A demo of the upcoming Bayonetta prequel Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is now available on the Nintendo eShop. The game also reveals a story trailer showcasing Cereza’s first steps on her path to becoming the beloved Bayonetta.
The demo offers players the chance to play as both Cereza and her demon companion Cheshire, as they journey into the Avalon Forest to look for the power to save Cereza’s mother. The demo’s data can also be transferred to the full game when launched, meaning players can pick up where they left off and continue the adventure without interruption. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is due out on March 17 for Nintendo Switch.
Presented in a storybook style, the story trailer gives players a brief glimpse into the story of how the legendary witch Bayonetta took her first steps as the young Cereza. It also offers a sneak peek at the game’s magical setting, stunning visuals, and the action-packed gameplay that the Bayonetta series is known for.
Nintendo’s Japanese Youtube channel also streamed a trailer giving a more in-depth look at the gameplay of Bayonetta Origins. The existence of a different space created by the faeries and called the “Shadow Realm” is presented. This realm is different from the forest and has various tricks and puzzles that require Cereza and Cheshire’s abilities to overcome.
To progress through the realm, players must destroy its core located at the deepest part. Doing so will cause the space to disappear, and the surrounding maps will be unlocked, allowing for more freedom to explore the forest.
▍Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Gameplay
Long before the witchiest witch on Nintendo Switch would do any moon flying or stiletto lunges, or even became known as Bayonetta, this trainee of the dark arts threw caution to the wind and ventured into the Avalon Forest.
Any good story has a lesson about teamwork, so in this tale, Cereza and Cheshire coordinate their efforts to fight faeries, adventure and solve puzzles. You’ll use the left side of the controller to move Cereza and bind enemies with her magic. And with the right side of the controller, you can move Cheshire to slash and chomp foes.
With Bayonetta Origins’ enchanting, storybook-inspired visuals, each area looks like it has been painted carefully by hand. Be sure to stop and smell the roses in this whimsical world, you may find magical objects that will assist you. Just be careful your curiosity doesn’t lead to an untimely demise. Cereza may be young, but with your wisdom and Cheshire’s steadfast aid, you may yet persevere in this perilous fable.
The game also features accessibility options, such as reducing damage or automating some controls, that can help anyone (newcomers and Bayonetta fans alike) enjoy the game.
