Bayonetta nabs rare Edge 10/10

Having wowed critics in Japan and winning a noteworthy 40/40 review from weekly Japanese games bible Famitsu, Bayonetta has now made its mark on this side of the globe thanks to its review in today’s copy of Edge.

Future’s cult magazine has awarded Sega’s action outing 10/10, making it only the 11th game in history to receive top honours from the publication.

The title is developed by Madworld creators Platinum Games, with Hideki Kayima – the man behind the likes of Devil may Cry and Viewtiful Joe – directing the project.

Bayonetta is due out in the UK on Xbox 360 and PS3 on January 8th.