The long-awaited Bayonetta 2, the titular character is not the only playable character in the game as the trailers revealed a new playable apprentice witch named Viola. The trailer also showed that the antagonists in Bayonetta 3 are not heavenly and hellish forces, but are manmade bio-weapons instead.
Fans who are excited for Bayonetta 3 can keep the hype going by checking out some titles that may be related to or have similar mechanics to the much-anticipated game.
Bayonetta
The game that launched the iconic game series, the first Devil May Cry games due to its stylish and dynamic combos, as well as its hack-and-slash gameplay. Through the titular character, players can take down enemies with melee attacks, magic skills, and blazing bullets.
The game stars the eponymous witch who has an arsenal of firearms and can conjure demons using her hair. Bayonetta received high praise for its stylish gameplay, thrilling combat, flawless soundtrack, and humor.
Bayonetta 2
Fans of the Bayonetta series should make it a point to play the second entry in the series before Bayonetta 3 comes out. Bayonetta 2 has the same action-style combat that gamers adored with its predecessor, but this time around, the gamer can activate a new element called Umbran Climax, which makes Bayonetta's combos and attacks more powerful.
Bayonetta 2 was better received than its predecessor due to its repayable value, impeccable combat design, and enthralling narrative, which also makes it one of the most addictive games on the Nintendo Switch.
Astral Chain
Astral Chain was developed by PlatinumGames, which is the same developer of the Bayonetta series. Similar to Bayonetta, Astral Chain is also a hack-and-slash game where players need to investigate cases and incidents that's happening on an artificial island.
Players can choose between ranged and melee weapons to destroy enemies called the Chimeras, which are a race of malevolent invaders. Astral Chain's stylish visuals, noteworthy world building, and tight combat make it one of PlatinumGames most memorable releases. However, the game did receive some slight criticism for its silent protagonist, which didn't really make sense due to the game's expansive story.
Hades
Hades is an award-winning indie game that has managed to capture the hearts of gamers everywhere due to its roguelike hack-and-slash mechanics. The game puts the spotlight on Zagreus, who is Hades' son and is the prince of the underworld. In order to uncover secrets about his birth mother, Zagreus must fight his way through the different areas of the underworld and reach the surface.
Aside from fighting monsters, obtaining boons, and upgrading the infernal arms, there are a lot of things players can do in Hades such as romancing NPCs and unlocking hidden dialogue. With its sprawling narrative and great art design, Hades can keep players busy while they wait for Bayonetta 3.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Minecraft. Bayonetta also makes an appearance in the game as a playable character and is the second personality to come from a game published by Sega after Sonic.
The gameplay of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is extremely fast-paced. In the game, up to eight players must try to knock each other out of an arena. The game is extremely easy to get into thanks to its friendly controls, but gamers can fare better if they learn how to use items and perform moves at the right time.
Dark Souls
There aren't a lot of soulslike games on the Nintendo Switch as these titles tend to be expansive when it comes to their narrative, graphics, and combat, making them require more powerful consoles. However, FromSoftware's 2011 game Dark Souls has been successfully ported on the Nintendo Switch, allowing gamers on the platform to acquaint themselves with the brutal gameplay of soulslike games.
Gamers play as an undead character in the game who needs to explore the mysterious kingdom of Lordran. Nintendo Switch players who are planning to pick up Dark Souls should that the game is extremely unforgiving, but the overall experience is nothing short of breathtaking.
Monster Hunter Rise
The most recent mainline entry in the Monster Hunter franchise is 2021's Monster Hunter Rise. The game carries over the same mechanics from its predecessors, where they're tasked with slaying or capturing dangerous and terrifying creatures using various weapons and tools. Monster Hunter Rise introduces a new combat mechanic called Wirebugs, which allows players to throw themselves into the air, perform dynamic moves and attacks, and even mount creatures.
The game also has a DLC called Sunbreak, which Monster Hunter Rise provides a solid and thrilling gaming experience for players on the Nintendo Switch.
Persona 5 Strikers
Persona franchise. In the game, players assume the role of Joker, who is a high school student that can control various powerful Personas.
The spin-off game was met with positive criticism thanks to its fluid combat that's real-time and action-based. What's more, the game is also very forgiving, even if it's extremely fast paced. This allows players unfamiliar with the series and genre to easily get into the game. However, Persona 5 Strikers does involve some intense grinding, which can make it difficult for players to quickly finish the game.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
The story of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In the game, Princess Zelda and Link are tasked with preventing the minions of Calamity Ganon from successfully reviving the primal evil and destroying the kingdom in the process.
The game is paced faster compared to other games falling under Gamers looking for challenging boss fights and hundreds of hours worth of The Legend of Zelda content should pick up Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
Devil May corporate from the thrilling play style where gamers are tasked with pulling off combo attacks to defeat enemies, Bayonetta and Devil May Cry are also similar in the sense that both games have enthralling lore and captivating stories that don't take a lot away and even outweigh its gameplay. In Devil May Cry, players assume the role of Dante, who is a supernatural detective that takes it upon himself to protect mankind.
Dante can tap into the demon state to easily overpower enemies. Other than its hack-and-slash combat, Devil May Cry also has fun puzzle-solving and exploration elements that make it a dynamic action game.
