3/5 ★ – TalonJedi's review of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.

I really enjoyed the origin story of Bayonetta more than I thought I would. When the trailer first dropped I admit I was a bit skeptical saying to myself “Do we really need an origin story for Bayonetta?” But lo and behold I was about it. The way it was presented was like a twin stick action adventure puzzle game where you take control of a young Bayonetta and her first demon Cheshire and trek your way thru a forbidden forest following a mysterious wolf that unravels plot threads as you progress, encountering puzzles and demons to fight in between. Cheshire the demon gets 4 elemental powers too which unlock as you progress the story while Cereza can use her spells and magic to lock enemies in place while Cheshire smacks them up. My only real complaint is it takes getting used to in regards to the control scheme. Numerous times I got confused and lost track of which character was where on the map, especially during battles. It’s a very train your brain kinda game in that regard too. You can also unlock upgrades for both characters too, enhancing their abilities to help you take down foes and outlast them in various ways. And the story too was a bit touching towards the end and definitely showcases how Bayonetta comes to be by the end of the game and all of the trials and tribulations she took to get there. It’s a worthy 12-15 hour romp in my opinion and bodes well for any fans of the series like me or anyone who wants a lite action adventure puzzle game.