Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition

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  1. Snachez
    Jun 28, 2009
    9
    A good game, a damn good. I actually played DMC 3 first, since it is the first in the story (just like in Star Wars) and I found the game very enjoyable. I hate button masher fighting games, but this DMC 3 is nothing like it, even on normal difficulty you really have to dodge attacks and keep a close eye on what's going on, and that IMO gave the game more "depth" and intensity, since A good game, a damn good. I actually played DMC 3 first, since it is the first in the story (just like in Star Wars) and I found the game very enjoyable. I hate button masher fighting games, but this DMC 3 is nothing like it, even on normal difficulty you really have to dodge attacks and keep a close eye on what's going on, and that IMO gave the game more "depth" and intensity, since you have to concentrate on every battle. At "Dante Must Die" the game turns very hard, but that is expected. I love challenging games and this one is definately one. There are some very bad dialogue, I'm pointing to Dantes dirrection, although most of the stuff coming out of his mouth is funny and just awesome. Vergil is actually my favorite DMC boss/characther in any DMC game, if not counting Dante, although Vergils campain was very rushed, since there were no cutscenes, it was still solid and fun. All the parts, from older DMC games, come together very nicely when thinking about the story. A good game, though it's definately not one of those games that you can just pick up and play at any certain moment. I miss young Dante and I really hope for DMC 5 to be made. BTW stop making charachters that try to replace Dante, like the pussy Nero.… Expand
  2. Merry_Blind
    Sep 2, 2010
    10
    Amazing game. Incredible visuals for a PS2 game, both artistic and technical. The gameplay is really addictive and super-intense just like the franchise is known for. The weapons are all great. The amount of actions and attacks is impressive and very varied. Interesting story too. Seriously, this must be one of the best action game and franchise - except for the 2nd one - ever, upAmazing game. Incredible visuals for a PS2 game, both artistic and technical. The gameplay is really addictive and super-intense just like the franchise is known for. The weapons are all great. The amount of actions and attacks is impressive and very varied. Interesting story too. Seriously, this must be one of the best action game and franchise - except for the 2nd one - ever, up there somewhere along God of War and Ninja Gaiden, personally it's my favourite one but I know a lot of people like the other two better.… Expand
  3. ShaneW.
    Jan 20, 2008
    9
    A great game that most should give a try.Vergil has few moves and no cut scenes of his own except for the beginning, making it seem that the developers just tacked it on for more value. Dante is even cockier but some of his lines just seem so tacky. Still very awesome but the plot wasn't that thick or developed. Definitely worth a buy.
  4. JayA.
    May 3, 2007
    10
    This game is the best devil may cry yet. And at such a low price whats not to like about it.
  5. LeeK
    Apr 21, 2008
    10
    A FANTASTIC game. Very entertaining, game play is very fast, and there is a variety of skills that can be learnt and used efficiently. The game allows the player to use Dante's twin brother, Vergil and all his devil arms and his only skill- "Dark Slayer". The games graphics is very realistic. The cut scenes are very interesting and makes the player more enthusiastic to continue after A FANTASTIC game. Very entertaining, game play is very fast, and there is a variety of skills that can be learnt and used efficiently. The game allows the player to use Dante's twin brother, Vergil and all his devil arms and his only skill- "Dark Slayer". The games graphics is very realistic. The cut scenes are very interesting and makes the player more enthusiastic to continue after that particular cut scene. The gameplay is very speedy and entertaining. There are various difficulties, allowing the gamer to test how good he is in this game. Players would probably take 2 or 3 months if they want to complete the game 100 percent including all the secret missions found in various levels. Also, like I said before, there are different difficulty levels. Overall, this game is the BEST!!!… Expand
  6. CodyB
    Mar 20, 2009
    9
    One of THE best games the ps2 has to offer! THE number one badass in the history of video gaming in his third role as the demon-hunting badass, the beginning of the history of devil may cry (when the devil's tower rises in the middle of L.A., how dante's twin brother becomes the black angel, and when dante first invades hell), and a demon-ass-kicking bonanza with beastin One of THE best games the ps2 has to offer! THE number one badass in the history of video gaming in his third role as the demon-hunting badass, the beginning of the history of devil may cry (when the devil's tower rises in the middle of L.A., how dante's twin brother becomes the black angel, and when dante first invades hell), and a demon-ass-kicking bonanza with beastin graphics!!! The ONLY reason this game got a 9 instead of a perfect score is because of the number of missions (there could have been more missions when invading hell).… Expand
  7. [Anonymous]
    Nov 19, 2007
    9
    Outstanding to be a reharsed edition. It fixes original's problems (in particular difficulty) and the chance to play like Vergil is better though he has limited gun move. The inclusion of palace of blood is very good. Other issues, i think, are to uncover in a very uncoherent and apparent lack of variety playing Vergil mode. 9/10 no major faults.
  8. 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. The Special Edition has a lot of nice additions, like the Gold checkpoint system, playing as Vergil, the lower difficulties were readjusted (You can't **** about the game being too hard now, the Easy mode is now A LOT easy), A new boss, New Costumes... It is really awesome.… Expand
  9. Azel
    Jan 16, 2013
    10
    This is DMC3, but with Vergil and Bloody Palace added in. This is the version you should get, those added extras are pretty cool. Playing as vergil is awesome, you just play through the main game with him instead of Dante. He has his trademark moves from his boss battles, and a couple of new ones. He is highly aggressive - though he does have evasion in the form of teleportation. TheThis is DMC3, but with Vergil and Bloody Palace added in. This is the version you should get, those added extras are pretty cool. Playing as vergil is awesome, you just play through the main game with him instead of Dante. He has his trademark moves from his boss battles, and a couple of new ones. He is highly aggressive - though he does have evasion in the form of teleportation. The thing that's best about him is that he does feel very different to Dante, it means you have to play differently, and master him separately. But here's my DMC3 review: 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
  10. cc742
    Jan 20, 2013
    8
    I came into this game with fairly high expectations after laying in bed one night realising every boss fight in video games i had ever played had been to easy. i wanted a challenge, well what better game then dmc 3 i thought. well lets star out with this games positives. The controls are solid and the game play is without a doubt amazing. the guns seem fair and all the weapons have thereI came into this game with fairly high expectations after laying in bed one night realising every boss fight in video games i had ever played had been to easy. i wanted a challenge, well what better game then dmc 3 i thought. well lets star out with this games positives. The controls are solid and the game play is without a doubt amazing. the guns seem fair and all the weapons have there ups and downs. The boss fights were just as i expected which was simply amazing and stunning. i loved this game... for the 1st half. Dear god the 2nd half , you literally are running through copy pasted levels again and again and again and it seems that they had half a teem who knew what to do and half a teem sitting on the couch complaining about how long it was taking. the boss fights remains constant, but not much else does. Moving on the story is laughable. im seroious, ive never played a game with a story this bad. In one scene Dante just drives a motorcycle up a wall and jumps off and kills a bunch if guys, while in others he's just a flat out douche. while im complaining i might as well talk about my arch nemesis, the fixed camera, which you can "control" at certain points but ends up just moving 2 inches right or left and cant move up or down. One last thing is the game after replaying it twice( the 1st half and 2nd half) it says you can replay on a harder difficulty or as virgil the brother of dante, but his problem is hes supposed to be the bad guy and his story seems to play out in the exact same levels as dantes did. But with all that, i still liked dmc 3. I was a little dissapointed after the halfway point but considering what it set out to be it reached that, but it seemed to set its sight to low and could of been so much more… Expand
  11. chellboy
    Sep 10, 2013
    10
    Stunning game that demands any gamers attention! This is a must play. It isn't a very long game, but with Vergil playable and the different difficulties and the drive to learn to play like a pro it can take up to 50 hours to experience this game fully
  12. guitarguy001
