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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Bayonetta

Bayonetta

Quality
92Popularity
36Value
68
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 11 hours
−78% $4.49
Buy Now
VS
NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

Quality
67Popularity
28Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 14 days
$39.99
Buy Now

Winner

Bayonetta wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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Bayonetta
11 of 14 metrics
NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.49 Wins
$39.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.48 Wins
$19.99 -
Best Current Discount
-78% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
166 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.5% positive Wins
82.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
26.9K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
24.9K Wins
2.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K -
429 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
219 Wins
29 -
Steam Recommendations
26.8K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
51 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages
6 languages
Release Date
Apr 2017 -
Jun 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBayonetta

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleNINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Bayonetta
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Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Bayonetta

Bayonetta

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −78% $4.49Buy Now
Steam
Steam +33% $5.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +92% $8.60View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +345% $19.99View
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NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

1 Store
Steam
Steam$39.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Bayonetta

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (26,935 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
26,935 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.49 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.48)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +48% player growth
267 concurrent players — smaller but active
26,935 total reviews — proven game with large community

NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (2,449 reviews) — mostly positive
2,449 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$39.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Strong +27% player growth
33 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBayonettaNINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
Release Date
April 11, 2017
June 9, 2021
Developers
PlatinumGames
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publishers
SEGA
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50
51

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Bayonetta

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10
  • Processor: Core i5 4460
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions

NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10, 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4460 or over, AMD Ryzen5 1400 or over
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 VRAM 6GB or over, AMD RX 580 VRAM 8GB or over
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c or above & 16 bit stereo, 48KHz WAVE file can be played
  • Additional Notes: Resolution & Frame rate: 3840 x 2160, 60fps This game does not support playing by using a Direct input device.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Bayonetta won the comparison against NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

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Based on the metrics, Bayonetta won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Bayonetta currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC

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