Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

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

Universal acclaim- based on 582 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 524 out of 582
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 582
  3. Negative: 27 out of 582
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    5
    It lacked the personality the first two entries had, added a lot of pointless and frustrating mechanics... I dont even remember beating the game as a teen.
  5. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

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

Critic Reviews

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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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