Devil May Cry 2

 PlayStation 2
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  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    To this day, I dont understand why people hate this entry. I bought the game as a kid and beat in in every difficulty. Beating the last one (the "Dante must die" and "the however the girl was called must die") made me a man, i swear. I never struggled so bad and for so long trying something before in my life, at that point.
  2. Yang738
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    I would say this is the weakest Devil may Cry game, but it's still a lot of fun. The story is okay, but nothing over the top.
    The gameplay changed a little, but in a good way and you get to play one more character (which cuts the game time with the Main character in half)
    Overall I had the feeling it's a little shorter than the previous game, even though you have 2 CDs and 2 Characters to    I would say this is the weakest Devil may Cry game, but it's still a lot of fun. The story is okay, but nothing over the top.
    The gameplay changed a little, but in a good way and you get to play one more character (which cuts the game time with the Main character in half)
    Overall I had the feeling it's a little shorter than the previous game, even though you have 2 CDs and 2 Characters to play.

    Short:
    Gameplay is great
    Story is short and not that relevant for the Series
    2 Playable characters with different missions, taking place at the same time    … Expand
  3. Minus_Infinity
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    A solid game, not amazing by DMC standards, but a serviceable game regardless. This game had a horrible development cycle, and it's honestly really cool how the game sorta came together in such a short amount of time. DMC2 is the worst DMC game, by far. But at the end of the day, it's a fine game.
  4. Tango-Three
    May 29, 2021
    10
    Cool game, this is ironic, its easy and bad but its fun sometimes and at times, still better than a certain zombie apocalypse game
  5. ChesterField
    May 10, 2020
    8
    I never understood the bad score in this one. Lot of weapons, frenzy combat, lot of combos. I think is a little inferior to the previous one but still, good devil may cry.
  6. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GOOD.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  7. alenisdone
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Devil May Cry 2 for the Sony PlayStation 2 is nothing short of a masterpiece. The stylish gameplay and deep story mesh together to create an unforgettable experience that you wouldn't find anywhere else. Devil May Cry 2's replayability shoots through the roof with the inclusion of the entirely new playable character Lucia, giving players a chance to see this game's magnificent storyDevil May Cry 2 for the Sony PlayStation 2 is nothing short of a masterpiece. The stylish gameplay and deep story mesh together to create an unforgettable experience that you wouldn't find anywhere else. Devil May Cry 2's replayability shoots through the roof with the inclusion of the entirely new playable character Lucia, giving players a chance to see this game's magnificent story through two different perspectives. Future installments of the Devil May Cry series have tried to "improve" what made this game so great, but none of them have come close to the perfection that is Devil May Cry 2. When my wife was rushed to the hospital to give birth to our firstborn son (we named him Dante), I opted to instead stay at home to play Devil May Cry 2. Devil May Cry 2 for the Sony PlayStation 2 is the video game equivalent of the Mona Lisa, except one hundred thousand times better. This work of art has given me a purpose in life and I hope everyone has a chance to play what I believe is the greatest video game of all time. (Devil May Cry 2)… Expand
  8. EuropeanExtreme
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    Devil May Cry 2 may not be the best in the series, in fact compared to the first title is completely a step back in the series, but hey the game itself got some good ideas which most fans "like" to ignore:

    -The game play itself is more innovative than the first, and more comfortable, one button to dodge, and many combos to use using the left stick + triangle system, with secret moves    Devil May Cry 2 may not be the best in the series, in fact compared to the first title is completely a step back in the series, but hey the game itself got some good ideas which most fans "like" to ignore:

    -The game play itself is more innovative than the first, and more comfortable, one button to dodge, and many combos to use using the left stick + triangle system, with secret moves you have to find out.

    -The soundtrack is if not the best, one of the best in the series, come on, every track is awesome and very representative and catchy.

    -This was the last Devil May Cry that got the horror ambientation (along with DMC1), i really miss it, and the design of the monsters, bosses and the characters itself is magnificent, they were inspired by lovecraft really.

    The biggest problem of this game was the A.I and the difficulty, unless you play this game on hard or even on DMD there´s no real challenge, and some bosses were not polished at all, (yes i´m talking to you infested chopper and furiataurus), and making you play both with Dante and Lucia in order to unlock the next difficulty is just a mess, it´s like for example in DMC3 in order to play in hard difficulty with Dante you have to complete first Vergil´s campaign, it doesn´t make any sense!.

    Overall the game it´s not bad, it´s just a different approach, they tried to do something new and it just failed, that´s all, and judging this title by the story and Dante´s personality is just lame, the first didn´t have even a good story, with very few cutscenes same as here.

