The brief reply is sure you possibly can dive in; however when you’ve got time, enjoying the primary two could be preferrred

If you happen to requested a member of the Platinum advertising group, they’d most likely inform you that Bayonetta 3 as a standalone story which you can dive into. However if you happen to requested Platinum dev and government Hideki Kamiya, he’d urge you to play the preliminary two video games first. The latter is generally true: if you happen to can play the primary two, you’ll get loads out of it. If you happen to play Bayonetta 3 first you’ll largely be wonderful, however there are bits and items from the unique two video games that can significantly profit your enjoyment of the story, and sure character interactions.

Minor imprecise spoilers beneath by way of themes, however nothing particular

In Bayonetta 3, the titular protagonist and her group are squaring off in opposition to a brand new risk: humanity. Or quite, humanity advanced, by means of “Homonculi.” Bayonetta has basically conquered hell and heaven in her authentic video games (that are current all through largely within the type of problem rooms), however this story is new, and most of will probably be straightforward to glean/decide up as stated risk is launched. Viola, the brand new playable character, can also be a intelligent solution to usher in model new gamers and floor them to this third entry.

The motion speaks for itself. Bayonetta 3 has myriad tutorials, as nicely a neater mode, and even an adjunct that may do auto-combos (you simply must buy it from the store). By all counts, it’s arguably essentially the most accessible entry within the sequence from a mechanical standpoint. You may get the gist of what’s occurring via loads of early exposition, experience out the journey with Bayonetta’s new adversary, and decide up the sport whilst you’re at it.

That stated, the place you’re actually going to get loads out of enjoying the primary two video games is the emotional resonance of the ultimate act, and the character interactions. Just a few individuals sort of simply pop up, and particularly towards the tip of the sport, you’re meant to react to them on a extra private stage, and vibe with the narrative twists.

When you have the time, you’ll probably get much more out of the final portion of the sport, particularly the ending. However if you happen to simply wish to play a sport with a very good motion basis and are available alongside for the experience, you possibly can completely do this too: particularly when you’ve got no intention of revisiting the opposite two video games.