Devil May Cry

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 993 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 807 out of 993
  2. Mixed: 135 out of 993
  3. Negative: 51 out of 993
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  1. BlackDragon
    Apr 5, 2002
    10
    Insane is the first word that strikes me. Insane moves, insane enemies, insane difficulty... Unless you unlock the secret "Automatic Easy" mode and plays through that first, you're in for one hell of a tough game.
  2. TarikT.
    Oct 22, 2001
    10
    The game has crappy dialog but it really kicks ass. You play as an investigator named dante fighting evil. When you are equipped with guns and swords you are unstoppable.
  3. AnonymousMC
    Jan 30, 2002
    10
    Great story line, very outstanding 3D graphics and the moves of Dante... Man, they totally knock my teeth out!! Too easy you say, try Dante must die mode and see if you still think it's TOO easy!! If you own a PS2 but don't have this game, you better go get one or you might aswell kill yourself~~
  4. Jani
    Feb 6, 2002
    10
    This one of the best action games out there.
  5. DanteS.
    Mar 7, 2002
    10
    This is among the 3 best games I've ever played. A solid Contender to MGS2. Take the fighting from THE MATRIX, Some Jhon Woo Camera angles, then put Castlevania's enviroments in 128 bits graphics, some metal/hard rock mind blowin' soundtrack, and the you have it. DEVIL MAY CRY.
  6. DannyC.
    Apr 12, 2003
    10
    One of the best games ever made!!! this game is so fun.
  7. JarredS.
    May 7, 2003
    10
    Capcom shouldnt have wasted time makin Resident Evil they should have made Devil May Cry a saga this game is PERFECT!!!!!!!
  8. AnthonyS.
    Jul 4, 2004
    10
    Probably my favorite game. its very fun. it has pretty much no problems!
  9. IshanZ.
    Feb 10, 2002
    10
    I played this game at my friend's house and it was cool!
  10. EmpyriaN6
    Feb 3, 2002
    10
    This game is awesome! I have no idea what kind of retard can say that it's virtually unplayable...You will have learnt a lot of stuff in a mere 20 minutes, and you will be expanding your knowledge as you play. The graphics are astounding and so is the sound. The camera may be a bit annoying sometimes, but this only happens seldomly and it does not ruin the gameplay.
  11. VahagnM.
    May 1, 2002
    10
    Best game ever.
  12. CoolDude
    Apr 3, 2003
    10
    Brillllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!! but play DMC2 as it is so much better.
  13. NaomiM.
    Nov 1, 2004
    10
    Lets Rock Baby! This has to be one of the best games of all time! I have never played a game that made me feel like i was such a bad ass mother f***er!! I love the smooth movements and the way you use guns and a sword. I love everything about this game ( even Dante). This is definetly a must have game!!
  14. DizzyS.
    Apr 30, 2004
    10
    This is one of the greatest games ever made and I don't impress easily the only bad thing is that the franchise was slayed by devil may cry 2 Imean 2 wasnt bad but it wasnt good either capcom needs to bring it all back with 3 I just hpoe they can pull it off because with a game franchise this good it cant just go to waste DMC Rocks.
  15. RyanM.
    May 7, 2004
    10
    Though, now it may be older, it is still an excellent adventure that will leave you all craving more. And sadly the sequel doesn't offer that.
  16. JoshuaS.
    Jul 30, 2004
    10
    I don't understand how any true fan of video gaming could NOT appreciate this game. The style, presentation and intense pace of DMC are only matched by the fun to be had in experiencing this game. The bosses and levels strike the perfect balance of acceptable learning curve combined with challenge that keep them from being annoying and frustrating. The fighting system is I don't understand how any true fan of video gaming could NOT appreciate this game. The style, presentation and intense pace of DMC are only matched by the fun to be had in experiencing this game. The bosses and levels strike the perfect balance of acceptable learning curve combined with challenge that keep them from being annoying and frustrating. The fighting system is user-friendly and then some, and the enemies are varied enough to keep the player from becoming bored. Plus--and arguably, most importantly--there is much more than sufficient reason to replay this game more than once or twice as the unlockables are VERY worth it! A triumph to be celebrated and relived again and again!!… Expand
  17. AnonymousMC
    Nov 1, 2001
    10
    Simply the best game of all time! Everything about this game is absolutely phenomenal. The gameplay is superb, and overall it makes the Resident Evil Series look simply pathetic in comparison. For the one person I know who thought this game was too easy: Piss Off! You're a damn fool, and so is anyone who doesn't love this game.
