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Bayonetta

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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Bayonetta
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

ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes

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