DmC: Devil May Cry

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  1. Ciao5
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Per me questo reboot non era poi così male c'è delle cose sono da migliorare però questo gioco in sé non era male… Expand
  2. Angelfuk83
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores devil may cry de los q he jugado, al menos para mí por encima del 1,2 y 4 en términos de historia, Gameplay y gráficos.
  3. Redman_07
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    "they changed xy", which they literally told you in advance.
    The game, soundtrack, atmo and gameplay is simply awesome! everything you expect from a Devil May Cry game, they delivered. Ninja Theory are masters of their craftmanship and this is one of their best works.
    Haters miss out
  4. matheusfox
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    Ok ok, I know there are a lot of fans of the original Devil May Cry and they hated this game because the story is so different. BUT, this is a good game. I really enjoyed the gameplay and the story. I caught a few bugs, like, bugs that stop your game and mission loading is pretty slow, but those things don't bother me one bit. I really liked the design, Dante's white hair at the end isOk ok, I know there are a lot of fans of the original Devil May Cry and they hated this game because the story is so different. BUT, this is a good game. I really enjoyed the gameplay and the story. I caught a few bugs, like, bugs that stop your game and mission loading is pretty slow, but those things don't bother me one bit. I really liked the design, Dante's white hair at the end is cool. The story isn't perfect, that's fine, but it works. I think the art direction stands out. I liked this game.… Expand
  5. soahknam
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    For the fans of this franchise, the change of the main character mean the end of the world, for me, this game is a jewel, one of the ps3 library that you should not miss. very good game.

    STORY:8
    GAMEPLAY: 9
    MUSIC:9
    VISUALS:9

    PERSONAL SCORE: --> 9
  6. AuditorD
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    Um Rebut de Devil May Cry, na onde os "Fa", fizeram discurso de ódio porque mudaram a aparência do DANTE e, mudaram para melhor, na minha opinião.
    É uns dos melhores Hank N Slash dos últimos anos, com muita ação e jogabilidade incríveis, com efeitos de câmera lenta, um jogo melhor até mesmo que Devil May Cry 5 e De May Cry 4,na verdade esse jogo é tão bom que só perde para Devil May Cry 3,    Um Rebut de Devil May Cry, na onde os "Fa", fizeram discurso de ódio porque mudaram a aparência do DANTE e, mudaram para melhor, na minha opinião.
    É uns dos melhores Hank N Slash dos últimos anos, com muita ação e jogabilidade incríveis, com efeitos de câmera lenta, um jogo melhor até mesmo que Devil May Cry 5 e De May Cry 4,na verdade esse jogo é tão bom que só perde para Devil May Cry 3, então considero o segundo melhor da SAGA.    … Expand
  7. Svetlendrius
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    Nice gameplay (though flying mobs with shields at the beginning are annoying) a good plot, with the exception of the character Dante, a good DLS, although it is clear that there was no longer enough money for him. Overall a great game.
  8. dggt
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    I don't get it, is it really every game series have crazy fans who's aggressively refuse to accept any major differences to their favourite game series? Why there is so many negative reviews? Everyone whining like this game called DMC 5, but it's not, this is just a reimagining of the series, like a spin-off or something, why taking this that serious?

    Game looking good, average plot,    I don't get it, is it really every game series have crazy fans who's aggressively refuse to accept any major differences to their favourite game series? Why there is so many negative reviews? Everyone whining like this game called DMC 5, but it's not, this is just a reimagining of the series, like a spin-off or something, why taking this that serious?

