Devil Kings

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Oct 12, 2005
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  • Summary: In Devil Kings, players assume the role of various warriors who must lead their hero into a succession of hostile confrontations against an onslaught of opponents. The action explodes on-screen when awesome "critical moves" are performed on the battlefield as players plow through enemyIn Devil Kings, players assume the role of various warriors who must lead their hero into a succession of hostile confrontations against an onslaught of opponents. The action explodes on-screen when awesome "critical moves" are performed on the battlefield as players plow through enemy hordes. Unleash the special powers from within to bombard those who stand against you with ruthless attacks or summon a powerful storm of fiery meteors and watch them explode in a whirlwind of destruction. Using experience points earned during combat, gamers can level up their characters' personal attributes and weapons. There are over 80 special items to find and unlock in hidden treasure chests located throughout the game. It's up to the player to build up their heroes, collect items, and carve a new path to victory and ultimate domination. [Capcom]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Gaming Target
    86
    Though in general a direct Dynasty Warriors clone, Devil Kings does try to take this familiar play style and make it something different, though it sacrifices the things that made Dynasty Warriors so popular amongst PlayStation 2 owners.
  2. GameSpot
    75
    Although the game borrows liberally from its contemporaries, Devil Kings manages to have fun with the formula by removing any sense of pretension or seriousness, leaving a game that's a lot of fun to play.
  3. Play Magazine
    70
    This isn't just a clone of Koei's slash-'em-ups, but a game that actually improves upon them in several ways. [Oct 2005, p.68]
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  4. Play UK
    67
    It's "Dynasty Warriors" for those who find "Dynasty Warriors" too complex. Without these elements though, the gameplay is left lacking. [Apr 2006, p.96]
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  5. PSM Magazine
    60
    It's also easy to die in the space of seconds, losing a half-hour's progress in one vein-throbbing instant. [Dec 2005, p.108]
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  6. Boomtown
    60
    But good sound isn’t going to save the game. There’s wasted potential here in Devil Kings, perhaps a sequel could bring that out. As it stands it is a flawed game thanks to repetition and some technical issues.
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  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    30
    Devil Kings' mailed-in gameplay is a classic example of what developers should avoid at all costs in the future. [Nov 2005, p.117]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Romeetje
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    After 15 years, this game remains a underrated masterpiece. It has its own unique, dark, yet cool style. I can’t stop playing this game!
  2. NicholasT.
    Mar 6, 2008
    9
    Underrated gem. While nothing spectacular, presents a fun arcade-style hack n' slash experience in the style of devil may cry andUnderrated gem. While nothing spectacular, presents a fun arcade-style hack n' slash experience in the style of devil may cry and dynasty/samurai warriors and doesn't take itself too seriously. Because of the arcade like style the game has plenty of content and doesn't have to be cleared all at once, infact you shouldn't just to spare you hands and controller. There is enough depth and differences in the gameplay that doesn't make it too repetitive. A shame this game is so underrated and people fail to appreciate it as it is. And it is fairly easy to find on sale cheap nowadays. Pick it up before it is too late.… Expand
  4. ERB
    Aug 3, 2013
    9
    Actually I think this game is very cool and awesome.Actually I think this game is very cool and awesome. … Expand
  5. FUBAR
    Oct 24, 2005
    7
    Vahnd must be crazy !! Dynasty Warrior is not better than Devil Kings !!
  6. VahndD.
    Oct 18, 2005
    4
    very bad game. i'd better playing dynasty warriors. too simple, lack of improvement. the publisher should thinking twice how to satisfy very bad game. i'd better playing dynasty warriors. too simple, lack of improvement. the publisher should thinking twice how to satisfy the fans not to disapoint them. the game is not worth enough too play.… Expand
  7. LuanN.
    Nov 29, 2005
    4
    Few charss ... few maps ... just more weapons but the same like Dynasty Warriors ! Is uch better play Dynastys ... poor capcom , go and make Few charss ... few maps ... just more weapons but the same like Dynasty Warriors ! Is uch better play Dynastys ... poor capcom , go and make Megamans ... and let the real games to Koei .… Expand

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#85 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005