During last week's Reboot Develop 2018 talk with PlatinumGames, founders Atsushi Inaba and Hideki Kamiya discussed their plans for Bayonetta 3, going as far as to call it "a turning point for the company."
While they didn’t reveal specific details, they made it clear that they understand the level of expectation inherent in this latest instalment of the series.
According to the translator:
Bayonetta 2 was a fantastic title and they need to make sure this is leaps and bounds above that… They know that the fans expect crazier, better, tighter action games. If they're going to put out Bayonetta 3, it's going to have to raise the bar.
Coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch, the game is yet to receive an official release date – although it’s expected that we’ll see more of our favourite Umbra Witch at E3 in June.
It has also become clear that this is far from the only game Platinum currently has in development. According Eurogamer’s Robert Purchese:
…They wouldn't tell me exactly how many games were in development because ‘people would probably sh*t their pants’. Nevertheless it's a relief after the dejected figure [they] cut roughly a year ago after the cancellation of Xbox One exclusive Scalebound.
So PlatinumGames lives to play another day – in part, thanks to Nintendo’s extensive funding of projects like Bayonetta.
While fans await more details on the latest instalment in the hack and slash series, they can get their fill from the first two Bayonetta games on the Nintendo Switch – which released in February with system-exclusive updates.
Do you think we’ll see a showing of Bayonetta 3 at E3 – or will further details be delayed? Share your predictions below...
[source eurogamer.net]
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My most anticipated game on Switch. I hope they take their time.
Loved B1 and B2. But, no, B3 doesn’t need to be crazier, bigger, tighter...that’s the flaw of too many movie sequels.
From other interviews they have had after Bayonetta 3's announcement, it sounds like they aren't even close to being finished with the game. Let alone ready to reveal it at E3. I think we can expect something at next years E3. But for now, we can only pray for some Metroid Prime 4 and Fire Emblem Switch footage.
@bluedogrulez Completely agree
B1 I liked as i died quite a few times so was challenging.
B2 I found way too easy and final battle an anti climax (didn't even realise it was the final battle until the credits started rolling).
B3 Make sure you dont do a Terminator 3 (please)
TELOC VOVIM A GRAA ORS TABA ORD AVAVAGO!!!
Tighter he says ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Bayonetta is the last true game of its genre, aside from DMC, but DMC isn't nearly as good. And GoW has completely changed genres (it's good, it's just not the same though).
I suppose Nier also has that combat (and W101) but these are more one-off Platinum games. We can hope for a sequel to them one day but there's no guarantees.
They also mentioned aspiring to add more varied gameplay than just hack'n'slash IIRC - something abundant in B1 but, to my slight advance disappointment, reportedly toned down in B2. Fans gonna fan, including all the flak you can read on all the platforming and driving and whatnot, but I personally find it one of the first game's biggest strengths so far. Then again, I'm also the guy who literally finds the plot interesting - come at me.
@bluedogrulez not when "crazy" is in the original's job description. There's a reason Hot Shots Part Deux pretty much capitalized on everything the original had - while still boasting a different setting.
I can’t begin to imagine how they’ll raise the bar again, but I’m excited to find out
I hope they keep Bayonetta to its core. We lose so much variation in our game genres, it isn't even funny.😕
I like the genre and I wish I could get over my disgust over the main character. She just looks so unappealing! Especially in the first game.
But the entire Devil May Cry series has been ported to PC recently and I still have to finish Darksiders, so I'm not hurting for games right now.
@ArcanaXVI yup. The lore, the characters and the intrigue that ties them together into the narrative cooks up a very rich meal, and the amount of detail that goes into the presentations and descriptions of this universe are something to bring one's hat off, too.
Plus, the humour that goes beyond sexual ly flavoured stuff despite what some may assume. Bayonetta and [spoiler?] scenes are especially rich in this regard on top of the heartwarming value. "Well, a crying baby cockroach would be truly terrible..." And yet again, one would be surprised how bittersweet many character interactions feel even with all these jokes and pranks.
My body, and money, are ready.
Can’t wait
@SmaggTheSmug
lol i thought it was only me thinking that.. Haha
@The-Chosen-one She looks like a spider disguised as a woman! Or one of the X-Com's Thin Men. She's more human-like in the second game, but the fact that the game markets itself with fanservice of this... "thing" unsettles me.
Is that the official Bayonetta 3 logo?!
I sure hope so. It's so pretty. ^_^
Tighter referring to her outfit.
@SmaggTheSmug The spider-like aspect of her design is completely intentional. There is an awesome video on Youtube somewhere in which the woman who designed her talks about a bunch of different things that went into her creation.
I'm probably in the minority but this series of games is the only one in which I absolutely love the gameplay but absolutely hate all the characters including Bayonetta herself.They are all so annoying.lol
What I don't like about Nier: Automata is that it feels like you can't avoid getting hit if you don't use your crazy phase-through-everything evade multiple times. I've never played a Bayonetta game, but I hope it's not the same 'witch time to win' sorta setup.
A series that should have ended with Bayonetta 2. They are milking this series and it's not going to be an improvement. More of the same and people will buy because the name and the studio making it.. people never learn.
