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. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. thordeusdo7
    Jun 27, 2023
    1
    Jogo tenebroso de horrível, isso é uma vergonha, jogo lixo, lixo, lixo,lixo
  6. marlon157
    Jun 27, 2023
    1
    Um dos piores jogos que eu já joguei na minha vida, hack and slash genérico, sem criatividade
  7. Vergilxxz
    Jun 27, 2023
    1
    Esse jogo é uma porcaria genérica, sonha em ser god of war kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  8. marlon155
    Jun 27, 2023
    1
    Esse jogo é uma porcaria genérica, sonha em ser god of war kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  9. ruangamer
    Jun 27, 2023
    2
    Esse jogo é uma porcaria genérica, sonha em ser god of war kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  10. Caroldaxotagran
    Jun 27, 2023
    2
    Um dos piores jogos que eu já joguei na minha vida, uma verdadeira porcaria genérica, cópia do gow
  11. Stnr
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    Like Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, this game is timeless and one of the best of its generation. I highly recommend it, not just for its story, but for its gameplay as well. It's a short game that you can easily pick up and play, making it a great option if you're feeling lost on what to play next.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. GabreuFernandes
    Oct 20, 2022
    9
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  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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Awards & Rankings

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