Devil May Cry

 PlayStation 2
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 993 Ratings

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Dec 16, 2001
    0
    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!
  2. Uter
    May 27, 2003
    4
    One of video gamings greatest mysteries is why this DMC is actually liked by some people. I really don't get it. I bought the game, didn't like it, beat it anyway, and then sold it.
  3. D.
    Jan 1, 2002
    6
    Good Graphix and game play, but.. not near enough devil trigger weapons, and WAY to easy, I beat this game in 2 days or about 6 hours. I like a little something more complex than get item put in slot.. over and over and over, a freggin baby could beat this game no problem.
  4. AladdinS.
    Jan 8, 2002
    5
    I was extremely disappointed with DMC. After seeing all the 10s people were giving it I thought it would be good. The graphics and sound are nice, but that's the only thing I like about it. Bad story, bad camera, simplistic controls, lame RPG elements, short, and not many different enemies. I also hate how enemies respawn. Revisit a room and it will once again be swamping with I was extremely disappointed with DMC. After seeing all the 10s people were giving it I thought it would be good. The graphics and sound are nice, but that's the only thing I like about it. Bad story, bad camera, simplistic controls, lame RPG elements, short, and not many different enemies. I also hate how enemies respawn. Revisit a room and it will once again be swamping with enemies. Agh, just thinking about this game makes me literally sick to my stomach. It's got to be the most overrated game in history.… Expand
  5. HardcoreGamer
    Dec 27, 2002
    3
    Let me start out by saying that after I 1st played DMC I came away impressed. The graphics were tight, and the gameplay seemed fun. But my attitude quickly changed to one of disgust and boredom. Mostly I was disgusted with why I purchased such a bad game. Let me explain. DMC seriously lacks interesting gameplay. There are a special attack moves, but why do them when repeatedly pressing 1 Let me start out by saying that after I 1st played DMC I came away impressed. The graphics were tight, and the gameplay seemed fun. But my attitude quickly changed to one of disgust and boredom. Mostly I was disgusted with why I purchased such a bad game. Let me explain. DMC seriously lacks interesting gameplay. There are a special attack moves, but why do them when repeatedly pressing 1 or 2 buttons is so much more effective? The story is some kind of moronic joke. Short video sequences happen now and then. They remind me of Tekken Tag Tournament endings; nothing ever really happens and none of them link together to form any kind of cohesive story. Sorry to say it, but if you like DMC you are probably relatively new to gaming, or easily entertained.… Expand
  6. D
    Jun 27, 2002
    6
    Graphics (9/10) Audio (8/10) Story(2/10) Gameplay(8/10) Replay Value(3/10) The Graphics, Music and sound effects, and core gameplay all truly kick ass in this game, the reason i rated it a 6 overall though is because id rather spend 50$ elsewhere where i can actually buy a game with a longer lasting life. This game has very small replay value (I thought) once through is enough, and it is Graphics (9/10) Audio (8/10) Story(2/10) Gameplay(8/10) Replay Value(3/10) The Graphics, Music and sound effects, and core gameplay all truly kick ass in this game, the reason i rated it a 6 overall though is because id rather spend 50$ elsewhere where i can actually buy a game with a longer lasting life. This game has very small replay value (I thought) once through is enough, and it is a fairly short game, unfortunately. The gameplay is great, fast and action packed, but there isnt enough of it. Also the story was pretty much nothing. I did finish the game, so im not totally biased in my thinking it had a crap story. Rent it before you buy it, after you beat it (the game that is) and you think youll still have fun with it a month later then go for a purchase, it just wasnt for me.… Expand
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    Feb 14, 2011
    2
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  8. Captain_Chaos
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    One of my favorite games of all time and one of the best PS2 games period, surpassed only by the third title in the series and perhaps a handful of other games. Stylish third-person action, excellent music, satisfying weaponry and incredibly cheesy dialogue. The secret missions are a pain and some boss fights are tricky, but this does not detract from the overall experience greatly.
  9. lulzpls
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. 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.
  11. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    5
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  12. quittit1
    Jul 5, 2022
    7
    I got it from church today but it is ready for you baby I love it too babe hope your hours work hours will
  13. Incarta
    Feb 12, 2014
    8
    Great style, with fun , if somewhat dumb battling. One of these easy to play tough to master type games. Alot of games try to be cool and fail. This one doesn't
  14. BasilZero
    Jan 16, 2016
    8
    Game: Devil May Cry
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Capcom System: Playstation 2 (PS2) Total Score: 81/100 Value Score: 8.1/10 • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 8/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 7/10 • Sound: 8/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 7/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +Fast pace action game that is quite challenging +Easy mode available for those having a    Game: Devil May Cry
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Capcom
    System: Playstation 2 (PS2)
    Total Score: 81/100
    Value Score: 8.1/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 8/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 7/10
    • Sound: 8/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 7/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +Fast pace action game that is quite challenging
    +Easy mode available for those having a issue playing with the game
    +Great atmosphere and sound effects
    +OST is great

