One more time nintendo surprised all gamers, after revealing many details about Bayonetta Origins, a new entry in the action game series from PlatinumGames. Unlike other titles in the Bayonetta series, Origins features a cute and different art style, along with more laid back gameplay.
And as if that weren’t enough, the next title will also delve into the past of shadow witchgiving fans the chance to see how Bayonetta became the mighty witch we know, so we’ll share everything we know about the game with you.
Bayonetta Origins release date
Origins of Bayonetta: Cereza and the Lost Demon is set to release on Saturday, March 17, 2023. So we shouldn’t wait too long, and in the meantime, gamers who want a preview of the upcoming game can get access to a playable trailer inside Bayonetta 3 thanks to a recent update.
Simply purchase the ancient illustrated book from the in-game store known as The Gates Of Hell and the playable preview will appear on the chapter selection screen.
What platforms can you play Bayonetta Origins on?
Up to the time of writing this note, it has only been confirmed that Origins of Bayonetta will be released on Nintendo Switch, so the game is unlikely to release on other platforms, especially since Bayonetta 3 is also a Switch-exclusive game.
The story behind Bayonetta Origins
As its name suggests, Bayonetta Origins is set long before the events of the trilogy. According to Nintendo’s official press release, “Players take on the role of Cherry, a young apprentice witch, and begin a fateful journey through a forbidden forest to gain the power to save her mother.”
Gameplay of Cherry and the Lost Demon
One of the biggest differences displayed in Bayonetta Origins is the distinctive storybook-inspired art style, which makes it much more colorful than previous entries. Along with this new look, the game also features gameplay that has never been seen before in the series. Bayonet.
Players will control both Cherry as his infernal demon companion cheshire using a different Joy-Con for each character. The left Joy-Con can be used to control Cherry and cast magic, while the right Joy-Con can be used to control Cheshire and fight enemies.
Apparently, this younger version of Cherry is much less powerful than she is in the main trilogy of games, so the focus will be more on exploration and puzzle-solving than on adventure-packed adventures. action that fans are used to in the game series.