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    After the disappointment of DMC2, Devil May Cry 3 improved on everything that made the original Devil May Cry fun. A completely revamped Dante with a new look and voice actor and made him one of the most beloved game characters ever. The gameplay is extremely fun and creative as you can create your own style and combos. The bosses are great, the level design is good and the characters areAfter the disappointment of DMC2, Devil May Cry 3 improved on everything that made the original Devil May Cry fun. A completely revamped Dante with a new look and voice actor and made him one of the most beloved game characters ever. The gameplay is extremely fun and creative as you can create your own style and combos. The bosses are great, the level design is good and the characters are awesome (especially Vergil) However i feel that the soundtrack is rather forgettable and the story is really fleshed out to well and Vergil himself is rather underutilized as a playable character. If you do not have this game on PS2, get the HD Collection as it comes with the original and DMC3 (though skip DMC2).… Expand
  13. Tapion
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    Best action game I've played so far.
    There are no flaws, It's a Hack 'n Slash game, and the hardest difficulty makes this game pure gameplay ecstasy.
  14. GordonD.
    Mar 7, 2006
    9
    One of the most underrated games of 2005. While certain other big-name games flaunted more cinematic style and more accessible play, DMC3 quietly raised the bar for depth, challenge and freedom. Reviewers liked GoW; real gamers liked DMC3. Do yourself a favor by picking this up, playing as hard as you can (Yellow continue mode, and do not buy continues!), then after a week or two of One of the most underrated games of 2005. While certain other big-name games flaunted more cinematic style and more accessible play, DMC3 quietly raised the bar for depth, challenge and freedom. Reviewers liked GoW; real gamers liked DMC3. Do yourself a favor by picking this up, playing as hard as you can (Yellow continue mode, and do not buy continues!), then after a week or two of thinking you might be good, go download some FAQs on the game. You'll be amazed at how much depth exists, that you haven't even scratched. I can't give this crazy action game a higher recommendation. If you own a PS2, take advantage of your privilege and buy this critically underappreciated masterpiece.… Expand
  15. David
    Jun 13, 2007
    10
    Devil may cry 3 is slightly better then the original, and infinately better then the second one, which was as painful as stapling your eyelids shut. The special edition has very few extras and you're kinda wasting your money on this if you already have Dante's Awakening. Having said that, if you dont already possess the non-special-edition it will probably be one of the best Devil may cry 3 is slightly better then the original, and infinately better then the second one, which was as painful as stapling your eyelids shut. The special edition has very few extras and you're kinda wasting your money on this if you already have Dante's Awakening. Having said that, if you dont already possess the non-special-edition it will probably be one of the best purchases you'll ever make for your PS2.… Expand
  16. ChrisN.
    Jan 28, 2006
    10
    Great game at a cheap price.
  17. RobH.
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    this is one of the best games out there in the world today folks. With its insane speed, over 20different style moves, good music, and storyline too, it is a must to get for any hardcore gamer's collection. I personally played and beat all the modes and levels of DMC3 and think it is hard for the avergae player. But it is possible for the average gamer to beat. Plus with the release this is one of the best games out there in the world today folks. With its insane speed, over 20different style moves, good music, and storyline too, it is a must to get for any hardcore gamer's collection. I personally played and beat all the modes and levels of DMC3 and think it is hard for the avergae player. But it is possible for the average gamer to beat. Plus with the release of the special edition to show Capcom's respect and graitude to us the gamers, they added a hell-in-a-handbasket bonus features like unlocking and playing as Vergil. Vergil, i think, is better than Dante with his Yomato sword and his noble and honorable fighting, i would play the entire game as him only on any diffulculty. If you enjoyed the first 3 versions of the Devil May Cry Series, than go and get the Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Special Edition today!… Expand
  18. AdamW.
    Dec 11, 2007
    10
    One of the most awesome games ever on the PS2. Seriously. Vergil is great, though they should have made more moves for him. Dante also rocks. You should but this.
  19. MelonPan
    Jul 26, 2012
    8
    Some of the best combat I've ever seen in any game (7 years later I've yet to see someone other than kamiya make a game that tops it) is combined with a level designer that needs to be fired. I frequently find myself thinking things like "HOLY CRAP THIS ACTION IS INTENSE" immediately followed by "ugh, this level..."
    I was originally expecting virgil to be some kind of token unlock    Some of the best combat I've ever seen in any game (7 years later I've yet to see someone other than kamiya make a game that tops it) is combined with a level designer that needs to be fired. I frequently find myself thinking things like "HOLY CRAP THIS ACTION IS INTENSE" immediately followed by "ugh, this level..."
    I was originally expecting virgil to be some kind of token unlock character, either completely overpowered or completely useless, but he's actually a balanced character to play, and even more surprisingly, he's got some serious depth to his combat. The **** tier level design is forgiven this time with the addition of the bloody palace, a place where you can go and endlessly beat up hordes of demons without all that terrible platforming and crappy puzzle solving.
    If anything, if you've never played this game do it at least once right now, so you've got a good benchmark for "rebellious youthful dante" before the new DmC reboot comes out.    … Expand
  20. PastVSPresent
    Mar 3, 2013
    10
    To be honest. This is my favorite game of all time. I know it sounds unbelievable on this site but i played many games in every era from MS DOS to present gen. I played Dante's Awakening before this one and played it out on every difficulty so the people who say the difficulty is crap are just trolls. I like many things about this game like, The setting/atmosphere, music, over the topTo be honest. This is my favorite game of all time. I know it sounds unbelievable on this site but i played many games in every era from MS DOS to present gen. I played Dante's Awakening before this one and played it out on every difficulty so the people who say the difficulty is crap are just trolls. I like many things about this game like, The setting/atmosphere, music, over the top gameplay and characters. This will be the only game i give a 10 cause this is my fave game and made me play for a very long time. The question i always ask you guys with some older games: Will you be able to enjoy this game now a days? Yes you will enjoy the pinnacle of the hack and slash genre. If Devil May Cry 1 created the hack and slash genre, part 3 perfected it. Final Verdict: This game will own your ass until you run like a back to your generic FPS games. Noobs need to avoid this game at all cost.… Expand
  21. callihan
    Jul 7, 2013
    10
    This is the DMC people love. The challenging difficulty, even on Normal/Easy, the insane combos that are hard to pull, the awesome stylish meter, and the funny one-liners from Dante. This game took the other 2, and just took away all the bad things, and improved it from there. I cannot think of one bad character in this game. Dante is hilarous, Vergil is badass, Lady is likeable, andThis is the DMC people love. The challenging difficulty, even on Normal/Easy, the insane combos that are hard to pull, the awesome stylish meter, and the funny one-liners from Dante. This game took the other 2, and just took away all the bad things, and improved it from there. I cannot think of one bad character in this game. Dante is hilarous, Vergil is badass, Lady is likeable, and Arkham/Jester is the ultimate villain. The gameplay, unlike the 1st and 2nd, rewards you for actually pulling off combos, instead of mashing. Also in this game are Styles, some of those include Trickster/Swordsmaster/Gunslinger, and some others. They are all good in their own way, and can be improved by leveling up, when leveling up, you learn new combos and moves. The bosses in this game are incredible! The Vergil fights are some of my favorites, and the Jester fights were just plain fun. The OST in this game was awesome, and the weapons were fantastic. A guitar scythe that summons bats!
    Overall, this game is a must-have if you are a DMC fan, or just a hack-n-slash fan.    … Expand
  22. NyanKo
    Feb 8, 2014
    9
    This was where I actually liked Dante's personality and attitude. Compare to 4, this is enjoyable on its own way. DMC4 is bright and delightful while DMC3 is dark and epic!
  23. BlakDak666
    Jul 23, 2017
    9
    To think DMC 3 would not only be a better game over DMC 2 but also DMC 1 makes this one of the best comebacks in a series I have ever seen. Not just even a comeback but also as a prequel done right. In a day and age of gaming where series that focus so hard on plot, characters and world building a prequel usually undermines the entries and fail to stand out as well. Devil May Cry 3 I'dTo think DMC 3 would not only be a better game over DMC 2 but also DMC 1 makes this one of the best comebacks in a series I have ever seen. Not just even a comeback but also as a prequel done right. In a day and age of gaming where series that focus so hard on plot, characters and world building a prequel usually undermines the entries and fail to stand out as well. Devil May Cry 3 I'd argue does this so well on top of delivering great gameplay and moments, that it deserves recognition and say it beats DMC 1 barely and towers over 2.