    Cons
    -Game can be frustrating for new comers and has a learning curve that is more strict than most games
    -Game has limited replay value (as in you can play the game all over again with items and upgrades but you cannot choose which mission to do or swap difficulty
    -Some of the voice overs cannot be heard properly due to the music volume overlapping the cutscenes
    -Some subtitles do not appear even if the subtitle option is turned on    … Expand
  15. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GREAT.
  16. Diablo92
    Jul 30, 2013
    10
    Great 3rd person RPG game. Reminds me a little like final fantasy.. 10/10 for entire series. Its not a hair pulling game but more like a "tough looking game" but once you play it, so easy and fun once you get the touch.
  17. Rox22
    Mar 29, 2013
    9
    Absolutely fun, fun, fun! I played this when it first came out and it has to be one of the best games I played on the PS2. The character were unique and well design, the combat full of action, enemies varied and also very well designed. The game did have some cheezy dialogue, but I found it charming and suited the tone of the game. The game could be a bit hard at times, especially on theAbsolutely fun, fun, fun! I played this when it first came out and it has to be one of the best games I played on the PS2. The character were unique and well design, the combat full of action, enemies varied and also very well designed. The game did have some cheezy dialogue, but I found it charming and suited the tone of the game. The game could be a bit hard at times, especially on the higher difficulties (but I guess that was the point of them.) Overall: Devil May Cry is a game for the ages and gave birth to a truly icon character.… Expand
  18. MeCritic
    Mar 28, 2013
    8
    I found this game at a used game store for 5 dollars. And I have to say, I got more than my money's worth. This game is amazing. I haven't played any of the others yet, but I look forward to. The gameplay is fun, the graphics are outstanding for the time, the story could be a bit better, the characters (Dante in particular) are pretty likable. The only problems I have with this game areI found this game at a used game store for 5 dollars. And I have to say, I got more than my money's worth. This game is amazing. I haven't played any of the others yet, but I look forward to. The gameplay is fun, the graphics are outstanding for the time, the story could be a bit better, the characters (Dante in particular) are pretty likable. The only problems I have with this game are the camera angle switches constantly and can get in the way a lot, most of the time the enemies are either too easy or too hard (I was on the lava crab thing on normal difficulty and I blew hours just trying to kill it but I couldn't so I switched to Easy difficulty and i hit him maybe 3 times and he died. Now it's way too easy and I can't switch back to normal), and it's pretty dark (but that's probably just a problem with my TV). It's a great game. I'd say it's still worth $20, maybe $25. If you're wanting your first DMC game, get this, not the new one.… Expand
  19. artoldtonelic
    May 20, 2014
    9
    The best shooting & sword fighting hybrid I have ever seen while also shows some of the best graphics and character models of the year. It's music fits perfectly with the game's style then the acting it's simple but the cut scenes are amazing. The only things that I hate is the part that you go to space which is bad and the camera ruined some moments and I also wish that I could have beenThe best shooting & sword fighting hybrid I have ever seen while also shows some of the best graphics and character models of the year. It's music fits perfectly with the game's style then the acting it's simple but the cut scenes are amazing. The only things that I hate is the part that you go to space which is bad and the camera ruined some moments and I also wish that I could have been a little longer. My review to the Fifth best game of the year 9.0005.… Expand
  20. ERB
    Sep 5, 2013
    9
    The Devil May Cry series do have many games but until now this game still stands to be the best among them.And not just that,this game also stands to be one of the best PS2 games out there.The story line of this game is really impressive and even the game play is cool.And its graphics for a 2001 game is also good.An incredibly cool game and I just love it!Yeah probably one of the bestThe Devil May Cry series do have many games but until now this game still stands to be the best among them.And not just that,this game also stands to be one of the best PS2 games out there.The story line of this game is really impressive and even the game play is cool.And its graphics for a 2001 game is also good.An incredibly cool game and I just love it!Yeah probably one of the best games out there.… Expand
  21. callihan
    Jul 7, 2013
    10
    Devil May Cry is one of the best PS2 games I have played. It is challenging, entertaining, and crazy. The game is full of different kinds of combos and weapons that you can swap mid-battle, for even crazier combos. Dante doesn't get much dialogue in this which is upsetting because he proves that he is an awesome character in the 3rd game. I reccomend this to anybody with a PS2 or PS3.
  22. 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!
  23. AdamTKG
    Jul 20, 2013
    10
