Devil May Cry 2

 PlayStation 2
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  1. 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...
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. AssL.
    Feb 26, 2003
    10
    Excellent game.
  5. DrakeD.
    Aug 9, 2005
    10
    What in the f**k are you people thinking? this game is frickin` awesome it deserves a 10!
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. MarkL.
    Dec 1, 2003
    9
    I throughly enjoyed this game even so that i have done all the modes.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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).
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. YHWH
    Jul 7, 2012
    8
    2deep4u
  32. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GOOD.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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. 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.
  40. CrazyM.
    Apr 17, 2003
    7
    Graphics are mildly better then the first game but there are many down sides which include: dodgey camera angles and poorly made bosses.
  41. AshleyB.
    Sep 15, 2004
    7
    Very good game and storyline but too short and both discs are too much alike and the attacks are very simple.
  42. Alex
    Nov 15, 2005
    7
    DMC 2 is nowhere near the instant classic that its predecessor was, but it still a fairly decent game. the gameplay and fighting jave been reworked a little for the better, and the addition of Lucia as a playable character was a nice touch, but the recycled dialogue (there are exact rip-offs from the first game), used-and-abused storyline, and somewhat redundant boss battles hammer the DMC 2 is nowhere near the instant classic that its predecessor was, but it still a fairly decent game. the gameplay and fighting jave been reworked a little for the better, and the addition of Lucia as a playable character was a nice touch, but the recycled dialogue (there are exact rip-offs from the first game), used-and-abused storyline, and somewhat redundant boss battles hammer the score down from an otherwise playable and even enjoyable game.… Expand
  43. AdamW.
    Dec 11, 2007
    7
    This game got a seven from me only because of the ability to play as Trish!
  44. callihan
    Jul 7, 2013
    7
    Devil May Cry 2 is what happens when you take DMC1, and take away the challenging difficulty, the funny one-liners from Dante (they virtually made him mute), and the great characters (Lucia was one of my main problems with this game). But that doesn't mean it's a bad game. The gameplay improved incredibly in this game, and the bosses were enjoyable. Some of the levels were reallyDevil May Cry 2 is what happens when you take DMC1, and take away the challenging difficulty, the funny one-liners from Dante (they virtually made him mute), and the great characters (Lucia was one of my main problems with this game). But that doesn't mean it's a bad game. The gameplay improved incredibly in this game, and the bosses were enjoyable. Some of the levels were really backtracky, but that's fine. If you happen to pick up the DMC HD Collection, I would recommend you play this, despite it being the weakest of the 4.… Expand
  45. Fedelca
    Sep 28, 2013
    7
    Gran juego. No está a la altura de el original, pero sin duda alguna divierte convirtiéndose en una secuela fiel de "Devil May Cry". A pesar de los giros de la historia se destaca más que nada por las peleas de jefes y gráficos mejorados
  46. LewisDanny
    May 4, 2017
    7
    An improvement on the first - prettier graphics, for one, but if your concern is gameplay, that was also improved from the first DmC. The combat feels smoother, and its hits the perfect balance of being SLIGHTLY less linear than the first game, but doesn't go so open that it doesn't suit the gameplay style. Much preferred it to DmC (although as someone notes, DmC 1's Dante was funnier/hadAn improvement on the first - prettier graphics, for one, but if your concern is gameplay, that was also improved from the first DmC. The combat feels smoother, and its hits the perfect balance of being SLIGHTLY less linear than the first game, but doesn't go so open that it doesn't suit the gameplay style. Much preferred it to DmC (although as someone notes, DmC 1's Dante was funnier/had more wise-cracks. Did miss that a little)… Expand
  47. PeakZach
    Mar 21, 2019
    7
    The Devil May Cry close-quarter combat is one that brought me in to the series to begin with, but this is lacking in all the wrong places. The push for a more 'open' world is frustrating as most of it feels too, well, open. Not enough enemies fill these open streets, and the weird camera angles that were highlighted in the first are horrendous and annoying at best. Many fights I lost onlyThe Devil May Cry close-quarter combat is one that brought me in to the series to begin with, but this is lacking in all the wrong places. The push for a more 'open' world is frustrating as most of it feels too, well, open. Not enough enemies fill these open streets, and the weird camera angles that were highlighted in the first are horrendous and annoying at best. Many fights I lost only because the camera angle was cutting half of the battle off or had 'hidden' enemies behind the camera. What makes this work is the lock-on feature. Without choosing who to lock on to, I found enemies running off an healing even when I am intentionally trying to stop this as I continuously get locked on to a new enemy. The combination of the auto-lock with no control, the empty openness with horrible camera angles, and stupid boss fights (infected helicopter I'm looking at you) this game is a sad sequel to an amazing game. However, lots of the fights were fun, a little more comedy was brought in that has marked essential in this series, and the graphics are pretty sweet. Solid game, but not a good devil may cry game.… Expand
  48. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    7
    DMC2 definitely took a few steps back from the original. It was just decent and did not live up to its predecessors reputation.
  49. Fossilking
    Aug 10, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m Very new to the series, but I did enjoy this game. I can see why people didn’t, but I think it’s a game worth playing in 2023… Expand
  50. RobertM.
    May 11, 2003
    6
    Not a total disappointment but close. Why do the developers feel they have to take away something kewl to give us something kewl? The human form combos and the devil trigger spin moves of the first game were wonderfull. I like shooting in two directions and running on walls but not if I have to sacrifice my stinger and round trip moves! After I beat DMC2 I was somewhat amazed that it was Not a total disappointment but close. Why do the developers feel they have to take away something kewl to give us something kewl? The human form combos and the devil trigger spin moves of the first game were wonderfull. I like shooting in two directions and running on walls but not if I have to sacrifice my stinger and round trip moves! After I beat DMC2 I was somewhat amazed that it was as short as it was. I like the ruined city streets but I'll take small corridors where I can't really move if it means I get a longer game out of it! All that aside I did have some fun playing the game. The Blood Palace was a challenge at least, unfortunatly it has no end or reward other than Red Orbs. I can still look past all these faults but there is one thing that really frosted me about this game that cannot be forgiven and will make me rent DMC3 instead of buying it to be sure it too does not have the same flaw: Dante's personallity change. How can you take a character as brash and over-the-top, an @zz-kicking straight up trash talker like Dante was in the first game and turn him into such a poser! Dante's character in DMC2 has no personality at all! It's like somebody labotomized, or neutered him or something! So people say don't judge this game based on the 1st one and yeah they are right. Because aside from the main characters of both having the same name there is no similarity. The best thing in the whole game is when you unlock Trish. She's actually the kewlest character to play with. Only drawback is she doesn't get own storyline. All her FMV sequences are either Dante's or Lucia's which is doesn't make any sense but maybe I expect alot. I think the only reason I tried to unlock Trish was in hopes of some new story elements that might be better and I was let down again. And don't get me started on the other supposed extra character, they should have just called it an extra costume like it is. Overall you should rent this game and not buy it like I did. You'll play it for a couple of nights to get all the stuff and then it will collect dust somewhere. … Expand
  51. NinjaMafia
    Aug 11, 2003
    6
    This game is pretty disappointing to me. First off, the storyline is the most horrible storyline in a game i have seen. The characters barely talk in the game... but that seems to be a good thing seeing how the voice actors were bad. The environments were massive and pleasing to the eye...for a while. The game starts out in a dark gothic town and I thought that was great...but eventually This game is pretty disappointing to me. First off, the storyline is the most horrible storyline in a game i have seen. The characters barely talk in the game... but that seems to be a good thing seeing how the voice actors were bad. The environments were massive and pleasing to the eye...for a while. The game starts out in a dark gothic town and I thought that was great...but eventually you find yourself in a gigantic city. I know that may sound good but it is pretty useless seeing how you are usually stuck to one road. The gameplay is a mixed bag for me. I like upgrading weapons in Onimusha, but this game really shouldn't have added that feature to knock out the gaining awesome abilities. You can run up walls in this game which made me really happy because I love wall running. However you rarely find a time in the game where you need to run up the walls. All the weapons were basically the same for Dante. The only tough choice is which one looks cool. The guns are a big letdown seeing how you can't fire your pistols fast anymore. But they still are the only guns I use. The game is only about three hours long with some replay value. But the diffuculty was tuned down way too much. Dante Must Die mode was mediocre at best. Oh and the new character Lucia isn't fun to play with...well not as much as Dante. They say she is faster but by the way she dodges and runs up walls, she seems incredibly slow. Hew attacks are weak so you might find a little challenge with her. Her knives are the equivilent to Dante's guns. But they are thrown incredibly slow. Once you beat the game you can play the Bloody Palace which was a great idea to start with but it ultimately failed. Overall, Devil May Cry 2 is fun for a while, but you will see that it can be a big disappointment.… Expand
  52. Sam
    Feb 24, 2006
    6
    It's kind of like a spin-off of a great movie, good, but the director (or in this case, developer) forgot everything that made the original a classic.
  53. thedarkorb
    Oct 24, 2012
    6
    Devil May Cry 2 is a pale shadow of the original and stands as the worst entry in the series. The camera is annoying, the targeting system is broken, the enemies are tedious, and there is no real story. The worst part is that the difficulty has been dumbed down to the point where the combat is tedious and boring instead of challenging and exciting. There is the potential for a good gameDevil May Cry 2 is a pale shadow of the original and stands as the worst entry in the series. The camera is annoying, the targeting system is broken, the enemies are tedious, and there is no real story. The worst part is that the difficulty has been dumbed down to the point where the combat is tedious and boring instead of challenging and exciting. There is the potential for a good game here but it's obvious that DMC2 was rushed out the door to cash in on the success of the original. Considering that the original DMC is one of the best action games on the PS2 this game is more of an insult to fans than a sequel.… Expand
  54. BasilZero
    Jan 20, 2016
    6
    Game: Devil May Cry 2
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Capcom System: Playstation 2 (PS2) Total Score: 60/100 Value Score: 6.0/10 • Story: 5/10 • Characters: 4/10 • GamePlay: 5/10 • Graphics: 6/10 • Sound: 5/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 6/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 4/10 Pros +Ability to swap secondary weapons (Guns) has been added +Play as two different characters +    Game: Devil May Cry 2
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Capcom
    System: Playstation 2 (PS2)
    Total Score: 60/100
    Value Score: 6.0/10