    Dante's character "returns" with a goofy and B/C-script dialogue that is clearly all about killing demons and being the rebellious, bringing back what was the complete opposite of what DMC2 tried to do. While the plot, the characters or themes aren't groundbreaking and cliche fisted to high hell, it delivers the combat front and center without a second thought. Killing enemies compared to DMC1 was like added crack to a much needed rush for players as Dante can be far more responsive and adapted in fighting demons. Combos are far more satisfying to pull off, the different moves with weapons and different variety of them allows far more creativity for players to take down enemies.

    The bosses and enemies are quite good. Perhaps its because of the writing being so generic and cliche, but the bosses resonated more for me then even bosses in DMC1 and was a blast to play for most of them. I like Cerberus, Geryon, Beowulf, Nevan, all fights with Vergil and Jester. Speaking of Vergil, you play as him in this version. Considering the original version was hard for many players and Capcom was getting flak for it, giving Vergil as a playable character was genius. Sure he has no real story in the game from his playthrough, but his combos with his three weapons and summoned swords are fantastic. He really feels like a cooler more reserved fighter to Dante's hot headed nature.

    The unlocks, dizzying Bloody Palace mode, Turbo mode, and other quirks that were thrown in really impressed me as a kid and still do as an adult. It's not perfect however, the use of the rank system rears its head in DMC3 similar to 2. It can really hurt a player's sense of accomplishment when they take damage or use items and come out with D's or C's. Fortunately you can replay missions and become more accustomed to the controls and enemy attacks as you do. The difficulty is quite punishing. Even on normal the game can be daunting for new players for their first time through. Hard gets worse, Very Hard goes off the rails and Dante Must Die is insanity to the extreme. If you want a challenging game that demands 110% from your skill level, then this will be your game, but for commoners this will be a deterrent. The styles implemented are good, but the constant need to switch them at statues of divinity is very taxing on patience.

    Despite the issues the game has, it is an excellent prequel game that revives the series and punches the lights out of its past entries with stylish demon slaying grace. Match with a industrial rock soundtrack and theme song and you have a wet dream of demon slaying come to life. While it lacks far less of the serious tones the previous 2 games have, at least the ending of 3 still solidifies Dante as the demon hunter fans of the first game have come to know and love. Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition is one of the best games I have ever played despite the issues and is the best prequel game (for me) of all time.    … Expand
  24. OZcomingFRoo
    Jul 28, 2018
    9
    This game is my personal childhood and my the only game I can consider the best out of all DMC games.
    DMC3 is like the mix of DmC and DMC4.
    It's not too easy to beat but it's not so hard to learn and master. This review is mainly critics both DmC and DMC4 and how DMC3 is able to mix them both well. DMC3 vs DMC4 - DMC3 has one rule -- to make every command accessible with direction    This game is my personal childhood and my the only game I can consider the best out of all DMC games.
    DMC3 is like the mix of DmC and DMC4.
    It's not too easy to beat but it's not so hard to learn and master.
    This review is mainly critics both DmC and DMC4 and how DMC3 is able to mix them both well.

