Platinum Games' DMC clone is a solid game.
I'm not at all bothered by the 'dated' graphics. It's a beautiful game. Controls well. Nice flashy animations. Super eye-candy.
However.
Most of the game is spent watching cut-scenes, not in combat.
And the worst QTE I've experienced in any game really brings down the experience.
Bayonetta would be a solid '8' if it weren't for the awful quick time events. I will not be replaying this one. Nor will I be buying the re-release, as the QTE have not been removed. FAIL : (