    In conclusion, DMC2 is just inferior to the first title, it´s not a good Devil May Cry, but it´s a good game, it´s a solid 7.5 -8 / 10 game wether you like it or not, and let me remind you that thanks to this game, DMC3 is the masterpiece it is, many ideas of this title were used there.    … Expand
  9. Troubledkid97
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    I have played Devil May Cry 1, 3, 4 and DmC before this review.

    After giving Devil May Cry 2 a try today, in the HD collection. I think the reason why people **** on this game too much is because they are nit-picky. I think people **** on this game just because it's different from the first one. Being different doesn't necessarily mean bad. Here's some of the criticism I saw: - "The    I have played Devil May Cry 1, 3, 4 and DmC before this review.

    After giving Devil May Cry 2 a try today, in the HD collection. I think the reason why people **** on this game too much is because they are nit-picky. I think people **** on this game just because it's different from the first one. Being different doesn't necessarily mean bad. Here's some of the criticism I saw:
    - "The combat is too simple". Ok, simple combat doesn't mean it's bad, it just depends on your taste.
    - "Enemies have too much health". They sometimes do but I personally don't find it too bad, it doesn't really take too long to kill enemies.
    - "It's too easy". It's much easier than the first game, but I still find some decent challenges in the game.

    I personally find the city locale in this game much more appealing than the castle/ tower locale found in the first and third game.

    So to sum it up, if you're some hardcore fan who expect tight combat and cut throat difficulty, you're going to be disappointed. But if you're just looking for a good action game to blaze through, this game is going to be worth it.    … Expand
  10. KingJailson
    Apr 10, 2019
    8
    Todos os devil may cry são bons, mesmo esse sendo odiado por muitos, o jogo acho otimo pra mim, só peca na historia e na camara do jogo.
  11. Sheidcraft
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    This is not the best game in the series, but one of the most important is defined. It was here that the following important things for the series first appeared: bloody palace / running along the walls / dodging / fighting in the air / choosing levels / improved rank calculation at the end of the level / golden spheres resurrecting the player / pumping guns / two chapter (+ thirdThis is not the best game in the series, but one of the most important is defined. It was here that the following important things for the series first appeared: bloody palace / running along the walls / dodging / fighting in the air / choosing levels / improved rank calculation at the end of the level / golden spheres resurrecting the player / pumping guns / two chapter (+ third unlockable) . I love this game, not as much as DMC1 and DMC3, but I still like it very much.… Expand
  12. ninjagaidenfan2
    Jul 27, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic and I really do hope some day people learn to accept that Devil May Cry 2 is a solid game.
  13. Cody1999
    Jul 20, 2018
    8
    Dmc 2 is far from the worst sequel ever made Dante may barely talk at all but looking aside that the game does add some cool elements that weren't present in dmc1 which I like plus that one badass line 'here's your crown' totally redeems it
  14. AKthaBeast
    May 5, 2018
    9
    This game was equally as fun for me as the first game and while it may be the worst out of the three, compared to many games that were out that year, it's not that far off to be in the top 10% of games that came out that year.
  15. lhmillan
    Jan 21, 2018
    8
    I'd like to say that i do not enjoyed the story as the most of you, but i have to disagree when we talk about the gameplay. The gameplay is really better than the 1st game, now you roll, which helps a lot on battle, besides, exists the fact that the combos are way cooler and stylish than they were on the 1st one. One thing that is a huge bad point is the fact that the game its a way easierI'd like to say that i do not enjoyed the story as the most of you, but i have to disagree when we talk about the gameplay. The gameplay is really better than the 1st game, now you roll, which helps a lot on battle, besides, exists the fact that the combos are way cooler and stylish than they were on the 1st one. One thing that is a huge bad point is the fact that the game its a way easier than his predecessor, and you can see that when you kill enemies just by shooting them. Now, on this second game, we can use two characters, Dante and Lucia, with two different campaings both of them have different combos,weapons and devil triggers, which is a great point, but they have the same bosses and enemies, but on different stages, and the OST of which one is different too, this, who is a nice soundtrack. The graphic was nothing special for his time, but that doesnt mean it was bad. The enemies,bosses, and level design were good, with some execeptions like Arius, a terrible boss.
    In fact, this game is not a masterpiece, but its not garbage like the most of the fandom and critics say, you can play it with no trouble.    … Expand
  16. gyigyo2
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    Devil may cry 2 is the most hated dmc game ou there sadly, its very underrated, but the truth is Dante, no, every hero, people must be become MATURE with time, CAPCOM did the right thing with this, Dante finally become Mature, and not a teen boy like in dmc4 and dmc3 was. Dante voice perfectly fit to this, i really liked how dante talked with Arius in the game, mature but in the same timeDevil may cry 2 is the most hated dmc game ou there sadly, its very underrated, but the truth is Dante, no, every hero, people must be become MATURE with time, CAPCOM did the right thing with this, Dante finally become Mature, and not a teen boy like in dmc4 and dmc3 was. Dante voice perfectly fit to this, i really liked how dante talked with Arius in the game, mature but in the same time he is a COOL bastard! same Dante as ever. I like the story too, its a little depressing, but again, its perfectly fit for the Mature Dante! i really love it! i really like the idea of Arious as final boss, and the dead city, its looks like humans are nearly died out! its perfectly fit for the story it must be playing when the "LADY" and Trish is died too, maybe this is why Dante is acting different and more Mature because Devil May Cry 2 playing Far in to the future.