    • Story: 5/10
    • Characters: 4/10
    • GamePlay: 5/10
    • Graphics: 6/10
    • Sound: 5/10
    • Music: 7/10
    • Length: 6/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 4/10

    Pros
    +Ability to swap secondary weapons (Guns) has been added
    +Play as two different characters + one more after finishing the storyline in hard mode for both characters
    +The OST is possibly the best thing about the game but that isnt saying much
    +Game has decent replay value in terms of content such as playing with higher difficulties and with different costumes

    Cons
    -There's no ability to swap primary weapons (Swords)
    -Game is way too easy
    -You can easily kill enemies and bosses with just the basic guns
    -No strategy needed and barely any combos needed to be done to get "Stylish" ranking
    -Some missions are just boss battles or just one area while others are just too long - not balanced at all
    -Some noticeable items from DMC1 is missing such as holy water and replaced with items that are not as useful such as Holy Star (heals poison)
    -Game is way too short even with two and plus one additional playable characters - the length is almost the same as the first game's
    -Puzzles are not well made and some can be just annoying
    -The OST sounds a bit generic
    -The characters' personality and voice acting (specifically Dante's) sound low quality and terrible
    -Some of the visuals and character designs look horrible specifically the enemies - looks worse than the first game's    … Expand
  55. chr1so
    Jun 1, 2015
    6
    Pales in comparison to the original. Hard to put a finger on what it is but it's just nowhere near as fun. The boss fights aren't memorable or difficult like they were in the first, and it doesn't have the closed-in/claustrophobic feel either.
    Story is barely there, and what is there is just random dribble.
    It's still playable, but it's just ok
  56. SuperkenGaming
    Mar 14, 2018
    6
    Devil May Cry 2
    A Fall from Greatness
    Devil May Cry 2 is easily the weakest game in the trilogy. Here you can play as either dante and a new character named Lucia Lucias run being basically the easy mode with less bosses and missions and better weapons, her run only taking about 2 and a half hours while dantes campaign takes a little less than 5 hours.. Sadly though Devli May Cry 2    Devil May Cry 2
    A Fall from Greatness
    Devil May Cry 2 is easily the weakest game in the trilogy.
    Here you can play as either dante and a new character named Lucia
    Lucias run being basically the easy mode with less bosses and missions and better weapons, her run only taking about 2 and a half hours while dantes campaign takes a little less than 5 hours..
    Sadly though Devli May Cry 2 drains all of the fun the first game had..
    Here theres much less focus on the demon forms and more focus on weapons…
    Youre out trying to stop a demonic business man from taking over the world..
    So that can only mean one things.. a boring and generic city setting.. and that’s exactly what you get.
    The creepy mansion in the first game was perfect.. it was mysterious and exciting.. this city though aside from the final 2 missions is just a bunch of generic gray garbage…
    the only thing that saves this game is the same devil may cry formula of linear hack and slash unlock doors and move on..
    However this time around its even more linear, 0 back tracking at all taking away the adventure bits of the first game..
    You have dante, the same perspective running issues, and the same combat and orb system from the first game, thrown into a boring uninspired world.
    Youre still collecting red orbs for upgrades, blue to increase your health, and yellow for revive..
    However unlike learning new moves with your red orbs, youre now just making the guns and swords more powerful that you find throughout the world…
    And youll need to do that because again the fun is drained from this game, enemies are so spongy and your demon meter fills at a ridiculously slow rate..
    So while Devil May Crys 23 missions flew by, Devil may crys 18 missions go by at a snails pace…
    Combat is just not fun without satisfyingly slashing enemies momentarily and then pulling out some electricity or flames to finish them off..
    It’s a grind..
    The one change I am a fan of though are the different amulet pieces you unlock through the stories campaign.. you get to chose if you want the ability to fly or run fast for example.. you can choose better health regeneration during your transformations or more powerful attacks… building your character around your style of gameplay…
    every other choice though is poor..
    The bosses here are garbage requiring you to basically spam ranged attacks until theyre dead, but they are made worse by this games awful enemy locking system..
    There were so many annoying boss fights where there would be never ending spawns of smaller enemies that dante would lock onto while youre trying to focus on and attack the boss..
    This happened basically all game.. the worst though is during the moments you have to hit orbs to unlock a gate that are constantly cooling off if you dont hit them in succession…
    so many poor decisions made here…
    That’s not to say I regret playing through this game..
    Its still Devil May Cry.. bosses when you elast expect it.. not know where the game is going to take you next.. its just an okay devil may cry..
    I enjoyed my time
    It just feels so lazy and generic.
    I Give Devil May Cry 2
    a 6/10    … Expand
  57. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 10, 2023
    6
    "Devil May Cry 2" was considered to be a major disappointment by fans of the original game. It's an infamous sequel because it's missing everything that made its predecessor such a beloved classic. This game features a terrible camera, generic environments, bland characters and simplified gameplay. However, it still provides a decent amount of fun. As much as it is a downgrade, I still"Devil May Cry 2" was considered to be a major disappointment by fans of the original game. It's an infamous sequel because it's missing everything that made its predecessor such a beloved classic. This game features a terrible camera, generic environments, bland characters and simplified gameplay. However, it still provides a decent amount of fun. As much as it is a downgrade, I still enjoyed playing through both campaigns. I would rate DMC 2 with a 6.4 out of 10.… Expand
  58. AlexvaderII
    Aug 18, 2023
    6
    Esperaba una evolución en la jugabilidad y en otros aspectos en cuando a la primera entrega de esta saga pero me encontré con que algunos aspectos como el diseño de los enemigos bajo el listón, claro ejemplo los tanques y helicópteros infectados. Algo que también estuvo mal fue que los combos del primer juego básicamente desaparecieron. Aunque al jugar la aventura no esta mal del todo yaEsperaba una evolución en la jugabilidad y en otros aspectos en cuando a la primera entrega de esta saga pero me encontré con que algunos aspectos como el diseño de los enemigos bajo el listón, claro ejemplo los tanques y helicópteros infectados. Algo que también estuvo mal fue que los combos del primer juego básicamente desaparecieron. Aunque al jugar la aventura no esta mal del todo ya que se disfruta la historia y los jefes siguen siendo divertidos y a esto le agregamos una rejugabilidad con variantes en la historia con la inclusión de un personaje nuevo llamado Lucia, esto le da un plus al juego ya que hay nuevos enemigos y jefes. En conclusión es un buen juego pero ni de lejos el mejor Devil May Cry, y por tanto por obvias razones no puedo darle mayor puntuacion.… Expand
  59. BeboFett
    Aug 9, 2021
    6
    The second release of the saga felt a bit more polished in terms of control, however, it still feels like limited gameplay.

