Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 1, 2005
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 582 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 27 out of 582
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  1. YHWH
    Aug 26, 2012
    10
    Perfect balance between gameplay, difficulty, and graphics.

    10/10 game. Anyone that doesn't like it is an americna crybaby that can't get past stage 1.
  2. alex007
    Oct 22, 2012
    9
    With "Devil May Cry" (a superb action game), Capcom had caught lightning in a bottle. Unfortunately, that didn't happen twice with the release of a tepid sequel in 2003. So for the third installment, the developers went back to what made the original so great. In the process, they also went back in the timeline and made a prequel instead. "Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening" recalls theWith "Devil May Cry" (a superb action game), Capcom had caught lightning in a bottle. Unfortunately, that didn't happen twice with the release of a tepid sequel in 2003. So for the third installment, the developers went back to what made the original so great. In the process, they also went back in the timeline and made a prequel instead. "Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening" recalls the original game's style of play and tells the story of the hero's rise to prominence. It's also one of the toughest games Capcom has ever made. DMC 3 is an extremely polished action-adventure that features crazy combat and over-the-top, kinetic cutscenes. This is one of the PS2's best action offerings but the extreme difficulty will not appeal to casual gamers. The game offers four different combat styles to choose from at the beginning of each level. As you progress, you'll be able to power up Dante in a variety of ways while additional weapons become available. It's worth noting that "Devil May Cry 3" is more comparable to the XBOX version of "Ninja Gaiden" than the original DMC. This is due to the emphasis on hyper tough fights, similar boss battles and an extensive arsenal of weaponry. It's not as good as "Ninja Gaiden", but DMC 3 is a much better game than part 2. I'd also recommend the Special Edition which features Dante's brother, Virgil, as a playable character. "Dante's Awakening" is arguably the best installment in the series.… Expand
  3. AllenLord
    Jun 19, 2011
    10
    i just loved this game there were a few flaws but they were easily forgivible and then all the fun weapons and classes this game is great for anyone who loved spawn and/or god of war
  4. JackTheCrazy98
    Apr 23, 2012
    10
    One of the greatest game i've ever played. Good story, the graphics is better than its predecessors and the gameplay is awesome, is **** speed! Awesome heavy metal soundtrack and good voice acting.
  5. DeepThroat
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    This game is just awesome. it's better than the first two Devil May Cry games. This game has great graphics and a great gameplay. The story is good more cutscenes than previous two DMC games. this game clearly deserves a 9 score
  6. AKthaBeast
    May 5, 2018
    9
    I personally felt like this game was equally as fun as the first two games.
  7. AdrianaM.
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    I disagree with what others have said, this game is, in my opinion the best out of the three. The first two had ridiculous enemies and in this, the last game, we finally get to see the beginning of the story.
  8. MartR.
    Feb 25, 2005
    9
    It's been a long run before this here got out, but it was worth the wait. The action is now even more over-the-top, the characters gritty and styled at the same time, the action is pulsating with energy and the boss encounters can still knock your socks off with tension. A good run with the style RPG-like development, even though three levels feels just like a tease before the real It's been a long run before this here got out, but it was worth the wait. The action is now even more over-the-top, the characters gritty and styled at the same time, the action is pulsating with energy and the boss encounters can still knock your socks off with tension. A good run with the style RPG-like development, even though three levels feels just like a tease before the real power runs in. I miss the graphic finesse of the first game's architecture, in this one there's been a trade-off between character design and the environments design, leaving the latter often lacklustre and hollow. The fast-paced storyline keeps it all together and a selection of now a bit more Onimusha-like weaponry makes stuff even more fun.… Expand
  9. ErikoT.
    Mar 2, 2005
    10
    The opening cinematic alone is worth a 10.
  10. ApocalypseBrown
    Nov 21, 2005
    9
    A welcome come for dante, this is easily the best in the series. Albeit as hard as your mother-in-laws facial hairs its very enjoyable when you manage to progress levels and the boss battles are so beautiful to play and watch for that matter. Its excellent but not too original and the annoying puzzles remain. Better than Ninja Gaiden as its more engaging.
  11. kailip
    Dec 29, 2011
    10
    Great story, Great music, Great deep fighting mechanics, Great Characters, Fantastic gameplay, A lot of diversity of weapons, combos, styles and strategies, The best bosses ever on a game, It's not a retarded button mash game, you gotta learn, be patient and actually have focus to play it, Very Challenging. What else could you want? One of the best games ever. I don't get why some peopleGreat story, Great music, Great deep fighting mechanics, Great Characters, Fantastic gameplay, A lot of diversity of weapons, combos, styles and strategies, The best bosses ever on a game, It's not a retarded button mash game, you gotta learn, be patient and actually have focus to play it, Very Challenging. What else could you want? One of the best games ever. I don't get why some people don't like the game, maybe it's too hardcore for them, or they just like playing pointless retarded button mash games. DMC3 is one of the best games EVER.… Expand
  12. pandalard
    Nov 10, 2012
    10
    The perfection of beat em up combat on the PS2. This game has fast-paced action, tons of combos, great levels and loaded with great (and hilarious) cut-scenes. It's not for everyone mind you.

    If you like crazy over-the-top action then this is the game for you. If you prefer a more "serious" or realistic tone to your games then look somewhere else, because this game is in the zone were    The perfection of beat em up combat on the PS2. This game has fast-paced action, tons of combos, great levels and loaded with great (and hilarious) cut-scenes. It's not for everyone mind you.