    DMC3 vs DMC4 - DMC3 has one rule -- to make every command accessible with direction and one press of a button. DMC4 ,however, brings up other commands which require **** timing and tilting the analog stick which is impossible to perform while you constantly moving.
    In addition to that, the developers of DMC4 forgot why they made the style system restricted to switch between checkpoints rather on the fly. It's because it would make Dante more complicated to use and break the goal they set out in DMC3. Ever tried to perform a combo while trying to switch between Trickster and Sword-Master ? Yea, it made you perform atleast 2 button combination (switch style on the D-pad and then rest you thumb immediately on the analog to perform the move you want, sounds easy, but it's not.. it battle). I am only scratching the surface of the combat but that's something for another day. The other issue in DMC4, unlike in 3, is the enemy design. It's pure annoying to play against almost any type of enemy (especially those damn Blitz!). TBH, DMC3 has it's fare share of annoying enemy times, but there weren't that many. In-short, DMC4 doesn't want you to just have fun and learn the mechanics of the game... it wants you to freaking MASTER IT'S ASS! It you don't got the skill, screw you, because this game isn't for you... **** you DMC4.
    DMC3 delivers great experience for both average and hardcore gamers.

    DmC - this game isn't really bad (aside from that story i.e.), but it tries to appeal to much for the casuals. While it does have it's own dedicated evade move (which is shallow in 3 and 4), the combat just isn't as DMC like as it should be. JC is also very easy to pull off unlike in 3 and 4. DMC4 makes JC too hard to pull off, while again DMC3, lets you easily to pull a JC but you're not timing right, you might simply jump on an enemy's head without hitting him.
    Another thing that is mediocre about DmC are the bosses, they're way to scripted and don't provide much. Bad... DmC does atleast keep it's fare share of style and vibe and mostly.. accessible for all gamers (unlike DMC4, COUGH* HALF ASS GAME).

    So... DMC3...
    - A great anime story to enjoy.
    - Enemy is fair and isn't too easy and hard to play against
    - Simple and complex in gameplay == the perfect hack and slash game
    - Thus , accessible to all gamers.
    - Provides challenge.

