The new Bayonetta 3 ability Demon Masquerade ability will let the titular witch tap into a "naughty" dark side to enhance her performance. The third installment in PlatinumGames' intense action franchise will push the boundaries of fast-paced combat and spectacular boss encounters. While the series' third installment will remain faithful to its predecessors, it will also introduce brand-new mechanics to make fights even more brutal. A Bayonetta 3 release date trailer recently revealed the game's October 28 launch date, and it also unveiled the brand-new Demon Masquerade ability.
PlatinumGames' Bayonetta series casts players as the titular gunslinging witch and lets them fight angels and demons using firearms, magical attacks and powerful hair. The first game sees Bayonetta journey to the fictional city of Bigrid to recover her lost memories and locate a relic called the Right Eye of the World. The game is beloved for its fast-paced combat system, which is supported by Bayonetta's vast variety of different skills and abilities. The sequel, Bayonetta 2, takes players on a new journey to the town of Noatun as Bayonetta strives to save the soul of her friend Jeanne. The sequel enhanced gameplay through the introduction of the Umbran Climax mechanic, which lets Bayonetta perform additional combos and summons when activated. Bayonetta also features Dodge Offset, a defensive mechanic hidden in most PlatinumGames titles, and Bayonetta 3 promises to bring even more exciting abilities to the table.
The upcoming Bayonetta 3 will make the franchise's signature combat even more intense and exciting through the introduction of new abilities and characters. The title will see Bayonetta travel around the world to face off against Homonculi, a man-man threat that will force her to assemble both old and new allies. The series' combat system looks to remain largely the same, though new systems will add depth and intensity to each battle. Players will be able to take control of Viola, a witch apprentice, who will possess her own weapons and fighting style. The Demon Slave mechanic, meanwhile, will let the player take direct control of one of Bayonetta's demonic summons in order to perform specific attacks or special abilities. Bayonetta 3 will involve kaiju battles thanks to the addition of this system, which is sure to result in truly spectacular action setpieces.
Demon Masquerade Will Give Bayonetta Demonic Power
Bayonetta 3's new Demon Masquerade power will let the wicked witch embrace a naughtier side and pull off some brutal new combos. The mechanic will let players channel the demon currently linked to Bayonetta's weapon, a process which will energize her and change the way she fights. Demon Masquerade's description suggests that different weapons will result in wildly different effects, adding a huge amount of variety and strategy to combat. One demonic form seems to grant the witch magical butterfly wings, for example, which presumably opens the door for mid-air combos and effective juggles during Bayonetta 3 demon fights.
By introducing innovative new mechanics like Demon Masquerade, Bayonetta 3 promises to breathe new life into PlatinumGames' demonic action series. The ability will let players assume a variety of enhanced forms, giving them access to unique combos and combat options. Thanks to Demon Masquerade, Bayonetta 3 players will put even more thought into their choice of weapon.