    If you like crazy over-the-top action then this is the game for you. If you prefer a more "serious" or realistic tone to your games then look somewhere else, because this game is in the zone were we stick to fun!    … Expand
  13. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    10
    Эпичный слэшер, с крутыми персонажами, отличной боевкой и интересным сюжетом.
  14. MarouaneJL7
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    this is one of the best ps2 games ever great gameplay many awesome bosses you can learn new moves and get new awesome weapons i loved it and you will play it lot of times but i recommend the special edition because there's another player with special moves he's the vergil the brother of dante the main character and other difficulties modes as hell
  15. Stevic20
    May 1, 2021
    10
    The best DMC ever made, the most fun and the hardest. It defined the hack-n-slash genre at its finest level.
  16. Enima
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Pure action and style, this game has an amazing soundtrack, good story, characters that you cannot dislike, and a perfectly crafted game play. It really shows the knowledge and passion of the developers. Nothing can surpass it in his genre.
  17. killerlcg
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Love the music and the story in this game. The combat was nice because it didn't feel like a hack and slash game. You actually need to be decent and have a good strategy sometimes against bosses or minion. The voice acting was spot on. Top slasher rpg game that I ever played.
  18. MikeD.
    Mar 1, 2005
    10
    I KNEW IT !!! The moment i played the game i knew that these gay american medias(1up, edge etc) will cry because its too hard... well boohoohoo learn how to play before you rate games. Allmost perfect game... and the difficulty level is just right, easy to learn but challenging to master.
  19. Ben
    Mar 20, 2005
    9
    Graphics look great, gameplay is solid, music is good, the replayability is there; the game does include some cheesy-ness though it just adds to the humor, it does not take away from the overall depth of the game. I was blindsided by the use of a guitar as a weapon, that was odd for me, all the same, the game is VERY fun to play and that is what is important.
  20. NaomiM.
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    Hell ya! I loved Devil May Cry I've beat it twice and on different difficulty levels each time. I love Dante and his moves and all. Devil May Cry 2 then came out. I must say I wanted to cry because of all the repetative fighting and the horribally stupid ass story line. Where'd Trish go? Anyway, that game sucked. Then after waiting and waiting. Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Hell ya! I loved Devil May Cry I've beat it twice and on different difficulty levels each time. I love Dante and his moves and all. Devil May Cry 2 then came out. I must say I wanted to cry because of all the repetative fighting and the horribally stupid ass story line. Where'd Trish go? Anyway, that game sucked. Then after waiting and waiting. Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening came out. I bought it March 1st and played it all night. I'm only on the 6th mission now because damn its hard. But it was everything I hoped and dreamed of. Dante and Lady are total kick ass and i love it. Vergil is even cool. I was hoping that this game would be everything that I wanted and it is. And more since it's so damn hard! Sorry I rambled on so much i just love this game! Best DMC ever? YES! Sweet dreams!… Expand
  21. VSei'lar
    May 21, 2005
    10
    This game had me hooked from the opening scene right through every level, at ever difficulty level. The 'new' Dante is beautiful; his cocky character allows for a relief from the overly-serious characterisations of the 'previous' two games, while his twin brother Vergil's cool-tempered attitude allows you to see where the Dante of the other games comes from. The This game had me hooked from the opening scene right through every level, at ever difficulty level. The 'new' Dante is beautiful; his cocky character allows for a relief from the overly-serious characterisations of the 'previous' two games, while his twin brother Vergil's cool-tempered attitude allows you to see where the Dante of the other games comes from. The game play is delicious, and will never allow you to get bored; is it getting tedious? Switch styles! Switch weapons! And may I say...the Sparda skin is HOT.… Expand
  22. NabeelK.
    Mar 10, 2005
    10
    The best game i ever seen... really amazing.
  23. [Anonymous]
    Mar 2, 2005
    10
    Amazing, that's all i can say, the grafics, gameplay, sound, story, presentation.....everything is amazing. the only problem people might add is that it's too hard, but like ign said, that's your problem, not dante's.
  24. MarcD.
    Mar 26, 2005
    7
    Flash. That's what this visually impressive game is. Still, if you didn't like the earlier installments...this one won't win you over to the series. Sorry Dante.
  25. RandallHall
    Mar 31, 2005
    10
    This game is off the chain, it's so ill. I never seen a devil may cry like this one before. Dang this game is tight. Ecscuse my language. Boy I'll tell you as soon as you get your devil trigger with super dante nothing can stand in your way. Nothing. I heard the first dmc was supposed to be resident evil four. In resident evil four Leon sounds just like Dante. I noticed that This game is off the chain, it's so ill. I never seen a devil may cry like this one before. Dang this game is tight. Ecscuse my language. Boy I'll tell you as soon as you get your devil trigger with super dante nothing can stand in your way. Nothing. I heard the first dmc was supposed to be resident evil four. In resident evil four Leon sounds just like Dante. I noticed that during the dodging laser part.… Expand
  26. Josh
    Mar 9, 2005
    10
    This game is great! Its got awsome weapons, moves, and cut scenes but the bosses in this game are really hard untill you can find a strategy to fight them. Other than that as long as you take the time to learn the controls in the begining its not as hard as you may think. In all this is the best DMC yet.
  27. PodRod
    Apr 28, 2005
    10
    This game is awsome...... I am rich and buy almost all of the new games. But I must admit that I only have seen very few such games. This game is just awsome. The story, gameplay, graphics are all just perfect.
  28. TraeM.
    Jul 20, 2005
    10
    Best game ever!!!! I love the gunslinger style!!!
  29. TylerD.
    Jan 18, 2006
    10
    Simply put, my favourite game. Ever. Capcom gave one hell of a comeback with this one.
  30. DavidC.
    Apr 25, 2006
    10
    I have played a lot, A LOT of games, but this is quite simply the best game I have ever played.
  31. AnonymousMC
    Oct 26, 2008
    10
    Devil May Cry washes away the sins of the previous installment and brings the series back to full fledged glory with this prequel to the story. It has one of the best, if not the best, combat systems in any action game. Every difficulty is challenging even the easiest. However, it is forgiving as you can accumulate all your red orbs and upgrade as you die on easy. Every weapon isDevil May Cry washes away the sins of the previous installment and brings the series back to full fledged glory with this prequel to the story. It has one of the best, if not the best, combat systems in any action game. Every difficulty is challenging even the easiest. However, it is forgiving as you can accumulate all your red orbs and upgrade as you die on easy. Every weapon is distinct from each other with their own styles of combat and particular uses. The weapons, combos, melee moves, and boss battles will have you in awe for days on end. If you're a fan of action and or challenging games Devil May Cry 3 is a MUST BUY.… Expand
  32. ScottI.
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    Capcom has a masterpiece on it's hands. The rumors are true, the latest in the series bears much more of a resemblance to the 1st than the wholly forgettable 2nd. Graphics are beautiful, with nicely detailed character models and a fantastic sense of scale in the level designs. Enemy designs are cool, but I actually liked the designs from the demo (Included with RE Outbreak 2nd file) Capcom has a masterpiece on it's hands. The rumors are true, the latest in the series bears much more of a resemblance to the 1st than the wholly forgettable 2nd. Graphics are beautiful, with nicely detailed character models and a fantastic sense of scale in the level designs. Enemy designs are cool, but I actually liked the designs from the demo (Included with RE Outbreak 2nd file) more. As far as sound goes, the voiceacting is top notch, and the score is excellent, if a bit metal-heavy. I would have liked a little less metal and more emphasis on more gothic symphonic pieces, which also fit the series perfectly (see the main theme for evidence of this). If I can fault the sound category for anything, it's pretty heavy with Bruce Lee-esque yelps and shouts, which add unintended comedic value to scenes that were meant to be cool ;) Gameplay is tight and focused; with a nice array of moves and weapons to play with. The new on-the-fly weapon switching is fantastic, and gives true motivation to try for those huge combos (not to mention avoiding having to go into the menus, which annoyed me in this series' previous iterations). The other new addition, the Style system, is a good way to encourage multiple playthroughs to try out each one on a given level, but I often found myself wishing certain abilities were universal (wallrunning in particular). The story is appropriately cool, acted out in gorgeous cutscenes. And man, this game is HARD. This one is gonna be sitting in my PS2 for a while. All in all, DMC3 is as much a glorious return to the series' roots as it is an entirely new beast, and the melding of the two produces a game that is nothing short of sublimely awesome in it's presentation.… Expand
  33. MuhammadAli
    Feb 21, 2005
    9
    I'm halfway through the game...the games awsome...its narrated somewhat like metal gear solid...with a lot of well directed cutscenes...graphics to die for and amazing sound effects.The artwork in the backgrounds is jaw dropping..and the animation is better than ever...this games the best of the three parts.
  34. Mike
    Mar 19, 2005
    8
    My only complaint is the checkpoint system,which makes the game alot harder than it needs to be.No one wants to play the same level over, just to die at the boss....again...and again.Why not be able to save in the middle of a level? But other than that, thumbs up.
  35. TajK.
    Mar 5, 2005
    10
    Challenge, depth, and playability. It's all there.
  36. DragonKnightofFinalFantasy
    Apr 16, 2005
    9
    This game is great. I loved the first DMC but I never played DMC2 so I don't know if that sucked or not. In my opininon this game is the best out of the two. The graphics are good the gameplay is fast and fun but its hard. Almost harder than Ninja Gaiden hard you'll die alot but you'll still play and have fun. Just like Ninja Gaiden. Also Dante has a number of cool moves This game is great. I loved the first DMC but I never played DMC2 so I don't know if that sucked or not. In my opininon this game is the best out of the two. The graphics are good the gameplay is fast and fun but its hard. Almost harder than Ninja Gaiden hard you'll die alot but you'll still play and have fun. Just like Ninja Gaiden. Also Dante has a number of cool moves and weapons and the story is the best of them which still isn't saying much and the story still isn't all that great overall. The sound well frankly its annoying I don't mind guitar rock that much but I don't want like these Slipknot like guys blowing in my ears all the time and Dante's lines are a bit annoying too. The voice-overs are wll done though. The graphics are great too. I say pick this game up.… Expand