    Game looking good, average plot, and FUN gameplay, various enemies and fighting styles, one con is that it's not hard in some moments, more casual or arcade style maybe. I liked all hard boss fights in the previous games, but I got some fun playing this more casual one as well, so I don't see the problem here    … Expand
  9. Rikimaru
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Amazing reboot, the low notes are more for the visual of the character than the game as a hole what I find very interesting!!
  10. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This is really a great game, there is so much to love about it, must play for sure!
  11. Arm0rmaster
    May 30, 2018
    8
    the combat and weapons a lot of fun to mess around with. story has solid potential and this dante is honestly more relatable in a sense.
  12. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    9
    + This is a great game in it's own right.
    + I really like the new Dante as he is more believable.
    + The story was very good. + The levels are very fun designed and are all very unique. + The boss fights in this are also really good. + it's quick with lots of moves and abilities and the game doesn't feel too complicated. - The Devil May Cry games have never been open world but this    + This is a great game in it's own right.
    + I really like the new Dante as he is more believable.
    + The story was very good.
    + The levels are very fun designed and are all very unique.
    + The boss fights in this are also really good.
    + it's quick with lots of moves and abilities and the game doesn't feel too complicated.
    - The Devil May Cry games have never been open world but this game feels less open.
    - The game is 30fps. The game felt very responsive and smooth still.    … Expand
  13. xkrauser15x
    May 1, 2018
    8
    It´s a good game, its has a greath graphics and history, you will enjoy playing this game but I don´t feel to play it again, I think it's probably because the gameplay is not the best, but it's still a greath game
  14. gabes1919
    Mar 31, 2018
    8
    Everyone was so hard on this game. It was fun and it had a very interesting twist on the story we all already knew. Wish we could get more.
  15. Alvokun
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    It seems this DmC is in between love and hatred. Well, I belong to the first group; I really enjoyed it, as well as the DLC (in which you can play as Vergil and I highly recommend).

    At first I thought the game was just going to be an insult to the original Devil May Cry, with this fake adolescent Dante. However, I did not have to play too much to realize that the new design actually    It seems this DmC is in between love and hatred. Well, I belong to the first group; I really enjoyed it, as well as the DLC (in which you can play as Vergil and I highly recommend).

    At first I thought the game was just going to be an insult to the original Devil May Cry, with this fake adolescent Dante. However, I did not have to play too much to realize that the new design actually fits and that the storyline is plausible in relation to the other games. More importantly, DmC is a very good beat 'em' up game; gameplay is addictive and there are a significant variety of settings, weapons and possible combos to perform.

    With prejudices, DmC cannot be enjoyed nor regarded as it truly is. Leaving differences with the other games and some minor mistakes aside, DmC is an excellent action video game per se.    … Expand
  16. Ishi123
    Dec 15, 2016
    8
    *Looks at all the negative reviews salty fanboys gave the game and laughs*

    Hahhh... fanboys are children. So, DMC is the newest controversial edition to the venerable Devil May Cry series, being a reboot of the classic hack and slasher. First thing's first, the game is not bad. At all. It does NOT deserve the 0s and 1s and 2s it gets from the children who hate it like the original    *Looks at all the negative reviews salty fanboys gave the game and laughs*

    Hahhh... fanboys are children.

    So, DMC is the newest controversial edition to the venerable Devil May Cry series, being a reboot of the classic hack and slasher. First thing's first, the game is not bad. At all. It does NOT deserve the 0s and 1s and 2s it gets from the children who hate it like the original series was Jesus Christ or something. The game is actually pretty damn good, and I liked it a lot.

    First thing out of the way should probably be the character redesign for Dante, becoming an emo punk who drinks and has casual sex with whoever he wants and is generally a generic millennial. When the character redesign was shown with the announcement trailer, I hated it. Absolutely hated it. Not because it was different, mind, just because it was objectively **** terrible. The character looked god damn awful. Luckily the final design is less atrocious, and the character grew enough on me so that I don't exactly mind. Dante in this game DOES in fact have a character. He starts out as the aforementioned millennial but does grow into his role and becomes a lot better as time goes on, despite still cracking wise and sometimes making inappropriate jokes.

    The story I didn't mind, either. It's not anything super original, being demons brainwashing the human race through media and a contaminated energy drink. Basically the US before the Pentagon Papers were released, and arguably right now. However, major attention NEEDS to be drawn to the art direction. The levels are absolutely incredible, and are so unique I can't think of any other examples of certain levels in any other game. Going underwater to traverse an upside-down reflection of the city, a demonic night club with lights and music, and even a damn boss fight based on a news network inside a TV. It's so amazing and interesting to look at, throwing lights and colors in your face all the time.

