Bayonetta - Dev Diary: Part 1 (Official) - Bayonetta

Bayonetta is a main game in the hack and slash/shooter genre, originally released in 2009. You engage in high-octane, balletic combat as an ancient witch fighting angelic foes. The core loop involves chaining melee attacks and gunfire while mastering "Witch Time" evasions to unlock devastating, over-the-top finishing moves. Its distinct feature is the focus on aggressive, stylish execution rewarded through combo rankings across elaborate stages.