Just hoping it would be THICCer
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@JaxonH
I've played NieR: Automata, great game but not sure I'd say its gameplay is really similar to Bayonetta. The new God of War is absolutely brilliant (if the quality in the second half of it holds up, it will become my favorite game this gen), but you're right it's not the same anymore. It has the old GoW 'DNA' but it goes about it in a new way. Unless DMC returns, which still isn't a sure thing despite all the rumors of DMC 5 being in development, or Ninja Gaiden comes back, Bayonetta is the only option we have for the 'stylish' action games and you know what? Fine by me, the Bayonetta games are really, really damn good. And I'd say it'd be tough for 3 to top 2 but Bayonetta 1 is outstanding and the sequel managed to best it, so I have total faith in Platinum Games to raise the bar again.
On a sidenote, wouldn't mind seeing Nintendo open its checkbook and buy PG outright. They work well together, it'd guarantee the studio stays around longer (they were in trouble before NieR: Automata's unexpected success) and would expand Nintendo's already great exclusive library with more hard-T and M-rated content.
@Gamer83
That's a pretty good idea... which means Nintendo will never do it in a million years 😉
I like God of War also. It's really good. It's combat isn't quite as good as say, Dark Souls, but the setting is way cooler. It's definitely a step up from previous games in the series. One thing I don't like though, is the intrusion of cinematics into the gameplay. But that's a problem with modern western focused games across the board. I'll be walking and I want to look right, but the camera automatically pans left, like "see, I'm a graphics game, and I am going to force you to look at this over here and be awe inspired, because I can't risk you not looking over here on your own". That and the camera view being so close to show off more details, and mixing gameplay with in-game cut scenes back and forth, which throws me for a loop because I never know when I need to be alert to press a button.
It's the same mentality we saw with the Order 1886, Uncharted, Last of Us, etc. they've just backed off the heavy handed use of QTE's. I just wish modern games these days would be a little more "gamey". You can make a big budget game with story and great graphics, without intermingling it with the gameplay itself. Back the camera off a little bit, give me total control when it's time to actually play, and keep cut scenes and gameplay separate. But... that's what sells so, clearly it's what people want. Maybe I'm just some old bugger who refuses to get with the times. That all said, I do love the game. It's really fun.
Bought South Park Fractured But Whole this morning, I really don't like the crude humor but, the game looks incredibly fun. So while I'm waiting for it to download I'm playing God of War and Gal Gun 2 on Switch with motion controls (at Ralizah's recommendation... it's actually not bad, I love FPS shooting with motion, gonna get Immortal Redneck too probably for that reason).
But ya, Bayonetta 3 needs to step it up. Show us the best game they've ever done. All P* games have that same type of combat but, Bayonetta is like the 100% pure form. No mix like Nier and W101 had. It's just straight up Platinum Games at its purest. Wish they'd bring Nier and W101 over to Switch. I'm trying to build the ultimate hand held hybrid game collection. Need all the classics to come over.
@JaxonH
I'd be all for NieR on the Switch. Never played W101, but that was another victim of my dislike for playing games on the Wii U. If it got a re-release on the the hybrid monster I'd definitely give it a play through.
@Gamer83
You seen the GPD Win 2? Releases next month for those who backed it. Basically a Windows 10 based clamshell handheld as powerful as Switch. With full button set and Mini keyboard. A little on off button to switch between mouse mode and game mode. So that your analog sticks can move the mouse when needed, or work in the game without the mouse cursor appearing over the screen.
It runs DOOM about on par with Switch (but no motion controls, obviously, and it's not hybrid and no detachable controllers, and it was $650). But it'll run Nier, I'm pretty sure. So when I get it next month that baby's going on the Win 2. Got a special slim case with spine handle for Switch with a little hidden area underneath where Switch sits that can fit the Win 2 (or 3DS XL, since they are the same size). And it still has the mesh zipper pocket for your portable battery and charger and foldable tripod for tabletop... and since they are both USB-C they can share the same charger and share the same portable battery, and the portable battery can recharge from the charger. It's one big happy loop where everything works together.
With STEAM cloud saves, if you have a PC connected to your television you could effectively use the Win 2 as a hybrid, of sorts. Play games on the TV in 4K and then continue playing on the Win 2 when the go, then come home and you're back on the TV. It's not as easy or as slick as a real hybrid system, and it'll probably cost $1500 for a good PC and Win 2 as opposed to $300 for Switch, but it'll work.
Hopefully the final boss won't be pathetic like Aesir...
dlc city
main question for me is whether Kamiya is directing or not. B2 was great but not the masterpiece that was the original. also not expecting a 2018 release but that's OK.
Looking forward to playing this. First 2 are great.
@JaxonH
I think you might've mentioned the GPD Win 2 to me in the past but I never really researched. Not going to lie, that price is a bit out of my range but it certainly sounds like an intriguing product. Might look into one day.
No [removed], the new game has to be better?
@YANDMAN Mind your language!
Can't wait for the final game.
@Octane Really??? is that offensive?
@YANDMAN Well, the Community Rules specifically state not to use profanity.
@Haru17 You're in for a bad time mate. A shame you don't like the "dodge and punish" style of these games. Until you get really good at it, and start playing on Non Stop Infinite Climax, you'll be relying on witch time to deal most of your damage.
@Octane noun
I personally do not see that as profanity hence my usage. It simply means to expel faeces from the body. A natural act.
I found the new song to be remade for Bayonetta 3
Put your head on my shoulder by Paul Anka
Give it a listen guys and I hope you all agree with me ^,^
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