    The plot is also quite cliché, however, this time the plot development felt "a bit better", it includes another campaign (like Resident Evil) with another character; Lucia. This mini-campaign doesn't add so much and doesn't have so many changes but it complements    The second release of the saga felt a bit more polished in terms of control, however, it still feels like limited gameplay.

    The plot is also quite cliché, however, this time the plot development felt "a bit better", it includes another campaign (like Resident Evil) with another character; Lucia. This mini-campaign doesn't add so much and doesn't have so many changes but it complements the story. Putting both campaigns together the game barely lasts 6 hours like its predecessor.

    The final result left me with a bit of a bittersweet taste because although the technical improvements are noticeable, it still leaves much to be desired.

    PS: I played the HD version for PS4 and I think it looks pretty good.    … Expand
  60. GregLobstery
    Feb 10, 2021
    6
    long awated seckwel and the return of dinty in DEE EM C 2. In DM BEEF STEW dinty and lucina shoot and also sword to fight the bad monste. peemC2 IS GAME. capcem so pruod of dis game that they NEVER INCLUDES LUCIO IN ANY DMC GAM ever agan. wow. my farvit part of DMCA gru is when dinty shooot bad devmons becaes they ar bad, in cucliunson ymca 2 is BESTR SHOTT GAM E dever.
  61. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    6
    After the first part, at the beginning you don’t understand a bit whether the game you started. The plot becomes a little crazy, the action is lame, the soundtrack is not bad, but the game is played in one breath.
  62. BulletTimeTails
    Jun 25, 2020
    6
    Devil May Cry 2 as a game is an okay game, but DMC2 is a bad sequel. Controls are a little bit more clunky than the first game, the game is way too easy, even for a Devil May Cry game, your guns are overpowered and Devil Trigger only makes the fights even more boring, it pains me to say this but...skip this game until you played all games so you can understand why it´s hated, and if you´reDevil May Cry 2 as a game is an okay game, but DMC2 is a bad sequel. Controls are a little bit more clunky than the first game, the game is way too easy, even for a Devil May Cry game, your guns are overpowered and Devil Trigger only makes the fights even more boring, it pains me to say this but...skip this game until you played all games so you can understand why it´s hated, and if you´re going through all games in release order, skip this one because this breaks the flow of the difficulty curve of the original. And again, DMC2 is an okay game as a game but it´s a mess as a sequel.… Expand
  63. ylnylmn
    May 31, 2023
    6
    The good sides compared to the first game; (+)
    1_) Devil trigger design.
    2_) Character control. Let's come to the bad sides; (-) 1_) Terrible story and narration. 2_) Very badly written characters and Dante. 3_) Poorly made cut-scanes 4_) Very bad dialogues. 5_) Bad level desing. 6_) The music is worse. 7_) Unbalanced use of weapons. Guns are very strong. 8_) Boss    The good sides compared to the first game; (+)
    1_) Devil trigger design.
    2_) Character control.

