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Bayonetta

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Thank you for selecting the Bayonetta™ game forthe Wii U™ system.

Please read this manual carefully before using thissoftware. If the software will be used by children,the manual should be read and explained to themby an adult.

Also, before using this software, please read thecontent of the Health and Safety Informationapplication on the Wii U Menu. It containsimportant information that will help you enjoy thissoftware.

Important Information

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This software can be used with any of thefollowing controllers once they have been pairedwith the console.

◆ You can use a Classic Controller™ instead of aClassic Controller Pro™.

Pairing Controllers

From the HOME Menu,select Controller Settingsto display the screenshown to the right.Select Pair, and thenfollow the on-screen instructions to pair thecontroller.

◆ Only one Wii U GamePad controller can be used.

◆ A Wii Remote™ Plus controller can be used instead ofa Wii Remote controller.

This game supports 5.1-channel linear PCMsurround sound. In order to experience surroundsound, select (System Settings) from the Wii UMenu, choose the TV item, and then change theaudio-output type to Surround.

◆ In order to experience surround sound with thissoftware, you will need to connect your Wii U consolewith a receiver that has a built-in HDMI™ port using aHigh Speed HDMI Cable. For more information abouthow to configure and connect your receiver, see the

Information about Audio Output

Wii UGamePad

Wii U ProController

Wii Remote +Classic

Controller Pro

instruction manual for the receiver.

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Connecting your system to the Internet lets youenjoy the following features:

◆ See the Internet Connection Requirements section ofthe printed Wii U Operations Manual for moreinformation about the equipment required to connectto the Internet. Once you have all the requiredequipment, select Internet from (System Settings)in the Wii U Menu to configure an Internetconnection.

◆ For more about Miiverse, see the Miiverse electronicmanual. The Miiverse electronic manual can bedisplayed by launching Miiverse ( ) and thenselecting My Menu -> Settings/Other -> Manual.

◆ You will need to have connected to the Internet andinitialized Miiverse beforehand.

Posting to Miiverse™

At any time during play, you can post your currentfeelings in the form of text or a freehand drawing

. You can also attach various characterillustrations and screenshots.

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You can restrict use of the following features byselecting (Parental Controls) from the Wii UMenu.

Item Content

OnlineInteraction inGames

Restricts online features andexchange of content through games.

Miiverse

Restricts the posting and reading oftext and handwritten messagesduring gameplay and when chaptersare cleared. Selecting RestrictPosting lets you restrict the postingof content. Selecting RestrictViewing and Posting lets you restrictthe posting and viewing of Miiversecontent. When restricted, willnot be displayed on the Wii UGamePad.

◆ Access to this game (as well as other games)can also be restricted through the Game Ratingitem in Parental Controls.

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◆ If you start a new game from the beginning or load aprevious game, the Continue data will be overwritten.

New GameSelect the difficulty, andstart the game from thebeginning.

Load GameContinue from where yousaved a previous game.

ContinueContinue from the lastcheckpoint you reached

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Start a new game, or continue from where you leftoff.

Play

◆ You can also make selections by tapping the touchscreen.

Navigate the menu with, and confirm yourselection with . You canreturn to the title screenby pressing .

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◆ As you progress through the game, other options willunlock here.

View your collection of Umbran Tears of Blood.

Extra

Change the settings for controllers, the camera,etc.

Options

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Submenu

Press to display the submenu.

Gates of Hell

Rodin is a skilled craftsmanfrom Inferno. You can buynew skills, accessories, andmore at his store, theGates of Hell .

SaveSave your current gameprogress.

This menu appears at thestart of a new chapter.Select Start to begin.

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Chapter SelectPlay a previously clearedchapter.

Costume ChangeChange Bayonetta'scostume.

DifficultyChange the game'sdifficulty.

OptionChange the settings forcontrollers, the camera,etc.

Return to TitleScreen

End the game and return tothe title screen.

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◆ There is only one Continue save file.◆ There are some Verses that will not save upon

completion.

Auto Saves at Checkpoints

Each chapter is broken down into a number ofVerses. When you clear a Verse, your performancewill be assessed and the game will automaticallysave to the Continue file.

You can save yourprogress in the Chaptermenu. You can create amaximum of 30 save-datafiles.

Please be careful when deleting save data. Erased savedata cannot be recovered.

