Comments on: Bayonetta’s Backgrounds

By: baberific

baberific — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:51:54 +0000

hoho, the whole "you are playing a cutscene" scenario was in full effect when I played the e3 Demo.

I say that you and your team have perfected the crazy out of control feel of the bayonetta universe.

I can't wait to see what the Infinite climax world of bayonetta has in store!

By: RVR- 42

RVR- 42 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:20:19 +0000

Oh yes! The environment and stage designs of games is something I really get into. I think you are doing a fantastic job Washi-San. I'm mesmerized by the stages in this game. Truly epic. From what i've seen there are no "boring" stages in this game. Frantic, crazy fun! Everywhere.

By: Bayonetta’s rival looks like Cruella de Vil | Techorade.com

Bayonetta’s rival looks like Cruella de Vil | Techorade.com — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:19:14 +0000

[...] promote its upcoming (and highly sexy) action game Bayonetta. In one blog, the team talks about the environments, and in another, we get to learn about Bayonetta’s arch rival, the Cruella de Vil-esque [...]

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By: Platinum Games talks Bayonetta; Background and Jeanne design | PS3 Attitude

Platinum Games talks Bayonetta; Background and Jeanne design | PS3 Attitude — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:06:18 +0000

[...] by director Hideki Kamiya and you have one action packed Bayonetta blowout… According to Washi, the background is quite important when designing an action game. Not only did the design team want [...]

By: Bayonetta’s rival looks like Cruella de Vil | Game Core News

Bayonetta’s rival looks like Cruella de Vil | Game Core News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:34:56 +0000

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By: EdSabre

EdSabre — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:43:58 +0000

Oooh, moving backgrounds! Im getting more and more excited! ^^

By: twenty1

twenty1 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:25:12 +0000

more great info to keep our mouths watering……go PG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: ShinAkuma200X

ShinAkuma200X — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:28:00 +0000

This is looking excellent. Bayonetta is bad@ss and from what I've seen so far, this game is going to be awesome. Can't wait to play it! Hot female character and some extreme combos? Yes plz! So would bayonetta unlock more costumes, or simply create her own? Haha

By: FAUNA

FAUNA — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:42:09 +0000

I hope Bayonetta has a ton of cutscene cinematics even though you are trying to make it mostly playable. I love story and cinemas.

By: Ninja99

Ninja99 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:51:49 +0000

I always enjoy posts by designers that reveal a sample of the ideas that are informing Bayonetta's design process. I was very happy to read that the background team is focused on finding ways to enhance the cinematic feel of the game without taking the controls out of the player's hands. The trend in recent games is to do exactly the opposite. I think PG's priorities are right on target here. The impressive gameplay footage from E3 shows beyond any doubt that your hard work is paying off. As ever, I look forward to the release of Bayonetta.

Now how about a demo?

By: Rizhall

Rizhall — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:20:03 +0000

That's awesome. So in essence, we're fighting both the enemies and adapting to the changing environments. Should make for some amazing battles with some depth to it as well.

By: Marink

Marink — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:55:29 +0000

Sweet.

I game that's not boring is a great game.

So keep it up with the climax.

It looks like you guys are doing a great job.

By: SonicTHP

SonicTHP — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:43:25 +0000

I played the demo at E3 and I felt that what you have said about the moving backgrounds has absolutely been achieved. When I was fighting the giant angel (sorry, I don't remember the name of him) on the bridge that he tore apart and was swinging around, I felt like I was playing a cut scene. I thought that if it was any game before it, it would have been simply press the right button at the right time until the scene is over, but here I was, actually playing it. I was amazed, and I knew that this was truly and surely the new gold standard in action games.

I can't wait to have ∞ Climax Action in my own home.

By: Humberto

Humberto — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:34:40 +0000

maybe we can get more details after the game is released…

actually, it didn't occur to me that the bayo-blog would continue pass the game's release, in fact, i assumed the blog would end immediately after the game's release. i hope i'm wrong.

By: 60Hertz

60Hertz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:28:15 +0000

Yeah playing bayonetta was like an extreme rollercoaster ride! I look forward to seeing more dynamic stages!

By: DancingRobot

DancingRobot — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:46:46 +0000

I'm happy to hear you guys are trying to make the game cinematic and that we can actually play. I am always very disappointed with works by Hideo Kojima or even in the case of Mr. Mikami's Resident Evil 4. Where I get to watch this really cool action, and I can't help but think, 'Man, that'd be cool to play. Why isn't this scene playable.'

And then developers started to do the most annoying thing ever…quick time events. I love Resident Evil 4, God of War, and so on, but I would like a bit more interactivity with my game other then just pushing buttons while watching a movie.

I wouldn't be surprised if Bayonetta has quick time events, and I'll be more then happy to forgive, because I'm sure the rest of the game will be amazing.

I guess you guys can't really get too in to the details. But it sounds like you're trying to make the game stages very dynamic. Which sounds really fun. I'd really like to see a follow up blog or something to know how you go through some of the design choices. Not to offend, but this blog was so vague, and I would love to hear more.

By: Pheonix03

Pheonix03 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:51:35 +0000

Excellent!! Thanks for your hard work on the backgrounds. They're the setting for all the climax action, and setting is simply essential. I can't wait to play these trilling climax scenes!!

By: gpsato

gpsato — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:28:50 +0000

Awesome, I like environments also. o/

When I play, I believe to be in another world XD, and I live out at the story, as if I was there, and when the game is balanced and very well prepared, it makes me very happy ^ o ^. I like to observe the atmospheric, I spent several hours watching every detail of the background, you are doing a wonderful job, at the videos of the game, I can notice the work of your team. ^ – ^

Congratulations! m( __ __)m

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:15:35 +0000

You guys rock. Seriously it's so great to hear you are putting your soul in this game.

By: FAUNA

FAUNA — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:28:17 +0000

I'm glad you made the point about "stress and release." I think it is extremely crucial for a game to have the right balance. I know its Climax Action, but I prefer to explore the environments between combat. Also, is there a free rotating manual camera? I hope so. By the way, you are all geniuses and masters of your craft at Platinum Games!