    Remember, my fellow gamers. the key to a good hack and slash is the mechanics of the game and well are they implemented.
    Cram in too much mechanics doesn't mean you game is automatically better... ahem DMC4.    … Expand
  25. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  26. Conor567
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a game. This is my favourite Devil May Cry game by far and the one I've put the most time into. Devil May Cry 3 does what Devil May Cry 2 should have done. It improves upon almost every aspect of the 1st game. The combat is extremely deep and there are so many different ways you can approach nearly every encounter in this game. All of the weapons feel unique and all have their own uses. The addition of styles also lets you further choose how you play. There are also so many different hidden techniques in this game that add even more depth to the combat. The bosses are for the most part, pretty damn good (Except a certain boss in mission 19). The final boss in this game is now my favourite video game boss of all time. The game handles it's difficulty just like the first game which is great. You start out on normal. If you die 3 times to the same encounter you unlock easy mode. After beating normal you unlock hard (I feel like hard should have been selectable from the start because nothing really changes besides the enemies dealing slightly more damage. I'm told that this is because hard was normal on the original release though). After beating hard you'll unlock very hard where the game gets considerably tougher. Then after beating that you'll unlock Dante Must Die mode where the game becomes absolutely insane! Devil May Cry 3 on Dante Must Die mode is probably one of the hardest games, if not the hardest game I've ever played. If you manage to beat that then you'll unlock Heaven or Hell, but that's more of a joke difficulty and is pretty easy to beat in my opinion. The game also lets you play as Vergil, Dante's brother, after you beat the main story. He's pretty fun to play as but he only has one new cutscene and his missions are the same as Dante's. It didn't really bother me that much though. You will also unlock the bloody palace mode after beating the main story. It's a fun horde based mode that gets progressively harder the more you advance. As for the story and characters. This series has never been known for its story, but surprisingly enough the story is actually pretty good in this game. The characters were also very interesting. Dante is intentionally made super cheesy in this game since it's set when he was a teenager so you're either going to love him or hate him. I think him being this way really adds to the games charm though. One negative about this game though are some of the enemies I feel are pretty badly designed. For the most part, the enemies are fine. Not as interesting as they were in the 1st game, but still fine. However, there are a few enemies that I would straight up remove from the game if I could (F*** The Fallen!). That's really the only issue I have with this game. The camera might annoy some people but I personally didn't mind it. This game holds up brilliantly by today's standards and it's hard to believe it's a 14 year old game now. I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes action games!… Expand
  27. WackyPizza
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    Don't want to make angry Toxic DMC fans but true DMC fans know this game is actually saved the franchise. Everything is so good at this Hack N Slash game. Story,Dialogues,Gameplay,graphics and characters.. I remember how many times I finished with Vergil. People must play this game. Glad they did this game Special Edition.
  28. loyal_drudge
    Jul 19, 2011
    10
    This game has to be the best out of all of them!! The graphics is amazing and the dialogue in the scenes is amazing and hilarious! Dante is my most fav. Char. but Lady at a close second. The games in order may have went from brilliant to lousy to absolutely spectacular, but this is an absolute must have game!!
  29. Sachi
    Oct 18, 2011
    9
    Devil May Cry 3 plays out to be a very good game, the plot is interesting although all you ever do is fight through the whole game if not solve puzzles as well. The combat controls are great as you can effortlessly chain gun and swords combos for devastating attacks. The graphics are good and the voice ancting and sound are all pretty good as well. The Vergil version that allows you toDevil May Cry 3 plays out to be a very good game, the plot is interesting although all you ever do is fight through the whole game if not solve puzzles as well. The combat controls are great as you can effortlessly chain gun and swords combos for devastating attacks. The graphics are good and the voice ancting and sound are all pretty good as well. The Vergil version that allows you to play as Vergil is not all that great because it is merely you playing through all the same levils as Vegil and not Dante and he (Vegil) does not have as much variability as Dante does so Vergil is kind of dissapointing. The only flaws are that the story seems kind of pathcy but other than that it's good. Overall Devil May Cry 3 is a great game that is definately worth playing for the fun of it.… Expand
  30. vantz
    Jan 25, 2013
    7
    Better than DMC2, DMC4 and of course DmC, but still only decent compared to DMC1. It can get pretty fun at times if you don't stick to one style or move to play the game but instead find different ways to beat it.
  31. GoodTasteGamer
    Dec 21, 2012
    10
    Have you ever had such a peculiar feeling that you are playing a game that was made entirely and especially for you, in shape and execution ? A game able to earn a special place in your heart by smartly adopting almost all of your personal taste in terms of gameplay,action scenes, dialogue, characters and a... god f#cking good... soundtrack ? No ?! But i had, and that game is called DevilHave you ever had such a peculiar feeling that you are playing a game that was made entirely and especially for you, in shape and execution ? A game able to earn a special place in your heart by smartly adopting almost all of your personal taste in terms of gameplay,action scenes, dialogue, characters and a... god f#cking good... soundtrack ? No ?! But i had, and that game is called Devil May Cry 3. It's a game that did what 99% of action games (including Bayonetta) failed and still failing miserably to make: it estabilishes a strong connection with the player. I love heavy metal/hard rock so Dante's style of an arrogant and rebel teenager with a hell of a good taste in music fits my taste like a glove. He's also badass and has amusing quotes. Even the jokes and funny situations on this games have good taste and will actually make you laugh. The action scenes are breathtaking and totally awesome to see. The other scenes have interesting dialogue and some character's comments are definitely worth of paying attention to. Great cutscenes and great characters but it doesn't ends there: the gameplay is superb. Fight like a maniac by mixing dual-wielding gunslinger with swords. Perform crazy and cool movements like walking on the walls, killingspree while riding on an enemy, make a "shower of bullets" or a "ceiling fan" movement with your sword - it doesn't appears to make any sense for you here, but that's how i can describe it . Before you ask, yes, it's crazy and cool as you can imagine it by reading this review. All this fun plated in a badass soundtrack, i couldn't ask for more. By defeating bosses, you unlock new weapons and you can also be a demon for a short period of time (recommended for boss battles). It's possible to buy new items, combos, maximaze some aspect of your guns or weapons and even change "styles" of gameplay. So there is definitely a RPG vein right there: you prefer using guns for combat, make upgrade for your guns by collecting red orbs and then switch for "gunslinger" as your style; or you may want to invest more on defense, in that situation you may want to choose the "trickster" style of combat. The difficulty is very well-balanced: the tough guys will have tough battles, bosses will have good challenge and ordinary enemies will have some middle challenge (i played it in normal difficulty). If there was something to complain about the game it would be definately be the scenarios. Most of the scenarios are excessively dark and with lack of detail. Some are uncreative or rather boring. Also too much litte variety in combat soundtrack and the story isn't much deep as it could have been. However, i can't deny the incredibly satisfying and remarkable experience i had with this game. A worthy deserving of a 9,5 score. I will raise it to 10 instead of giving it a 9 because i love this game so much that i strongly recommend it even after admiting its (small) flaws. 10 does not means that DMC 3 is perfect, far from it. It means that this is an experience that you cannot miss.… Expand
  32. YHWH
    Aug 26, 2012
    0
    fcking casuals complaining about the difficulty making this even easier than before. Playing as Vergil is the only good thing from Special Edition.
  33. Glacialice
    Aug 29, 2018
    0
    Skip this one and go straight to DMC4, it's miles better than this accident.
  34. RickTheJedi
    Nov 10, 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 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 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 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 at 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 characters a real crappy story(no I… Expand
  35. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    ALTIN zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  36. Nilondon777
    Feb 1, 2022
    0
    devil may cry is a good and intresting game , difficulty is good compared to other games and more or less more difficult than mordern games in the ps4 and ps5 three head dog is difficult part of the game
  37. Kostas_Spirou
    Mar 22, 2023
    7
    Devil May Cry at its peak... for many people, but not for me.
    This game is honestly pretty enjoyable but there are several things holding it back.
    First let's get the story out of the way, well it's very straightforward and generic, it doesn't have many highlights nor interesting plot twists, but it's not a very important part of the game. The gameplay is nice and aged well, the    Devil May Cry at its peak... for many people, but not for me.
    This game is honestly pretty enjoyable but there are several things holding it back.

    First let's get the story out of the way, well it's very straightforward and generic, it doesn't have many highlights nor interesting plot twists, but it's not a very important part of the game.

    The gameplay is nice and aged well, the different combos, variety of weapons, special techniques and guns all feel satisfying.

    There's also a decent amount of exploration, the levels are open and there's a lot of back-tracking... I mean, A LOT of back-tracking, to the point where it gets exhausting, and the puzzles are not good unfortunately.

    Also there are many annoying boss fights, the infuriating gimmicks and the terrible camera are mostly to blame.

    It still is a good game though, and genuinely fun to play, despite the fact that it's outdated in some aspects, this is definitely one of the best games in the series and worth checking out.

    Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.    … Expand
  38. shayandmc
    May 23, 2022
    0
    the best game in the world
    best scenario, best characters, best gameplay and most importantly best story of all time
  39. mrnice
    Jul 10, 2015
    8
    It would take another masterpiece to make a competitive action game to DMC3. The scenery is varied, the action varied also. The puzzles and platforming are spread throughout the campaign in balanced doses. The bosses are on another level than those of DMC1. Here they often each require special tactics. Even if you've played a lot of action games, you'd see some new ideas in DMC3. It playsIt would take another masterpiece to make a competitive action game to DMC3. The scenery is varied, the action varied also. The puzzles and platforming are spread throughout the campaign in balanced doses. The bosses are on another level than those of DMC1. Here they often each require special tactics. Even if you've played a lot of action games, you'd see some new ideas in DMC3. It plays smoothly and fast, unlike Bayonetta which has slow loading screens on PS3. If you get the HD edition on PS3, the game looks almost like a newish PS3 game. The cartoony style fits nicely with the low-detail graphics, and the presentation is sharp, fast and colorful.… Expand
  40. blue-ninja
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Extreme Action Fighting Games Ever with Twin Brother tale looking the power and have different the purpose, where in this dmc 3 se have Vergil can be playable character, yes it's Great...the graphics is good, gameplay is crazy extreme style, and the lady in this games is kick-ass too.
  41. AJCk19
    Jul 12, 2021
    9
    The only problem I have, is the way they do saves. Once you start Vergil, please do not save over your Dante file.

