Bayonetta 2009

About

Bayonetta came out on October 29, 2009 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, then for PC on April 11, 2017. On Steam, 93% of 27,624 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 164 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 237 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 10 hours, doing everything about 23 hours.

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.

Story

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.

What is happening now

Bayonetta is a stylish action game that blends fast-paced gunplay with melee combat across multiple platforms. The original title launched in 2009 and established itself as a standout entry in Capcom's action lineup. Recent commentary from the game's creator reflects on Capcom's broader strategy in the current decade. The studio has credited its recent success partly to a willingness to greenlight new intellectual properties rather than rely solely on established franchises, with plans to continue this approach moving forward. This philosophy represents a notable shift in how major publishers balance franchise continuation with fresh creative ventures.