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[Boombloxer]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famitsu#Perfect_scores

Yes. Like candy. Absolutely.

More importantly:

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998, Nintendo, for Nintendo 64)
Soulcalibur (1999, Namco, for Dreamcast)
Vagrant Story (2000, Square Co., Ltd., for PlayStation)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2003, Nintendo for Nintendo GameCube)
Nintendogs (2005, Nintendo, for Nintendo DS)
Final Fantasy XII (2006, Square Enix, for PlayStation 2)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Nintendo, for Wii)
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008, Konami, for PlayStation 3)
428: Fūsasareta Shibuya de (2008, Sega, for Wii)
Dragon Quest IX (2009, Square Enix, for Nintendo DS)
Monster Hunter Tri (2009, Capcom, for Wii)
Bayonetta (2009, Sega, for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)

I'm buying it anyway, but that's good for the game.

 

[ravien56]

Now that I think of it, since Bayonetta's outfit is made out of her living hair, what happens if she has a case of the runs? Wouldn't that, you know, get in her hair? I wonder why the developers didn't think of this shit... oh God, I hope nobody was eating when I said that crap...

Dude fuck you. I'm eating a steak.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Bayonetta hasn't really been on my radar, but it sure as hell is now.

There's a demo, eh? *wanders off to 360/PS3*

Edit: Japan only demo I assume?

 

[careksims]

GOOOOOO Bayonetta! It's one of my 1st day one purchases for 2010. I loved the demo and gameplay. It's just so much fun

 

[BobTheFork]

Wow. Now I almost feel bad I'll never buy it. I guess I'll go try to demo though.

 

[charlequin]

If FF13 gets 39/40 it would mean they juuuuuuuuuuuust couldn't come up with the money.

Oh my god, I'm losing it here. :lol :lol

 

[Trojan X]

I promise you all this... What you have seen from the demo will NOT prepare you from the absolute awe, epic scales and utter SHOCKS that you will experience from the incredible full version.

BTW - practise well on the demo version too because it will be handy for you. However, please bear in mind that you will still need to know learn how to PARRY (Parrying is similar to SFIII third strike), appropriately using the Afterburner kick, etc, as those moves were deliberately removed from the demo version.

I can't wait to see the launch line in Japan. Hehe, funnily, quite a few girls are really anticipating this game... Awesome!

Now, SEGA Europe & America, what the heck are you going to do now they got a sure hit? They got ALOT of grounds to fill because if they don't then they will be in for some major trouble.

 

[Gospel]

I'm confused: How are the review scores leaked and there is no actual review text?

 

[Yaweee]

I'm confused: How are the review scores leaked and there is no actual review text?

Perhaps some guy just posted the scores, rather than taking full pictures of or transcribing the review pages?

The shitty score for Elminage 2 adds credibility.

 

[Classic_Gs]

WOW!

 

[Tiktaalik]

So I guess the cheque cleared.

 

[Gospel]

Ahh.

I'm seeing speculation that this issue was supposedly held back and was wondering what was up. Thanks.

 

[lupinko]

There is nothing "unstable" about the framerate on 360. It's 55-60 constantly with small dips to 45 hear and there. You don't even notice the drops when you're playing. The only reason I know it drops to 45 sometimes is because I watched a video on Eurogamer which shows it.

The PS3 version, however, peaks at 45. Most of the time it's between 30-45 with dips in the 20's. Fantastic game though from what I have played thus far.

Does not compute.

 

[Kobun Heat]

Hi.

Let me just add that I have pre-ordered Bayonetta and am looking forward to testing the accuracy of this review.

 

[abacab driver]

Well..wow.
Kudos to PG! Cant wait to play it.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

I hope FFXIII gets a 37.

FUUUUUUUUUUUU-

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Am I the only one who thinks a multi-platform title shouldn't receive a perfect score unless both versions are, well, perfect?

 

[Trojan X]

Does not compute.

Basically, in simple terms its like this.

If you got NFS Shift and FORZA game/demo then take a look at both of them. NFS moves nicely but FORZA moves silky smooth. Now, imagine on NFS Shift the game's movements starts juddering when lots of cars appears on the screen, then when there are less cars on the screen the game goes back to its normal speed. Now imagine the same thing for FORZA but instead of juddering the game still appears to move silky smooth... That's basically what happens to Bayonetta on the PS3 and Xbox - the PS3 version is the NFS Shift and the XBox version is the FORZA.

Remember, you have to compare in order to notice because it isn't obviously when you stick to one version. Lastly, do not be dismayed from the PS3 version but if you can select between each version then definitely you should focus all attention on the Xbox version as that's the best one. Again, why? Because the game was originally developed for the Xbox by Platinum Games and SEGA ported the PS3 version.

 

[mikeGFG]

FUCK YEAH, BAYONETTA.

Easily my most hyped game.