    The game is both funny, cool, Goth as F, and full of style! It has a perfect setup where you can grind (if you want), different play styles to fit you, a decent difficultly curve, and a arcade feel if you want to get the highest score. Cinematics and story was actually    The only problem I have, is the way they do saves. Once you start Vergil, please do not save over your Dante file.

    The game is both funny, cool, Goth as F, and full of style! It has a perfect setup where you can grind (if you want), different play styles to fit you, a decent difficultly curve, and a arcade feel if you want to get the highest score. Cinematics and story was actually touching as well.

    DMC3, is way better than 1, 2, dmcdmc, and 4!    … Expand
  42. cristyx66x
    May 8, 2014
    10
    The best game from 2005 until know.The combat system is just amazing + the ranking system is the best ,cruel and soo fun making it even more harder to obtaine SSS at all categories
  43. 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
  44. DanteGodfather7
    Aug 18, 2015
    8
    Dante awakens! Set the Devil Trigger and get ready for a "Heartwarming family reunion!" Well I played this game first in the series, since its is first in the DMC time-line. Boy was I amazed! My first action game where the first thing you do is fight a ton of demons. That is how you start an action game. Bosses were a treat and a joy to fight, the satisfaction of beating a boss in thisDante awakens! Set the Devil Trigger and get ready for a "Heartwarming family reunion!" Well I played this game first in the series, since its is first in the DMC time-line. Boy was I amazed! My first action game where the first thing you do is fight a ton of demons. That is how you start an action game. Bosses were a treat and a joy to fight, the satisfaction of beating a boss in this game is unbelievable! Unlike *Cough* Devil May Cry 2 *Cough*... Combat is fluid and the story is not a disappointment. Even a Devil may cry when he loses a loved one... 8/10. Great Game!… Expand
  45. 3Potatoteers
    Mar 14, 2022
    8
    This is a great action game I've played so far compared to God of War, DMC1/4/5, Bayonetta.
    + Gameplay is really solid with Dante's five devil arms, five gun and six styles, oh and Vergil!
    + The taunting is amazing and satisfying, by finishing it, Dante also gets 1.5 mana and +1 stylish, awesome. + Cool boss design. + Badass DT design. Dante has different appearances with different    This is a great action game I've played so far compared to God of War, DMC1/4/5, Bayonetta.
    + Gameplay is really solid with Dante's five devil arms, five gun and six styles, oh and Vergil!
    + The taunting is amazing and satisfying, by finishing it, Dante also gets 1.5 mana and +1 stylish, awesome.
    + Cool boss design.
    + Badass DT design. Dante has different appearances with different devil arms in DT mode. I say my favourite are the guitar and gauntlet.
    + The music is REALLY good. Unfortunately, most bosses give strong audio cues of their attacks, you can barely hear it in game.

    - Inferior enemy design compare to DMC. Gimmicky enemies are not interesting to fight against. DMC has a much much stronger normal mob lineup.
    - Some bosses are like puzzles, such as the M4 boss and M12 boss. It is about doing exact thing at exact moment, especially in DMD. If you don't do that, it is just a pain in the ass and waste of time.
    - Some levels don't have intense and compact fighting.
    - The hold button design. It is very unintuitive and very hard to use. Like the Gunslinger style. How am I supposed to hold style button while attacking?
    - The fear system is a little... Basically you have to kill enemies together in DMD otherwise they will start to fear and DT, which gives them triple armor which means triple hit points. And DMD enemies have natural twice armor that makes a DT enemy in DMD has six times of health... If you ever try to kill a DT sloth in DMD you know what I mean. It can be tedious, it also makes Sword Master one of the best styles you can use. The True Rising Dragon deals massive damage somehow nullifies the DT armor, and the Whirlwind is perfect for enemy controlling. And unless you are super good, you must use DT explosion constantly, which means most times you are in human form which kinda wastes the cool DT design, unless you wear the infinite DT costume. I just think triple health is a little cheap and forced to kill enemies together instead of able to choose to kill them one by one is not that good.    … Expand
  46. supremedarkking
    Feb 8, 2016
    10
    a game that combines puzzle and action perfectly, boss fights are epic and challenging, and the characters are very charismatic, scenarios is very well detailed and each with its own style, enemies are also varied and each represents a different challenge.
  47. frederik1478
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best PS2 action game and maybe one of the best in general.

    I can't believe how good this game is after playing Devil May Cry 2 it is the same director as the one but now he finally had the ambition and the team and couldn work from the beginning to make this game and holy f*** *** s***. Is it good. cutscenes's look so good dance movement and the fluidity and the    This is one of the best PS2 action game and maybe one of the best in general.

    I can't believe how good this game is after playing Devil May Cry 2 it is the same director as the one but now he finally had the ambition and the team and couldn work from the beginning to make this game and holy f*** *** s***. Is it good.

    cutscenes's look so good dance movement and the fluidity and the character design the voice acting just every little detail just go up to a new level. This is just one of those games you love to look at.

    I completed the game on very hard and it was good that means that I have played it about three times now and I am still in love with it and you fool energy that every battle is filled with and of course I taunt every second I can to get a good ring and just looking amazing while doing it.

    I will enjoyed the story it just makes it more hype and more full of feelings and sadness and I rivalry between Brothers is just so fun to watch and even funner to play against.