  37. DemonicAngel
    Apr 17, 2005
    7
    I'm all for games being challenging, but I hate this elitist attitude some gamers have, saying that games should be hard as nails and if normal people can't play them well that's too bad. An example of such is Devil May Cry 3. The graphics, sound and cutscenes are top-notch, the controls are responsive, and hacking your way through endless demons is immensely fun for a few I'm all for games being challenging, but I hate this elitist attitude some gamers have, saying that games should be hard as nails and if normal people can't play them well that's too bad. An example of such is Devil May Cry 3. The graphics, sound and cutscenes are top-notch, the controls are responsive, and hacking your way through endless demons is immensely fun for a few minutes, but theo whole thing gets far too difficult far too quickly, even on Easy mode. At least, that is for those of us who have an actual real life outside games. (Mike D, I'm talking to you here - there's this amazing place called "the outside world" that you should go sometime.) The difficulty comes partly from the hordes of enemies you'll face but also from Dante's pathetic resistance to damage (I mean come ON, he's part-demon, shouldn't that count for something?), the awkward camera angles, the unfair continue system that forces you to cough up significant amounts of game currency if you want to carry on from where you died, and the general "die and learn" ethos which means you'll frequently have to repeat a section again and again until (by skill or chance) you work out the right way to proceed. It all adds up to a fun but horribly frustrating experience for all but the most seasoned gamers. Rent first.… Expand
  38. SlaynG.
    Apr 23, 2005
    10
    You can kick ass and take names while doing it in complete in a pure and utter choatic style. All i gotta say is "It's gonna be one hell of a party"
  39. DuoX
    Apr 23, 2005
    9
    I am really getting sick and tired of people who play this game because they are drawn in by the gorgeous visuals and mind-blowing cut-scenes, and then they die. And they die again. And this goes on until they "throw the controller in the wall" or "break the disc into tiny shards". I mean, really. Isn't it best to just admit that maybe there are games which are a bit harder than I am really getting sick and tired of people who play this game because they are drawn in by the gorgeous visuals and mind-blowing cut-scenes, and then they die. And they die again. And this goes on until they "throw the controller in the wall" or "break the disc into tiny shards". I mean, really. Isn't it best to just admit that maybe there are games which are a bit harder than others, and they might ACTUALLY involve some learning on your part if you keep dying. At any rate, I think DMC3 is honestly THE action title of PS2 this year, and anyone with at least some experience with action games that require fast reflexes (fighting games are great for that) should immediately pick this up. Given that I usually played this in sessions of approximately 3-5 hours until it was completed on normal difficulty, my hands were often very tired afterwards. And although I died my share in the boss fights, I was never trying one boss more than three times until I passed it. And mind you, I usually play RPGs. :P So don't buy into all that crap about the game being too difficult to play or anything. The Game is certainly tough, but you are too... right?… Expand
  40. Velen
    May 13, 2005
    9
    Crazy Let's Rock.
  41. PeterR.
    May 26, 2005
    8
    I like the gameplay in this game and it gives you endless suprises until the end that is...although it is quite difficult but it is worth the time...the moves are qiuck like a vampire so all you action flipping speed demons gotta get this game.
  42. TitaniumDragon
    Dec 29, 2007
    10
    This game is incredibly difficult on normal mode, but easy mode is easy enough for the average competant gamer, methinks, though even that is a misnomer. Normal mode is very difficult, but once you learn how to play the game properly, it isn't SO bad; it is mostly that the difficulty level ramps up incredibly quickly at the beginning, where you start dying a lot on level 3 or so. This game is incredibly difficult on normal mode, but easy mode is easy enough for the average competant gamer, methinks, though even that is a misnomer. Normal mode is very difficult, but once you learn how to play the game properly, it isn't SO bad; it is mostly that the difficulty level ramps up incredibly quickly at the beginning, where you start dying a lot on level 3 or so. Levels range from average to insane in difficulty, and while a lot of fun, I'm sure this game isn't for everyone. It looks gorgeous though and is truly a challenging and fun game to those who enjoy such things. Its biggest flaw is the lack of ability to save just before some bosses; having to play through the entire level again to fight some of the bosses is annoying as they will kill you a great deal. That said, it is a satisfying challenge and you feel good when you start winning.… Expand
  43. Alex
    Nov 25, 2005
    9
    i have one word that can describe this game: ouch. DMC3 is much more difficult than the previous two titles, and fixed many of the problems from DMC2. the one major problem that has remained persistant throughout the series, however, is the camera. DMC3, sadly, has not fixed this problem. but, with the nice level of challenge and fun that this game offers, its easy to forgive most of the i have one word that can describe this game: ouch. DMC3 is much more difficult than the previous two titles, and fixed many of the problems from DMC2. the one major problem that has remained persistant throughout the series, however, is the camera. DMC3, sadly, has not fixed this problem. but, with the nice level of challenge and fun that this game offers, its easy to forgive most of the game's problems.… Expand
  44. MikeB.
    Mar 29, 2005
    9
    If you like a challenge, you'll love DMC3. It's one of the best action adventure games I've ever played. It is a difficult game, but it is also a FAIR game. The game pushes you to learn the attack patterns of the bosses and various other enemies. This game reminded me of games like Viewtiful Joe and Ninja Gaiden, because they reward skillful play. If you are a button If you like a challenge, you'll love DMC3. It's one of the best action adventure games I've ever played. It is a difficult game, but it is also a FAIR game. The game pushes you to learn the attack patterns of the bosses and various other enemies. This game reminded me of games like Viewtiful Joe and Ninja Gaiden, because they reward skillful play. If you are a button masher, this game will destroy you. But, if you are patient and take pay attention to enemy patterns this game loses its insane difficulty and becomes very accessible. It'll either addict you or frustrate you. This really is in the upper echelon of action adventure games, on any system. I can only think of a couple games that are better than DMC3.… Expand
  45. SquaLLL.
    Mar 31, 2005
    10
    DMC1 was great, DMC2 sucked, and DMC3 was the best of all 3. Everything about this game was great the moves are even better and stylish, more weapons to choose from, and it has a great storyline... I think Capcom made something cool here.. Dante was even cooler with his badass attitude and Vergil with his Kenshin Himura like moves hehe... One of the best, challenging, adventure gameS DMC1 was great, DMC2 sucked, and DMC3 was the best of all 3. Everything about this game was great the moves are even better and stylish, more weapons to choose from, and it has a great storyline... I think Capcom made something cool here.. Dante was even cooler with his badass attitude and Vergil with his Kenshin Himura like moves hehe... One of the best, challenging, adventure gameS EVER!!! 10 Stars for you Dante! Rock on baby!!… Expand
  46. RobertC.
    Jul 21, 2005
    10
    This game is the best DMC game that has been made. It has some of the things from the first and second game, but it beats them by a whole lot!!!!!!! i espically like the way that you get have a different style like swordmaster, and then you get to use those two swords. the only defect is the devil meter, it only has three circles and goes down realy fast. i think Dante is cooler in this This game is the best DMC game that has been made. It has some of the things from the first and second game, but it beats them by a whole lot!!!!!!! i espically like the way that you get have a different style like swordmaster, and then you get to use those two swords. the only defect is the devil meter, it only has three circles and goes down realy fast. i think Dante is cooler in this game and is better than before.… Expand
  47. JohnS.
    Aug 23, 2005
    10
    Kicks god of war's ass hard.
  48. Mithyus
    Mar 25, 2007
    10
    Devil May Cry 3 is a trip back to the series roots, and brings a damn fun time with it. And seriously... Computer Games Magazine should restrain itself to computer games.
  49. D.S.
    Jul 27, 2009
    10
    Now don't get me wrong, God Of War (serving as one of many examples) was a great game, but DMC3 Is just simply better than any other action/slasher game I've ever played. For one, ill often play a games such as God of War and then feel really stupid for dying because there really isn't any skillful way to kill enemies. This renders dying and winning somewhat unsatisfying. Now don't get me wrong, God Of War (serving as one of many examples) was a great game, but DMC3 Is just simply better than any other action/slasher game I've ever played. For one, ill often play a games such as God of War and then feel really stupid for dying because there really isn't any skillful way to kill enemies. This renders dying and winning somewhat unsatisfying. DMC3 Requires patience and genuine skill. The controls are purposefully clunkier that other action games as it requires you to think before action and use more combos. (ie. You must always pay attention the the direction in which your character is facing-- a back analouge move may require a left analouge pull, etc.) Difficulty is somewhat unforgiving but in my opinion, I enjoy it as games are becoming more for the casual gamer. Bottom line, Go buy this game at all costs, just as long as you're ready for a hell of a challenge.… Expand
  50. BasilZero
    Jan 20, 2016
    10
    Game: Devil May Cry 3 Dante's Awakening
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Capcom System: Playstation 2 (PS2) Total Score: 95/100 Value Score: 9.5/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 9/10 • Replay Value: 9/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Improved gameplay mechanics compared to DMC1 and DMC2 introducing    Game: Devil May Cry 3 Dante's Awakening
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Capcom
    System: Playstation 2 (PS2)
    Total Score: 95/100
    Value Score: 9.5/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 9/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Improved gameplay mechanics compared to DMC1 and DMC2 introducing multiple ways to do combos and both primary and secondary weapon swapping.
    +Visuals have heavily improved since DMC2
    +Story and character development far better than the previous entries in the series
    +Voice acting is improved and there are more lines than the previous two games
    +The OST is well made and has many remixes of the main theme that is nicely done
    +The length is a bit longer than the first DMC game but shorter than DMC2
    +Replay value is high due to the multiple difficulty types, costumes which offer different abilities and change in gameplay
    +A great variety of weapons and skills to use

