Bayonetta 3 dev on sustaining Bayonetta’s characterization whereas including “cuteness”
Posted on January 1, 2023 by Brian(@NE_Brian)
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Bayonetta 3 lead facial animator Akifumi Sengan lately gave some perception into what it was like engaged on the sport, together with character designs.
With Bayonetta herself, Sengan identified how she has a brand new hair fashion for this title. The brand new entry additionally launched a “cute” theme. That meant Sengan needed to preserve the kind of characterization Bayonetta is understood for whereas additionally bringing alongside “that extra layer of cuteness.”
Sengan stated:
“The 3D modeling of Bayonetta’s face is a bit more practical this time in comparison with the earlier installments, so I used to be very specific about how to ensure her expressions didn’t break her character. She has a model new hair fashion this time, so at first it was extremely robust to make her appear to be Bayonetta.
For the third installment, along with the Bayonetta-like expressions, she additionally has the addition theme of being “cute’.
I needed to work very laborious to not stray from Bayonetta’s characterization whereas additionally including in that extra layer of cuteness.”
Sengan touched on new character Viola as nicely, noting that she “demonstrates quite a lot of expressions akin to the principle character of a Japanese comedian e-book” and “reveals us a number of expressions relying on the scenario.”
You could find a video highlighting facial expressions in Bayonetta 3 beneath.
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