Bayonetta 2009

Is it still worth playing?

PlatinumGames' 2009 third person action game, directed by Hideki Kamiya, in which the witch Bayonetta, who has lost her memories, tries to stop the angels of Heaven from bringing apocalypse. She switches between several weapons for melee and ranged attacks, and button combinations trigger Wicked Weave attacks, while Torture Attacks summon devices such as chainsaws and iron maidens. Defence is built on timing. Dodging an attack at the right moment activates Witch Time, which slows enemies so you can land heavy counterattacks. Transformations such as a panther form add to her abilities. Every battle and chapter ends with a grade, and halos dropped by enemies buy items, techniques and weapon upgrades. A dodge rewarded with a slow moment to strike, and a grade at the end of each fight, still give a reason to fight every battle better today.