Bayonetta

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Bayonetta is an action hack-and-slash game similar to titles like Devil May Cry created by the team at PlatinumGames. When a witch is awakened from a locked coffin at the bottom of the lake with no memories of her past, she begins taking on jobs hunting angels at the behest of unknown employers. However, when another mysterious witch appears to antagonize and jot her memory, Bayonetta embarks on a journey to reclaim her lost memories - and intends to do it with style.

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OpenCritic Reviews: Top Critic Avg: 85/100 Critics Rec: 92%

Released: October 29, 2009
ESRB: M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes
Developer(s): Platinum Games
Publisher(s): Sega
Engine: Proprietary Engine
Franchise: Bayonetta

Platform(s): PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC
ESRB: M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes

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Bayonetta 3 fans waited five years to learn about what happened in the story, and PlatinumGames certainly didn't disappoint in terms of big events.

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By Scott Baird

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By Scott Baird

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Ahead of a hyped Nintendo Direct presentation, the company's release schedule has apparently leaked to reveal Bayonetta 3's 2022 launch window.

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By Phillip Tinner

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Bayonetta 3 Creator Seems To Hint Lack of Gameplay Is Nintendo's Call

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PlatinumGames founder Hideki Kamiya seems to suggest publisher Nintendo is the one that will decide when Bayonetta 3 gameplay footage can be shown.

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