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Bayonetta

Bayonetta is the first title in the iconic series that follows the enigmatic character on her journey to battle Angels and Demons.

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Bayonetta

Franchise
Bayonetta
Platform(s)
PS4 , PS3 , Xbox One , Xbox 360 , Switch , Wii U , PC
Released
October 29, 2009
Developer(s)
Platinum Games
Publisher(s)
Sega
Genre(s)
Action
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes

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