Gaming
The witchy insanity of “Bayonetta 3” is elevated to an art form.
A new Bayonetta game is comparable to the arrival of the circus. Of course, the ringmaster is Bayonetta, who appears out of nowhere with a boxcar full of bizarre creatures, odd allies, lethal spells, exquisite attire, and never-ending promises to wow. Even if her stories don’t always make sense, they are full of melodrama, action, magic, and gunfire, and once Bayonetta is featured, it’s impossible to turn away. Especially not when 40-story creatures are fighting to the death at her back as she dances her way through a spell while dressed in a costume made of her own hair.
The madness from the original Bayonetta is all present in Bayonetta 3, but it has all been amplified. The stakes are bigger than ever, the foes are enormous, Bayonetta’s magic is extraordinarily strong, her clothes are stunning, and the battles never cease. A flimsy storyline unites the entire game: an army of man-made bioweapons known as Homonculi is endangering the multiverse. However, this is only a pretext for Bayonetta and her companions to engage in an infinite series of fights in various decaying cities. In that regard, Bayonetta 3 isn’t all that far from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, despite the fact that PlatinumGames’ most recent game features far more witchcraft, foolishness, and shoe-operated weapons than anything directed by Robert Downey Jr.
Bayonetta 3 is just as complex mechanically and structurally as its predecessors. Throughout her adventure, Bayonetta gains new abilities and weaponry. She gathers enemy fragments to buy goods, consumables, and accessories in the Gates of Hell store, while orbs unlock skills on her skill tree. Combat is all about pulling off elegant combinations and timing your dodges well, and each battle can be replayed endlessly if you’re after high scores. Each level has a ton of obstacles and surprises to be discovered.
As with other frantic action games on the Switch, Bayonetta 3 is a Switch exclusive that struggles at times with input lag and making it hard to see whether moves are properly lined up. Although there is a rhythm to the fighting and the game does a good job of showing visual clues for attacks, everything happens in Switch Reaction Time (does not adhere to daylight saving).
Fans of the franchise won’t find anything lacking in Bayonetta 3; rather, they’ll find more. More strangeness, one-liners, swag, and combat techniques. For instance, in one portion, players take control of Jeanne, Bayonetta’s witchy friend, in a side-scrolling action scene with a touch of 1960s espionage. Another mechanism enables Bayonetta to briefly alter time and occasionally revert to her younger self. The Demon Slave talent enables Bayonetta to call and command enormous demon creatures, each of which has a unique moveset, while the Demon Masquerade ability allows her to turn into numerous demons and adds infernal qualities to her weaponry.
The majority of Bayonetta’s demons are modeled around conventionally frightful creatures like spiders and moths, but one of her forms is a real train. About halfway through the game, Bayonetta gains access to the power of Satan’s choo-choo and may summon a devilish tank engine to employ in battle. Attacking as the train with Demon Slave briefly slows down time, enabling players to quickly map out damage areas along the course, ideally in the way of close adversaries. When you release the Demon Slave button, the train starts moving down the ghost track in real time and hits anything in its path with significant damage. Through Demon Masquerade, Bayonetta also gains the ability to transform into a genuine train-witch hybrid and charge forward with powerful chainsaw-like assaults. Of course she does, after all.
By the time the train demon finally comes, it really blends in well with the other elements of the game. As has always been the case, Bayonetta’s universe is absurd in 3. You can manage some light locomotive play if you can handle the concept of Umbra Witches and bartending angels.
Considering how lightly I treat Bayonetta games, especially after playing the third one, this seems like the correct course to follow. Although the series has a deep feeling of fighting and a complex plot involving holy wars and alternate universes, it still feels like an excuse to have Bayonetta dance her way through a spell as enormous monsters battle in the distance. Bayonetta is strong and battling in her (gun)shoes feels wonderful, but her personality is what makes this franchise a cult favorite. Thankfully, this is the best portion of the series. Bayonetta is self-assured, snarky, and always right. She dances like an angel, never has a hair out of place, and never stops with her one-liners. Her costumes are exquisite, much like those of her friends. She is a drag queen in a world that is only tenuously held together by witchcraft, and the ensuing pandemonium is genuinely magical.
