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Bayonetta 3 Sells 1 million copies
- Thread starter Topher
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Congrats, happy for them.
I couldn't get myself to buy it, the first two weren't for me, it just felt like I was button mashing my way thru it. And I won't bother learning how to actually press.
However, the new one, Origins, looks great, but still don't know why it's $60. Even the Direct didn't really give any reason.
I couldn't get myself to buy it, the first two weren't for me, it just felt like I was button mashing my way thru it. And I won't bother learning how to actually press.
However, the new one, Origins, looks great, but still don't know why it's $60. Even the Direct didn't really give any reason.
Chukhopops
Member
Deserved, seems to be outpacing Bayonetta 2.
Still a shame how under-appreciated this series is, there's really nothing like it when it comes to action games.
Still a shame how under-appreciated this series is, there's really nothing like it when it comes to action games.
Woopah
Member
Given that it hasn't got a price cut yet its probably generated more revenue than either of the previous games did. I'd say it bodes well for Bayo 4 is Platinum wanted to make it.
Werewolf Jones
Member
Shit game, Bayonetta 2 deserved to sell better.
The_hunter
Member
For comparison, Bayonetta 2 port sold 400k on launch and as of 2021 also hit the 1 million seller mark.
HYDE
Member
No…hopefully that means we get MGR: R2!!
Kataploom
Gold Member
Console players these day don't care about hardcore games unless they're competitive MP and even then that's mostly PC territory... That's why games like Bayonetta or Xenoblade have very limited audience.
They're more into casual stuff like cinematic or party games.
Good to know Bayonetta is doing ok with sales, it was never going to sell 5 millions, that one million is around 60 millions minus some retailers chunk for Nintendo and I don't think the game costed even close to it to be made, it's only going to make profit from now on.
TransTrender
Gold Member
Just replayed Bayo 1 on my Wii-U.
What an absolute kick ass game.
What an absolute kick ass game.
bodine1231
Member
Probably my least favorite in the franchise. Way to many set pieces and not enough moment to moment combo action. I hope it does well though.
Ulysses 31
Member
Some of the gimmicky fights(Alfheims?) can be hair pulling if you're going for Pure Platinum rankings...
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Robb
Gold Member
I definitely wouldn't mind a sequel to that one, Vanquish 2 would be great as well. Or a sequel to Astral Chain, or MadWorld.
Platinum makes a lot of good stuff
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Bragr
Banned
Not great sales, but not the bomb I was fearing.
It had a long development cycle, but as long as Nintendo feels happy about having a varied offering of games they will keep funding Platinum. Even if Nintendo or Platinum won't get rich from this, it's smart to offer different experiences on the Switch, and Nintendo values that enough to keep Platinum making Bayonetta games I would wager.
It had a long development cycle, but as long as Nintendo feels happy about having a varied offering of games they will keep funding Platinum. Even if Nintendo or Platinum won't get rich from this, it's smart to offer different experiences on the Switch, and Nintendo values that enough to keep Platinum making Bayonetta games I would wager.
the worst in my opinion, the first one remains the most impactful by far though
RobRSG
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ChorizoPicozo
Member
there is a reason why this franchise had to be rescued. lets see how Stellar blade does
Werewolf Jones
Member
Shit mini games that overstay their welcome and instant death QTEs? I'm good.
ChoosableOne
ChoosableAll
It's a shame that a game like this is stuck on the Switch. I don't think there is a compatible target audience on the Switch for this type of game.
Lupin25
Member
Bayo 1 is the only entry multiplatform for all consoles.
There's no way else Xbox or PS users could legitimately play the full series without a Switch (which is still a console).
SteelCurtain 59
Member
Haven't played 3 yet, but loved the first two, and hopefully this one is doing well enough to continue the franchise
Punished Miku
Banned
One of the very best games of last year.
Unknown Soldier
Banned
For a smaller scale JP developer title, it absolutely still is.
Punished Miku
Banned
Platinum has never really had a sales succes outside of NieR Automata
Mr Moose
Gold Member
That sucks. I hope it goes well for them.
except for the million plus people buying it?
Chukhopops
Member
To be honest I prefer the game sells less and remains AA instead of trying to sell out to a larger audience and lose its soul in the process.
It's just that there are not that many good action games those days, in the past years it's basically DMC V, Astral Chain and Bayo.
I hope you mean the Kaiju boss fights and not the summon mechanic…
Rival The Ace
Banned
Are you living under a toilet? Helena Taylor did an awesome Marketing Campaign for this game,complete with multiple videos, social media campaigns ect...Nintendo needs to cut her a check
Kataploom
Gold Member
As long as the industry is healthy, I'm ok with that, most games I've loved these past years have been AA like 70%
ChoosableOne
ChoosableAll
Switch sold 114 million so far. They could have multiplied that number at least by 5, especially if there was a graphically/technically improved version on other platforms.
Look at this list and see the audience yourself: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_Nintendo_Switch_video_games
Robb
Gold Member
I don't think that means much, Bayonetta was never going to sell anywhere close to Nintendos fist party offerings. I'm surprised it has made it to 1M already tbh.
Bayonetta 1 sold like 1,5M in total on PS3/360, a user base of 170M. And also on systems where people tend to argue this type of game would be more popular.
There's a reason no one but Nintendo wanted to risk funding the franchise.
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OuterLimits
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Most likely yes. I doubt Nintendo has huge expectations for this series, so selling lifetime 1 to 2 million is pretty darn good.(and makes some profit) Plus it expands their library with a unique offering.(that seems to have a pretty dedicated core fanbase)
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Rykan
Member
I think the fact that these type of games never go on sale really limits their potential. Bayonetta is one of those franchises in which I'm sure a lot of people would like to try, but they aren't curious enough to spend 60$ on it. Sadly, Nintendo thinks that not only should their own games never get a price drop: Any game they publish should never get a price drop either. Bayonetta therefore kind of struggles to grow beyond anyone not already fully on board.
I personally like the fact that Nintendo games never fall of a cliff price wise. Look how Ubisoft is struggling, their audience know games will go on sale for half off in less than two months.
I also like it when I purchase a Nintendo game and won't regret not waiting a month later.
EverythingsOverrated
Member
Well deserved. One of my favorite games of last year and definitely one of my favorite switch games.
daclynk
Member
sorry but its not happening. Its a Nintendo polished game so keep waiting and it forever stack on Nintendo consoles.