    Cons
    -Loading times can be a pain at times (the creators enabled a cutting and shooting animation while you wait due to it)    … Expand
  51. Azel
    Jan 16, 2013
    10
    What a brilliant game! Extremely hard, enemies coming from all over the place, slick 60 frames per second, tonnes of boss battles. The system is fair and responsive, everything is programmed correctly to make a fine experience. It has six fighting styles, so you choose one at the start of each mission. Trickster is for dodging, royalguard is for intercepting and stopping attacks,What a brilliant game! Extremely hard, enemies coming from all over the place, slick 60 frames per second, tonnes of boss battles. The system is fair and responsive, everything is programmed correctly to make a fine experience. It has six fighting styles, so you choose one at the start of each mission. Trickster is for dodging, royalguard is for intercepting and stopping attacks, swordmaster is for showing off, gunslinger is for making guns more stylish at a distance, quicksilver is for slowing down time, and doppelganger means you can split into 2! Combine this with the fact that you have 5 swords and 5 guns - and you can take 2 of each of those into each mission, and you have... 600 combinations in total! Keep experimenting and you will never get bored. This is one of the best games on the PS2 and stands up today.… Expand
  52. Lycria
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    The prequel to the original game, Dante's Awakening brought the series back to life by looking back on the original game and improving on it.