    Let's come to the bad sides; (-)
    1_) Terrible story and narration.
    2_) Very badly written characters and Dante.
    3_) Poorly made cut-scanes
    4_) Very bad dialogues.
    5_) Bad level desing.
    6_) The music is worse.
    7_) Unbalanced use of weapons. Guns are very strong.
    8_) Boss desing are the worst bosses I've ever seen in my life.
    9_) We can say that the graphics are worse. Facial animations are bad.
    10_) Repetitive gameplay. Boring.
    11_) Lucia gameplay Same as Dante.
    12_) Game is very very easy.
    In summary, a very bad sequel game.    … Expand
  64. trinovatic
    Jul 11, 2023
    6
    historia muy mid, por que v*$%@ Dante es emo? un gameplay malo a comparación del primero me gustaría conocer al japones que se le ocurrió poner el fijar automático para romperle los dientes, los jefes aburridisimos y malisimos, solo se salva el jefe final, la musica ta bien, los escenarios muy meh y la ambientación es mala a comparación del primero, no es una mi@$# de juego pero falla enhistoria muy mid, por que v*$%@ Dante es emo? un gameplay malo a comparación del primero me gustaría conocer al japones que se le ocurrió poner el fijar automático para romperle los dientes, los jefes aburridisimos y malisimos, solo se salva el jefe final, la musica ta bien, los escenarios muy meh y la ambientación es mala a comparación del primero, no es una mi@$# de juego pero falla en muuuuuchas cosas, muy decepcionante esta secuela yo que le tenía mucho hype a esta saga a ver que tal el 3 :(… Expand
  65. Enthasius
    Mar 30, 2003
    5
    OH dear.....they took the original game, removed the glamour and the sheer awe stricking beauty of the first, and replaced it with some "Wow that look's cool" gimic's, like shooting in two direction's, which isn't as useful as it may sound. In my opinion, they should have just stuck with Dante, and left his abilities as they were from the first. Now, Dante is a OH dear.....they took the original game, removed the glamour and the sheer awe stricking beauty of the first, and replaced it with some "Wow that look's cool" gimic's, like shooting in two direction's, which isn't as useful as it may sound. In my opinion, they should have just stuck with Dante, and left his abilities as they were from the first. Now, Dante is a sluggish guy with pea-shooter sounding magnum's, which have had their flash name's (Ebony and Ivory) cruely removed to make way for "Handgun's" Sure, every sequal must have strong differences, and sure, old must make way for the new....but removing the skill buying system to make way for a poor "Level" system isn't what I consider a new innovation. Lucia, the new addition to the game, is more like Dante in movement, fast, flash, and easier to be cool with compared to Dante's slow, sluggish movement and attack's. At leas tthey kept his stinger, but he now hop's forward and stab's the foe gently, instead fo the super awesome stinger level twop from the first. The level system in this game works like this....You get red orbs, which are either hidden away in mysterious corner's of the environment's like the first game, or dropped by the foe's you slay. Ok, the red ob's dropped by enemies react in the same way as before, with the combo meter thing appearing, though it has been replaced by different words, but that's not important (though "Are you ready?" isn't the sort of thing that strikes me as cool) You spend vast quantities of these red orb's on improving your weapon's. Both your moderatly named sword (Yep, Dante seemed to forget about Alastor, and replaced it with a sword called Rebellion) and what does upgrading it do?? It improves the power....great, what else??........nope, it does nothing extra, just power, the same goes for the gun's. You'd have thought upgrading a sword would also give it more abilities (like round trip while NOT in Devil trigger mode) or enhanced the speed or SOMETHING. Instead, you are given a small selection of different sword's, like Merciless, which is longer, but weakerm though undoubtably cooler looking than Rebellion, with its wavy blade and snake motif. Lucia's game is very similar, but she has throwing knive's which, actually work very well, its quiite cool to launch a barrage of knive's and then moving in for the kill is a cool sensation. In short, I much prefered Lucia over Dante. But what kind of weapon name is "Cranky bomb"?!?!?? I couldn't help but laugh my head off when I say this. Perhaps, I thought, they explode at random interval's, or do something to earn the name "Cranky" but no, they do nthing but explode and tend to be difficult to use. In DMC2's defence, however, it retain's a large scale of the adventure of the first, but instead of a castle island, its a city island, ok, thats alright, new area's a the expence of the gothic look of the first I don't really mind. Granted, the environment's are well done, but I can't help but think that this game is ludicrously short, Lucia has about 12 stage's, and Dante has about 18, and they have seperate disc's. The first game had 20 odd mission's, for one person, on one disk, how come's there are such few stage's on this one?? Who know's, I certainly don't. Another defensive part of DVC is that although some of the bosses are downright annoying (Darn Helecopter, how was I supposed to know that you have to RUN from it??) other bosses are quite flash. There is a undead warrior looking guy with two wolves as his pet's. You spend the first part of it on the defencive, dodging sword and tooth alike, as you whittle down the wolves health until they are defeated, then after doing the same to the other one. After this, its a one on one duel with the warrior himself, in a battle not to unsimilar to those against Nero Angelo in the first. That was flash, I admit that. But a few dramatic fight's and some good graphical and sound effect's leave this incarnation of Dante a bit of an disasterous Inferno, a definite disappointment. … Expand
  66. Damien_O
    May 19, 2011
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily the worst of the series, Devil May Cry 2 attempts to streamline the gameplay by doing away with the most interesting game mechanics of its predecessor. Less focus on upgrading weapons and learning new moves, more focus on art and story. STORY, I'll remind everyone, in a game made by Capcom. So since this isn't Resident Evil we're talking about, assume the story here sucks the big one. DMC2 does, however, kick a lot of ass, but the action is poorly split up, and the game is over too soon. The worst part is, once you beat the game you figure out what the second disc is for; replaying the game as a crappier character. Bor-ring. Thankfully, each DMC since this turd has been a blast.… Expand
  67. stevRaJah
    Jan 11, 2021
    5
    Engrossing despite being quite awful in sections. For some reason the character is always locked on to the nearest enemy, which doesn't necessarily sound bad but it is the main reason the combat in this game is no wear near as fluid as any of the other entries. Starts fine, with the camera being the hardest enemy around, becomes awful for Dante's disk around were the infested tanks appear,Engrossing despite being quite awful in sections. For some reason the character is always locked on to the nearest enemy, which doesn't necessarily sound bad but it is the main reason the combat in this game is no wear near as fluid as any of the other entries. Starts fine, with the camera being the hardest enemy around, becomes awful for Dante's disk around were the infested tanks appear, then slowly becomes tolerable by the end of the game. Same with the woman's disk, which starts solid enough, but then introduces the half-baked idea of water levels? And a water boss? What strange ambition you have DMC 2. Tying all this together is Bloody Palace mode, which is by far the best mode available on both discs. It is frustrating because of auto-lock on woes, but regardless I found the whole game weirdly fun despite frequently being terrible.… Expand
