Devil May Cry

 PlayStation 2
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 993 Ratings

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  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    What can I say that has not been said one million times before. I know: I rented the game and beat it in just 2 days, but I still remember almost everything about it. Unique, amazing, extremely fun.
  2. EnderKirby
    Aug 12, 2023
    8
    I enjoy the game but like many said there is defenitley spme stuff that hasn't aged well, I will start with the story is pretty straight foward when you not look deep in the character dante is a devil hunter managing a shop, he go with trish a demon look like his mother to an island that he can access the one that caused the tragedy of his family which is the ruler of the demon world he goI enjoy the game but like many said there is defenitley spme stuff that hasn't aged well, I will start with the story is pretty straight foward when you not look deep in the character dante is a devil hunter managing a shop, he go with trish a demon look like his mother to an island that he can access the one that caused the tragedy of his family which is the ruler of the demon world he go through fight encounter a magma spider, bird, slime and his brainwashed brother go to the demon realm find in the last fight that trish is betraying him in the last nightmare fight and asked him to stay away mundus exploit his human side trish sacrificed herself dante take dowm mundus and escape the collapsed island which trish and mundus showing up the latter giving dante the power to seal him away they escape and they a platonic hunters dou I have with it but the writing feel it lack the direction if to be dramatic or action packed.
    For the gameplay combat is good to use is maybe not satisfying as kirby and the forgotten land's combat but I feel good when things click right the bosses I enjoy for the most part phantom is good,nelo angelo is great though his third fight can be annoying from the camera griffon is tedious and nightmare is great, mundus I enjoy but I really don't like his homing light orb move, as for the difficulty is somewhat difficult I wouldn't call it one of the hardest games I played but I say I do not enjoy to play the game on higher difficulties cause it make the game more a game of ignore enemies as much as possible more than anything and when I play DMC1 I enjoy much more to fight my foes but the game and enemy placement just force me to take the resident evil route which make sense consider this meant to be RE4 but is still a hack and slash game for the weapons alastor is great for mid range, ifrit feel good when I want raw damage, sparda yeah use it once and go to alastor for good, the handgun are nice but once I have the shotgun and granade gun which the latter I use a lot I only use them against nightmare and griffon, the nightmare gun is good but I only used it against the main phantom boss fight consider the rooms make good use of it's shots devil trigger is a solid mechanic a stronger timed mode that you need to keep combat to pull the most but really unless the enemies aren't a good choise with the grande gun I use it to get my charges.
    My biggest issues with the game are the camera which is fixed but is sudden fixed which change the placement suddenly and it really become annoying over time, and the secret mission they either tedious like secret mission 5 and 8 or feel too short like secret mission 2 and 6 and well fighting the 4 bosses mutiple times get exhausting especially nelo angelo 3 which the camera really get me in off gaurdand I do wish dante was a bit faster he feel a bit stiff.
    In conclusion I do enjoy the game but like I said it didn't aged the best I did try it on my switch due to wanted to try something new but I am pretty sure once I done with it after few more playthroughs I pretty much done with it, it does have decent amount of replayability but I feel the system should allow replay older levels without new game plus for those who only few items short to get all    … Expand
  3. trinovatic
    Jul 7, 2023
    9
    la palabra "COOL" echa videojuego, un juego muy divertido digno de uno de los pilares del "hack and slash"
  4. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    91/100 .
  5. ylnylmn
    May 30, 2023
    9
    The game has really good gameplay for its year. Good moves are beautified with good effects. The graphics are generally good. Enemy designs are nice but repetitive. The story is interesting but could have been wider. The music is awesome. The reason I gave 1 point less is the camera angles. It can be frustrating most of the time. Repetitive boss with orb spawning on it. And the final bossThe game has really good gameplay for its year. Good moves are beautified with good effects. The graphics are generally good. Enemy designs are nice but repetitive. The story is interesting but could have been wider. The music is awesome. The reason I gave 1 point less is the camera angles. It can be frustrating most of the time. Repetitive boss with orb spawning on it. And the final boss was disappointing, it looks beautiful but it was easy. It is one of the games that we can call legend in general. It has inspired many hack and slash games.… Expand
  6. Tabarek76
    May 11, 2023
    10
    It's masterpiece it's just perfect game forever my best game I loved this game so much
  7. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    Devil May Cry marked the beginning of a new type of action game. This Capcom classic began life as a Resident Evil installment, but evolved into an entirely new thing. It combines the gothic adventure of Castlevania with the stylish action of The Matrix. However, some cheesy line readings do give it a campy feel. While DMC is now quite dated, there's no denying its place in history. YouDevil May Cry marked the beginning of a new type of action game. This Capcom classic began life as a Resident Evil installment, but evolved into an entirely new thing. It combines the gothic adventure of Castlevania with the stylish action of The Matrix. However, some cheesy line readings do give it a campy feel. While DMC is now quite dated, there's no denying its place in history. You can see the game's influence on God of War, the Ninja Gaiden reboot and Bayonetta. Overall, this is a landmark title and a must play for action lovers. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.… Expand
