Bayonetta 3 players are laughing about a cat that was found in the game sitting in a very odd way. While cats are a common sight in Bayonetta 3, this one stands out for its peculiar pose.
After years of delays and waiting, fans were finally relieved to see Bayonetta 3 release at the end of October. Bayonetta 3 director Kamiya recently shared praise for Nintendo, offering his thanks for helping the game to become a reality.
Recently, a Bayonetta 3 player shared an image of a cat they found in the game. Cats aren't uncommon in Bayonetta 3, as finding and catching cats throughout the title can unlock a reward for Bayonetta players. However, most of the cats that are present in the game are quick to run away from Bayonetta, who has to give chase. This one, shared by Dangerous_Fan1090, looks like it's ready to take a post-meal nap, sitting upright in a human-like pose and staring at the ground between its back feet.
What wrong with that cat? O_O I found it on the second Tokio level. How I can help him? from Bayonetta
In the post, Dangerous_Fan1090 wondered what was wrong with the cat and how to help them. Fans in the comments jokingly assuaged their concerns, with a few suggesting the cat was just taking it easy in a weird upright pose that real-life cats sometimes strike. Another noted that Morgana from Persona 5 sometimes strikes the same pose. A few others pointed out that it looks like it's the same cat from Astral Chain, which is also developed by Bayonetta 3's dev, PlatinumGames. It's unclear if this an intended crossover Easter egg or a simple matter of a reused asset, though.
As noted, Bayonetta 3 has plenty of things to uncover and hunt down, including the Umbran Tears of Blood that can be collected from cats, crows, and frogs. Collecting the Umbran Tears of Blood throughout the game rewards the player with a Phenomenal Remnant.
Bayonetta 3 has received primarily positive reviews from fans and critics, which may come as a relief after so many years of waiting. However, the game didn't release without experiencing some controversy first. Former Bayonetta voice actress Hellena Taylor revealed that her role had been re-cast just prior to the game's launch. However, additional information eventually came to light regarding her claims, and she added a request for fans to boycott the game and donate the money they would have spent towards charities, including one anti-abortion views. In response, the voice actress for Viola raised money for trans charities. Regardless of players' personal and political views, the controversy doesn't seem to have had much of a negative impact on the game's release.
Bayonetta 3 is available now for the Nintendo Switch.