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. 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.
  2. Adnandv
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A good game from the third person perspective and a fairy tale that made me complete the series of the story, even playing a wonderful series as well… Expand
  3. ChiIIaoi
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  4. 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.
  5. Chillaoi
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Meu favorito da série, mesmo eu achando DMC 1 melhor eu não posso largar meus sentimentos por esse jogo, tudo que falei sobre DMC 1 se aplica aqui também.
  6. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  7. botardi
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    an absolute classic, dante is by far the coolest main character in gaming history
    killing demons is sooooo satisfying, mostly because of the combos you slowly start to learn throughout the gameplay
    surely one of the best final bosses i've ever fought
  8. 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
  9. GabreuFernandes
    Oct 20, 2022
    9
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  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GREAT.
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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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