  8. prikolman9317
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    One of the best PS2 game. The start of legendary series. I love this series
  9. Chillaoi
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    O papai dos jogos "Hack and Slash" é um dos melhore do gênero, personagens memoráveis, musicas incríveis e um combate profundo e divertido.
  10. Raios-Rogue
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Excellent Castlevania Art style and enviroment decent scary music that fits the enviroment the story really good so much detail into the enviroment and so much rich history and mystique when you read items and objects the combat mechanics are simplestic and good there isn't much combos to style on your opponents the combat is not as complicated like in DMC 5 but that's to be expected sinceExcellent Castlevania Art style and enviroment decent scary music that fits the enviroment the story really good so much detail into the enviroment and so much rich history and mystique when you read items and objects the combat mechanics are simplestic and good there isn't much combos to style on your opponents the combat is not as complicated like in DMC 5 but that's to be expected since DMC 1 is the first game the combat is still good enough for DMC 1 the graphics are good for a Playstation 2 game 60fps 1080p resolution with the HD collection for ps4 that's awesome bosses are kinda repetitive i don't get why we have to fight the same boss 3 times but at least a few bosses that you have to fight 3 times use a few new attacks they could have done better there and add a lot more boss fights and leave the major bosses for the end the difficulty of this game is hard and i like hard games and the challenge i'm all about that so it's good that the game is really hard even on normal difficulty the game is hard once you start playing on hard and especially on dante must die the game gets super hard on DMD you just get 1 or two shoted and the yellow orbs make the game harder because when you run out of them you gotta start the mission again from the beggining the untouchable items are cheesy broken every DMC game has something that makes you really overpowered or makes the game easier this game has a close up camera system in the HD collection which is good because you can see your character and details of the game closely but bad for camera viewing angles sometimes you can't see anything from a viewing angle the original DMC on PS2 however has a pulled back far away camera which is great to see everything the secret missions in this game are fun
    10/10 One Of The Best Action Games Of All Time A Must Play Game    … Expand
  11. zaozabot30
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    This game aged quite well. Love the atmosphere in this game. soundtrack is perfect. Difficulty is pretty high and I was smacking gamepad buttons like crazy almost all of the time. Hope they'll remake this game someday with modern graphics.
  12. Yang738
    Dec 18, 2022
    9
    No the best Title of the Series, but this was the start of a great Series of Games.
    It's pretty short, but it puts in a decent amount of Story and really great gameplay.
  13. MetalGearLiquid
    Aug 16, 2022
    8
    You could tell while playing this game that it didn't figure out its identity yet and it had a lot of similarities with Residents Evil. However, I'm happy that they moved on in the future installments. DMC screams early 2000s with its soundtrack and voice acting but I can't lie and say that I don't love these things. DMC is a great game with a clunky combat system. DMC is a must-play forYou could tell while playing this game that it didn't figure out its identity yet and it had a lot of similarities with Residents Evil. However, I'm happy that they moved on in the future installments. DMC screams early 2000s with its soundtrack and voice acting but I can't lie and say that I don't love these things. DMC is a great game with a clunky combat system. DMC is a must-play for fans of the series or hack and slash games.… Expand
  14. gabfbz2331
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    Grat atmosphere trough this game, the levels are really onirique with demons and different creatures the bosses are nice the gameplay is really varied for an old game the story is okay but the rest viens combler le tout
  15. CRM03
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    Great game. There are a lot of fun combat encounters. The combo system is very cool. Music is awesome too. The game can get annoying when you die because you have to restart the entire level. The story isn't anything special but it doesn't break the game for me. The game is fantastic.
  16. Topoide
    Jun 10, 2022
    9
    Un juego que envejeció mal, una historia divertida aunque con algunos agujeros pero un gameplay muy divertido y personajes interesantes
  17. zach_grech
    May 6, 2022
    10
    This game is fantastic. Excellent setting. Combat that is while simple executed fantastically due to the unique scenarios the player is placed in. The story is cheesy but fun and interesting. The bosses are some of the best ever made in a video game. My favourite DMC game.
  18. janwe04
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Wow! I love it! It really flashed me. Definitely gonna buy more and play more ofc! Must play it.
  19. NathaDrake
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    Juegardooo anasheeee la verdad no mr lo paseeee peroooo esa siendooooo un juegazoooooooo lpmmmm q buen juegoo
  20. Gamer95
    Jan 15, 2022
    9
    Good game for 2001 with nice battle system and it is a pleasure to play it after 20 years without a old feeling.
  21. wokenoodle
    Oct 25, 2021
    8
    (completed on PC as a part of Devil May Cry HD Collection).

