This game is rated ESRB: Teen for Animated Blood and Fantasy Violence.
Released in 2023 for Nintendo Switch, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a puzzle-adventure game developed by PlatinumGames that serves as an origin story for the Bayonetta series. Set before the events of the main games, it follows a young Cereza — not yet the witch she will become — as she ventures into the forbidden Avalon Forest in search of the power to rescue her mother. Accompanying her is Cheshire, her first demon, who inhabits her stuffed toy. Players control both characters simultaneously: Cereza and Cheshire each have distinct abilities, and navigating the dangers of the forest requires managing them in tandem. The game's visual style and dual-character mechanics distinguish it significantly from the action-focused mainline entries, positioning it as an accessible yet narratively grounded companion piece to the broader franchise.
