![]() ![]() In her article “ Bayonetta doesn’t care if you’re not her kink “-a piece largely focused on rejecting the “male gaze” critique levelled at Bayonetta 2 in particular-critic Maddy Myers had this to say: That’s all I’ll say on that, because people far smarter and far better equipped to talk about Bayonetta’s sexuality have done so. Her confidence comes through in her sexuality, and it’s that confidence that lets her walk all over everyone who gets in her way. Her sexuality is a source of power, both literally-in her provocative fighting style-and figuratively. ![]() It’s a complex question, but I come down firmly on the side of Bayonetta being an empowered, liberated woman. She’s a very sexy character, and that’s caused no end of debate about whether she’s empowered or simply another objectified woman in a medium full of such. Courtesy of Mari Shimazaki, her character design is domme to the max: black leather bodysuits, high heels mounted with guns, and her imposing stature most of all-she is, easily, the tallest character in both of her games. She channels a dominatrix persona through everything she does: she fights with a flashy, acrobatic, almost burlesque-ish style she’s got no end of sass for everyone around her, friend and foe alike she even plays with the camera as though the player themself is one of her pets. ![]() The major difference, though, is the eponymous heroine herself, and the story that the games tell through her.īayonetta is an absolute badass. Anyone who missed out the first time can finally experience PlatinumGames’ magnum opus.Ĭoming from famed director Hideki Kamiya, the Bayonetta games follow in the footsteps of the likes of Devil May Cry : they’re fast-paced, over-the-top character action game with a deep combat system, creative enemy designs, and extravagant set pieces. ![]() It makes sense, then, that Nintendo would choose to re-release Bayonetta 2 (along with the first game) on Switch, a console that’s sold better than anyone could have anticipated. Unfortunately, that console’s low install base meant the game didn’t have nearly as much reach as it deserves. By most accounts, Bayonetta 2 was one of the best games on the Wii U. ![]()
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