  18. CharlesG.
    Oct 22, 2001
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. The graphics are just amazing. I can't believe how much fun it is. This game is so fun, amazing cannot describe it.
  19. MatM>
    Jan 18, 2002
    10
    Simply amazing!!
  20. B.AnquerT.
    Jan 24, 2002
    10
    Kick Assssssssssssss.
  21. Will
    Jan 28, 2002
    10
    Simply put, this game is sweet.
  22. DOMINIQUEB.
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    THIS Game is one one the best games i ever played. man once you play it you will play over and over again. Take my word for it.
  23. Janu
    Jun 15, 2003
    10
    This game rocks!! I just love this game because you just slash and chop and rip monsters' brains out!! The gameplay is very good and the grpahics are awesome!! I recommend this to anyone who owns a PS2!! Rent it first, though, because you don't have to listen to me....
  24. DaveC.
    Mar 18, 2004
    10
    Awesome game graphics = 9 gameplay = 10 storyline = 8 sound= 10 overall = 10/10 this game is cool! cool replay value on dante must die mode and loads of extra missions you must be mad or not good enough to cut it as a demon slayer if you dont want to get this game! worth every penny! :P
  25. AnonymousMC
    May 11, 2004
    10
    [anynonomys suck chunks and 14 and i love this game oooohhh bad cam angle's cry me a river you cum guzzling gutter slut devil may cry rocks and so does its sequal and plastation mag sucks for sayin it dosent! Devel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel[anynonomys suck chunks and 14 and i love this game oooohhh bad cam angle's cry me a river you cum guzzling gutter slut devil may cry rocks and so does its sequal and plastation mag sucks for sayin it dosent! Devel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocksDevel may cry rocks… Expand
  26. Adlai
    Aug 4, 2004
    10
    This game really rocks. The graphics is awesome, the fights are really cool(you gotta believe me!!), and the story is different from other games (a demon protagonist, cool right)
  27. Ummm
    Sep 9, 2004
    10
    This game kicks ass really really hard.
  28. MichaelV.
    May 14, 2005
    10
    This is some tight s@#!$ homie. It's a bit short though. ( I beat it in about 6 hours.) It's definitley a worthy purchase. It only costs $9.00! I really enjoyed this game and after you beat it you can go back with every item and move you had when you beat it. Now, if you'll excuse me im gonna go and play through it again.
  29. DavidB.
    Nov 2, 2006
    10
    I love this game and it gets funnier every time you beat it. Yeah it gets easier, but the bosses get harder and that is waht makes it fun.
  30. AnonymousMC
    Apr 13, 2007
    10
    This game is off the SHIZNIZE. This game is up there with Madden and thats uo there. I've played one, two, and three, but I haven't seen the fourth one on playtion2. I heard it was only on xbox360, playstaion3,or something like that. If so if you don't mide please put Devil May Cry 4 on playstion2. Ha maybe you have a 5,6,7,8,9,10 and so on coming out and soon. If soThis game is off the SHIZNIZE. This game is up there with Madden and thats uo there. I've played one, two, and three, but I haven't seen the fourth one on playtion2. I heard it was only on xbox360, playstaion3,or something like that. If so if you don't mide please put Devil May Cry 4 on playstion2. Ha maybe you have a 5,6,7,8,9,10 and so on coming out and soon. If so please put that on playstion2. Thanks for taking some time out of your busy schechle.… Expand
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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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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. 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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