The absurdity and little lack of cohesion of Bayonetta 3 are exactly what make game so fantastic. It is based on a variety of strange and witchy concepts, and it provides what viewers of the show anticipate—something completely unexpected.
Gaming
Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5
It appears that many
are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.
We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.
「Stellar Blade」 Physical Package Secrets⚠️#StellarBlade #PS5 #Disc pic.twitter.com/WQSzKUSDQ4
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) April 22, 2024
It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.
Gaming
Here are all the patch notes for the new PS5 firmware update that adds the community game help feature
Sony has recently launched the newest PS5 system software update, which is always an exciting occasion for avid PlayStation fans. With a size of slightly over 1GB, you can download and install it right away. As always, the question remains: What exactly does the update bring to the table?
According to the official patch notes, there have been some notable improvements, particularly in the area of game help. We are introducing an exciting addition to our platform: the Community Game Help feature. This feature enhances the PS5’s Game Help system by providing you with gameplay videos from fellow players. Players have the option to choose whether or not they want their gameplay videos to be shared using this feature.
If you’re concerned about it, you can now hide your Remote Play connection status as well.
Presenting the complete patch notes:
- Game Help has been enhanced with the addition of Community Game Help features
- Within Game Help, players can find Community Game Help hints in supported games. These cues come from gameplay videos that other players have shared.
- If you’re up for it, you have the option to contribute to Community Game Help by giving permission for your gameplay video to be automatically recorded and included in the feature after it’s been reviewed
- If you want to join in, navigate to Settings, then Captures & Broadcasts, followed by Captures, Auto Captures, and finally Community Game Help. From there, simply choose the option to participate. Users have the option to unsubscribe whenever they choose
- During Remote Play, players now have the option to hide the persistent message “Remote Play connected.” that appears on their game screen. To ensure a seamless gaming experience, navigate to the Settings menu, then proceed to the System section. From there, locate the Remote Play option and activate the Hide Remote Play Connection Status feature
- The system’s software performance and stability have been significantly enhanced
- The messages and usability on some screens have been enhanced
While not the most groundbreaking update, the Community Game Help feature has the potential to be intriguing, contingent upon the number of games that offer support for it. What are your thoughts on the latest update? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has received an exciting update that introduces a new graphical mode, elevating the game’s visual experience. With a smooth frame rate of 40 frames per second and enhanced resolutions, players can now immerse themselves in even more stunning and detailed environments. Now downloadable on PS5 with the latest patch 3.2, this mode is compatible with 4K TVs that can handle up to 120 Hz. Before this update, Avatar PS5 only offered quality and performance modes. However, with this new option, players can now enjoy the benefits of both modes after downloading the 2.4GB update.
Throughout the PS5 era, 40fps modes have been a rarity, much to the disappointment of the hardcore community. Insomniac Games first introduced them in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and later added the feature to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. They also included it in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Other PS5 titles, such as Hogwarts Legacy, Lies of P, and God of War Ragnarok, also offer 40fps modes.
In addition to that, Patch 3.2 for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings along the following:
Worldwide:
- Research Station Alpha now features a convenient Fast Travel option
- The issue of controller re-mapping and resetting on game restart has been resolved
- Addressed multiple instances of crashes
- I corrected a few spelling errors
- Addressed the issue of voice lines overlapping during dialogue
Primary Objectives & Optional Objectives:
- [Main Quest: Shadows of the Past] This main quest is an intriguing journey into the depths of history. Addressed a bug that previously hindered quest progression in co-op mode
More bug fixes have been implemented.
- [Available on all platforms] The rescued human characters no longer return to the Resistance HQ wearing masks
- Available on all platforms. There is a noticeable improvement in the visibility of NPCs when they are at the edge of the Player’s vision
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