    Devil May Cry is without a question an innovative title that has laid the groundwork for modern hack and slash, but it also has a very distinct, idiosyncratic artistic identity and vibe, which make the game iconic on its own. The visual presentation, be it the architecture of the ancient castle the game is set in, the    (completed on PC as a part of Devil May Cry HD Collection).

    Devil May Cry is without a question an innovative title that has laid the groundwork for modern hack and slash, but it also has a very distinct, idiosyncratic artistic identity and vibe, which make the game iconic on its own.

    The visual presentation, be it the architecture of the ancient castle the game is set in, the character and enemy designs, the menus, - is really bizarre, ornate, with details that only hint at some background but never indulge in exposition or direct symbolism. You're wandering the places and seeing things that weren't meant to be understood by you, that compose some twisted, almost alien world you don't belong in. The simplest example to make would be the orbs you collect as currency, healing items, and tokens for other game mechanics. They are brightly colored screaming heads, reminiscent of both the Behelit and Harry Potter magic candies, in appearance and meaning: it's not of our world, we don't and won't know how it functions and what's it really for. This surreal feeling, this mystique is all over the Devil May Cry and other aspects of the game contribute to it no less.

    The soundtrack is filled with wobbly distorted samples of a cathedral organ, ballroom music, bell tolls, echoing screams and whispers, that all come together to create a cold, looming and pressing, yet wondrous atmosphere. That's for the ambient part, of course, because when the battle starts heavily mutilated, grungy guitars and breakbeat drums kick in (on top of everything listed prior, often), accompanied by gestures of electronic music straight out of some late 90s UK rave. It's enthralling, frankly, like a spell, both in tense combat and during the slow-paced exploration.

    The gameplay is really hard to dissect sufficiently in a short manner, but it's enough to say that the combat mechanics are laser-focused, concise yet deep, and rewarding. Still, some options aren't realized to their full potential and may seem lacking in comparison to others, and the lack of convenience features does make the combat flow feel jarring and dated sometimes. Progression systems are thoughtfully tied to both exploration and combat, and a great part of acquired enhancements widen your arsenal instead of directly making you stronger, which lets you significantly improve as a player alongside your character.

    Your character being Dante - possibly one of the most iconic video game protagonists and for a good reason. Having not yet completely realized his cheeky attituded, he is a mystery himself in this installment, as well as his rival, Nelo Angelo, constantly popping up throughout the game to test your skills. Learning their connection is sincerely tragic and gives some weight to the final encounter with the game's villain - the weight that the love interest plot fails to deliver. The story overall does feel somewhat barebones and tacky, mainly because the series has not yet found its delightfully campy and over-the-top vision.

