2014 Vidya Gaem Awards

Self - Host: Not that the 2009 original was anything but sublime, but to improve the experience of one of 2014's most eagerly-awaited sequels in the way Bayonetta 2 managed, is worth an award in itself. Witch time makes its glorious return and it's better than ever, helping our titular witch dispatch both angelic and demonic foes with so much style, even Dante can't help but feel emasculated. The addition of the Umbran Climax adds a beautiful wrinkle to a flawless face, bringing the already fascinatingly entertaining flurry of combat and combo-building into the next generation. If that wasn't enough, the homage to AfterBurner in the final level will have your palms sweaty, dick throbbing, and a smile frozen upon your face.