    Devil May Cry is one of those games that you can not stop playing, especially if you are a lover of style games Hack and Slash, I often had difficulty completing some missions, which are the chapters of the game, I can say that I love the Saga Devil May Cry.O game has a gambling frenetic and spectacular soundtracks, which reminds me of the Resident Evil series of games, which brought uponDevil May Cry is one of those games that you can not stop playing, especially if you are a lover of style games Hack and Slash, I often had difficulty completing some missions, which are the chapters of the game, I can say that I love the Saga Devil May Cry.O game has a gambling frenetic and spectacular soundtracks, which reminds me of the Resident Evil series of games, which brought upon me a sense of enormous Nostalgia.Esse without doubt is the list of the best games I ever play in my vida.Eu I enjoyed the characters, especially the Dante that without doubt is one of the strongest characters of the game world, and very charismatic, which marked the games in style Hack and Slash. Now back to the part where I said:'' Devil May Cry is one of those games that you can not stop playing,'' I said it exactly because it has great replay factor, which you can complete the game in many difficulties, and the game has a huge arsenal of weapons and abilities, you can acquire throughout the game, to kill more monsters to be removed they drop orbs. And that's why for me this game deserves note 10/10… Expand
  24. cristyx66x
    May 8, 2014
    10
    An EPIC game that's worth playing.I remember when I was a kid and starting to play it.The REASON of me Liking sooo much this series ... I just thanks to DMC1 & DMC3 but especially DMC1
  25. slim1985
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    this game took beat em up to another level i loved the gameplay design and RE vibe in this game DMC is truly a masterpiece created by a genuis kamiya a must for hack and slash fans
  26. SuperkenGaming
    Mar 14, 2018
    8
    Devil May Cry HD
    Still Holds Up
    Devil May Cry originally came out in 2001, and I never got to play it.. I was a little worried to play this now 17 year old game, but I was surprised to find that nearly 20 years later, the gameplay is near amazing. Devil may cry is a 5 and a half hour long 3rd person hack and slash action adventure game where you play as the demon hunter dante who uses    Devil May Cry HD
    Still Holds Up
    Devil May Cry originally came out in 2001, and I never got to play it.. I was a little worried to play this now 17 year old game, but I was surprised to find that nearly 20 years later, the gameplay is near amazing.
    Devil may cry is a 5 and a half hour long 3rd person hack and slash action adventure game where you play as the demon hunter dante who uses his business to get revenge after losing his brother and mother.
    You meet a lady named trish who leads you to a creepy mansion to defeat the demon lord mundus.
    Right off the bat the most infurating thing I noticed about this game that gets a little better as you play, but is still awful..
    If that the game isn’t smart enough to releize player perspective has changed while moving..
    When holding down on the analog stick to runn off camera for example, and youre now in a new room facing forward, youll naturally want to switch the analog to up.. however this game doesn’t allow such a thing to work.. you have to hold down when you want to go up while running off screen… or you have to make a it a point to do a full stop before changing direction..
    Its literally the only dated bad thing about this game..
    The rest is great..
    Its easy to see how this game went on to inspire games such as god of war or bayonetta…
    The combat here which is a mix of melee and ranged is so fast and smooth… enemies take just the right amount of damage to not ever make this game feel like a grind or a chore..
    You have melee weapons with different moves as well as guns.. the game gives you the option of playing normal and pulling off cool combos on your own, or an auto easy mode where you can button mash your wayh through the game, making this game fun for even the most casual of players.
    Theres a even a transformation opportunity with demon weapons that you find along your journey that allows you to pull off powerful attacks for a limited time and fill your health.. and this meter fills so quickly that you don’t have to be generous with it.
    This game isn’t afraid to give you a great compact adventure.. it doesn’t need to infulate its play time by constantly forcing you to clear rooms with spongy enemies, which im definitely tired of games doing these days.
    The actualy gameplay itself is about exploring different areas which are sepearated by missions, slay enemies to collectr red orbs to upgrade your weapons, find colelctabels to upgrade your health, yellow orbs for continues, and find keys to unlock doors and occasionnaly take on a boss
    Rinse and repeat
    And the game does a great job of making this never feel repetitive despite it being the same hook throughout
    The world design is so intriguing that youre excited to push through the game to see whats around the next corner.
    Im so glad I finally got a chance to play through this series.
    If youre a hack and slash fan in any way go back and play this gem.
    I give Devil May Cry
    an 8/10    … Expand
  27. GREEN26
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    perfect gameplay, the soundtrack will touch you in the soul. there are no words to describe this game only those who play the game will realize how much is good.
  28. Signas501
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    Devil May Cry gives us the story after Devil may cry 3, Dante embarks on a quest to revenge his twin brother Vergil, and his mothers death by the hands of Mundus, after an anonymous tip by a mysterious girl named Trish. Upon entering the games main level, Dante is met with considerable odds of demonic foes, upping the approach to the lord of the demon world Mundus.
  29. 3Potatoteers
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    After I got the DMC5 platinum, I got this itch to write down my thoughts about the game from which everything started.