    Devil May Cry is a magical experience and a good game. It feels surreal in an arcane, mystical sense, to which every aspect of its composition deliberately and masterfully contributes.    … Expand
  22. Badr90s
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    With it’s RE4 vibes this franchise was born to be the best hack & slash of all time, Dante and Vergil as one of the best duo/rivlary
  23. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    What started as RE4 became DMC and man am I glad. DMC was amazing with a kickass protagonist, good story and good mechanics. I can still hear the the start street stating up....... "Let's Rock Baby!".............."Devil May Cry"
  24. Jacob_gabriel
    Aug 18, 2021
    8
    This is the first PS2 game i've played and best game in this franchise in my opinion. 2001... long time ago.
  25. Hugeonpluto
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    A very fun game that pretty much invented the hack-and-slash genre. As frustrating as it is, it's equally rewarding. Only complaint is the story. You can tell that when this lost the Resident Evil status, they really didn't know what to do with it. Without going into spoiler territory, let's just say we're left with a story that's pretty crappy.
  26. Busao
    Jul 2, 2021
    9
    The game is a masterpieceit's a must play to everyone who likes combat action games. but ALMOST everything is great.
    I have 3 main complains
    1º - Bosses kinda suck, besides the last boss, there are only 3 bosses that are repeted 3 times each, and the spacing between them is too short, you basically fight one, play the game for more 15 minutes OR LESS and then you have to fight another    The game is a masterpieceit's a must play to everyone who likes combat action games. but ALMOST everything is great.
    I have 3 main complains
    1º - Bosses kinda suck, besides the last boss, there are only 3 bosses that are repeted 3 times each, and the spacing between them is too short, you basically fight one, play the game for more 15 minutes OR LESS and then you have to fight another boss.
    2º - The camera is very bad in my opinion, fixed camera is almost necessary in a game like this one, but with this camera specificly, most of the times it don't show the enemies you are fighting against, meaning that many times you will die by attacks that were impossible to se them coming.
    3º - The story and characters. While i like Dante, since him, Trish, and the bosses are basically the only characters, there is a lack interesting interactions between characters, and the fact that Dante and Trish simply start to apperently love each other in the 10 last minutes of the game even if Trish was a traitor the whole time and was trying to kill Dante.

    But those downsides really don't make the game bad in anyway, it is awesome and i highly recommend it to everyone.
    9/10    … Expand
  27. SeyeerGame
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Самая быстрая, сексуальная, самая громкая и, как все вещи, порожденные недрами ада, сильнейшая захватывающая атака на ваши чувства, чтобы поразить PS2.
  28. sparkyshark
    Jun 12, 2021
    9
    Devil May Cry supports an entertaining and vivid gameplay experience. I FIRST played this game in 2021, after playing DMC5, and still felt enveloped in the gameplay and attached to Dante. Highly recommend!
  29. dottorfrizzino
    May 19, 2021
    10
    this game starts up one of my favorite franchise and the first is great BUT whit some issues: too easy getting lost in the levels,secret missions too difficult and weird camera angles but despite this it is a great classic even on the ps3,xbox360 and ps4 xbox one
  30. DanteRedgrave
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, una historia simple pero atractiva, buenos gráficos y jugabilidad perfecta.
    Simplemente perfecto 10/10
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PS2 Game of 2001
5
#5 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
4
#4 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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94

Universal acclaim - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    With the exception of a rather throwaway plot, absolutely no part of Devil May Cry escapes the realm of coolness superior. [Nov 2001, p.152]
  2. TotalGames.net
    93
    A groundbreaking title that takes the genre in a new and exciting direction. Capcom has once again managed to breathe life into a genre that had been stuck in something of a rut of late.
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  3. GamerWeb Sony
    95
    I don't say such things lightly, but this is easily one of the best games I've ever played. Everywhere I look, I find more things I want to praise about this title.
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