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Bayonetta

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First release
Oct 29, 2009
Publisher
Sega
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Shooter · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

Also known as ベヨネッタ , 베요네타, Bayonetta.exe

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Storyline
Bayonetta is a witch, having woken up 20 years ago from a casket in the bottom of a secluded lake. In an effort to uncover the truth of her forgotten past, Bayonetta travels to the holy city of Vigrid in Europe, the ancestral home of the Lumen Sages, worshippers of light, and the Umbra Witches, followers of darkness. As she is pitted against a seemingly endless army of angels, including another Umbra Witch named Jeanne, she follows a mysterious voice and is accompanied by suave journalist Luka Redgrave, as well as young and innocent Cereza, whose mysterious appearance may be connected to the mystery behind her lost memories.Read more

Bayonetta is a witch, having woken up 20 years ago from a casket in the bottom of a secluded lake. In an effort to uncover the truth of her forgotten past, Bayonetta travels to the holy city of Vigrid in Europe, the ancestral home of the Lumen Sages, worshippers of light, and the Umbra Witches, followers of darkness. As she is pitted against a seemingly endless army of angels, including another Umbra Witch named Jeanne, she follows a mysterious voice and is accompanied by suave journalist Luka Redgrave, as well as young and innocent Cereza, whose mysterious appearance may be connected to the mystery behind her lost memories.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Oct 29, 2009
Xbox 360
Oct 29, 2009
PlayStation 3
Jan 05, 2010
All 9 release dates
Xbox 360
Jan 05, 2010
PlayStation 3
Jan 07, 2010
Xbox 360
Jan 07, 2010
PlayStation 3
Jan 08, 2010
Xbox 360
Jan 08, 2010
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 11, 2017
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
10h
Main + Extras
15h
Completionist
23h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
female protagonist, steam, steam trading cards, steam achievements, digital distribution
… All 18, steam cloud, playstation trophies, controller recommendation, language selection, games with gold, gamescom 2014, xbox one backwards compatibility, one-handed gameplay, fan service, superpowers, bonus game, slideshow cutscene, sexual themes

At a Glance

Critic Score
91
Main Story (IGDB)
10h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
15h
Completionist (IGDB)
23h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 27,545 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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