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Bayonetta

Bayonetta

Released: 10/24/2014

Bayonetta is a cinematic and stylish action game from the creative mind of Hideki Kamiya. As a gun-wielding witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless enemies in a game of 100% pure all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with acrobatic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre with magnificent over-the-top action and fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

Bayonetta is a cinematic and stylish action game from the creative mind of Hideki Kamiya. As a gun-wielding witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless enemies in a game of 100% pure all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with acrobatic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre with magnificent over-the-top action and fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

Bayonetta is a cinematic and stylish action game from the creative mind of Hideki Kamiya. As a gun-wielding witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless enemies in a game of 100% pure all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with acrobatic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre with magnificent over-the-top action and fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

Critics
86
Steam
92
Metacritic
83

Score Breakdown

85.7

Critic Average

44 reviews

92

Steam User Score

31,526 reviews

83

Metacritic User Score

973 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-6.8
Metacritic Disparity
+2.7
Combined Disparity
-2.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

5 early (11%)1 launch window (2%)38 late (86%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 44 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 85.7/100. Critics score this game 6.8 points lower than Steam users and 2.7 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 44)+
  1. Fingal BelmontviaNiche Gamer
    Dec 22, 2020·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 92.5/100 · -2.5 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +7.0 pts
  2. Jason StettnerviaGamerheadquarters
    Feb 29, 2020·Late review
    82/100View review
    Steam 92.5/100 · -10.4 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · -1.0 pts
  3. Angel CortésviaGame Freaks 365
    Feb 21, 2020·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 92.5/100 · -22.4 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · -13.0 pts
  4. عصام الشهوانviaSaudi Gamer
    Feb 19, 2020·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 92.5/100 · -12.4 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · -3.0 pts
  5. Daniel LadianoviaGotGame
    Feb 18, 2020·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 92.5/100 · -7.5 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +2.0 pts