 

[Bizzyb]

It may or may not exist in this plane of existence.

Man I swear you say some of the weirdest shit I ever seen. Does anyone even understand you or is this some kind of inside mentality I just can't grasp.

 

[djtiesto]

People keep talking about seeing "all" of Bayonetta -- does it turn into Phantasy Star V halfway through or something? What's the deal?

Well, if it did, that would explain the 40/40...

 

[Peff]

Does not compute.

The framerate analysis' result dropped because the cutscenes are capped at 30 and that counts toward the average fps. In-game it hardly moves from around 55.

 

[Majukun]

so when we can have a scan of this issue of famitsu?when it comes out in JP?

 

[quinntendopower]

if you played the demo or have been paying attention, it's pretty easy to see the game as a whole is going to be over the top to a level we obviously haven't seen before.

 

[jabipun]

"5 for 5 bitches!"

 

[Trojan X]

if you played the demo or have been paying attention, it's pretty easy to see the game as a whole is going to be over the top to a level we obviously haven't seen before.

Yes. And the best part is that the demo is absolutely NOTHING in comparison to the main game itself.

Damn, funnily, not only is Bayonetta practically a walking last boss that you control, she's also buff and ranchy as hell! Heh, If she was a real women that was my gf then I would have lost the plot.

 

[sechsterangriff]

Well I've played the 360 demo and the falling clock tower level is enough to make me believe this score is deserved. This game can't come soon enough.

 

[jett]

Now, SEGA Europe & America, what the heck are you going to do now they got a sure hit? They got ALOT of grounds to fill because if they don't then they will be in for some major trouble.

I for one will help in spreading the word of the quality work Sega has done on the PS3 port. That should help them out!






And by them I mean PS3 owners.

 

[Tom Penny]

Am I the only one who thinks a multi-platform title shouldn't receive a perfect score unless both versions are, well, perfect?

25-45 FPS and 55-60 FPS is not a noticable difference in a game like Bayonetta

 

[vermadas]

I for one will help in spreading the word of the quality work Sega has done on the PS3 port. That should help them out!

And by them I mean PS3 owners.

You keep fighting the good fight my friend. While you are doing that, I will look forward to playing this amazing game on my Microsoft Xbox 360 (TM) console.

 

[Iron Toaster]

Doesn't Famitsu give a score based on how many ads that game has in their mag?

 

[Ultimo hombre]

25-45 FPS and 55-60 FPS is not a noticable difference in a game like Bayonetta

lol wow. You see some amazing bullshit posted on gaf routinely but it's rare to find a true gem like this.

 

[jett]

I will look forward to playing this amazing game on my Microsoft Xbox 360 (TM) console.

Just as God intended. I consider Bayonetta a 360 exclusive pretty much.

 

[george_us]

I for one will help in spreading the word of the quality work Sega has done on the PS3 port. That should help them out!






And by them I mean PS3 owners.

If Sega didn't pull the dick move of region locking the PS3 version, I would have imported that and bought the US 360 version. You hear that Sega? I would have bought TWO copies!

 

[inner-G]

Bayonetta > Warriors of Light confirmed?

Awesome

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Just as God intended. I consider Bayonetta a 360 exclusive pretty much.

Sega is probably the only reason it's coming to PS3.

:lol

 

[Haunted]

lol wow. You see some amazing bullshit posted on gaf routinely but it's rare to find a true gem like this.

Tom Penny is a Anihawk/Astrolad type of character.

 

["God's Beard!"]

At least it'll sell better than Clover games now.

 

[intheinbetween]

Sega is probably the only reason it's coming to PS3.

afaik Bayonetta is funded by SEGA to be a multiplatform game from the get go, so i don't think so.

 

[grandjedi6]

Nooo, you're suppose to drink the one in your right hand and clean with the one on the left, not the other way around!

 

[LiK]

Bayonetta's naked ass = 10

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

If Sega didn't pull the dick move of region locking the PS3 version, I would have imported that and bought the US 360 version. You hear that Sega? I would have bought TWO copies!

PS3 version has no region lock...

 

[Gospel]

Bayonetta's naked ass = 10

Spoiler

I can't wait till someone extracts that character model

 

[elrechazado]

Bayonetta's naked ass = 10

need pics or it didn't happen

 

[hatchx]

Are we just basing the PS3 problems from the demo?


I'm really hoping it is cleaned up for launch.

 

[Momar]

Lol

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Lol
http://i35.tinypic.com/30skm60.png

Haha, I was just about to post that!

 

[AFreak]

Wow, dude. Shunning OoT is completely totally and absolutely incorrect. Your opinions regarding anything are invalid.

Its good, but Link to the Past is better.

 

[Augemitbutter]

i'll buy two PS3 Bayonetta because i can and will enjoy it.

 

[george_us]

PS3 version has no region lock...

I believe a Sega rep. confirmed that the PS3 version was region locked.