    The bosses, speaking of, are equally awesome, and fit right at home with Devil May Cry's staple bosses. A huge demon baby pregnant with its own mother, a parody of Bill O'Rielley you fight while on the air, and a huge gross slug lady whose name of "Succubus" really doesn't fit. They are fun to fight and are multi-stage affairs that are big and bombastic and test your meddle, just like a good DMC boss should.

    Now, gameplay. I actually prefer this game over previous entries due to its streamlined combat system. Streamlined, however, in this case does not mean simple. You still have TONS of moves and abilities to work with, and the ability to switch weapons on the fly to continue combos and the ability to draw enemies to you or draw yourself to enemies to close distance make combat a breeze to learn, but rewards you immensely for mastering. I can string a death coil into overdrive into a demon pull then kicker into a trillion stab into a high time to roulette to angel pull to double up then another demon pull kicker down to a drop with Arbiter, keep an enemy suspended with bullets from Ebony and Ivory and perform an inverse rainstorm to meet the enemy, kick off them higher into the air and perform a normal rainstorm down before ending it all with a final helm breaker. All of that, absolutely flawlessly and no problem, and I can switch it all up any way I want. The combat works, and I originally lamented the lack of a lock-on, but really, it's rarely a problem.

    However, Devil Trigger in this game is dumb. It's REALLY dumb. Activating Devil Trigger throws all enemies up into the air, forcing you to jump up to meet them and only perform air combos, limiting what you can do, and sometimes it can throw enemies out of your reach, and it oftentimes makes it very difficult just to land hits. It's not a very good system compared to the much more powerful moves and move alterations you get from the previous games, which I would've preferred.

    Overall, the game is pretty great. It's stylish, it's flashy, it's in your face, and it's a damn great time. It's not perfect, but it's certainly not the garbage that fanboys would have you believe. I play it a lot more than the original series, I can tell you that... but that's mainly because I can't play the originals anymore since I'm so used to the combat system of this one...    … Expand
  17. FilemonBR
    Aug 19, 2016
    8
    Um jogo muito bom, mas esta muito ocidental, porem sua jogabilidade é boa, os personagens me agradaram, historia media, acho que essa nota esta muito legal
  18. sethdrake
    Jul 23, 2016
    10
    Beautiful, inspiring, engaging, enthralling, exciting, funny, and above all breathing new (and improved) life into a franchise that had long gone stale. Improved combat, user interface, better balanced and more engaging combat, and a vastly more appealing aesthetic with a story and voice acting that demand and capture player attention.

    A truly perfect game that stands as a shining    Beautiful, inspiring, engaging, enthralling, exciting, funny, and above all breathing new (and improved) life into a franchise that had long gone stale. Improved combat, user interface, better balanced and more engaging combat, and a vastly more appealing aesthetic with a story and voice acting that demand and capture player attention.

    A truly perfect game that stands as a shining monument to what the Devil May Cry experience can be. Finally, the game that will bring new players to what was once only appealing to long-time, die-hard fans who were the only ones who could forgive the faults that kept adding up in earlier sequels.    … Expand
  19. Licherus
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    This is the best Slasher of 2013. Best gameplay of the series and fantastic
    atmosphere. One big minus is a characters and story, but story was never best side of the franchise.
  20. joncenea
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    NOTE: Dont take the user scores and butt hurt negative comments about Dante being what he was before seriously (its a reboot what do you expect?!) , this is game good.
  21. Abhaygamin2002
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Truly Amazing piece of hardcore action and a successful reboot.Dante is more notorious and unlovable now but lets focus on game play its utterly fast paced and action packed.but remember it is unplayable once you complete it once i dont mean you cant play it again i mean it gets repetitive and useless so remember never try to watch spoilers about this game it will ruin your experience..
  22. Spawnmunk
    Dec 14, 2015
    8
    DMC: Devil May Cry is the newest edition to the Devil May Cry series and is a reboot by Ninja Theory. Dante is back and ready to kick some demon tail with a new look and a new attitude. The game still maintains its humour with Dante continuing to be the never back down bad ass we grew to love in the original series just without the class clown act to his character.

