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Bayonetta

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2017

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Quick resume

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Stylish and deep combat system
    • Well-optimized pc port with 60fps and 4k support
    • Engaging and quirky story and characters
    • High replayability with multiple difficulties and unlockables
    • Strong fantasy and sensory appeal

    Cons

    • Camera control issues reported
    • Some repetitive boss fights and enemy reuse
    • Story can be confusing or secondary
    • No multiplayer or cooperative features
    • Challenging difficulty may frustrate some players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to choose weapons, movement styles, combos, and strategies, with many mechanics encouraging personal experimentation and skill expression."

      Capsule for ULTRAKILL ULTRAKILL

      "Players have freedom to choose weapons, combos, and strategies; gameplay rewards mastering complex mechanics and dodge offset techniques."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      5

      "High skill ceiling with challenging combat requiring mastery of timing, parrying, dodging, and combos."

      Capsule for Sifu Sifu

      "High skill ceiling with challenging combat, multiple difficulties, and rewarding mastery of combos and timing."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -2

      "Focus is primarily on individual play and self-improvement; no explicit mention of ranked modes or player-vs-player competition."

      Capsule for 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival 東方幕華祭 TouHou Makuka Sai ~ Fantastic Danmaku Festival

      "Focus is on individual skill improvement and personal challenge; no mention of ranked multiplayer or direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players engage in multiple playthroughs to unlock endings and achievements, with grind and replayability encouraging long-term play."

      Capsule for Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation

      "Multiple playthroughs encouraged by unlockable difficulties, achievements, and collectibles; players report long engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay elements."

      Capsule for Cat Goes Fishing Cat Goes Fishing

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players create custom weapon loadouts and experiment with combos and tactics."

      Capsule for Blaston Blaston

      "Players can experiment with various weapons, combos, and techniques; some customization of loadouts."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solo and self-directed."

      Capsule for Monster Train 2 Monster Train 2

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solo and self-focused."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Strong escapism through immersive fantasy world, rich story, beautiful visuals, and engaging music."

      Capsule for Sword and Fairy 7 Sword and Fairy 7

      "Highly immersive fantasy world with over-the-top action and stylized characters providing escapist entertainment."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players buy and play out of personal desire and enjoyment, not obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât

      "Players buy and play out of personal desire and enthusiasm; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying new weapon combos, exploring new areas, and experimenting with gameplay mechanics."

      Capsule for Dead Rising 2: Off the Record Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

      "Encourages trying new combos, weapons, and mastering mechanics like dodge offset and Witch Time."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Mostly linear levels with some secrets and hidden areas encouraging limited exploration."

      Capsule for Hard Reset Extended Edition Hard Reset Extended Edition

      "Mostly linear levels with some hidden areas and collectibles; limited but present exploration elements."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Customization of character costumes and unlockable skins allows self-expression."

      Capsule for TY the Tasmanian Tiger 4 TY the Tasmanian Tiger 4

      "Character customization through unlockable costumes and accessories allows some self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with knights, undead, demons, and magical abilities in an imaginative setting."

      Capsule for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

      "Strong fantasy theme with witches, angels, demons, and supernatural powers in an imaginative setting."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

      Capsule for [Chilla's Art] The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車 [Chilla's Art] The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車

      "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and improve combat mastery over time."

      Capsule for Fortune Summoners Fortune Summoners

      "Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and improve combat mastery over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires constant attention and focus due to fast-paced, challenging combat."

      Capsule for NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black

      "Requires constant attention and focus due to fast-paced, challenging combat."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; purely individual gameplay."

      Capsule for Orcs Must Die! Orcs Must Die!

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; purely individual gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; solo player experience."

      Capsule for Darkblade Ascent Darkblade Ascent

      "No leadership or group management roles; solo player experience."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players collect weapons, armor, upgrades, and currency; progression through levels and story."

      Capsule for AI LIMIT AI LIMIT

      "Players collect currency, unlock weapons, skills, and costumes; progression through upgrades and achievements."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is intense and challenging, often causing tension and requiring focus; not primarily designed for relaxation."

      Capsule for Blood™ Fresh Supply Blood™ Fresh Supply

      "Gameplay is challenging and intense, requiring focus and skill; not primarily for relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Vibrant visuals, animations, dynamic music, and satisfying combat provide strong sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Them's Fightin' Herds Them's Fightin' Herds

      "Visually flashy combat, exciting music, and dynamic animations provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "No social recognition or leaderboards; achievements are personal."

      Capsule for Obama Boss Fight Obama Boss Fight

      "No social recognition or leaderboards; achievements are personal."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Contains a narrative with lore and characters that some players find engaging despite simplicity."

      Capsule for Sector Six Sector Six

      "Engaging, quirky story with characters and lore, though some find it confusing or secondary to gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires tactical thinking, timing, and planning to master enemy patterns and combat."

      Capsule for Sifu Sifu

      "Requires planning combos, timing dodges, and adapting to enemy patterns; tactical combat."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "Fast-paced, high risk combat with suspenseful boss fights and tense enemy encounters."

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      "Fast-paced combat with tense moments, boss fights, and risk-reward mechanics like Witch Time."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Long playtime, rich content, and quality port provide strong value for time and money invested."

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      "Well-optimized port with good performance and content; players feel it offers good value for price."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay involves combat, destruction of enemies and bosses, and shooting mechanics."

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      "Core gameplay involves combat, defeating enemies and bosses with violent, stylized attacks."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must avoid damage and manage resources like mana and health to survive challenging encounters."

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      "Players must avoid damage and manage resources like health and magic to survive challenging encounters."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026