The world of video games cannot be said to be in constant renewal. On the contrary, there’s a tendency to consistently fall back on the same sagas, almost agonizingly so. And, of course, as a terrible consequence, to ignore other sagas that might be more worthwhile than the same title repeated over and over again. For example, ‘Bayonetta,’ which since its debut in 2009 has only had three parts and a spin-off… at least, for now.
They took him in Kamiya
And it’s that Hideki Kamiya, the legendary co-founder of PlatinumGames and director of ‘Resident Evil 2,’ ‘Devil May Cry,’ and ‘Okami,’ has decided to leave the studio, where he had been since 2006 and held the position of vice president. Fans have grown nervous fearing the end of the acrobatic witch franchise, given that ‘Bayonetta Origins’ didn’t sell too well and, without its creator at the helm, it might mean the definitive end.
Personally, I’ll never understand why ‘Bayonetta’ didn’t make the necessary impact to continue and become one of the most important video game franchises in history. It’s fun, violent, with a unique sense of spectacle. Fortunately, Kamiya still believes in it, even after his departure.
“It’s not that I own ‘Bayonetta,’ but I suppose those who do probably will continue releasing games.” Originally, before leaving the studio, the developer intended to continue the saga for nine episodes, proposing to make the fourth and fifth parts right after the release of the third. But, of course, his vision will likely end up buried by PlatinumGames’ commercial interests.
Fans are keeping their fingers crossed after the fantastic experience that was the third installment, hoping that it doesn’t just stop at a trilogy of games. They’re hoping someone with enough strength takes the helm so that the series doesn’t lose its edge. Let the most glamorous fury continue!
