype C"</td><td>3:28</td></tr><tr><td>27.</td><td>"In a Pinch!: Prototype"</td><td>4:39</td></tr><tr><td>28.</td><td>"Mysterious Destiny: Retro Version"</td><td>2:39</td></tr><tr><td>29.</td><td>"One Of A Kind: Retro Version"</td><td>5:19</td></tr></tbody></table><h2>System Requirements</h2><h3>PC</h3><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col">PC Minimum</th><th scope="col">PC Recommended</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><ul><li>Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10</li><li>Processor: Core i3 3220</li><li>Memory: 4 GB RAM</li><li>Graphics: Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB)</li><li>DirectX: Version 9.0c</li><li>Storage: 20 GB available space</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10</li><li>Processor: Core i5 4460</li><li>Memory: 8 GB RAM</li><li>Graphics: Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more)</li><li>DirectX: Version 9.0c</li><li>Storage: 20 GB available space</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

The sequel to the critically-acclaimed spectacle brawler Bayonetta, this time with a two-player online co-op mode and exclusive to the Nintendo Wii U.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Bayonetta 2 is the sequel to <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/platinumgames/3010-6319/" data-ref-id="3010-6319">PlatinumGames'</a> stylish action title <a href="/bayonetta/3030-20710/" data-ref-id="3030-20710">Bayonetta</a>. Published and funded by Nintendo, the game released originally as a <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/wii-u/3045-139/" data-ref-id="3045-139">Wii U</a> exclusive. In February 2018, a Nintendo Switch port was released.</p><h2>Gameplay</h2><h3>Umbran Climax</h3><p>Bayonetta 2 builds on the combat concepts of the original game with new features such as the Umbran Climax. This new move is tied to the magic gauge. When the gauge is filled, the Umbran Climax can be triggered by pressing the L button. While the Umbran Climax is in effect, Bayonetta's attacks will power up and she can also regain health by dealing damage.</p><h3>Touch Controls</h3><p>Bayonetta 2 offers two basic control methods. The game can be played with traditional button controls, or via the use of the Wii U's GamePad touch screen. The touch screen controls are geared toward lower difficulty levels. In the Switch version, the touch controls are available in handheld mode.</p><h2>Story</h2><p>Following the events of the first game, <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/jeanne/3005-13625/" data-ref-id="3005-13625">Jeanne</a> is now Bayonetta's best friend, and comes to her aid in battle. However, her soul is taken by demons down into the realm of Inferno, and Bayonetta embarks on a mission to rescue her. Bayonetta's quest takes her to the realms of Paradiso and Inferno, pitting her in battle against a variety of angelic and demonic enemies.</p><h2>Game Modes</h2><h3>Story</h3><p>In the Story Mode, the player progresses through the game chapter by chapter in a linear fashion, but is allowed to replay stages that have already been cleared to attempt better stage rankings. Along the way, Bayonetta can spend Halos at Rodin's shop to purchase new weapons, attacks, and costumes.</p><h3>Tag Climax</h3><p>Bayonetta 2 features a cooperative online multiplayer mode (the Switch version also supports for local wireless play, requiring both players to have their own Switch and a copy of the game) for two players called Tag Climax. It can be played with friends, random players or the CPU. This mode also allows players to play as characters other than Bayonetta, including Jeanne and Rodin.</p><p>Tag Climax pits players in a series of challenges such as fighting hordes of enemies or boss characters. Players can wager halos against each other, and the more halos wagered, the more challenging the stage becomes. The higher the difficulty, the greater the rewards for completing the challenge.</p><h2>Extras</h2><p>The game will ship with both Japanese and English voice tracks included in the digital and retail versions.</p><p>The physical release of Bayonetta 2 will include a Wii U port of the original Bayonetta as a bonus. This version of the original has been updated to include extra features such as costumes inspired by some of Hideki Kamiya's favorite Nintendo characters such as <a href="/link/3005-191/" data-ref-id="3005-191">Link</a>, <a href="/princess-peach/3005-709/" data-ref-id="3005-709">Princess Peach</a>, <a href="/princess-daisy/3005-807/" data-ref-id="3005-807">Princess Daisy</a> and <a href="/samus-aran/3005-99/" data-ref-id="3005-99">Samus Aran</a>. In addition to changing certain game aesthetics and sound effects, each costume also features special alterations to Bayonetta's moves and abilities. For example, when equipped with the Samus costume, Bayonetta can enter morph ball form.