

With near-perfect execution, Bayonetta is a must-play for any action fan.
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Verdict
92%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (92% positive from 31K reviews)
Outstanding soundtrack
No significant drawbacks reported
Bayonetta is a 2009 action-adventure game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Sega. It was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Japan in October 2009, and in North America and Europe in January 2010. It was released on Wii U in September 2014, Windows in April 2017, Nintendo Switch in February 2018, and PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in February 2020.

Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
I'm A Bit... I Mean Witch.
Execute a Torture Attack.
77.5%
unlocked
A Primer In The Magical Arts
Complete the Vestibule.
73%
unlocked
You Want To Touch Me?
Engage Witch Time successfully 10 times.
65.1%
unlocked
Wicked Weaver
Execute a Wicked Weave attack while using Dodge Offset.
52.2%
unlocked
Just In The Nick Of Time
Dodge the runaway streetcar during Chapter 2.
43.8%
unlocked
Fortitudo, Bringer Of Flame
Defeat Fortitudo on any difficulty.
36.9%
unlocked
Seeker Of Magic
Purchase three new techniques.
35.7%
unlocked
Record Collector
Obtain three complete Angelic Hymn Gold LPs.
35.2%
unlocked
Chapters 1-4 (Normal)
Complete Chapters 1 through 4 on Normal difficulty.
30.7%
unlocked
Temperantia, Manipulator Of Wind
Defeat Temperantia on any difficulty.
28.4%
unlocked
Bayonetta developer Platinum Games is hiring for a new online action game, even after many long-time staff have departed for other studios
Platinum Games is hiring new staff for an online action game, following the departure of several well known developers from the company. Read more
We have Phil Spencer to thank for the idea to bring Team Ninja and PlatinumGames together for Ninja Gaiden 4
The reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4 at last week’s Xbox Developer Direct was one of the show’s highlights. Not only did the announcement unveil an unexpected
Bayonetta celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, and despite a recent staff exodus, PlatinumGames has teased it has "a few things in store"
If you can believe that much time has passed, Bayonetta is 15 years old now, and PlatinumGames has teased… something! Read more
Hideki Kamiya breaks out the tiny violin for the 9 Bayonetta games he once imagined: 'I may have to take the full saga to the grave'
Hideki Kamiya, formerly of Capcom and PlatinumGames, is now out in the world as a civilian. The legendary director is responsible for some of the best
Hideki Kamiya may end up taking the rest of his ideas for Bayonetta "to the grave"
With Hideki Kamiya no longer working at PlatinumGames, the Bayonetta series will likely move on without him - and he might be taking his ideas for mor
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I'm A Bit... I Mean Witch.
Execute a Torture Attack.
77.5%
unlocked
A Primer In The Magical Arts
Complete the Vestibule.
73%
unlocked
You Want To Touch Me?
Engage Witch Time successfully 10 times.
65.1%
unlocked
Wicked Weaver
Execute a Wicked Weave attack while using Dodge Offset.
52.2%
unlocked
Just In The Nick Of Time
Dodge the runaway streetcar during Chapter 2.
43.8%
unlocked
Fortitudo, Bringer Of Flame
Defeat Fortitudo on any difficulty.
36.9%
unlocked
Seeker Of Magic
Purchase three new techniques.
35.7%
unlocked
Record Collector
Obtain three complete Angelic Hymn Gold LPs.
35.2%
unlocked
Chapters 1-4 (Normal)
Complete Chapters 1 through 4 on Normal difficulty.
30.7%
unlocked
Temperantia, Manipulator Of Wind
Defeat Temperantia on any difficulty.
28.4%
unlocked
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