    The gameplay is    DMC: Devil May Cry is the newest edition to the Devil May Cry series and is a reboot by Ninja Theory. Dante is back and ready to kick some demon tail with a new look and a new attitude. The game still maintains its humour with Dante continuing to be the never back down bad ass we grew to love in the original series just without the class clown act to his character.

    The gameplay is extremely intuitive for both returning fans and new players to the series. There is a close similarity to the controls in this reboot and the controls in the original games of the series. On top of this the overall controls are very basic and extremely easy to get a feel for and the learning curve in this game is spot on. There are only a few moments where the action slows down and the cutscenes seem to go on forever but this is only to emphasise key moments in the story telling so this can be forgiven. When it comes time for action, this game goes full throttle. The pace of the combat is phenomenal and makes it very easy for the player to lose themselves in the battle, especially when trying to rack up the best combo score. Not only is the combat fast but it is very intuitive to get to grips with the basics which then makes it easy for players to work out there own style and combos they feel will be effective against enemies and rack up some style points. The button press response is a god send, the original games of Devil May Cry were no were near as smooth or responsive. Being Nephilim Dante now has access to new angel and devil abilities and weapons, one of which is the angel/devil pull mechanic. This new ability allows Dante to pull enemies closer in order to give them a beating or pull himself toward an enemy in order to give them a beating choice is yours. This adds a nice twist to fighting aerial enemies or enemies that aren't close enough for close quarters, it is also very handy to string combos or escape a sticky situation with the angel/devil pull allowing Dante to grab onto ledges or other objects. The new angel/devil modes allow Dante access to angel and devil weapons that can be swapped during combat very easily. Attack an enemy without holding down either trigger will begin a combination using Rebellion (Dante's weapon of choice) but then press a shoulder button and the weapon will change immediately to an angel weapon (L2) or devil weapon (R2) and will remain as these weapons while the shoulder buttons are held down. The amount of trial and error with different combinations is unreal and is made so much easier by being able to swap between weapon so fluidly.

    The DMC storyline continues to remain faithful to the best bits of the original series in that you play as series protagonists Dante while trying to stop the Demon King Mundus' rule over humanity, this involves defeating him just like in the first game of the series. Another key part to the story is that Dante has some catching up to do with his twin brother Vergil which is the main storyline in game number three of the series. Whilst on the run from demons sent after him by Mundus, Dante is reunited and works alongside his twin brother Vergil who wants to put a stop to Mundus' reign. Dante and Vergil are no longer half demon, half human in this reboot, now they are Nephilim, half demon and half angel but both still the Son's of Sparda. Nephilim are the only beings strong enough to defeat Mundus however they still need to weaken the demon king first before a head on confrontation. This is the main goal throughout the game, to weaken the Demon King by taking out his minions that help him maintain his stranglehold on the human world, once this is fulfilled the brothers can then take out the Demon King himself. This seems straight forward but events that will arise in the story will force Dante into quick time events, defuse hostage situations and question his allies. All this before the final battle.

    The graphics on this game is a mixture of beautiful level designs and creative surroundings to poor frame rate and graphical glitches in cutscenes and gameplay with a lot going on at one time. This is the games main downfall with how creative it is being ruined by the game not being able to to keep up with the action and world design. Minus these hiccups the level design is amazing as Dante runs through a living and changing level.