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Punch attack

Kick attack

Gun attack

Blade attack

Torture attack

Continuous punch attack

Combo Icons

Fighting with Combos

If you attack an enemycontinuously, you will earn combopoints depending on the method ofattack. The higher the hit count,the higher the point multiplier.

Use the pistols onBayonetta's limbs tomaster the bullet arts--acombination of melee andgun attacks--as youprogress through the chapters, mowing down thehordes of angels that get in your way.

Dodge Offset

If you are attacked while performing a combo, holddown an attack button ( or ) and press to

When you clear a chapter,an evaluation and a scorewill display based on theresults of each Versewithin that chapter.

Clearing Chapters

Unleash the Witch's MagnificentPower

Apart from melee and gun attacks, the witchBayonetta can use a variety of magic techniques

. She can summon demons and torturedevices, and she can also transform into variousbeasts.

evade. You will be able to resume your comboafter the dodge.

After a combo, your points will be convertedinto halos, which are used as currency

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Angel Attack

This is a bonusgame you canchallenge afterclearing a chapter.Shoot down angelsin a shooting gallery, and then trade thepoints you get for items or halos.

MedalsThe medals you wereawarded for each Verse.

Used Item

The items you used andthe number of times yougot a game over during thechapter.

Total Score

Combo points earned, theamount of time it took toclear the chapter, and theamount of damage youreceived during thechapter.

Award Bonus

You will receive bonushalos based on whether ornot you used items andyour overall Verseevaluations.

Award

Displays yourcomprehensive evaluation.The highest rank is pureplatinum, and the lowestrank is stone.

When your HP gauge isdepleted, it will be gameover. Select Yes to restartfrom the last checkpointpassed, or select No toreturn to the Chapter menu.

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The chapter Verse you are currently in.

Verse

Press either , , or to display the itemshortcut.

Item shortcut

If you pick up a weapon an enemy has dropped, itwill be displayed on-screen. The gauge willdeplete as you use it, and once it's empty, theweapon will disappear.

Dropped-weapons gauge

◆ After filling a certain amount, you will be able to usea torture attack .

This will fill as you perform combo attacks andactivate witch time .

Magic gauge

This will deplete when you take damage.

Vitality gauge

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Pause Menu

Displays when you press . You can accessthe Options or Chapter Select menus orreturn to the title screen.

This will only display when a very powerful enemyis present.

Enemy-vitality gauge

This displays when you are performing comboattacks. It will show your total points and thepoints you received depending on the attack.

Combo counter

The number of halos you currently have.

Halos

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If you hold the button, you will jump higher. Ifyou press the button or tap the screen again,you will perform a double jump.

Double-tap

Jump

Tap and hold in thedirection you wantto move

Move

Button Controls Touch Controls

/ /

Move

Actions can be performed with the controller'sbuttons or with touch controls.

Press to perform actions unique to varioussituations.

Other Actions

Witch Time

This will beactivated if youevade an enemyattack at the lastsecond. Thanks toyour sharpened nerves, time around you willslow down and, for a certain amount of time,you will be able to move with such speedthat you can walk on water.

When using button controls, press toevade backward or press + to evade ina particular direction.

Slide the stylusswiftly in thedirection you wantto evade

Evade

These actions can be performed when youare near something such as a sign, a door, aweapon that an enemy has dropped, etc.

◆ Dropped weapons can be disposed of bypressing or holding . When using theClassic Controller Pro, this can only be done byholding .

Tap

Interact (open, pick up, examine,etc.)

Perform a simple shot with Scarborough Fair.

◆ Although weak, Scarborough Fair can alwaysbe used regardless of the weapon you haveequipped.

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Shoot (Normally)

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A powerful attack using the weapon(s)equipped to your feet.

Tap the target youwant to attack

Kick

A swift attack using the weapon(s) equippedto your hands.

Tap the target youwant to attack

Punch

Button Controls Touch Controls

/ /

Attack

Attacking with Button Controls

Press various combinations of and to unleashdiverse combo attacks. Each combination willunleash a different attack, so get creative withyour combat!

While holding the button, you willautomatically lock on to a nearby enemy.

Press and hold ‐

Lock On

Nearby enemies will become enraged, refillingyour magic gauge.

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Taunt

Perform a gun attack with the weapon(s)equipped to your hands or feet.

◆ Depending on the weapon you're holding, theattack may be unique to the weapon rather thana gun attack.