    The game music is awesome!, perfectly fit for the game!, i really liked Arius music when he became the "GOD" that opera music, and the tank battle music, and the city music.

    The battlessystem is a little slow, but i like that too! even if the first one have it better!    … Expand
  17. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 24, 2013
    9
    It may not be as good as the first Devil May Cry, but Devil May Cry 2 is still an awesome game. I had an absolute blast with this game. I loved the soundtrack, the creepy environments, and the cool boss fights. One particular cool feature DMC 2 offers is that it has two different campaigns that tie into each other. One is the Dante campaign and the other gives us a new character to play asIt may not be as good as the first Devil May Cry, but Devil May Cry 2 is still an awesome game. I had an absolute blast with this game. I loved the soundtrack, the creepy environments, and the cool boss fights. One particular cool feature DMC 2 offers is that it has two different campaigns that tie into each other. One is the Dante campaign and the other gives us a new character to play as named Lucia. It's all very cool it's just kind of disappointing that so much content is the same in both campaigns (same bosses, levels, and objectives). But still there's enough differences between the campaigns to warrant another playthrough. While the is still an awesome DMC game there are some things that are going to disappoint fans. The first being it's a short game, you can complete both campaigns in about 4-6 hours and it's a lot easier than the first was. The high replay value makes up for the short length, but the dip in difficulty is likely going to turn off most fans. The camera is also a slight issue this time around, you still don't have control over it which means it isn't always in the best position. But still even with it's flaws I had tons of fun with this game. So I do recommend this game, it's a super fun hack and slash with loads of style. Just keep in mind it's not going to be as good as the first DMC.… Expand
  18. PeaceWalker
    Jan 5, 2013
    9
    When I first played this I found the addition of a new playable character, the ability to fly, the ability to run superfast along with interesting puzzles and enemies to be a good + point for gameplay. Another thing I appreciated was the fact that you can approach a situation in two different ways since you get to play as two characters, each with their own perspectives. However, at theWhen I first played this I found the addition of a new playable character, the ability to fly, the ability to run superfast along with interesting puzzles and enemies to be a good + point for gameplay. Another thing I appreciated was the fact that you can approach a situation in two different ways since you get to play as two characters, each with their own perspectives. However, at the same time the gameplay was heavily damaged due to the slower/sluggish fighting overall as compared to Devil May Cry 1. But this is just my personal opinion as some people might prefer this type of gameplay instead. Gameplay: 8.5/10

    As for the graphics, they are quite dumbed down compared to the original Devil May Cry 1 and the camera angles are EXTREMELY bad compared to the first's amazing camera angles. Still, the game does manage to do some things better like have more shiny effects and give a more detailed character model to Dante. Graphics: 7.5/10

