So I was quite surprised at this, as Famitsu has been considered strict in their reviews by the gaming press. Now, recently, they gave Bayonetta a perfect score: four 10/10s equaling a 40/40. This is the the twelfth game to be given a perfect score with the previous being:
1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
2. Soulcalibur (1999)
3. Vagrant Story (2000)
4. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2003)
5. Nintendogs (2005)
6. Final Fantasy XII (2006)
7. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
8. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008)
9. 428 (2008)
10. Dragon Quest IX (2009)
11. Monster Hunter Tri (2009)
Though some question has been brought up if they are becoming a little more soft in their older age, as there are more perfect scores in these last few years, or are games just getting better.