Press and hold or

Tap and hold thetarget you want toattack

Gun Attack

Bullet Climax

Rotate once andpress or tounleash a hail ofbullets. Aim with ,and rapidly press or to continue firing.

Attacking with Touch Controls

If you tap an enemy, you willautomatically attack. The attack willcontinue until the purple attacktimer disappears.

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Use the item you set to the shortcut slot.

◆ Items can be assigned to shortcut slots in theItems menu .

Press and hold ,, or

Tap and hold theitem you want touse

Use Items

Button Controls Touch Controls

/ /

Using Weapons and Items

Press , , or or tapthe touch screen todisplay the item shortcuts.When using the touch-screen controls, theweapon-change icon will also appear.

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◆ When using the Classic Controller Pro, you canonly use .

Press / Double-tap ,

, etc.

Reset Camera

Tap , , etc.

Move Camera

Controlling the Camera

When using touch controls, touch the edges of thescreen to display the , , , and icons.

Switch your equipped weapons between setsA and B.

◆ Weapons can be assigned to the A or B slot inthe Weapons menu .

Tap /

Change Weapons

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◆ Press (or depending on the situation) to displaythe controls screen, and then press again tochange the control style.

Operating Vehicles

In certain areas, you will need to ride a motorcycleto progress through the stage. You can steer usingthe gyroscope.

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◆ This power can only be used in certain areas.◆ When using a Classic Controller Pro, you can fall

back to the ground by holding .

When you bathe in themoonlight, you gain thepower to walk on walls.To activate it, face a walland jump onto it. To fallback to the ground, jump and press in midair.

Witch Walk

The demons youcommand take control ofyour hair to attack yourenemies. These attacksare unleashed when youconnect attack actions into certain combos.

Wicked Weave

You can destroy your angelic enemies by callingupon demons and using a wide range of specialtechniques. You will learn more magic as youprogress through the game.

Transform into a wildbeast and dash like thewind. While moving, press twice quickly tounleash it. You willchange back to your human form when you stopmoving.

Beast Within

◆ When using touch controls, keep touching the screenafter evading to activate.

Infernal demons can onlybe summoned to helpfight powerful enemies. Ifyou press the buttons asdisplayed on-screen, aninfernal demon will appear to deliver considerabledamage.

Summon Infernal Demons

When the Magic Gaugereaches a certain level,press + near anenemy to summon atorture device to torturethe angel.

Torture Attack

◆ The torture device you summon will differ dependingon the enemy.

◆ Depending on the enemy, summoning a torturedevice may cause you to drop your weapon.

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◆ There are some weapons that can only beequipped to the hands and some that can only beequipped to the feet.

How to Set Weapons

❶ Select a weapon with /, and then press .

❷ The left indicates hands, and the right indicates feet. Select the part you want toequip, and then press to confirm.

Equip weapons to yourhands and feet. Byassigning sets to A and B,you can press duringbattle or tap the icon atthe bottom of the touch screen to swap betweensets on the fly.

Weapons

Press to display the Game Menu. You canswitch pages with / and items with /.

◆ Select Exit to close the subscreen and resume thegame.

◆ The Immortal Marionette is the only accessorythat can be equipped to the waist.

When the difficulty is set to Easy or VeryEasy, the Immortal Marionette accessory willautomatically be equipped to the waist.It can be removed via the Equip menu.

You can equip oneaccessory to each arm.Accessories will give youvarious special effects orabilities.

Accessories

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Concocting Compounds

Mix ingredients to createrestorative, protective, orenhancing items. Therecipes are displayed onthe left page.

Setting Item Shortcuts

❶ Select an item with /, and then press .

❷ Select Set.

❸ Select whether you'd like to set the item to ,, or , and then press to confirm.

Here you can use items orset up item shortcuts.

Item

The Hierarchy ofLaguna

View the angels thatyou've encountered.

Infernal DemonsView the infernal demonsthat you've summoned.

Antonio'sNotebook

Read the notes that you'vecollected.

The Tome ofUmbran Arts

View the combos andtechniques that youcan use.

Rarities

Examine the Umbran Tearsof Blood and AngelicHymns Gold LPs thatyou've collected.

Files

Here you can view various written works.

How to Mix

❶ Select an ingredient with /.

❷ Hold to increase the quantity of theingredient you want to use.