    Finally the story. The story of this game is not at all as good as the original's more personal story. Dante's story is just okay and Lucia's story is the only good and actual interesting part. Nevertheless, the introduction and the endings are just as well delivered as the first game IMO. Since this game has two stories and I actually liked Lucia's story, I'll give it a break. Story: 8.5/10    … Expand
  19. YHWH
    Jul 7, 2012
    8
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  20. LeeK.
    Apr 8, 2008
    9
    Graphics are one of the best I've seen. Boss battles are hard and fun. Fighting can be pretty entertaining. Although you have to be good at jumping in order to finish the level. You have to play for quite awhile before you may upgrade your guns or your swords but overall, a well built game.
  21. AkeemG.
    Apr 3, 2008
    10
    The two main reasons why I love Devil May Cry 2 More than part 1 and 3 is because it is the only game in the series that contains massive atmospheric levels to play in and super cool ass kicking acrobatic attacks to combat the enemy with. I also love to play this game because I love to see the way Dante uses his guns,especially when doing the rain storm attack with ebony and ivory (it is The two main reasons why I love Devil May Cry 2 More than part 1 and 3 is because it is the only game in the series that contains massive atmospheric levels to play in and super cool ass kicking acrobatic attacks to combat the enemy with. I also love to play this game because I love to see the way Dante uses his guns,especially when doing the rain storm attack with ebony and ivory (it is ten times more cooler than the Rain Storm attack in part 3). More reasons why I love Devil May cry 2 the most is because the movements of the characters when attacking and evading an enemy are more realistic and cooler than the other Devil May Cry games in my opinion and I also believe that Devil my cry 2 is one of the best games for the play station 2 because it has one of the most intense final boss battles that I I have ever experienced, The Despair Emdodied is the name of the final boss on Dante's Disc and fighting him is truly an exciting experience. Why is it that most of the original games that truly separate themselves from the rest are always receive a low rating from critics.… Expand
  22. MitchO.
    Feb 8, 2008
    8
    I can barely remember this game, i played it so long ago... But it's what got me hooked on the franchise.
  23. DrakeD.
    Aug 9, 2005
    10
    What in the f**k are you people thinking? this game is frickin` awesome it deserves a 10!
  24. Jonh
    Feb 7, 2005
    10
    This game is very nice but the first devil is better but if you play the devil may cry 1 i think that you'll like this 1.
  25. MarkL.
    Dec 1, 2003
    9
    I throughly enjoyed this game even so that i have done all the modes.
  26. JamesdamanD.
    Oct 28, 2003
    8
    Yes the storyline is kinda disappointing but the action and controls are a lot better than the first. The bloddy palace is cool because instead of after beating it you get that and you want to continue playin cause i personaly dont like playin the story mode over and over. And the devil trigger was so much better. The thing that really bugs me is that you have no clue what the hell Yes the storyline is kinda disappointing but the action and controls are a lot better than the first. The bloddy palace is cool because instead of after beating it you get that and you want to continue playin cause i personaly dont like playin the story mode over and over. And the devil trigger was so much better. The thing that really bugs me is that you have no clue what the hell happened to trish and how he ended up in vie de maril.… Expand
  27. Raul
    Jun 24, 2003
    8
    Devil May Cry was an unbelievable game. Devil May Cry 2 left me extremely puzzled. First, the controls are perfect compared to the first. The evasion abilities are a plus. The graphics are amped up. Finally, the Devil Trigger is absoultely beautiful. Unfortunately, the storyline is the laziest I've ever seen, there is no common thread between missions and bosses. The lack of trash Devil May Cry was an unbelievable game. Devil May Cry 2 left me extremely puzzled. First, the controls are perfect compared to the first. The evasion abilities are a plus. The graphics are amped up. Finally, the Devil Trigger is absoultely beautiful. Unfortunately, the storyline is the laziest I've ever seen, there is no common thread between missions and bosses. The lack of trash talking by Dante leaves me hanging. It would be better if there weren't so much time between fights. And where did the unique weapons and techniques go(ie: round trip, kick 13, meteor, and vortex) But, Lucia's nice. Overall its a good game with some very nice improvements, but the flaws are not ignorable.… Expand
  28. MattO.
    May 17, 2003
    8
    I borrowed the game off a friend, and i never put it down, in this way it is a great game, however i felt that i spent too long trying to upgrade my weapons in the blody palace Lucia was disappointing at first, but was definitely a challenge, and Thrish is awesome, but not as interesting as the first one, love the battles tho whoever thought of a last boss being bits of all the others,I borrowed the game off a friend, and i never put it down, in this way it is a great game, however i felt that i spent too long trying to upgrade my weapons in the blody palace Lucia was disappointing at first, but was definitely a challenge, and Thrish is awesome, but not as interesting as the first one, love the battles tho whoever thought of a last boss being bits of all the others, that is just lame!!… Expand
  29. RobertL.
    Apr 20, 2003
    9
