The action-adventure title releases today for Nintendo Switch and features a young Cereza venturing into Avalon Forest to save her mother.
Platinum Games’ Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon out today on Nintendo Switch. To prepare for its release, a new overview trailer is available. It details the core gameplay and what players can expect when traversing the Forest of Avalon.
As Cereza in her pre-Bayonetta days, you encounter Cheshire, and the two team up to find the former’s mother. You can control Cereza and Cheshire at the same time with each Joycon or use Hug Mode to have Cereza carry the latter as a stuffed toy. Cereza’s magic can transform flora into bridges, while Cheshire’s claws destroy barriers.
Cheshire gains elemental powers, such as Water and Fire, which can be exchanged at any time. These can unlock more areas to explore. Cereza can’t fight but can bind enemies, while Cheshire’s elemental damage exposes their weaknesses. When Cheshire runs out of magic power, Cereza must use Hug Mode to help her recover.
The items collected can be used to create potions to restore health, among other functions. Additional skills can also be unlocked, including Charge Strike, where Cheshire uses a powerful punching attack that hits multiple enemies. Throughout the forest, players will discover illusions called Tir na nOg, which lead to other dimensions with challenging platforming and combat. Conquering them opens up more areas and provides upgrades for stats like Vitality.
Of course, if the game is too difficult, you can adjust settings such as enemy strength, damage received and more. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon it also has a free demo on the eshop, with progress transferring to the full game. Head here for more details.