    Its the story of a younger Dante battling it out for humanity and his fathers power against his brother Vergil. It takes place in the tower of Temen-ni-gru. This is the tower that has seal the gate to hell and Sparda's power. Each environment    The prequel to the original game, Dante's Awakening brought the series back to life by looking back on the original game and improving on it.

    Its the story of a younger Dante battling it out for humanity and his fathers power against his brother Vergil. It takes place in the tower of Temen-ni-gru. This is the tower that has seal the gate to hell and Sparda's power.

    Each environment is fresh and unique. You'll venture to the top of the tower all the way to the bottom faces off against demons and bosses along the way.

    Each boss will reward you with a new weapon that you can equip at the tart of the level. They changed up equipment in this game a bit so that you can have 2 slots equipped at a time, but can only switch when you start a new level, which i felt was a bit of a downfall from freely being able to switch from the menus but they give you two slots for devil arms and two slots for guns so its not that big of an issue.

    Each weapon is completely unique to the last and changes your combat style completely. You'll get a pair of twin swords that talk to a guitar that shoots bats, you can use the weapons that fit you best.

    All the bosses are completely original. You'll fight a horse and chariot to your doppelganger on your way to face off against your brother. You'll find the normal enemies challenging as well.

    Overall this game ended up being perfect for me, there was an issue with some people with the original game due to the fact that the difficulty was not set correctly, but they rereleased a special edition with lowered difficulty that people can play. This is my favorite game in the series.    … Expand
  53. caligula_king
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    Sin duda alguna, DMC3 es uno de los mejores juegos que he probado en esta consola... una historia sólida, una jugabilidad excelente, gran cantidad de combos ejecutables, un protagonista carismático, un antagonista memorable, jefes variados y que guardan relación directa con el arma que otorgan, misiones secretas dificultosas y una BSO que es puro metal . en fin; ! LARGA VIDA DANTE !
  54. Malakia
    Apr 21, 2018
    8
    One of the best action games on PS2 and the only one in the DMC series that nailed the balance between over the top action, humor and even some really good storytelling.
  55. OneManCast
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    This game is a classic. Everything from the distinct and diverse music tailored to boss fights, to a greater improvement to the constant style switching. The style meter this time around was more effective at giving you catharsis when your style gets to SSS. Also, lots of Vergil love here. One of the greatest rivals to exist in storytelling. Pick up this motherflippin' game if you likeThis game is a classic. Everything from the distinct and diverse music tailored to boss fights, to a greater improvement to the constant style switching. The style meter this time around was more effective at giving you catharsis when your style gets to SSS. Also, lots of Vergil love here. One of the greatest rivals to exist in storytelling. Pick up this motherflippin' game if you like cool action and cool characters.… Expand
  56. The_heel
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    The best dmc game!
    This game is SPECTACULAR from the A to the Z, I had so much fun and died a lot lol but still great story with Vergil of course various weapons, styles and moves.
  57. ChesterField
    May 10, 2020
    9
    In my opinion, the best devil may cry ever made. Challenging, lot of combos, lot of weapons, frenzy combat, not a bad story. Outstanding.
  58. Juancho03
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    De los mejores hack and slash de la historia de los videojuegos, renovando cosas que hicieron grande al primer DMC
  59. DanteRedgrave
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    No es solo uno de los mejores hack and slash de todos los tiempos es uno de los mejores videojuegos de toda la historia, una jugabilidad exquisita, una interesante historia que te tiene al borde del asiento del inicio al final, uno de los mejores protagonistas que han existido en videojuego alguno y vergil es sin lugar a duda el mejor jefe de la época de inicios de los 2000 y a pesar deNo es solo uno de los mejores hack and slash de todos los tiempos es uno de los mejores videojuegos de toda la historia, una jugabilidad exquisita, una interesante historia que te tiene al borde del asiento del inicio al final, uno de los mejores protagonistas que han existido en videojuego alguno y vergil es sin lugar a duda el mejor jefe de la época de inicios de los 2000 y a pesar de que ya hayan pasado casi 10 años desde que salió solo demuestra que cuando un juego es bueno no importa cuanto tiempo pase seguirá siendo bueno, una obra maestra 10/10… Expand
  60. Badr90s
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    The best in the series & one of the best games on PS2, top-notch gameplay great plot/characters exciting bossfights and soundtrack
  61. suneater
    Jan 23, 2013
    10
    One of the best action games ever and one of my favorite games. Combining amazing graphics with diverse, detailed environments, an eclectic yet cohesive soundtrack that ranges from industrial rock to dark ambient, and emotive voice acting (with improved writing) that fleshes out the characters, DMC3 creates a memorable atmosphere that is leagues better than the original and creates a newOne of the best action games ever and one of my favorite games. Combining amazing graphics with diverse, detailed environments, an eclectic yet cohesive soundtrack that ranges from industrial rock to dark ambient, and emotive voice acting (with improved writing) that fleshes out the characters, DMC3 creates a memorable atmosphere that is leagues better than the original and creates a new standard for other games to try to reach. The combat has been improved with more weapons & combos for them, a new "Style" system that changes how you maneuver the environments or how your weapons work, and better targeting & improved camera system. While the difficulty has been ramped up dramatically, skill always wins the day; grinding is an option with all the available unlocks and consumables but never necessary. Most levels end in a memorable boss fight, with each boss having their own personality with unique AI, movement/ability set, and arena. Everything combines in this game to bring together a real masterpiece that will keep you playing for a long time.… Expand
  62. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    DMC 3 is a fantastic action title despite being a little too tough and cheesy for its own good. The game (in its own way) is an equal to the original Devil May Cry. That means it's miles better than part 2. At the time of release, this was also compared to the Xbox's Ninja Gaiden. While not perfect, "Dante's Awakening" certainly upped the ante for fast stylish action. It's a difficult,DMC 3 is a fantastic action title despite being a little too tough and cheesy for its own good. The game (in its own way) is an equal to the original Devil May Cry. That means it's miles better than part 2. At the time of release, this was also compared to the Xbox's Ninja Gaiden. While not perfect, "Dante's Awakening" certainly upped the ante for fast stylish action. It's a difficult, over-the-top hack n' slash that should please most fans. I would rate it with a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  63. techmobas
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    I returned to play this masterpiece in 2020. This game is my childhood after all. The gameplay is pretty good, it's the best in its era. The Story was and always at it's best. The music is very Iconic, I still listened to them. The enemies and bosses are still challenging. This game overall is the Inspiration for games in the future on how to make good Action games.
  64. CaioK.
    Sep 28, 2007
    3
    I've been hearing about the DMC series for a long time, but never played any of the games yet. So I've just bought DMC3 and I have to say that I hated it. The difficult is just insane, even when I play at the easy mode, the combos are hard to complete and it seems like the enemies just will keep on coming forever. Maybe if I had 16 free-hours per day to spend on learning how to I've been hearing about the DMC series for a long time, but never played any of the games yet. So I've just bought DMC3 and I have to say that I hated it. The difficult is just insane, even when I play at the easy mode, the combos are hard to complete and it seems like the enemies just will keep on coming forever. Maybe if I had 16 free-hours per day to spend on learning how to play this game I would eventually end agreeing with all the excellent critics I… Expand
  65. Ryencoke
    Mar 30, 2005
    3
    I loved DMC1, Infact, I even enjoyed 2. But this one was just boring. Same thing over and over. Very repetitive, I beat the game. I didn't exactly like it. Stick with DMC1 if you want to have fun.
  66. MichaelG.
    Jul 15, 2007
    4
    I rented the game and at first i kinda liked it, but the bosses are rediculous. Why is easy setting so hard? Why does it feel like I'm playing another prince of persia or god of war? and why are the controls so weird? My two friends and I are big into games and we can't get past the level 9 boss, on easy ,after about 5 hours of trying, this is where I quit. I hate a game that I rented the game and at first i kinda liked it, but the bosses are rediculous. Why is easy setting so hard? Why does it feel like I'm playing another prince of persia or god of war? and why are the controls so weird? My two friends and I are big into games and we can't get past the level 9 boss, on easy ,after about 5 hours of trying, this is where I quit. I hate a game that has crazy combos but won't let you finish them because some enemy still hits you halfway through the process.… Expand
  67. RickSJedi
    Nov 7, 2006
    2
    Wow, high scores from everyone. Ok lets see, a guitar as a weapon, Dante himself is like a goth white boy with stupid jokes,every stage seems to look the same, some of the worst Boss battles i have ever seen in a game before(The F#@ked up Ice Dog-the witch lady), Dante seems useless with his new moves(although he's younger), the difficulty is for the insane. For one I have a life, so Wow, high scores from everyone. Ok lets see, a guitar as a weapon, Dante himself is like a goth white boy with stupid jokes,every stage seems to look the same, some of the worst Boss battles i have ever seen in a game before(The F#@ked up Ice Dog-the witch lady), Dante seems useless with his new moves(although he's younger), the difficulty is for the insane. For one I have a life, so i'm not going to sit a game(WELL THIS GAME ANYWAY!) and play for 4 hours trying to figure out how to use all the "style" systems, cuz SwordMaster is prob the best. So what do we have so far, we have horrid gameplay where nothing flows like the first DMC and we have stupid charaters,a real nice Sh!$ story, terrible settings(not near as close a the beauiful mansion in DMC-1. If you have me Devil May Cry 2 was better than this joke of a game. Now some of you game whores might say well it was just to hard for you, well maybe but i really loved and passed the First game like 7 times, the secound game like 3 times so i kinda now what a DMC game is supposed be like. If you buy this game and once again listen to he the critics don't blame anyone if your FORCING YOURSELF to play through this game.… Expand
