Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 40
  2. Negative: 3 out of 40
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  1. Glaring deficiencies, such as the redundant environments, weak camera system, and most importantly, a severe lack of challenge.
  2. The most monumental loss is style.
  3. 30
    One of the most disappointing sequels in gaming history.

Awards & Rankings

2
#2 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
9
#9 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 495 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. MattP.
    Apr 13, 2003
    7
    This game just DOES NOT deserve a 10. The camera is terrible, the environments aren't bad but compared to DMC 1 are plain and ugly. This game just DOES NOT deserve a 10. The camera is terrible, the environments aren't bad but compared to DMC 1 are plain and ugly. It's can be finished in under 5 hours (there are two discs-but there the same game) and dosn't have much replay value. A good rental. Full Review »
  2. [Anonymous]
    Oct 26, 2008
    0
    In sharp contrast to Devil May Cry, the sequel dumbs down the difficulty an extreme amount. It caters to everyone who whined that the first In sharp contrast to Devil May Cry, the sequel dumbs down the difficulty an extreme amount. It caters to everyone who whined that the first was too hard, the game play it watered down, it ruins Dante's lovable cocky, confident, and competent personality, and the characters and storyline are absolutely unengaging. Full Review »
  3. Jun 28, 2020
    5
    Una lamentable secuela, para un DMC, bastante flojo, en casi todos los aspectos, pero tienen sus puntos, como tener 2 personajes jugables deUna lamentable secuela, para un DMC, bastante flojo, en casi todos los aspectos, pero tienen sus puntos, como tener 2 personajes jugables de entrada, un buen aspecto para Dante, una banda sonora interesante y algunos buenos jefes Full Review »