    It's one of those games you keep returning to and I will certainly do it even if it's sad that I can switch styles on the go.    … Expand
  48. Flarzy
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is wonderful in all aspects, the combat is very fluid and rewarding, combos feel great too pull off and master.
    The story as its flaws but, Dante here just keeps everything entertaining his character is very well done, and his rivalry with Vergil is so good!
    The music and cinematics are also greatly done, you just keep getting pumped by the rock music, and the cutscenes just    This game is wonderful in all aspects, the combat is very fluid and rewarding, combos feel great too pull off and master.
    The story as its flaws but, Dante here just keeps everything entertaining his character is very well done, and his rivalry with Vergil is so good!
    The music and cinematics are also greatly done, you just keep getting pumped by the rock music, and the cutscenes just add to the flavor of all this badassery.    … Expand
  49. ashketchum
    Apr 29, 2018
    7
    A great, fun game that feels like an advancement of the first game rather than the second. It features the same witty Dante again, whilst increasing range of combat abilities. The atmosphere is good, but not quite as impressive as the first, and the enemy designs also fall short of the impact first game, like the Marionettes. The camera is still frustrating at times, especially in theA great, fun game that feels like an advancement of the first game rather than the second. It features the same witty Dante again, whilst increasing range of combat abilities. The atmosphere is good, but not quite as impressive as the first, and the enemy designs also fall short of the impact first game, like the Marionettes. The camera is still frustrating at times, especially in the God-cube chamber. The story is good, and ties in well to the first game, whilst keeping the characters interesting. Levels are wider than the first game, with more unique bosses, which allows the game to feel more enjoyable, with more ways to doge enemies as well. Overall a great game.… Expand
  50. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition was Capcom's answer to Team Ninja's Ninja Gaiden Black. A budget priced re-release that acted as a "Director's Cut" or "Special Edition". It's main new feature being a playable Virgil with his own combat style. Other new extras include a survival arena, a turbo mode, rebalanced difficulty, a new boss fight and a continue system. This was the definitiveDevil May Cry 3: Special Edition was Capcom's answer to Team Ninja's Ninja Gaiden Black. A budget priced re-release that acted as a "Director's Cut" or "Special Edition". It's main new feature being a playable Virgil with his own combat style. Other new extras include a survival arena, a turbo mode, rebalanced difficulty, a new boss fight and a continue system. This was the definitive version of the game. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.… Expand
  51. AlexvaderII
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    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    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 el juego profundizara en los lazos familiares 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.

    Nota: En esta edición podremos usar a Vergil y eso ya lo hace la excusa perfecta para volver a disfrutar de la aventura. El manejo del personaje simplemente es espectacular.    … Expand
  52. KingJailson
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    Melhor Devil May Cry de todos, melhor hack´n slash da historia dos videogames.
  53. MarouaneJL7
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    great game it becomes on of my favorites it has a smooth gameplay with special moves that you can learn and you can play with anoter player and other difficulties levels and customs i highly recommend this game
  54. crock
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    It's just the best game I've ever played in my life, because it marked me in a way that I'll never forget, HAVE A GUITAR THAT LAUNCHES RAYS AS A GUN, HOW CAN I BE MORE INCRULE THAN THAT!?!?!?!?!?
  55. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    Budur abi en iyi DMC. Hayvani derecede absürd aksiyon sahneleri, mükkemmel oynanış.
  56. shootingstars99
    Aug 29, 2019
    8
    For every cheesy one liner Dante throws out, there is a custom combo waiting for you to discover and execute. The weapon swapping system is awesome, and really allows for some insane and creative combo attacks to be discovered and executed. That was the highlight for me, this is a great action game with excellent control, movement and plenty of weapons combinations to discover and master.For every cheesy one liner Dante throws out, there is a custom combo waiting for you to discover and execute. The weapon swapping system is awesome, and really allows for some insane and creative combo attacks to be discovered and executed. That was the highlight for me, this is a great action game with excellent control, movement and plenty of weapons combinations to discover and master. Great game for combat junkies like me, just don't expect the story to be anything special.… Expand
  57. PaulRichard987
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    De longe o melhor Devil May Cry já feito, joguei na época do PS2 foi muito bom!
  58. LoboSan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Simply a game that every gamer should know and play, I stand out a lot for its hack n 'slash genre at the time, it has good gameplay and a good style system, it has weapons that fit the player's taste. that's why I consider devil may cry 3 the best of the saga
  59. AmadeusE
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    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 whoAnother 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
  60. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    10
    I love this game. Everything in it is perfect and its the best game in the hack n slash genre.
  61. Fatryon
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Uno los mejores y favoritos juegos de mi vida, increíble en todos los aspectos, incluso para su tiempo, tanto la historia, como la banda sonora, el estilo, cada enemigo y jefe, las armas, todo lo convierten en un juego maravilloso y espectacular, teniendo uno de los jefes mas difíciles de la historia de los videojuegos, por no mencionar todos los secretos que esconde este juego
  62. CRM03
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    Never have I seen a game where the cutscenes are one of the best parts about it. Every time a cutscene played I had a huge smile on my face. It is so ridiculous in the best possible way. I really feel like the developers went headfirst in the goofy department. The dialogue is great. The gameplay is even better. Adding the style system really helps with the variety and makes the game feelNever have I seen a game where the cutscenes are one of the best parts about it. Every time a cutscene played I had a huge smile on my face. It is so ridiculous in the best possible way. I really feel like the developers went headfirst in the goofy department. The dialogue is great. The gameplay is even better. Adding the style system really helps with the variety and makes the game feel less repetitive. Some of the boss fights can be annoying but that's about it.… Expand
  63. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    After the unsuccessful second part, a wonderful third came out. Great soundtrack, character and mob design, bosses, villains.
  64. BulletTimeTails
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game is THE Devil May Cry game everyone should play, the combat is even better than the original 2 games, the controls feel smooth, a great story, hard as nails but satisfying to master, Very intuitive combat that is super satisfying mastering, and of course, kickass music because why not? If you are a fan of hack n´ slash games you absolutely need to grab a copy of Devil May Cry 3This game is THE Devil May Cry game everyone should play, the combat is even better than the original 2 games, the controls feel smooth, a great story, hard as nails but satisfying to master, Very intuitive combat that is super satisfying mastering, and of course, kickass music because why not? If you are a fan of hack n´ slash games you absolutely need to grab a copy of Devil May Cry 3 and play it, you will feel nothing but pure joy if you are looking for a hard as nails but satisfying Hack n´ Slash game!… Expand
  65. edmelian
    Jul 26, 2020
    6
    Me aburrió...dificulta elevada al principio y cuesta que te enganche lo que hace que cueste un poco seguir jugando para agarrarle el gusto.
  66. Neverender69
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This game hit me at the right time in my teenage years. Being 15, hormonal & wanting to see cool dudes swinging around swords and fighting demons!

    The special edition with Virgil as a playable character was just mindblowing and awesome to me! I must have played through this game a dozen times. The gameplay is fantastic, the level design is amazing, the characters are cool, the music    This game hit me at the right time in my teenage years. Being 15, hormonal & wanting to see cool dudes swinging around swords and fighting demons!

    The special edition with Virgil as a playable character was just mindblowing and awesome to me!
    I must have played through this game a dozen times.

