The latest Nintendo Directreleased a new trailer forBayonetta 3, renewing interest in the series as a whole. Fans new and old have been revisiting the originalBayonetta, getting in on the series' ground floor.
It’s entirely possible to enjoy theBayonettaseries purely as an action game,butBayonettaalso has a hidden layer of time-travel-filled interplanar lore. Whether players are trying to familiarize themselves withBayonetta’s combos or cosmos, it’s a title worth brushing up on.
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But before they start dancing and fighting angels,players might wonder how long it takes to beatBayonetta. PlatinumGames' titles tend not to be 100-hour epics, at least if players aren’t trying to perfectly S-rank every level. Instead, they tend to be tightly paced roller coasters, split into a number of chapters.
The Number of Chapters in Bayonetta
Bayonetta’s main storyline has 18 chapters, each one split into a number of fights called “Verses.” If the player isn’t struggling, then each chapter should take about half an hour on average. The chapters are listed below:
The chapters vary in length. Some of them are gauntlets of enemy encounters, while others are a single drawn-out boss fight. Levels also have collectible umbral tears to find, as well as hidden combat challenges called “Alfheims” to complete.
After Bayonetta’s Story
Bayonettahas a secret bonus chapter, called “Lost Chapter: Angel Slayer.” It’s unlocked after beating every chapter’s alfheims, and it’s a plot-less survival challenge that pits the player against 51 waves of enemies.
Players can alsofaceBayonetta’s incredibly difficult secret boss. It’s unlocked by spending 999,999 halos, the game’s currency, for a “Rodin Ticket.” The fight will definitely take more than one attempt, so unlocking and facing the secret boss will easily double the game’s completion time.
Bayonettais available now for PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