  68. Nozim19
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    As a game, product is good, but there is one thing for what developers must bear responsibility. Islamophobia.
  69. the_sandwich_ca
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
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  70. GregLobstery
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    Pretty tight race between this game and DMC 5 for best Devil May Cry. This game really perfected the combat, added loads of story and new characters to the overall lore, and the cutscenes in this games are action packed and hilarious at times. Who doesn't love the funny pizza man? Dante for smash.
  71. EmirhanSahin
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Best hack and slash game ı have ever played. Gameplay just awesome. Great boss battles. But there are puzzles just for prolong the playing time. Otherwise game is really good.
  72. dottorfrizzino
    May 26, 2021
    10
    this game is pure greatness probally not the best in the series because of dmc5 but even now brings back much nostalgia, one of the best games i played in my life
  73. Vergilxxz
    Jun 27, 2023
    1
    Esse jogo é uma porcaria genérica, sonha em ser god of war kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  74. Caroldaxotagran
    Jun 27, 2023
    2
    Um dos piores jogos que eu já joguei na minha vida, uma verdadeira porcaria genérica, cópia do gow
  75. Caestus
    Mar 3, 2013
    8
    It has a great, deep and stylish combat system with great possibilities like the style changes, the different weapons,etc. DMC3 proves to be the best game in the series.
  76. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GREAT.
  77. Rox22
    Mar 29, 2013
    9
    A fantastic return to form. Perhaps a bit harsh with difficulty at times, but nothing that isn't doable. Great visuals, great narrative, action pact combat. Overall: I can sum up this games in three words: Dante has returned!
  78. Basem101
    Aug 26, 2013
    9
    capcom's masterpiece yes this is one of the best games on the playstaion 2 maybe one of the best of all time amazing balance between graphics game play and difficulty and it also have descent story
  79. Zman6495
    Jul 24, 2013
    9
    Before I bought this game, I saw some videos online about this game being one of the most difficult of all time. I honestly never expected to beat it due to the hype about the difficulty. However, I was able to complete this game without much frustration. However, that is not to say that the difficulty was over hyped. Devil May Cry 3 is a very hard game. It requires mastery of all theBefore I bought this game, I saw some videos online about this game being one of the most difficult of all time. I honestly never expected to beat it due to the hype about the difficulty. However, I was able to complete this game without much frustration. However, that is not to say that the difficulty was over hyped. Devil May Cry 3 is a very hard game. It requires mastery of all the mechanics in order for the player to succeed. Being able to complete the game without frustration is a true testament to how good this game actually is. Although there were levels that were borderline maddening, I never felt frustrated. I enjoyed the game so much that whenever I would die, it made me analyze my previous attempt at the level to try and figure out what went wrong. The times I died never felt cheap, and were not due to poor game design. They were because of me. I made errors. But Devil May Cry 3 is such a great game that it made me want to keep playing, no matter how many times I needed to try to beat a level. The combat is very smooth and fast paced, the graphics (for a ps2 game) were very good looking, and the story was deeper than in previous installments of the franchise. Despite Devil May Cry 3 being very difficult, it is a game that I recommend to all action fans. It is an extremely well made game that should be enjoyed by anyone who is up to the challenge.… Expand
  80. Fedelca
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    No me jodan, "Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening" tiene la excelencia suficiente como para superar el juego original: jugabilidad placentera, gráficos atormesedores y peleas sólidas que pueden dejarte con la boca abierta.
  81. SuperkenGaming
    Mar 14, 2018
    8
    Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening Special Edition HD
    The Fun is back
    Devil May Cry 3 fixes practically every issues Devil May Cry had.. This feels much more like the original devil may cry and all of the best ways.. Despite it being numbered 3, dantes awakening is actually a prequel story of brother vs brother, And in this special edition you get to play as both Dantes campaign    Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening Special Edition HD
    The Fun is back
    Devil May Cry 3 fixes practically every issues Devil May Cry had..
    This feels much more like the original devil may cry and all of the best ways..
    Despite it being numbered 3, dantes awakening is actually a prequel story of brother vs brother,
    And in this special edition you get to play as both
    Dantes campaign taking around 9 hours to complete and Vergils campaign which runs parallel to dantes taking a little more than an hour and a half.
    With this game they basically threw away devil may cry 2 and pretended it never happened… nothing is borrowed from that game at all…
    This is practically a more polished devil may cry one, though in my opinion doesn’t quite take the crown as my favorite game in the series..
    The combat is back to being fast and fluent, no more spongey enemies.. just slaying them and pulling of the best combo of moves you can in battle to collect red orbs to upgrade your weapons and buy consumable items..
    Howevr for the first half of the game… its highly focused on just pure combat.. no demon transformation…
    Though it does eventually come and much like the first game, the meter feels quickly, so you can use it freely.. making this game fun again
    and new is a style option, your charcter can be more powerful with certain weapons or you can have the ability to roll out of the way during combat, you have to pick and choose which I appreciate being here but I would’ve preferred more having the ability to unlock it all and not have to choose..
    The greatest improvements this game makes is in its bosses, I found these bosses to be the most challenging and the series and the coolest in the series.. I loved their designs,, though still the first games bosses are still my favorite.. but these are miles above devil may cry 2.. youll definitely have to use skill here to defeat these foes.. none though I found to be impossibly frustrating,, If I died I always felt I could get them the next time..
    my biggest problem with this game though is its delivery…
    This is more the style of the first game where youre in this giant building doing a lot of retrieving items and back tracking..
    However this game is essentially 2 times the length of the first.. so back tracking here isn’t fun or cool..
    it ultimately felt overwhelming to me.. especially when theres the big center room with multiple floors and doors and you cant remember which you’ve been through and when you finnaly get through and pick up and item you have no idea what this item is for or where the slot was that this item goes to to progress..
    I was disappointed In how often I got impatient with the maze like aspect of this game just restoring to youtube to know where I should be going with the item I just picked up..
    it’s a shame because this game is so polished compared to the others..
    it just drops the ball when trying to be a longer version of the first game..
    The adventure aspect worked the first time so well because the adventure was so compact and easy to remember.. it just doesn’t work here..
    But still, in its own ways, devil may cry 3 is just as great of a game thanks to its more polished feeling combat, the fix of the perspective and lock on issues.
    Devil May Cry 3 is definitely a cherry ontop of this trilogy and a sorry for devil may cry 2
    I give Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening Special Edition HD
    an 8/10    … Expand
  82. FelleBanan_ygsr
    Mar 4, 2018
    8
    One of the best and hardest games in the genre. Especially impressive for it’s time.
    The difficulty is not a problem at all as it makes the game very satisfying when you beat a hard boss or level. If there’s one flaw that truly annoyed me it’s the puzzle solving and slow exploration of some levels. It’s not fun in an action game and slows the game down a lot, especially when you have to    One of the best and hardest games in the genre. Especially impressive for it’s time.
    The difficulty is not a problem at all as it makes the game very satisfying when you beat a hard boss or level. If there’s one flaw that truly annoyed me it’s the puzzle solving and slow exploration of some levels. It’s not fun in an action game and slows the game down a lot, especially when you have to do some puzzles all over again because of how bad you are. I like puzzle solving in games, but not if they are very easy and are just there to waste your time.    … Expand
  83. Max_Spidey
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    [PT-BR] Depois de um segundo jogo medíocre,já estava na hora de Devil May Cry voltar a ter destaque,e isso aconteceu em Devil May Cry 3,que não só compensou toda a merda que foi Devil May Cry 2,como superou o primeiro jogo.
    Devil May Cry 3 é cronologicamente o primeiro jogo da franquia,e temos o Dante mais novo,ou seja,se o Dante Jovem adulto já era carismático,o Dante mais novo elevou    [PT-BR] Depois de um segundo jogo medíocre,já estava na hora de Devil May Cry voltar a ter destaque,e isso aconteceu em Devil May Cry 3,que não só compensou toda a merda que foi Devil May Cry 2,como superou o primeiro jogo.
    Devil May Cry 3 é cronologicamente o primeiro jogo da franquia,e temos o Dante mais novo,ou seja,se o Dante Jovem adulto já era carismático,o Dante mais novo elevou isso ao extremo,ele basicamente é foda em tudo,pra atender o telefone,pra comer pizza,até tomando um tiro na testa ele é badass.
    Nesse game apresentaram melhor o Vergil,que aparece em Devil May Cry 1 como Nelo Angelo,e aí surgiu a discussão de qual é melhor,Dante ou Vergil,eu particularmente gosto mais do Vergil,hehe.
    Além do Vergil,vários personagens carismáticos foram apresentados no game,vários bosses incríveis,o enredo do jogo foi excelente,os combos ficaram FODAS,jogabilidade excelente.
    O jogo também é BEM difícil na versão original,que era absurda até no normal,na Special Edition deram uma nerfada,e a dificuldade diminuiu,mas ainda tem as dificuldades Hard,Very Hard e Dante Must Die,que dessa vez apresentam uma boa dificuldade.
    Enfim,o jogo compensou toda a cagada que foi Devil May Cry 2.    … Expand
  84. SayfEddine
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    A game that defines what an action video game should be. Critics rating don't nearly give it what it is worth. Badass story with badass characters and absolutely badass gameplay. THIS PARTY IS GETTING CRAZY LETS ROCK!!
  85. AlexvaderII
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Historia del origen de los poderes de Dante, evolución jugable y alocada sobre las dos primeras entregas, frenético a mas no poder, combos desquiciados, hasta el momento del lanzamiento la mayor cantidad de armas y jefes, historia a la altura de la primera entrega, esto es lo que obtendremos en Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening.

