The gaming industry regained much from the formation of Platinum Games, reconnecting to the glory days of the 90s when pride and great gameplay didn’t equate to maturity and realism. The Japanese developer cocked a middle finger to sense and sensibility twice this year, starting with the fantastically ludicrous Bayonetta and finishing with the O.T.T space-opera of Vanquish. But here’s the heart of the matter- for all its courting of bizarreness, Platinum’s true calling card is in the underlining rock-solid gameplay on which it builds its personal cirque du soleil upon. It asks the only correct question of modern technology - how can it be used to better the gameplay experience and entertainment for the enjoyment of all?