❸ When the necessary number of ingredients isset, the item you can create will light up. Rotate, and when the wheel makes a full circle, youritem will be ready.

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Shuraba

A living katana embedded with theheart of Ashura, the demon god ofwar. Always on the hunt for blood,the blade will suck the very soulsout of those it cuts down.

Onyx Roses

These shotguns house the souls offairies collected in the onyx rosesthat are said to bloom in Inferno.Each shot fired contains the curseof those fairies' trapped souls.

Scarborough Fair

Created by the famed blacksmithfrom Inferno, Rodin, these fourguns are named Parsley, Sage,Rosemary, and Thyme. PushingBayonetta's magic to its limits, theyhave not only an exceptional rate of fire butimmense power as well.

These weapons were created for fighting angels.The weapons listed here are just a few of thevarious types you can obtain.

Amassing Weapons

Rodin will craft you a newweapon when you bring acomplete Angelic Hymns GoldLP to the Gates of Hell

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Kulshedra

A magical weapon in which issealed the ancient serpent demonKulshedra. The demon's power issummoned from a portal on its hilt,allowing the weapon to be used asa whip.

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Halo

A rare spiritual metal, this is thecrystallized life force of angels. Theseare used as currency in Inferno.

Green Laurel

A precious stone of crystallized lifeforce in the shape of a laurel. Itinstantly restores your vitality whenobtained.

Purple Butterfly

A precious gem of crystallized magicpower in the shape of a butterfly. Itinstantly replenishes magical powerwhen obtained.

Broken Witch Heart

A shard of Witch Heart. Collect four topermanently increase your maximumvitality.

Broken Moon Pearl

Collect two to permanently increaseyour maximum magic power.

Dropped Items

You can obtain these items during battle bydefeating enemies.

Baked Gecko

Unicorn Horn

Mandragora Root

Mixing Ingredients

These are used as ingredients for concoctingcompounds. Collect and mix these together to turnthem into new items.

Arcade Bullet

Bullets used to play Angel Attack.Each bullet lets you take three shots.

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Items

Here you can purchase items that will help yousurvive during battle, such as restorative andprotective items.

Accessories

Here you can purchaseaccessories that will giveyou various specialeffects and abilities.

◆ Some weapons will not be included in this list.

Weapons

Replicas of the weaponsRodin has made for youare displayed. Bypurchasing these, you canequip multiple copies ofthe same weapon at the same time.

This store is run by the mysteriousRodin. You can visit it from theChapter menu or from specialentrances within the chaptersthemselves.

Rodin's Treasures

These will be stocked when certain in-gamemilestones are reached. As for what kinds ofproducts might be included here? Well, you'll justhave to play to find out.

◆ Techniques that you purchased can be turned on andoff in the Special Techniques menu in the Tome ofUmbran Arts.

Techniques

Purchase new techniquesto increase the number ofmoves you can use duringbattle.

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The character that will be displayed withyour handwritten message will differdepending on your in-game location. Asidefrom Bayonetta herself, who else could therebe?

◆ You can also post text, but you can only attachillustrations to handwritten notes.

How to Post

❶ Tap to display the posting screen.

❷ Express how you're feeling right now with ahandwritten post.

❸ Select Send.

Free Posting

You can create text andhandwritten posts at anytime. You can also attacha premade characterillustration.

While playing, you can post your thoughts andfeelings about the game and share informationwith other players from around the world as longas they're also connected to Miiverse. Posting andviewing comments requires an internet connection.

Score Post

Tap on the chapter-results screen to postyour score along withyour thoughts about it.

◆ The method for making a post here is the same as inFree Posting.

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This game is not designed for use with anyunauthorized device. Use of any such device willinvalidate your Nintendo product warranty. Copyingand/or distribution of any Nintendo game is illegaland is strictly prohibited by intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized copying or distribution is prohibited.This product contains technical protection measures.Your Wii U system and this software are not designedfor use with any unauthorized device or any non-licensed accessory. Such use may be illegal, voidsany warranty, and is a breach of your obligationsunder the End User License Agreement. Further, useof an unauthorized device or software, will renderthis game or your Wii U system permanentlyunplayable and result in removal of unauthorizedcontent. Nintendo (as well as any Nintendo licenseeor distributor) is not responsible for any damage orloss caused by the use of such device or non-licensed accessory. A system update may be requiredto play this game.

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