    Playing through the storyline start to finish with only a few secret missions completed took just over 8hrs. Luckily there are good reasons to play the game again. One new feature to a Devil May Cry game is the leaderboard. At the end of every level the player is given a score and a rank which can then be uploaded to an online leaderboard, scores are then compared to other players around the world. As with all games on the PS3 there is always achievements to be unlocked and secrets to be unlocked such as lost souls and secret mission throughout the levels of the games. Also available is the return of the popular bloody palace which is a free DLC with the game. In this mode the player will be placed in an arena with multiple enemies, as the player progresses the waves of enemies gets more difficult and even bosses will be included in the waves. This gameplay is also good for practice and this time player's will need to time their attacks and dodges while trying to work on their combos.

    Conclusion

    With the popularity of Capcom's original series, taking on the job of producing a reboot is a tough challenge especially when it comes to pleasing die-hard fans of the original games. If an action hack and slash game is what you are looking for with fast paced action and combat full of style then DMC: Devil May Cry will deliver. It is a beautiful game which is very quick to get the momentum moving with quick and easy controls to get to grips with. The level designs are amazing, the combat is intuitive and the storyline and characters are incredible. Try to not let graphic disruptions or frame rate lag ruin your experience when there is so much more to the game.    … Expand
  23. DanteGodfather7
    Aug 18, 2015
    8
    Change an iconic character's hair, and what do you get? Angry fanboys raging on Metacritic! DmC is a good game, get over it. I admit, I like the old Dante better, and the old dungeons and dragons feel of it, but this game is good in rights of its own. If it weren't associated with Devil May Cry, we would all be praising this game. The combat is BETTER, and the story is refreshing. TheChange an iconic character's hair, and what do you get? Angry fanboys raging on Metacritic! DmC is a good game, get over it. I admit, I like the old Dante better, and the old dungeons and dragons feel of it, but this game is good in rights of its own. If it weren't associated with Devil May Cry, we would all be praising this game. The combat is BETTER, and the story is refreshing. The relationship with Dante and Vergil was oustandingly made. I will also admit, Kat needed more depth in her character, and Dante was a bit out of the context at some point, but this could easily be one of the top 10 Hack 'n' Slash games ever. By the way, this review is coming from a HARDCORE Devil May Cry fan, so you know this is coming straight from the heart. That is just my opinion. A hater will always hate. 8/10. Great Game!… Expand
  24. jchu454
    Aug 5, 2015
    8
    Have been a DMC fan for years. Really liked this version. Gameplay was fast paced, funny, absurdly violent at times and just overall a lot of fun. Would highly recommend.
  25. Siddhartha19
    Feb 8, 2015
    8
    Its sad some people opened up a bunch of fake accounts just to bash on this great game, the combat was very fun but not perfect, the story was excellent too... The game did not receive one bad review from the critics, but gamers they love their soap opera stories, and Dantes long hair.
  26. BlockingWhale
    Dec 21, 2014
    9
    This game was fun and beautifully designed. New Dante is fresh, badass, and has attitude. Unlike Capcom, Ninja Theory is actually capable of writing decent dialogue, so there's that as well. The story is somewhat stereotypical with a fairly obvious twist built in, but these games aren't really played for their story. The level design was unique and visually appealing. Here are my mainThis game was fun and beautifully designed. New Dante is fresh, badass, and has attitude. Unlike Capcom, Ninja Theory is actually capable of writing decent dialogue, so there's that as well. The story is somewhat stereotypical with a fairly obvious twist built in, but these games aren't really played for their story. The level design was unique and visually appealing. Here are my main complaints: there is a fair amount of platforming, which in itself isn't bad, but coupled with some awkward controls and poor depth perception it could get frustrating. Dante and Vergil were decent characters, but their female helper was a little over-dramatic. All in all, DmC: Devil May Cry was a really fun game, and if you must compare it to the original series, it was a solid reboot with many good changes.… Expand
  27. TornadoCreator
    Jul 15, 2014
    9
    Few games manage to make difficulty a genuine selling point, but the Devil May Cry games are an example of just that done well. DmC is not just a difficult combat driven game though; by re-envisioning the game series from a more western perspective, the game has been more grounded in western culture and as such this iteration has a far more engaging story compared to previous games in theFew games manage to make difficulty a genuine selling point, but the Devil May Cry games are an example of just that done well. DmC is not just a difficult combat driven game though; by re-envisioning the game series from a more western perspective, the game has been more grounded in western culture and as such this iteration has a far more engaging story compared to previous games in the series,