  68. Justfullmetal
    Dec 16, 2019
    5
    This was probably the worst devil may cry for me. all you Gotta do is just stand there and shoot and you can easily beat the game in a few hours. It’s got nothing on devil may cry one and three . the camera angles were complete **** **** hate it...Also there’s this walking glitch that almost makes it unplayable but I got through. The fighting mechanics just don’t do it for me. It’s like aThis was probably the worst devil may cry for me. all you Gotta do is just stand there and shoot and you can easily beat the game in a few hours. It’s got nothing on devil may cry one and three . the camera angles were complete **** **** hate it...Also there’s this walking glitch that almost makes it unplayable but I got through. The fighting mechanics just don’t do it for me. It’s like a downgrade. I give it 5/10 because it just doesn’t hold up to devil may cry 1… Expand
  69. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    5
    There are some technological improvement but story is bad and the gameplay as well, the boss fight with the copter is a joke and thats just one of many.
  70. Fatryon
    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 de entrada, un buen aspecto para Dante, una banda sonora interesante y algunos buenos jefes
  71. dottorfrizzino
    May 19, 2021
    5
    look i love this franchise i love every game of the series and even a little the reboot but dmc 2 is really bad,bad name writing,bad bosses(like the infested chopper) bad figthing,bad story;but it has some cool mechanics after all:double story, the guns the devil trigger of dante and lucia(can't say the same about trish's one unfortanelly) and the finale was good, unfortanelly as alook i love this franchise i love every game of the series and even a little the reboot but dmc 2 is really bad,bad name writing,bad bosses(like the infested chopper) bad figthing,bad story;but it has some cool mechanics after all:double story, the guns the devil trigger of dante and lucia(can't say the same about trish's one unfortanelly) and the finale was good, unfortanelly as a hardcore fan of the franchise i can't reccomend this game.… Expand
  72. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    5
    This game is pretty awful. Everything is a downgrade. I still have a soft place for this game in my heart. Some scenarios the player is placed in are pretty creative and interesting.
  73. zaozabot30
    Dec 29, 2022
    5
    Playing this after DMC1 I felt the same as playing Blood Omen 2 after Soul Reaver 2. Level design is mostly empty and uninspired, no more environmental storytelling, exploring interior details. Combat felt a bit modernized imho, but it doesn't bring any pleasure because of stupidity of enemy ai. Bosses have no backstory or cool introduction, they just appear. Good thing DMC3 redeemed the series
  74. ZiftK.
    Oct 13, 2006
    4
    Not a very good game. Dante's disk is atleast DECENT. Dante moves very slugish, and is a very boring character. So, Play the first, DMC3, because this game isn't even worth a look. However, if you want to play it THAT bad, rent it, or borrow it, however, I even have to say that's not even worth it.
  75. SeptSinstar
    May 22, 2003
    4
    This game is just sad compare to the first Devil Maybe Cry. I feel that to make a good game you need to have a good story line to get the player into... and this game has NONE!
  76. MelonPan
    May 10, 2013
    4
    it's short, the storyline is shallow and makes no sense, and there's no real sense of excitement to the combat anymore. Entire boss fights are handled by standing in place and mashing the shoot button for 10 minutes, and enemies present absolutely no challenge. The main character is a cardboard cutout of an attempt at making something "cool", the ending is anti-climactic, and one fullit's short, the storyline is shallow and makes no sense, and there's no real sense of excitement to the combat anymore. Entire boss fights are handled by standing in place and mashing the shoot button for 10 minutes, and enemies present absolutely no challenge. The main character is a cardboard cutout of an attempt at making something "cool", the ending is anti-climactic, and one full half of the game is simply replaying the game start to finish, but with a different character. The story is unappealing, the challenge is unengaging, not only is there little replayability, but I had a hard time finding the motivation to even finish the game once, let alone a second time.… Expand
  77. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    4
    Devil may cry 2, like devil may cry wasn't intended to be, however a last second change of plans made the sequel to the hit that is devil may cry came to be. Devil May Cry 2 gives the player the ability to play as a artificial angel named Lucia, and Dante the demon hunter. Both campaigns trail a quest to stop Atrius from reviving Agrosax from the demon world. Lucia travels to defeatDevil may cry 2, like devil may cry wasn't intended to be, however a last second change of plans made the sequel to the hit that is devil may cry came to be. Devil May Cry 2 gives the player the ability to play as a artificial angel named Lucia, and Dante the demon hunter. Both campaigns trail a quest to stop Atrius from reviving Agrosax from the demon world. Lucia travels to defeat Atrius, while Dante travels to hell to defeat Agrosax.… Expand
  78. Signas501
    Mar 22, 2015
    4
    Devil may cry 2, like devil may cry wasn't intended to be, however a last second change of plans made the sequel to the hit that is devil may cry came to be. Devil May Cry 2 gives the player the ability to play as a artificial angel named Lucia, and Dante the demon hunter. Both campaigns trail a quest to stop Atrius from reviving Agrosax from the demon world. Lucia travels to defeatDevil may cry 2, like devil may cry wasn't intended to be, however a last second change of plans made the sequel to the hit that is devil may cry came to be. Devil May Cry 2 gives the player the ability to play as a artificial angel named Lucia, and Dante the demon hunter. Both campaigns trail a quest to stop Atrius from reviving Agrosax from the demon world. Lucia travels to defeat Atrius, while Dante travels to hell to defeat Agrosax.… Expand
  79. BlakDak666
    Jul 23, 2017
    4
    With such a successful game like Devil May Cry to grace gamers with its combat, structure and no-nonsense difficulty, a sequel was a no brainer and many anticipated it. Devil May Cry 2 unfortunately dams (at that point for the series time) almost everything the previous installment nailed. It's combat was clumsy and very botched on allowing little style to accommodate. The ranking systemWith such a successful game like Devil May Cry to grace gamers with its combat, structure and no-nonsense difficulty, a sequel was a no brainer and many anticipated it. Devil May Cry 2 unfortunately dams (at that point for the series time) almost everything the previous installment nailed. It's combat was clumsy and very botched on allowing little style to accommodate. The ranking system was brutally unfair and a swift kick in the teeth for players that struggled through its missions. While the first game had a challenging mission rank system too, the difference was the less variables used to calculate the score, where 2 adds far too much and dilutes its to a grey lifeless husk.

