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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 993 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  1. Feb 14, 2011
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  2. [Anonymous]
    Dec 16, 2001
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    I was TOTALLY turned off by the extremely show-stopping camera angles. This is a virtually unplayable game to my opinion. I feel so sorry to have bought that one!
  3. Jan 3, 2020
    0
    This game is very boring, monotonous locations, crooked controls. CAPCOM just stretched the game so that people played it and it can get it and people can skip the game
  4. Aug 22, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game literally sucks it automaticaly starts on normal difficulty and you have to buy checkpoints the last boss battle gives you inverted controles and doesn't even teach you anything Expand
  5. Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Outstanding game, boasting incredible fluid gameplay that was way ahead of its time in 2001.

Awards & Rankings

5
5
#5 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
4
#4 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001
Metascore
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. 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.
  3. 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.