    Pros: - Superb enemy designs. - Gothic and horrific atmosphere. - Insane soundtracks. - Dante is a demigod in DT form. Air raid, vortex, inferno, meteor, and kick 13, so much fun. - Some enemies have unique DT forms which has never been implemented thereafter. I    After I got the DMC5 platinum, I got this itch to write down my thoughts about the game from which everything started.

    Pros:
    - Superb enemy designs.
    - Gothic and horrific atmosphere.
    - Insane soundtracks.
    - Dante is a demigod in DT form. Air raid, vortex, inferno, meteor, and kick 13, so much fun.
    - Some enemies have unique DT forms which has never been implemented thereafter. I don't know why.
    - Due to the lack of boss numbers, the bosses you do fight are fun and diversified. They are all unique and don't overlap with each other. The 2nd Nightmare/Nelo Angelo fights are a little redundant, But the 2nd Phantom fight, the 3rd Nightmare/Nelo Angelo fights are awesome.

    Cons:
    - Cameras
    - The game is obviously designed with DMD difficulty in mind. The normal/hard difficulty are stripped down versions of the game without any balance tweaks. This causes some people to believe that the game is too easy due to Dante's DT form. But that's because in DMD mode the enemies will DT themselves and gain huge defense/damage boost(1-2 hits kill). And bosses gain HUGE health boost. I hate to say it, but if you haven't played DMC in DMD mode, you haven't experienced this game.

    Some people say this title is lack in game mechanics. Sure DMC3 plays almost like a fighting game with everything it has to offer. But DMC is special. The more I played it, the more I like it. Its lack of "content"(mostly due to its short length, only two selectable weapons), it feels very focused. This level of focus will never be replicated because modern games have to be large. Director simply won't have enough energy and time to oversee every aspect of the game to make sure they are cohesive and adhere to his vision. Also, small games require less budgets thus can afford to do its own thing instead of compromising the for larger audiences.

    Years later, I will still play DMC but probably never touch DMC5, and dream that one day, Dante will have a son, so the legendary continues(No I refuse to admin Nero's existence, I hate him.)    … Expand
  30. Shadow1
    Apr 16, 2016
    8
    In Devil May Cry amazing storyline and good graphics for 2001 . Devil May Cry is a best game of the DMC Series . Dante is a best DMC character . Dante is Anti-Heroe . Dante is the best Anti-Heroe not to mention Shadow . Good game . poor 8 of 10 . 8/10 .
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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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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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