Bayonetta is a series of games developed by PlatinumGames and published by Nintendo and Sega. It follows the adventures of Bayonetta, a modern-day witch and the series' titular protagonist, wielding duel-pistols on her hands and feet against the forces of Paradiso with the aid of her hair to summon demonic allies. The series was created by "Team Little Angels", and is directed by Hideki Kamiya.
The series has three games, the first one released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the second for Wii U and Nintendo Switch, and the third exclusively for Switch. A remastered version of the first game was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in February 2020.
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An anime film adaptation of the first game, Bayonetta: Bloody Fate, was produced by Gonzo and released in 2013.
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A pachislot game based on Bayonetta was released in Japan, and an 16-bit spin-off game was also made.
A spin-off game to the series, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, was released on March 17, 2023.
Bayonetta appears as a guest character in several parent games by Nintendo and Sega. She is a downloadable character in the multiplayer fighting game Anarchy Reigns, and as a special guest character alongside Jeanne and Rodin in The Wonderful 101. She is also a downloadable character in the Super Smash Bros. series, appearing in both Super Smash Bros. 4 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in its sequel.
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