    Dante's character is ruined (even though it's not a Shakespearean hallmark or anything), with him being far more serious and lacking virtually any humor or quips that he had in the first game.
    Lucia's character was potential to see unfold, but her emotions and development is pretty disappointing. Add to that the villain being so generic and poor for the game I was very frustrated with it in the end.

    The bosses and enemies lack imagination , even outright terrible. They are just reskins of tougher ones or use mechanics that do not feel like they belong in the game at all. The underwater levels are mediocre at best and atrocious at worst. The imbalance of weapon damage is poor, allowing guns to be the main source of damage (even as the ONLY means to damage some bosses) and leave weapons in the cold. On top of that, the weapons Dante or Lucia mainly use are the same sword or twinblades, but have different damage factors and just look visually different. It compromises and sins on the foundations of what the first game set itself out for. The reason it's subpar is that there is still something here I can commend somewhat as interesting. I do find the enemies and bosses visually cool, the music and atmosphere can be very ominous despite not having anything memorable for me to this day.

    Devil May Cry 2 is often the hush hush Voldemort of the series, not really worth mentioning because it undermined much of what made DMC a great game and effectively left it skeletal and grey. Top that with an ending and clearly making this canon to the series now, it's hard to see if the series would even make a comeback. It eventually would but to not hear a fan of the series talk down on this game at the time would be unheard of. A subpar game through and through.    … Expand
  80. LivioJunior
    Jun 23, 2018
    4
    Dude, i really love DMC franchise but this game sucks in every concept. Visuals, story, characters, gameplay, music, everything is worse than the first, it's really a disappointment.
  81. Conor567
    Sep 27, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a huge let down. Despite some aspects of it not aging well, I really liked the first Devil May Cry. Devil May Cry 2 on the other hand takes everything good about the first game and just throws it out the window. The combat is dumbed down. You can't buy any new moves for any of the weapons. All 3 weapons have the exact same moveset, the only difference between them is the damage they deal and their attack range. The guns are absolutely broken. They deal massive damage and none of the enemies have an answer to them. The enemy A.I is braindead. Sometimes the enemies will not even bother trying to attack you and will just stand out in the open like morons allowing you to just shoot them to death. The bossfights are terrible. The mission 5 boss in particular is one of the laziest and most poorly designed bosses I have ever fought in a video game. The enemy and boss designs are very generic and uninspired. Then there's the difficulty. The game is hilariously easy on normal mode. I died maybe 3 or 4 times throughout the full game with 2 of those deaths being to the final boss. The environments and levels are so bland and boring. The atmosphere just isn't there either. This series has never been known for it's story so it doesn't surprise me that it's your typical *Evil corporate guy tries to take over the world* story. Dante is no longer the light hearted, carefree and cocky badass from the first game. Instead he's turned into a silent and boring shadow of his former self. I didn't care about Lucia at all. She's barely in the game. You can play as her in her own campaign but I really wasn't arsed playing through this boring slog of a game again. I also didn't bother replaying this game on the higher difficulties since this games combat never evolves in the slightest. Unlike every other Devil May Cry game, one playthrough is enough to experience everything it has to offer. The reason I'm giving this game a 4 and not anything lower is because despite everything I just mentioned, it's still a functioning game. Just a very boring one at that. I don't understand how anyone can defend this game after playing any of the other Devil May Cry games.… Expand
  82. CRM03
    Jul 18, 2022
    4
    Even watching the first cutscene was strange. The design of this game is baffling. Every enemy and boss feels like they are braindead. All you do is hold sqaure and win. Dante acts completely different from the first game. The story makes no sense. The cutscenes make no sense. The game is an absolute grind to get through. One of the only positives I can say about this game is the finalEven watching the first cutscene was strange. The design of this game is baffling. Every enemy and boss feels like they are braindead. All you do is hold sqaure and win. Dante acts completely different from the first game. The story makes no sense. The cutscenes make no sense. The game is an absolute grind to get through. One of the only positives I can say about this game is the final boss. It's kind of cool I guess. It was probably one of the only bosses that didn't immediately make me want to turn the game off. Very disappointing.… Expand
  83. JamesDrawsThngs
    Jul 28, 2020
    4
    If you ever look up a list of, "Most Disappointing Game Sequels", Devil May Cry 2 is bound to be featured on there. For good reason. DMC2 is undoubtedly the worst game in the franchise. One that I would find difficult for even the most hardcore fans to defend or even say that it's their favorite. Everything that made the original fun and memorable has been completely stripped away. It'sIf you ever look up a list of, "Most Disappointing Game Sequels", Devil May Cry 2 is bound to be featured on there. For good reason. DMC2 is undoubtedly the worst game in the franchise. One that I would find difficult for even the most hardcore fans to defend or even say that it's their favorite. Everything that made the original fun and memorable has been completely stripped away. It's obvious that whoever was originally put in charge of development had absolutely no clue what made the original great, and despite Hideaki Itsuno coming in at the tail end of development in an attempt to make it salvageable, it ultimately didn't save the game and it damn near killed the series.

    The story functions about the same as it did in the original. Dante, along with newcomer Lucia, are tasked with defeating the super bad evil guy and save the world. However, there is one big change added that sets it apart from the original: it's not fun. For as schmaltzy as DMC1 got, there's a level of loveable camp to it that made it so enjoyable. Dante was a bit of a smart ass, cracking jokes at the bosses and just looking like he was having fun with it all. Dante in this game is as flaccid as soggy cardboard. He says so little, and what little he does say is not the least bit memorable. Lucia isn't much better, and the villain Arius? Such a cliché, inconsequential, forgettable villain.

    What's worse than a more boring story? Boring gameplay. Structurally, it's identical to the first game. You go level-to-level, fight enemies and beat the boss. However, gone is the challenge and complexity of DMC1, and what we are left with is an absurdly easy, watered down imitator. The enemies are basic to the point of being brain dead, and boss fights are downright pathetic. These enemies are so boring, that you'd be tempted to just run through entire levels without ever fighting them (unless you are required to). You no longer get higher ranks by performing more stylishly in combat, but rather just keep wailing on the enemies/dodging long enough to raise it, leaving so little incentive to want to very up your moveset (what little there is) beyond just trying to stay awake. Oh, sure, you do have a bit more by the way of acrobatics like wall running and shooting your pistols straight down while in the air, but not once do these new abilities ever get utilized in any meaningful way. Speaking of pistols, those alone are gonna help you win the game. They are incredibly overpowered. I'd say almost every enemy and boss you encounter can be beaten with just your pistols alone. If you wanna get through the game much quicker, upgrade those as early as possible. What about the levels themselves? Bland and overly spacious. The sick gothic architecture and atmosphere of the original is replaced with mostly dirty browns. Many of the levels are also way too dark to properly see in (even worse if you are playing an original PS2 copy on a modern TV), and far too big with little to show for it.

    Is there anything the game does get right? Well, I mean it's at least functional. Nothing is absolutely broken or game-breaking. The game was also the first to introduce the concept of Bloody Palace, which would be refined and more fun in later entries. The music, while not as memorable as the original, still has some really solid tracks and is certainly the best part of the whole game. Otherwise, Devil May Cry 2 is just an absolute bore. You are far better off skipping this one.    … Expand
  84. mik05
    Jul 27, 2020
    4
    I can't give the minimum, because this game has too many flaws, like the auto-lock system, it cause too many problems while playing. Dante's moves are too slow, and Majin devil trigger is too difficult to activate. A failure on every point
  85. wokenoodle
    Oct 26, 2021
    4
    (completed on PC as a part of Devil May Cry HD Collection).

    The one good thing about this game is that it gave Capcom a clear idea of which direction not to go in. Being a hasty sequel trying to catch up to the success of the first game and having a ruckus in the development cycle, Devil May Cry 2 fails to deliver in pretty much every respect. The visual style is clearly inspired by    (completed on PC as a part of Devil May Cry HD Collection).

    The one good thing about this game is that it gave Capcom a clear idea of which direction not to go in. Being a hasty sequel trying to catch up to the success of the first game and having a ruckus in the development cycle, Devil May Cry 2 fails to deliver in pretty much every respect.

    The visual style is clearly inspired by the original but lacks cohesion and often times looks incredibly bland, cheap, and lifeless, often giving a player a hard time telling the enemies from the environment. This makes terrible mission design, full of needless backtracking, so much more painful. That being said, I think, the idea of exploring the downtown of a major city infested with demons as well as an old ethnic town over a cliff was in a way creative, even if not realized successfully.

    Dante's looks, as well as his demeanor, are changed to some unclear "more serious" vibe, which robs him of any personality. The design of the second protagonist, Lucia, and her writing is really lackluster too, making her one of the most uninteresting focal characters I've seen in a videogame. This contributes heavily to making the plot feel as unessential to the experience, as this installment is to the series.

    By far the worst offender, of course, is simplified in all the wrong ways, disjointed combat, including the all but non-existent enemy AI. It makes the hack and slash gameplay extremely mindless and forgettable, which is probably for the better. The swordplay itself is hard to call completely broken, so you might have occasional fun, but I wouldn't bet on that.