    The gameplay is fantastic, the level design is amazing, the characters are cool, the music is astonishing!
    This game was so cool me me.
    Story was very interesting.
    I actually played DMC3 first, then played 1 & 2.

    DMC3 was always a better game, with a better version of Dante. Plus the ending made more sense than the ending to DMC2. That ending was dumb.

    Anyways, I strongly recommend anyone buy this game. If you do get it, you must get the special edition. That way you can play as Virgil.

    10 out of 10 for me.

    Skip DMC4 & the reboot DMC from the early 2010's. DMC4 was a letdown & DMC reboot was trash!    … Expand
  67. wokenoodle
    May 16, 2022
    9
    Devil May Cry 3 is the entry that defined the series and, in many respects, the hack and slash action in general. It’s the game that awakens one of the most iconic characters in gaming, and in which the campiness truly manifested itself as an established style and approach to writing this type of stories.

    Deep and rewarding gameplay keeps you challenged and invested throughout a    Devil May Cry 3 is the entry that defined the series and, in many respects, the hack and slash action in general. It’s the game that awakens one of the most iconic characters in gaming, and in which the campiness truly manifested itself as an established style and approach to writing this type of stories.

    Deep and rewarding gameplay keeps you challenged and invested throughout a well-paced, concise story set in mysterious and gloomy environments, in which sharp and eye-catching designs of the characters and enemies confidently pop. Great music accompanies you during both tense combat encounters and measured exploration. Bosses present a diverse challenge that progresses along with the story until both meet a powerful crescendo and resolution.

    While some areas may come off as blend visually or unintuitive to navigate, some bosses are gimmicky or a bit out of place and some desirable convenience features are still missing, the game comes together seamlessly as a greatly enjoyable and memorable experience.

    It’s a godsend that Capcom decided to push through with Dante’s apocalyptic adventures after the failure that the previous title was, and they’ve done a marvellous job. If you were to pick a single DMC game to get into the series, Devil May Cry 3 should be the one.    … Expand
  68. ylnylmn
    Jun 5, 2023
    9
    I wish the first game was like this. It would have been a stronger start to the series. I'm not even going to compare this game with the 2nd game. That's why I'm comparing it to the first game.
    There are many good sides compared to the first game;
    - Story - Characters - Gameplay - Dialogues - Boss Fights - Enemy Designs - Level Design - Variety of weapons - Style feature -    I wish the first game was like this. It would have been a stronger start to the series. I'm not even going to compare this game with the 2nd game. That's why I'm comparing it to the first game.
    There are many good sides compared to the first game;
    - Story
    - Characters
    - Gameplay
    - Dialogues
    - Boss Fights
    - Enemy Designs
    - Level Design
    - Variety of weapons
    - Style feature
    - Character animation
    All this better than the first game.
    As the weak side;
    Again, some bosses are repeating towards the end of the game. And the graphics could be better. The game can be very difficult sometimes. Almost like fromsoft games. Finally, some chapters in the game are unnecessarily long.
    Overall a great game. It's like a movie from start to finish. One of the diamonds that could be a remake game in the future.    … Expand
  69. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    That one was pretty rad! Never forgot how badass this Dante guy was, and I even got to learn how to play Rungran (from the anime) on my guitar when I was younger. Anyway, hack n slash at its peak.
  70. MorisonZ
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    best level design in the series and the story is good enough for a hack and slash game, RECOMMENDED ! for those who wants to play an old excellent game with a lot of mechanics
  71. speepo
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    All around great game and the most defining game for DMC. The addition of the Style System helped define Dante as a character, as well as his personality. Vergil is also a well done villain and perhaps one of the best rivals in video game history. What would normally be seen as cringeworthy (him using a katana, wearing a trenchcoat, being so antisocial) would normally be seen asAll around great game and the most defining game for DMC. The addition of the Style System helped define Dante as a character, as well as his personality. Vergil is also a well done villain and perhaps one of the best rivals in video game history. What would normally be seen as cringeworthy (him using a katana, wearing a trenchcoat, being so antisocial) would normally be seen as cringeworthy if it were done anywhere else, but the style of the series as well as the fact that he genuinely is a badass and the game doesn't once try to make him look both as your superior, but also your equal. He's the archetypal hack n' slash rival, which others like Jetstream Sam, Henry Cooldown, Jeanne and the like take inspiration from. All around great game.
    The Arkham and Leviathan fights **** suck though.    … Expand
  72. The_D4RknesS
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    I'm not a fan of DMC but I love this game here! was part of my life of teenager.
    The satanic voice in the menu saying DEVIL MAY CRY is one of the most badass things in this game
  73. Gtw1080
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Masterpeice,Almost all the negative are skill issue/people being bad at the game
  74. Settboss
    Aug 12, 2022
    0
    this game combos with lore with missions design best hack and slash game one problem some bosses very bad and game some places will very hard
  75. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    Dante go pew pew slash slash and Vergil go slash slash even cooler
    Lady go boom boom bam and Arkham go ''I'm your dad don't kill me''
  76. buronizzz
    Oct 18, 2022
    9
    This is by far the best in the series for me. The moves are totally over-the-top cool and the combat is absolutely addictive.
  77. reversecard00
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    Hikaye kısmında biraz sıkıntılı olsa da müthiş bir oyun. Birkaç görev oyunun süresini birazcık daha uzatmak için koyulmuş belli ama mekaniklerle o kötü bölümleri biraz kurtarmayı başarıyor.
  78. Alirezakratos
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    It is not good at all
    Everything is confused and bad
    It was not satisfactory at all and I felt like wasting my time. I am not satisfied at all
  79. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  80. 3raz3r256
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece down to the writing, gameplay and music it hypes you up in the intro but it won't disappoint you unlike other games 10/10 would play more.
  81. prikolman9317
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Best part of the series. Great gameplay. Great characters. And good story.
  82. JasonFajardo
    May 5, 2023
    9
    One of the greatest hack and slash of all times, combat its still great and the Vergil fights are the best of the franchise, great game.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PS2 Game of 2006
8
#8 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
8
#8 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    86
    The extras are nice, but the most important feature is the tweaked difficulty level. No more tears while playing! [Oct 2006]
  2. PALGN
    80
    The game's a little easier this time, but playing through with Vergil is a completely different experience.
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  3. Game Informer
    90
    Far more than a new skin for the same action, playing as Vergil drastically alters the way you approach Devil May Cry. [Feb 2006, p.106]
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