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Some early test footage of Platinum Games' balls-to-the-wall action title Bayonetta has made its way to the Internet, and it has to be said that even as a prototype video, it looks quite sexy indeed. The footage shows titular hero Bayonetta beating up on some generic karate dudes, and gives you a good idea of how the combat will flow. I also said "titular" without any trace of irony.

Bayonetta is definitely among the sexiest releases this year and should hopefully provide a hardcore and entertaining action experience that will at least be better than Ninja Blade. It's been a long time coming and I'm really itching to get my hands on the blood thing, so hopefully we can make that happen at E3 and let you know how it's coming along.


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PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 10:03
PappaDukes
Realistic 3D graphics!
Kraid's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 10:04
Kraid
*breasts-to-the-wall* fixed.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 10:13
Black Nexus
I'm looking foward to seeing more of bayonettaam
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 10:13
Black Nexus
I'm looking foward to seeing more of bayonetta
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 10:26
Chronic Logic
Come on! Show me some stiletto gun action!
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 10:27
Cowboy TTop
Cool, they should put that on PSP.

Do want this game.
Arttemis's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 10:48
Arttemis
Haha, that does look like it could work on a PSP.

As a prototype for what they're steering the game toward, I have to say, this action is much more melee-oriented than I was thinking it would be! The mechanics seem to be tight with precise controls; the moves and effects seem to be pretty inventive!

This definitely made me more excited for the release of this game!
CBunn's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 11:03
CBunn
I definitely would
Arttemis's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 11:05
Arttemis
I'm especially digging the morph-to-panther dodge and 'parry' effect against the fireball toward the end.

This seems more inline with DMC's mechanics than NG's, and even though I love both series, I'm glad for this style decision!
Doomsday Forte's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 11:25
Doomsday Forte
Did anyone else laugh at the two-frame throwdown animation? XD All of a sudden she turns into Game and Watch...

I wonder why player characters in more games don't have glasses. Though every time I look at her, I keep thinking "hawt librarian" for some reason.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 11:32
Shin Oni
so ready for this game.

also LOL @ the "SHINKU HADOUKEN!" fireball.
wutang4ever's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 11:35
wutang4ever
I'm glad it seems like its going more towards the DMC direction. I like it when I blame myself when I get attacked instead of assuming its one of those games where you're guaranteed to get hit when going through a level.
Jack Maverick's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 11:35
Jack Maverick
I am aware it's a prototype, regardless, I couldn't help but chuckle at all of the stilted movements. But the action does seem good, I'm anxious to see how the final product will look.

@Doomsday, I think it's because of the hair.
CommanderPoopypants's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 11:54
CommanderPoopypants
I'm buying it for my collection anyway, but I hope it's not TOO hardcore so I can beat it w/o getting pissed.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 13:43
Los255
I want some hot Aerial Rave action.
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 15:37
Corak
Gun shooting from the shoes looks like fun.
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 16:46
The Amazing Shenazin
hey cool, it's the N64 version!
WarZombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 18:45
WarZombie
As long as Platinum Games can throw in some challenge, then this will definitely be an awesome game. Looks like a 3D Castle Crashers, except, you know, it's Bayonetta (In the sense that it looks like non-stop action).
BattyAdroit's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/05/2009 23:42
BattyAdroit
Sweet, Bayonetta for Wii confirmed!
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/06/2009 01:05
NihonTiger90
Hopefully it'll be as good as promised.
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