    Being new to Devil may cry, I must say the first game was awsome. A week later I bought DMC2, I love it the action is just as good as the first (though I do miss thumping demons into the air and holding them there) witch is not something easily done in the second game. All in all i feel that I did not waste my money. Who missed Dantes smart mouth?! I beileve thats what made the first one Being new to Devil may cry, I must say the first game was awsome. A week later I bought DMC2, I love it the action is just as good as the first (though I do miss thumping demons into the air and holding them there) witch is not something easily done in the second game. All in all i feel that I did not waste my money. Who missed Dantes smart mouth?! I beileve thats what made the first one so much fun.… Expand
  30. ChadR.
    Apr 16, 2003
    10
    The game play is one of the moset intresting and difficult to master but I'd have to say I'll play it for a long time yet.
  31. OrenM.
    Apr 8, 2003
    10
    This game is so fun, I really feel 7 years younger now playing tomb-raid 1, or even more younger playing Quake 1. What doubles the fun is the double adventure of dante and lucia. I already wait for the DMV3...
  32. MarkH.
    Apr 5, 2003
    10
    OK so everyone says this game has a bad story line...And infact that is quite true. But you have to stop comparing this to the first one. The first one was based more upon a storyline game. Which everyone loved. (one of the best games ever) but in Dmc 1 there was alot of roaming without battle. So In dmc2 there giving you less of a story and more action,because in the first one some might OK so everyone says this game has a bad story line...And infact that is quite true. But you have to stop comparing this to the first one. The first one was based more upon a storyline game. Which everyone loved. (one of the best games ever) but in Dmc 1 there was alot of roaming without battle. So In dmc2 there giving you less of a story and more action,because in the first one some might say"oh this is boring not enough action" so dmc 2 is for them. But those who love a great story you have dmc1. You need to understand The differences between the two games. Yes i will agree the 1st was better, but 2 was nothing less than an awsome kick ass game. I hate alot of games. But dmc2 is not one of them.… Expand
  33. TravisT.
    Mar 21, 2003
    8
    This is an excellent game packed with action, moves, unlockable items and the works. The only thing bad is the storyline.
  34. 3rdPerson
    Mar 5, 2003
    8
    This game is fun and I like it a lot, but the things that make me give this game 8 instead of a 10 is the camera, you can't which enemy you are hitting if the camera is too far out. Another thing is the way the gun shoots in the DMC2. The the first one, the gun would shoot non-stop, but in this game it shoots 2 bullets at a time. I also don't like ungrading in weapons. I liked This game is fun and I like it a lot, but the things that make me give this game 8 instead of a 10 is the camera, you can't which enemy you are hitting if the camera is too far out. Another thing is the way the gun shoots in the DMC2. The the first one, the gun would shoot non-stop, but in this game it shoots 2 bullets at a time. I also don't like ungrading in weapons. I liked it when you got to buy your moves and not worry about getting your weapons up to the right level. I like the new enemies though. I also like the two characters you can be. Another thing I like are the cut scenes, they have great graphics. If you don't think you want to buy this game, at least give it a rental.… Expand
  35. Theimminent26
    Mar 4, 2003
    8
    I'm not one to be rude but how could play magazine say this game had even something close to a plot with all five(sarcastic) of the cutscenes scattered about mindlessly, it is clear that this is an all action game which there is nothing wrong with. Now the fact that the action is not as intense as the first is unsettling and there are less moves is also bad, however it is still I'm not one to be rude but how could play magazine say this game had even something close to a plot with all five(sarcastic) of the cutscenes scattered about mindlessly, it is clear that this is an all action game which there is nothing wrong with. Now the fact that the action is not as intense as the first is unsettling and there are less moves is also bad, however it is still inhuman to not enjoy the action in this game. Not better than the first but worth a rental. … Expand
  36. AssL.
    Feb 26, 2003
    10
    Excellent game.
  37. PhillipR.
    Feb 8, 2003
    10
    Despite whats said above, anyone who loved the first game will certainly enjoy this game as well. I like the first DMC better, but thats just because it wuz the original, both excelent games....sometimes I think the game critics are just a tad too nit picky.
  38. TarikT.
    Feb 8, 2003
    8
    Great fun Great action, horrible camera, great controls, and a kick ass game (Not as good as first one though).

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#2 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#9 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 40
  3. Negative: 3 out of 40
  1. GameNow
    75
    Games this intense are rare, and DMC2's minor flaws are well worth dealing with. [Mar 2003, p.45]
  2. PSM Magazine
    70
    A solid game with plenty of action, but the original set new standards for this genre, and DMC 2 just doesn't match its level of personality or polish. [Mar 2003, p.34]
  3. GameSpot
    64
    It's just disappointing to see such an uninspired sequel that simply goes through the motions of being an action game rather than taking advantage of concepts introduced in its predecessor.
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