    Como juego de acción Hack and Slash estamos ante un juego que marco época, podremos hacer combinaciones de combos hasta el cansancio con los enemigos, y esto nos hará volver muy seguido al juego.

    Cuenta con pocos acertijos y secretos pero están bien implementados, y lo mas novedoso es que podremos escoger entre 4 estilos que son especialidades de Dante las cuales son:

    Sword Master: Especialidad en las espadas.
    Gunslinger: Especialidad armas de fuego.
    Royal Guard: Defensa.
    Trickster: Agilidad, rapidez y tele-transportación en batalla.

    Si sumamos a esto la variedad de armas en el juego tenemos al que en su momento fue el mejor exponente del genero en relación a la jugabilidad y a día de hoy sigue siendo uno de los mejores en ese aspecto.

    En cuanto a la historia de la entrega nos apegaremos a Dante por su evolución de actitud durante la travesía gracias a Lady, quien ha perdido a su madre y busca venganza en contra de su padre, lo cual lo hace una historia muy profunda y triste. Adicionalmente profundizara el juego en los lazos rotos que tiene Vergil con Dante y nos llevara a un desenlace agridulce ya que nos sentiremos identificados con ambos personajes.

    Hasta día de hoy esta entrega considero que tiene que ser jugada por cada persona que ama los juegos de acción Hack and Slash. Es un juego imprescindible.    … Expand
  86. PeakZach
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Devil May Cry 3 really brings the series into it's modern feel. With combat greatly involved in all the right ways, while still leaving the cruel combat structure and hilarious dialogue, this mark in the series progressively moves the franchise forward in the best possible way. No more horrible camera angles, no more lock on troubles, only great fights, intense battle scenes, and comedyDevil May Cry 3 really brings the series into it's modern feel. With combat greatly involved in all the right ways, while still leaving the cruel combat structure and hilarious dialogue, this mark in the series progressively moves the franchise forward in the best possible way. No more horrible camera angles, no more lock on troubles, only great fights, intense battle scenes, and comedy driven story that unfolds a new chapter in the franchise.… Expand
  87. JokerBachelor69
    May 1, 2019
    10
    Один из лучших слэшеров в этом мире. Его смог обогнать, только создатель Хидеки Камии, который создал шикарную Байонетту. Но сегодня я говорю о Плачущем Данте и его пробуждении. Которое получилось крышесносным и крутым! Великолепная боевка, умеренный хардкор, музыка!
    В общем не смотря на то что игре уже 14 лет, она до сих пор шикарно играется и проходится. Приобщился я к серии благодаря    Один из лучших слэшеров в этом мире. Его смог обогнать, только создатель Хидеки Камии, который создал шикарную Байонетту. Но сегодня я говорю о Плачущем Данте и его пробуждении. Которое получилось крышесносным и крутым! Великолепная боевка, умеренный хардкор, музыка!
    В общем не смотря на то что игре уже 14 лет, она до сих пор шикарно играется и проходится. Приобщился я к серии благодаря перезапуску, а затем благодаря анонсу 5 части, я узнал и поиграл в первую, третью и четвертую которые мне дико зашли!
    Короче десятка, безспорно.    … Expand
  88. AmadeusE
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another treat from the Golden Age of gaming. This game was highly inspiring for me as a teen. I'm not big into hack 'n' slash games, but Dynasty/Samurai/Orochi/etc. Warriors and Devil May Cry games have always stuck with me ever since I first tried them. I consider them quite unique in the hack 'n' slash genre. The cutscenes in this game are also a delight. Now I'm the kind of person who has no problem with cutscenes and watches them every playthrough for a more complete experience, but this is the kind of game that makes cutscenes really a great thing. Another game with fantastic rewatchable cutscenes off the top of my head is Saints Row 2, which is a great comparison.