</p><p>The costumes are also available for use in Bayonetta 2, in addition to a Bayonetta 2-exclusive costume themed after <a href="/star-fox/3025-329/" data-ref-id="3025-329">Star Fox</a> protagonist <a href="/fox-mccloud/3005-418/" data-ref-id="3005-418">Fox McCloud</a>. When using the Fox McCloud costume, <a href="/arwing/3055-197/" data-ref-id="3055-197">Arwings </a>replace Bayonetta's gun-heels and feature a lock-on indicator similarly inspired by Star Fox.</p><p>In the Switch version, these costumes can be instantly unlocked by using the corresponding amiibo figure.</p><h4>Discounts</h4><p>As digital purchases, Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 will be available separately, but if bought together, a special discount will be applied to make their combined price equivalent to the physical release package.</p><h2>Development</h2><p>Visually, <a href="//www.giantbomb.com/bayonetta/3005-5599/" data-ref-id="3005-5599">Bayonetta's</a> character design has changed, giving her a new outfit and shorter hairstyle. The producers stated that they rationalized this change in appearance as something Bayonetta would do; they see her as a woman that makes bold changes in her appearance, and hinted at the possibility that her appearance could change again in a potential future sequel down the road.</p><h2>Limited Editions</h2><h3>Special Edition (Wii U)</h3><p>The Special Edition only available in Europe and Australia includes physical disc copies of both Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 in a special cardboard packaging.</p><h3>First Print Edition (Wii U)</h3><figure data-ref-id="1300-2678636" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg" data-size="small" data-align="right" data-ratio="0.62283384301733" data-width="981" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 981px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:62.3%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2678636"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 981w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/8/82063/2678636-b2fpe.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320"></a></figure><p>The First Print Edition is available in Europe (not in Australia) in limited quantities of 15,300 copies. This edition also includes Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 each in its own separate Wii U game case. Together they are packaged inside a faithful recreation of the Book of Angels with an embossed foldout-design.</p><h3>Special Edition / Climax Edition (Switch)</h3><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2990343" data-ratio="1.4101123595506" data-width="712" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 712px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:141.0%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2990343"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg 712w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/8/82063/2990343-bayose.jpg 680w" sizes="(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px" data-width="712"></a></figure><p>For the Nintendo Switch release, Bayonetta 2 was available together again with the original Bayonetta in a Special Edition (PAL) or Climax Edition (Japan). This edition contains both games, a steelbook featuring key art from both games but represented with the respectively other game's version of Bayonetta. Additionally, it contains six Verse Cards and a set of stickers.</p><p>Notably, the copy of the original Bayonetta is only available via a download code in the Bayonetta 2 case in the PAL Special Edition whereas the Japanese Climax Edition does include Bayonetta in its own separate case on a game card.</p><p>All standard retail copies of Bayonetta 2 on Nintendo Switch (all regions) come with a download code for Bayonetta as well.</p>

E3 2013: A Haircut Ain't Gonna Stop the Insanity That is Bayonetta 2

E3 2013: Atsushi Inaba Explains the Design of Bayonetta 2 for Wii U

The first game in the EA Originals program is an exploration game from Zoink Games.

A RPG adventure game inspired by the classic "Choose Your Own Adventure"-style Lone Wolf gamebooks.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Joe Dever's Lone Wolf HD Remastered is a fantasy RPG adventure developed by <a href="/forge-reply/3010-10263/" data-ref-id="3010-10263">Forge Reply</a>. It is an enhanced compilation of the 4 Lone Wolf games Rockstarn, Sunken Forest, The Shianti Halls, and Dawn Over V'Taag previously release on mobile.</p>