    It's redeeming how short this experience is because it's one of the worst ones I've ever had in gaming. The few places in which someone tried to work hard at this game are lost in the sea of uninspired garbage, and it can safely be recommended to skip this game in one's Devil May Cry journey, as Capcom had the mercy to make its story completely inconsequential.    … Expand
  86. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    4
    never again.....................................................................
  87. Zallen
    Aug 6, 2023
    4
    Брутальная кастрированость на кончиках рваной легкости с геймплеем на 4 часа за Дануылыча =|

    Из минусов: - сюжет, рваный кал - персонажи, унылый кал - геймплей, кастрированный кал - прокачка, урезанный кал - сложность, казуальный кал - локации, намешанный кал Из плюсов: - у игры есть свой уникальный стиль, какая то своя брутальность, которая выделяется на фоне остальных игр    Брутальная кастрированость на кончиках рваной легкости с геймплеем на 4 часа за Дануылыча =|

    Из минусов:
    - сюжет, рваный кал
    - персонажи, унылый кал
    - геймплей, кастрированный кал
    - прокачка, урезанный кал
    - сложность, казуальный кал
    - локации, намешанный кал

    Из плюсов:
    - у игры есть свой уникальный стиль, какая то своя брутальность, которая выделяется на фоне остальных игр серии.
    - в игре зародились крутые фишечки, которые были перенесены в последующие части, бег по стенам, тайные миссии и тд.
    - сносный дизайн боссов и мобов в целом.

    4ре "монеты" из 10ти.    … Expand
  88. SideOrderoLemon
    Dec 2, 2022
    4
    It's tough to say that this game pretty much drops the ball on what should have been a masterful successor to the original, but the truth can sometimes be hard to swallow. Disappointment is the main word to describe Devil May Cry 2, as it falls short of the intricate and decently balanced combat of the original by just allowing the player to shoot everything rather than rack up points withIt's tough to say that this game pretty much drops the ball on what should have been a masterful successor to the original, but the truth can sometimes be hard to swallow. Disappointment is the main word to describe Devil May Cry 2, as it falls short of the intricate and decently balanced combat of the original by just allowing the player to shoot everything rather than rack up points with wild combos. The story is just as forgettable as the enemies, with a whole bunch of nothing going on and doesn't build upon the lore of the series. Exploration is somewhat better, but again is just shy of greatness with no need to improve as combat is very narrow minded. Overall, a disappointment on most levels with a blasé performance from the whole team.… Expand
  89. AlCoholic
    Apr 28, 2003
    3
    First off, i loved DMC1, and that is probably why this game is so disappointing to me. the storyline is non-existent, with dante basically just roaming around pointlessly most of the game fighting repetative monsters in gigantic monotonous levels that reduce him to the size of a fly and look like they have been made using ps1 graphics, and the sound of firing your guns and weapon soundsFirst off, i loved DMC1, and that is probably why this game is so disappointing to me. the storyline is non-existent, with dante basically just roaming around pointlessly most of the game fighting repetative monsters in gigantic monotonous levels that reduce him to the size of a fly and look like they have been made using ps1 graphics, and the sound of firing your guns and weapon sounds has been murdered to where you will swear its a popgun and not a shotgun. last but not least, it is only like 5 hours long, and lucia levels are the same game with a different twist. if you like dante slower, smaller, less exciting, more pathetic, and fatter around the stomach, then this game is for you. otherwise, go back to DMC1 and hope capcom can exorcise these flaws with a better game. … Expand
  90. EvillivE
    Nov 16, 2011
    3
    Dante. You are in some pretty awesome games, Dante. But your initial fame left you confused and searching for an identy. What resulted was the black sheep of the Devil May Cry franchise. The first Devil May Cry is legendary, but in my opinion hasn't aged as well as it should have. I don't like this game beause the first was so good and this game doesn't live up to the original, butDante. You are in some pretty awesome games, Dante. But your initial fame left you confused and searching for an identy. What resulted was the black sheep of the Devil May Cry franchise. The first Devil May Cry is legendary, but in my opinion hasn't aged as well as it should have. I don't like this game beause the first was so good and this game doesn't live up to the original, but instead it took all the horror and creepiness of the first game, chewed it up, spat it out, and said "here's the sequel, enjoy." This game took the horror aspects of the first game and ran with them, but unfortunately made Dante so slow that a snail could actually pose a threat in this game. In the first game, Dante was fast and moved with grace. In this game he moves like a guy who thought it would be cool to run around with a sword today. The open enironments in this game are the only thing this game has to offer that is relatively good, but even then, the game suffers from low resolution and character models that make the first game cry itself to sleep. The plot is pretty dull and boring and is so forgetable it makes my yawns yawn. Playing as Lucia on the second disc is a cool addition and she feels a hell of a lot different from Dante, but her levels are just as boring as Dante's. In fact "boring" is the best word to describe this game. It's so dull and lifeless that it can bairly be considered a game. It is just a time waster, and when you consider the fact that this franchise has three good games out of its four released ones, a time waster doesn't quite cut it.… Expand
  91. Rox22
    Mar 29, 2013
    3
    Utter garbage. Aside from having Dante in it, I really can not think of anything good to say about it. Gameplay is pathetically easy. Controls are awkward and sometimes unresponsive. Voice acting (aside from Dante) is weak. Creature and level design and art direction is decent most of the time, but mostly feels like a rehash of the first game. Overall: A really pathetic attempt at a sequelUtter garbage. Aside from having Dante in it, I really can not think of anything good to say about it. Gameplay is pathetically easy. Controls are awkward and sometimes unresponsive. Voice acting (aside from Dante) is weak. Creature and level design and art direction is decent most of the time, but mostly feels like a rehash of the first game. Overall: A really pathetic attempt at a sequel to a fantastic game.… Expand
  92. Lycria
    Oct 31, 2014
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If anyone needed to know how to take a great game or series and ruin it, Capcom would be the people to ask.

    When this game came out, it was very disappointing. So much had changed from the original game and not for the best.

    The environments were now drab generic city streets. You fight the most generic enemies ever including demonic tanks and evil cooperation CEOs. I dont like to spoil endings in reviews but i feel like it is a must here, so be warned for below is a ***HUGE SPOILER***

    At the end of the game you fight a super generic boss and think to yourself, its finally over. But nope, they needed a way to tie in the first game somehow, so the final boss is a blob consisting of all the bosses from the original game at once. The most unimaginative ending to the most bland and boring sequel ever.

    Combat is dumbed down, removing all the style from the last game. Weapons are now hidden throughout the level instead of being requirements of moving forward with a puzzle, so i found myself missing a lot of them throughout the play though because it is never explained they had changed it. About the 5th or 6th level in I found a sword floating on top of a building and finally realized why i hadn't gotten any new weapons. Now that i had found a new weapon does that change up how combat is? No or not at least what you would expect out of getting a different weapon. It isn't rewarding at all.

    The story was never amazing in the first place, but it made sense and at least kept me intrested. This story though is the most generic and boring ever. Lucia is a demon and doesn't know it, cooperations are evil, ect.

