8-Bit Bayonetta

Imagine the stylish, over-the-top witch Bayonetta, then shrink her down into a tiny pixelated form and plop her into a browser mini-game. That’s 8-Bit Bayonetta, a cheeky little side project from PlatinumGames. Don’t expect the cinematic spectacle of the main series—this one’s more of an arcade distraction where you shoot, jump, and dodge in gloriously simplified fashion. It’s essentially Bayonetta’s idea of a coffee break: fast, flashy, and over before you know it. Still, it captures just enough of the character’s sass and action-packed energy to make you smile while you wonder, “Did I just play an official joke?”