Wow, I don't like Leigh Alexander that much, but this explains very well what kind of character Bayonetta actually is. Very well written.
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Bayonetta 2 Review Thread - Metacritic: one billion-hit combo, buy it kids
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itchyass86
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Anyone wanna publish a review article with perfect scores of this game? Tryina cheat the system here and raise the metacritic average to offset a couple of sites.
I might be kidding. Who knows...
I might be kidding. Who knows...
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Its not cheating when the queen already is perfect. Some just don't realize that
that's just a humourous way of saying that the game dosn't have cons
this is actual crazy talk.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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Gamespot always doe this though whenever there's universal praise.
I remember one game's only negative point was, "the game ends."
AusRoachman
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Great to see it reviewing well , hopefully Nintendo can get a good spike in sales .
Couldn't really get into the first one , so I know this franchise isn't for me . I am sure it's an amazing fighter but the art style , silly dialog , overly sexualised main hero e.t.c just turns me off completely .
That said if your a fan of the first , go out and buy a wiiu now !!!!
Couldn't really get into the first one , so I know this franchise isn't for me . I am sure it's an amazing fighter but the art style , silly dialog , overly sexualised main hero e.t.c just turns me off completely .
That said if your a fan of the first , go out and buy a wiiu now !!!!
GiantEnemyGoomba
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it's y2k all over again
TheGreatMightyPoo
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If he's kidding though, your post is absolutely insane.
wanderingprostheyltite
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I think it says something that you interpret that as being anything other than tongue in cheek. Takin this a bit too seriously bro, maybe take it down a notch.
This wouldn't work BTW, Metacritic uses a scale system to rank website. Random blog that just started won't have the same effect on a game metacritic score as established websites such as IGN or Polygon.
oh my god
Very good reviews. Gies has the right to have his own opinion on this. He might not be right (as Bayonetta is not sexy to please someone, she does it because she does what she likes, she also likes to be elegant if we look at the white dress), but maybe he also calls out women on the street if he thinks they are not dressed properly or something. If he finds it disturbing, that's on him, but he has that right.
I very much like this.
I very much like this.
Oh FUCK! Goddamn. Burning Ice Cold.
Punished_Snake
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need some 10's and 9.5's to raise metacritic score. I hope it reside at 93.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Be right back, off to Gamespot for the first time.
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MeisaMcCaffrey
You know there is an approval process for MC, right? Right??
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Is Girthmann reviewing this for GiantBomb or who is???
OrbitalBeard
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I believe it's Dan Ryckert.
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Respect has to be earned first!
CerebralTiger
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So glad I got a Wii U for this game.
TatteredHat
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So it's a critical success, hopefully it'll be a financial success as well.
Reviewers can't win. If they give a great score it's evidence of corruption and/or fanboyism, if they give a game people are hyped about a low score it's evidence of clickbait, that they didn't play the game properly, that reviews don't matter etc. And for most people commenting like that, anything under a 9/10 is a low score. Lose-lose situation.
Nice reviews, Platinum will get my money day one.
Kinda surprising given the cute and charming nature of the game.
Kinda surprising given the cute and charming nature of the game.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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No game is immune to politically correct controversy, guess who's fucking next???
That's right, KIRBY.
GrizzleBoy
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How possible?
Does this game 1080p?
How many FPS?
Does it even realistic lighting model?
What AA, FA and occlusion model?
Can weather model and skybox accurately represent passing of all four seasons over a five minute period???
HOW POSSIBLE?
Does this game 1080p?
How many FPS?
Does it even realistic lighting model?
What AA, FA and occlusion model?
Can weather model and skybox accurately represent passing of all four seasons over a five minute period???
HOW POSSIBLE?
Muchi Muchi Pink
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The Queen is back with a bang. Like there was any doubt.
Kotaku gives it a yes and does not rand about sexism.
http://kotaku.com/what-if-you-could-feel-good-all-the-time-thats-the-q-1645599059
http://kotaku.com/what-if-you-could-feel-good-all-the-time-thats-the-q-1645599059
Smiles and Cries
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after all those 10s Polygon needs a troll face for scoring
itchyass86
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You mean there aren't any game journalists and reviewers for high-traffic sites visiting this thread? And here I thought this was GAF!
Ohhh one can dream right?
Always-honest
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Damn.. will try out the demo today. But mannn, this WiiU keeps delivering.
Monocle
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That Polygon review is a sad display of boneheaded puritanism. Way to completely miss the point of Bayonetta's character.
Bayonetta is all about power and poise and confidence. The way she exults in her sexuality and wields it as a weapon is entirely consistent with her persona. She's never ever reduced to a sexual ornament for male characters or the audience. She claims equal standing with, or flat out dominates, every man she meets. She's isn't the damsel in distress who waits for the studly hero to sweep her off her feet and save the day. She pulls her own weight and takes care of her friends. Bayonetta is the superhero everyone else relies on. Her sexuality is self-gratifying and intimidating, not inviting, and that's one of the core strengths of her character.
It's worth mentioning that Bayonetta's designer is a woman who took inspiration for Bayonetta's extended proportions from fashion illustrations, whose figures are tall and elegant to emphasize physical grace rather than sexuality. If Bayonetta was supposed to pander to a straight male audience, where are the balloon tits and other stereotypical features of the woman-shaped background props that countless games employ for no other reason than cheap sex appeal? Why the bizarre spider-like limbs and long neck, exaggerated qualities that enhance her acrobatic movements and statuesque poses while she fights? Her design complements her actions, which complement her personality, which complements both.
Bayonetta is a fully realized character, possibly the only self-actualized female protagonist in complete control of her sexuality that the entire medium has to offer. Shame on Arthur Gies for misrepresenting Platinum's great work and failing to celebrate such a progressive character. Shame on Polygon.
Bayonetta is all about power and poise and confidence. The way she exults in her sexuality and wields it as a weapon is entirely consistent with her persona. She's never ever reduced to a sexual ornament for male characters or the audience. She claims equal standing with, or flat out dominates, every man she meets. She's isn't the damsel in distress who waits for the studly hero to sweep her off her feet and save the day. She pulls her own weight and takes care of her friends. Bayonetta is the superhero everyone else relies on. Her sexuality is self-gratifying and intimidating, not inviting, and that's one of the core strengths of her character.
It's worth mentioning that Bayonetta's designer is a woman who took inspiration for Bayonetta's extended proportions from fashion illustrations, whose figures are tall and elegant to emphasize physical grace rather than sexuality. If Bayonetta was supposed to pander to a straight male audience, where are the balloon tits and other stereotypical features of the woman-shaped background props that countless games employ for no other reason than cheap sex appeal? Why the bizarre spider-like limbs and long neck, exaggerated qualities that enhance her acrobatic movements and statuesque poses while she fights? Her design complements her actions, which complement her personality, which complements both.
Bayonetta is a fully realized character, possibly the only self-actualized female protagonist in complete control of her sexuality that the entire medium has to offer. Shame on Arthur Gies for misrepresenting Platinum's great work and failing to celebrate such a progressive character. Shame on Polygon.
I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not.
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