    There is no redeeming factors here. At least in the timeline this takes place at the end of the 4 games, so pretend it never happened and you'll enjoy the other 4 games a lot more.    … Expand
  93. nervioso2009
    Jul 25, 2019
    3
    Este juego es horroroso y un insulto a la saga DMC y a los videojuegos. Diseños de niveles de los más pobres que he visto nunca, y jugabilidad totalmente destrozada porque puedes matar hasta a los bosses sin moverte de la esquina a base de disparos. La historia es inexistente y el "villano" es de los personajes más olvidables y lamentables de la historia de los videojuegos. Además, tuEste juego es horroroso y un insulto a la saga DMC y a los videojuegos. Diseños de niveles de los más pobres que he visto nunca, y jugabilidad totalmente destrozada porque puedes matar hasta a los bosses sin moverte de la esquina a base de disparos. La historia es inexistente y el "villano" es de los personajes más olvidables y lamentables de la historia de los videojuegos. Además, tu compañera, de la que ni siquiera me acuerdo como se llama ya, es imposible que ese personaje te importe o cogerle afecto porque es k la ves dos segundos en cinemáticas. La banda sonora era tmb de lo más monótono y triste, y si me aprietas, te diría que gráficamente el DMC 1 se ve bastante mejor. Un juego que recomiendo evitar a todas luces pues, al igual que yo, perderás tu tiempo jugando esto cuando hay juegos mucho mejores.… Expand
  94. ashketchum
    Apr 25, 2018
    3
    Devil May Cry takes it's predecessor's flaws, and adds a whole heap of new flaws that it's predecessor didn't have. The camera is still bad. Backtracking is made even worse, due to repeat location missions as well as two characters to play as. They toned down Dante's humorous and over-confident nature, which not only makes him far less interesting, but also conflicts with the story. ThisDevil May Cry takes it's predecessor's flaws, and adds a whole heap of new flaws that it's predecessor didn't have. The camera is still bad. Backtracking is made even worse, due to repeat location missions as well as two characters to play as. They toned down Dante's humorous and over-confident nature, which not only makes him far less interesting, but also conflicts with the story. This is because the story obviously doesn't make sense. The first one's story wasn't the best in gaming, but it never took itself seriously, and this was clearly evident through Dante himself. Here, Dante rarely speaks, and obviously is supposed to seem serious, but the story is a chaotic mess that lacks any cohesive development, even though it tries to take itself seriously. Some bosses are decent, but others can be defeated by shooting at them from a blind spot the whole time. However, Dante still has an interesting moveset, and Lucia allows for a slightly different approach to the game, especially on higher difficulties. Overall though, it fails to capitalize on the first's potential.… Expand
  95. DannyChryst
    Apr 4, 2018
    3
    Not the worst game ever made, but easily the worst Devil May Cry game. It sacrifices all the style, flair and finesse from the 1st game to implement a few new features that aren't even that useful. Almost every enemy, including bosses, requires the same strategy: sword combo, dodge, sword combo, dodge, etc. Not like the 1st game which actually made you THINK about how to approach eachNot the worst game ever made, but easily the worst Devil May Cry game. It sacrifices all the style, flair and finesse from the 1st game to implement a few new features that aren't even that useful. Almost every enemy, including bosses, requires the same strategy: sword combo, dodge, sword combo, dodge, etc. Not like the 1st game which actually made you THINK about how to approach each enemy. The combos also feel completely stale compared to the original game, where you basically just spam the triangle button repeatedly then hit circle to dodge ad nauseam. No variation whatsoever, whereas DMC1 had you press different directions for different moves or hold down triangle to charge your attacks. Even the sound effects of the sword slashes aren't nearly as cool as they were in the 1st game. Then there's the stinger attack, which was insanely badass in the original, but now looks like Dante is literally just hopping forward and gently poking his enemies.

    It feels like everything in DMC2 is simply a mockery of DMC1, as if the developers of this game were so butthurt by the punishing difficulty of the 1st game that they decided to make an entirely dumbed down and far less cool version of it for the sequel. Dante hardly ever speaks now and when he does he sounds dull and very monotone. No more witty one-liners, just a hollow shell of one of gaming's most iconic characters. The environments are way too huge at times, needlessly sprawling on and dragging out the game longer than it should be. Most bosses are way too easy, and no real strategy is involved. Just shoot, dodge and slash your way to victory. Most of them don't even need much of an effort aside from simply blasting your handguns at them, and for some of them that's all you can even do at all. The entire game's difficulty is just ridiculously dumbed down compared to ANY other DMC game, including the reboot.

    Lucia is basically just Dante with throwing knives and doesn't add much variety to the already bland gameplay. It's cool to play as Trish but putting in her in this game was a vain attempt to appeal to fans of the original. Overall this was a shallow and mediocre sequel that doesn't deliver the excitement and challenge of the 1st game. It amazes me that anyone even defends this game. It's not totally broken and unplayable, but it's a pale imitation of its astounding predecessor.    … Expand
  96. Raios-Rogue
    Jan 30, 2021
    3
    i really love DMC franchise but this game sucks in every concept. story, characters, gameplay, music, everything is worse than the first, it's really a disappointment. the game is boring as hell Lucia gets more character development than dante i like lucia don't get me wrong but dante is the main character Capcom put some director lunatic that literally **** up this game and they firedi really love DMC franchise but this game sucks in every concept. story, characters, gameplay, music, everything is worse than the first, it's really a disappointment. the game is boring as hell Lucia gets more character development than dante i like lucia don't get me wrong but dante is the main character Capcom put some director lunatic that literally **** up this game and they fired him and put Itsuno in charge to clean up the mess in 6 months Hideyaki Itsuno did his best but it was already to late the game still flopped and it's the worst devil may cry game ever made… Expand
  97. jacktwelve
    May 29, 2022
    3
    A plane bad sequel that controls worst than the first game, is incredibly boring , and a nonsensical story.
  98. JonJ.
    Oct 7, 2004
    2
    All of you who have given this game a score of 5 or above, i have but 2 questions for you: "Did you play the first Devil may cry?" and "Did you see the stinger?" So, I guess I have only one question, because if you DID rate this game higher than a 5, if that, then its appearent you havent played the first one. .... did you see the stinger?
  99. Jack
    Feb 5, 2005
    2
    So disappointing that I want to cry! They take the franchise of the original stylish-action genre and then give it to a crap developer so that the action is weak and easy, the enviroments are bland, the characters from an after-school special, and the pacing poor. If you've played the first, don't play this one. This is just the originals sick little brother.
  100. LifeHistory
    Aug 3, 2018
    2
    Crazy how bad this game is and not just as a DMC game but as a game in general. I'll make it simple there is just no good things about this game.

    -Bad and stupid level design. -Bad unresponsive combat. -The most stupid Ai I've seen. -Worst bosses I've seen in a game. -Bad and almost none existing story. -I have no words for how bad the gameplay is. THIS IS A SHAME TO THE DMC    Crazy how bad this game is and not just as a DMC game but as a game in general. I'll make it simple there is just no good things about this game.

    -Bad and stupid level design.
    -Bad unresponsive combat.
    -The most stupid Ai I've seen.
    -Worst bosses I've seen in a game.
    -Bad and almost none existing story.
    -I have no words for how bad the gameplay is.

    THIS IS A SHAME TO THE DMC FRANCHISE....    … Expand
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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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