Devil May Cry

 PlayStation 2
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 993 Ratings

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  • Summary: In a large American metropolis, a man named Dante, a private investigator of the supernatural, is seeking revenge for the death of his mother and brother. The world is waiting, for Dante is no ordinary man, and with his father's sword in hand, he must enter the demon realm and avengeIn a large American metropolis, a man named Dante, a private investigator of the supernatural, is seeking revenge for the death of his mother and brother. The world is waiting, for Dante is no ordinary man, and with his father's sword in hand, he must enter the demon realm and avenge mankind. [Capcom]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Cheat Code Central
    100
    Perhaps the coolest evolution of the survival horror series yet, even besting "Onimusha Warlords," without breaking a sweat.
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  2. Hot Games
    100
    Quite possibly the game of the year – if you liked "Onimusha," then Devil May Cry will definitely possess you.
  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    With the exception of a rather throwaway plot, absolutely no part of Devil May Cry escapes the realm of coolness superior. [Nov 2001, p.152]
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  4. Gaming Maxx
    95
    Control wise, this setup is a major improvement over the stiff and cumbersome control scheme of RE series. Everything moves swiftly, smoothly, with dead on response to your button action.
  5. GameSpy
    92
    The fastest, sexiest, loudest, and, like all things spawned from the bowels of hell, intensely addictive assault on your senses to hit the PS2 thus far.
  6. Electric Playground
    90
    Above all else, this game is spooky, stylish and most importantly, fun from beginning to end.
  7. All Game Guide
    80
    While camera problems are nothing new, Devil May Cry's biggest flaw is that it ends too quickly. Thus, its biggest strength is also its biggest weakness: the fast-paced nature of the game makes it easier to finish.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 168 out of 205
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 205
  3. Negative: 9 out of 205
  1. vantz
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    Very fun and old school game. it still is the best in the series and the game has lots of soul. Very nice environments, character and enemyVery fun and old school game. it still is the best in the series and the game has lots of soul. Very nice environments, character and enemy designs, good music, really cant go wrong with this game.… Expand
  2. Tabarek76
    May 11, 2023
    10
    It's masterpiece it's just perfect game forever my best game I loved this game so much
  4. Janu
    Jun 15, 2003
    10
    This game rocks!! I just love this game because you just slash and chop and rip monsters' brains out!! The gameplay is very good and the This game rocks!! I just love this game because you just slash and chop and rip monsters' brains out!! The gameplay is very good and the grpahics are awesome!! I recommend this to anyone who owns a PS2!! Rent it first, though, because you don't have to listen to me....… Expand
  5. BulletTimeTails
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This game is the most fun i´ve ever had with a hack n´ slash game like...ever! Controls are good, badass and extremely likeable characters,This game is the most fun i´ve ever had with a hack n´ slash game like...ever! Controls are good, badass and extremely likeable characters, simple combat but super intuitive and kickass music! If anything, DMC1 succeeds more than fails, no big surprise why this game is one of Capcom´s best games ever. To simply put it, DMC is perfection of Hack n´ Slash games.… Expand
  6. AnonymousMC
    Feb 17, 2002
    9
    tru, the camera angles make it tricky, but DMC is NOT hard. it should take u less than 5 hrs to beat the game if ur good enough. &that'stru, the camera angles make it tricky, but DMC is NOT hard. it should take u less than 5 hrs to beat the game if ur good enough. &that's as a first-timer.
    Next Generation is stupid. this game is definitely not too difficult & u can beat it within a few hrs    … Expand
  7. Jacob_gabriel
    Aug 18, 2021
    8
    This is the first PS2 game i've played and best game in this franchise in my opinion. 2001... long time ago.
  8. Nadinux
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Outstanding game, boasting incredible fluid gameplay that was way ahead of its time in 2001.

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Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#5 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#4 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001