One of the most surprising additions to Bayonetta 3 (and for some, one of the most divisive) was the inclusion of Viola, a brand new playable character that looks and feels completely different to the titular heroine we're all familiar with. Alongside Viola is her trusty companion, Cheshire, an Infernal Demon who is permanently bound to Viola's sword.
Boasting wild visuals and a comical, care-free personality, Cheshire is undoubtedly one of the coolest additions to the franchise (even though it technically appeared in doll form prior to Bayonetta 3) and the good news is that we'll be becoming even more acquainted with the character when Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon launches on Switch on March 17th, 2023.
Recently, PlatinumGames has been showcasing a number of behind-the-scenes videos on YouTube, demonstrating the work that went into building the world of Bayonetta 3. We're up to the 15th video in total, but since we're going to be spending a lot more time with Cheshire in a couple of months, we thought it might be prudent to highlight this one in particular.
The video goes into the modelling and texture work required to create Cheshire, along with some of the difficulties faced in getting the character's fur to look just right. Be sure to whack the subtitles on and enjoy!
What do you make of Cheshire and its inclusion in the Bayonetta 3 franchise? Are you looking forward to getting reacquainted with the character in Bayonetta: Origins? Let us know!
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Awesome. Wonder what reveals will be shown regarding Cheshire in Bayonetta Origins.
I thought Cheshire was a whimsical and welcome addition in Bayonetta 3 - it made the Viola chapters more tolerable.
It just makes me want Alice Madness Returns even MORE on Switch. I am looking forward to more Bayonetta as well, but American McGee's Alice collection is on top of my list somewhere.
I may have a very particular taste in games, but there's a lot of the Gamecube / PS2 / PS3 games I'd really just want a straight port to Switch of (with the obvious addition of gyro aiming), and that includes Kane & Lynch 2 which for some reason everyone seemed to hate (WITH online modes), all things Splinter Cell, Max Payne 3, Vanquish, and definitely Alice Madness Returns. Plenty more though (The Punisher on ps2, The Thing,... All things Gamecube and everything why I bought a ps2 and 3 on the side. Or a budget friendly reliable portable emulator with perfect support for the systems I mentioned, with analog triggers).
But Yeah, that's my train of thought when I read Cheshire.
i didn't look at the picture so i didn't make the cheshire cat connection. my first thought was of sandbach services; surely a domain of demons if ever there was one.
It’s a great take on the Alice Cheshire cat. I like that he takes up the caterpillars smoking habit for some odd reason.
Cheshire is a really cool and creepy character design. Still playing thru Bayo 3 so I’ll pay even more attention to character details now. I’ll definitely have some of whatever Cheshire’s smoking tho!
the egypht chapter made me apriciate Cheshire even more, and Cheshire attach are tied to Viola own attack, if you use her blade toss, Cheshire will attack with his tail, if she trow her dart, Cheshire will attack by blowing fire in his pipe.
I get the feeling Cheshire is just Luka made demon.
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