    A decent story and some pretty good characters too. The best character of course being Dante himself, stealing the show every moment of the game. The worst character, however, is the female character Lady/Mary. Her constantly sticking her gun in Dante's face gets annoying and she also has the kind of grumpy personality no man would want to put up with, heh. I know she's supposed to have a burning stick up her ass, but it's executed in an annoying way. She does finally decide to ditch her tryhard tough girl routine and fold near the end of the game, which adds some redeeming femininity and cuteness, but it's too little too late.

    This game is also very approachable. There are difficulty levels for everyone. And the automatic mode is a real treat, letting you have fun without having to make the button mashing complicated. If you're not into hack 'n' slash but are interested in this game, don't be afraid to give it a shot! You may just like this one. And hell, if not the gameplay, then the overall presentation, atmosphere and story might keep you coming back! Although the gameplay is really fun and the unlocks are sweet! Anyone remember how fun and satisfying unlocking things was?    … Expand
  89. Jackwill
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    Играл, по началу страдал от управления, чисто не мог чет привыкнуть, привык, прошёл игру и возвращаться желания нет, но прошёл с кайфом
  90. Luigination
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    This was the first Devil May Cry game I played and Holy **** I love it, and whilst it's not my personal favourite, I can see why it's regarded as the best in the series! This game introduced the crazy, stylish, combo-focused action DMC is known for nowadays, with the combo's that you're able to pull off delivering a very satisfying experience! Like the first two DMC games, this one has aThis was the first Devil May Cry game I played and Holy **** I love it, and whilst it's not my personal favourite, I can see why it's regarded as the best in the series! This game introduced the crazy, stylish, combo-focused action DMC is known for nowadays, with the combo's that you're able to pull off delivering a very satisfying experience! Like the first two DMC games, this one has a kick-ass soundtrack, and with Shawn 'Shootie HG' McPherson's awesome vocals, these tracks are even better, especially the game's main theme "Devil's Never Cry"! This was also the first time we saw the really cheesy yet charming version of Dante, and the more iconic version of fan-favourite Vergil! Without a doubt, Devil May Cry 3 is the definition of a challenging yet entertaining game!… Expand
  91. muneerNeo
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    DMC3 is also my most favor action game of all time - excellent design & character development, fun & deep combat engine, well executed story & plot. What not to love about this game?
    I remember playing this over and over as a kid. I completely fell in love with the character of Dante that he is still till this day my favorite character in fiction.
  92. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    This prequel in the series brought DMC back to its original form. Seeing a younger, cockier Dante was great. The soundtrack was and still is sick till this day.
  93. jacktwelve
    May 29, 2022
    10
    This is one of best games ever made and easily the best redemptions of any franchise. The combat is super deep, story hits hard, and the music catchy as hell. Tons of replay value in this game
  94. Zeon1982
    Mar 16, 2023
    8
    Good old fashioned Devil May Cry. DMC3 has gone back to its roots. Good gameplay, Good graphics for how old it is. I didn't really like the story that much though. A good solid entry to the series. Not like it's predecessor which was a absolute fail.
  95. ToxikVermin
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give this game a 10 cause I am 10% Japanese like the developers. My testicles have been damaged after I was doing the Virgo boss battle and the camera spazm fullfilled my gothic dreams... also I wanna get a body pillow of Trish because she is the only woman in my gothic life that I can obtain.… Expand
  96. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    9
    Excellent narrative and combat. One of the best DMC games. Dante is an amazing character and at his best here. Flaws come from some frustrating levels and enemies later in the game.
  97. ZangBang
    Dec 25, 2022
    5
    58/100
    Devil May Cry 3 crafts one of the best combat systems in the history of Action games with a weapon selection that while not particularly big, provides exceptional variety thanks to its weapons offering incredibly distinct, solid balanced movesets to unlock, upgrade and master branching out to different playstyles. This variety is further expanded upon through Styles, a new mechanic    58/100
    Devil May Cry 3 crafts one of the best combat systems in the history of Action games with a weapon selection that while not particularly big, provides exceptional variety thanks to its weapons offering incredibly distinct, solid balanced movesets to unlock, upgrade and master branching out to different playstyles. This variety is further expanded upon through Styles, a new mechanic that allows every player to find their own unique strategy through additional power-ups and special abilities, which can be expanded as well. All of this blends together to form an exceptionally layered, beautifully variegated playground. To help this combat system shine and express its potential, there is great enemy variety and monsters generally offer a much more thrilling challenge than previous titles, even if a couple of them have annoyingly confusing attack patterns. Likewise, the quality of bossfights is mixed, with some being overly simplistic and others uniquely engaging with shifing movesets and diverse mechanics, but they're always fair and rewarding. The camera, although greatly improved, still struggles a little too often to keep the focus on the action. Most notably, as amazing as combat is, it really is the only great thing that this game has to offer: its level design, although greatly improved from the previous games with more platform challenges and a more interconnected map structure that sporadically challenges the player's memory or orientation, offers nothing truly significant. The story, lastly, is where Devil May Cry finally finds its true identity, fully embracing an endearingly flamboyant love for exaggerated, cheesy over the top action, without disregarding more heartfelt, dramatic moments.    … Expand
  98. trinovatic
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    más difícil, mejores boses, la mejor historia de los 3, mejores personajes, mejor gameplay, que tiene de malo esta obra maestra? la cámara? puede ser, no lo se, esto es sin duda la cúspide del hack and slash.
  99. GabreuFernandes
    Oct 20, 2022
    9
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  100. SideOrderoLemon
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    From good, to bad, to spectacular, Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening thrusts the series forward and cements itself as a wonderful franchise that brooks no quarter. The combat is more nuanced than ever, giving you much more tools to play around with and allows anyone of any playstyle to get fancy with a plethora of abilities and button combinations. Puzzles and level design get a massiveFrom good, to bad, to spectacular, Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening thrusts the series forward and cements itself as a wonderful franchise that brooks no quarter. The combat is more nuanced than ever, giving you much more tools to play around with and allows anyone of any playstyle to get fancy with a plethora of abilities and button combinations. Puzzles and level design get a massive upgrade from the original two entries, as the game always rewards you for checking every nook and cranny, and with beautiful set designs, it's absolutely no wonder why this game is so praised for it. The story is brimming with charm, bringing the player nothing but entertaining, tongue-in-cheek action that'll have you giggling from absurdity and perfectly executed melodrama. With a beautiful balancing act of all elements like this, there's nowhere to go but up from this installment.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#6 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#11 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 60
  3. Negative: 1 out of 60
  1. Total Video Games
    80
    A dark mix of revealing narrative and gun-toting, sword-swinging, demon slaying action that works well with a result that's certainly satisfying.
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  2. Gamer's Hell
    80
    Although there have been many games in this mold, Devil May Cry 3 sets itself apart from others by incorporating fighting styles to keep this game fresh, instead of just repetitive.
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  3. Computer and Video Games
    80
    Well, we hate to say it, but DMC3 is still no "Devil May Cry." The world has moved on, folks, and a lot of that game's sheen is now standard issue in gaming. [PSW]
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