Comments on: Of Angels and Monsters

By: FAUNA

FAUNA — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:17:28 +0000

Love how the monster's 'true form' is hiding under the exterior 'angel shell'. Very cool touch how the outer form breaks away in combat. It's great to see hand-drawn concepts instead of CG renders. I'll say again, an art book would make me very happy.

By: billy boone

billy boone — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:16:50 +0000

great job! i am very impressed with your designs.

By: RVR- 42

RVR- 42 — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:28:54 +0000

Yea Variable Gear…great question[and avy too btw...I LOVE NMH haha]. But wow…these designs so great. Thank you so much for letting us in on this Hashimoto.

By: Ritalman

Ritalman — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:13:07 +0000

This is an interesting point. If some enemies get weaker and others get stronger with the shell off, it'll lead to priority management in the dispatch order

By: Variable Gear

Variable Gear — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:59:35 +0000

I apologize if this is a misguided question, but are there any risks to breaking the shells of the enemies in Bayonetta and seeing their internal forms? Are there any enemies who start out being slow, shelled creatures with weak attack power, who, when damaged enough, show their true, faster, more damaging form? Or, is this "guts" mechanic simply used to allow the player to get a feel for the amount of damage an enemy has taken? If it's just a life bar, that's cool, but if it actually effects gameplay, that's even more interesting.

Also, is it possible that there are enemies who are weaker in their true form than their shelled form?

Thanks for giving us fans continued insight into the development of Bayonetta. It's been fun, and I'm looking forward to the final game.

By: Phantasos

Phantasos — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:47:35 +0000

This was probably the update i was expecting the most.

I think this is the first time i´ve seen the concept of a regular enemy changing his appearance according to his life bar. It´s similar to Ninja Gaiden 2´s system but it´s still different and actually rewarding from a visual and gameplay point of view. Thumbs up from my part.

Also the monster designs looks very good so far, Fortitudo especially.

By: Crow T. Robot

Crow T. Robot — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:41:50 +0000

I am actually really lovin the Angel designs. The second one looks pretty awesome.

By: J FER SALAZAR

J FER SALAZAR — Sat, 16 May 2009 11:51:13 +0000

Stylish ! !

By adding those details into the enemies reminds me the Blades (Demonic lizards) from Devil May Cry 1 and 2. Good old days…it seems they are coming back ! , thanks Platinumgames!!

By: Gpsato

Gpsato — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:19:44 +0000

The design is really awesome, good job Hashimoto-San X)

I hope one day, work as you! ^^

see ya

By: Pheonix03

Pheonix03 — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:06:48 +0000

Very nice Hashimoto-san. I'm impressed that you both design the enemies and produce. I'm impressed by how much effort teh team is putting into Bayonetta, it's going to lead to an amazing product, I'm sure of it.

By: Rizhall

Rizhall — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:16:43 +0000

VERY nice~

I love the designs, but even moreso, I love the idea of enemies breaking down as they get weakened.

One of the things I loved in DMC1 was how well developed and detailed the enemies were, and DMC2, 3, and 4 ignored this factor. I am glad that this is being brought back in this game.

By: TheBrotha

TheBrotha — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:46:49 +0000

It's great artwork. It's good to see talent like this getting an individual mention. Platinumgames are definitely onto a winner when it comes to developing a relationship with their fanbase.

By: Darkpen

Darkpen — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:27:26 +0000

….seriously reminds me of the mass-produced EVA 05-13 units

By: Marink

Marink — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:21:28 +0000

Awesome.

Just Awesome.