
If you see Bayonetta's sexualized moves and portrayal as the game's way of parodying other media, then you'll probably find her over-the-top presentation more entertaining than offensive. Overall, Bayonetta is independent and likes to have a good time, never missing an opportunity to strike a pose or dance in between pummeling and whipping her enemies into submission. Upgrades to her jumping ability are also beyond the norm, letting you transform her into a black panther to run faster and jump higher. Healing and buff items, instead of the usual potions, are different-flavored lollipops like the one that Bayonetta likes to keep in her mouth during some cutscenes.

She'll trap enemies inside and send blood everywhere, or she'll whip their backs with a flourish, doing more damage as you mash the button prompt on the screen. After accumulating enough magic points through normal attacks, you can make Bayonetta conjure one of many types of medieval torture devices. Since she's a sadistic character, her finisher moves are called Torture Attacks.

When you do a double jump, a butterfly's wings appear over her back, and when you use any type of long weapon like a lance, you can have her pole dance and quickly fire her guns in all directions. She's over eight feet tall, wears a skin-tight suit that's actually made of her magical hair, and always fights with style and finesse. Bayonetta herself is unconventional and entertaining Bayonetta is a character who exudes confidence and charm, and every aspect of the game's mechanics and design fits with her personality.