    Gameplay wise, this is as you'd expect. There's a multitude of weapons, various different styles of combat and movement, and all of this is mapped to the controller in such a way that you'll need the use of every button. It's masterfully crafted, and while some changes are made, such as the guns being far less powerful in this incarnation of the series, it's all still very skill focused. There are less moves in this game compared to Devil May Cry 4, but what is here is plentiful and true mastery of these combat mechanics would take years. Any DMC fan wanting the challenge of previous games will not be disappointed, particularly with the additional difficulties unlocked after the first playthrough. Level design is very well set up, with storyline reasons behind the otherworldliness of the levels. Platforming sections break up the action well and fit nicely with the controls. Lastly there's the boss battles all of which fit the theme, require specific tactics and mastery of the controls; actually change their patters and tactics on different difficulty levels; and are genuinely inventive in design.

    Storyline wise, whilst nothing groundbreaking in fiction, the story is a good example of an anti-corporate story in which a disenfranchised anarchic man-child learns to put his abilities to use to take down the corrupt corporate world powers who are, in this case literally, demonic evil. It's very reminiscent of They Live and has elements of George Orwell's 1984. Derivative sure, but well written, well paced, and an interesting attempt to tell an engaging story with a franchise that had previously never attempted to be more than a cheesy over-the-top animé.

    All in all this is one of the best action games made in years and barring a few textures issues, slight screen tearing during cutscenes oddly though thankfully not during gameplay; this game has no real notable flaws. It's sad really that this site will be filled with pathetic squawking fanboys rating it unreasonably low because the developers changed Dante's hair colour (something they actually did for a story purpose that as a fan of the series I quite appreciated actually). If you see this game get it, the easy difficulty is accessible but still challenging for new players, while the extended difficulty modes will keep veteran fans going for years; couple that with a decent and well told story and you can't go wrong. An easy recommendation.    … Expand
  28. erhanz
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    Finished the game & the Vergil's Downfall DLC. I must say, i'm impressed. Haven't play any of the DmC game before, so this is my first experience with the series. This game is awesome. Story of Dante & Vergil, the son of Eve & Sparda, Angel & Demon. Makes them a being called Nephilim. The only race that could defeat the demon king, Mundus. The story is quite simple though, just Dante,Finished the game & the Vergil's Downfall DLC. I must say, i'm impressed. Haven't play any of the DmC game before, so this is my first experience with the series. This game is awesome. Story of Dante & Vergil, the son of Eve & Sparda, Angel & Demon. Makes them a being called Nephilim. The only race that could defeat the demon king, Mundus. The story is quite simple though, just Dante, seeking revenge for killing his mother, while Vergil is trying to find "Freedom".

    Plus point:
    - The new Dante is super badass! Like the coolest action hero for 2013. He is totally a memorable character.
    - A great battle system. Combo, combo, & combo. You can make your own combination and make an endless combo.
    - Well weapon style that can be upgraded, brings the battle to a whole new level. Maxed out all of your weapon level and you will have a superb Dante.

    Minus point:
    - While the story is okay, the DLC's story was just crap. I mean it's cool that we get to play as Vergil, but the story itself is a total crap.
    - I don't usually play this kind of game. I started with the Demon Hunter difficulty, and it proves to be real hard for me. I guess the game itself is hard enough.

    I enjoyed the game, although i'm not a fan of that genre. 8/10 for a great game.    … Expand
  29. Epiternal
    Jun 5, 2014
    8
    This game is criticized heavily by the haters mostly due to the fact they are too in love with the previous Dante to appreciate a new one, which I'd be all too sympathetic with if not for how much a tool he was in Devil May Cry 4. If anything a reboot saved the original Dante from any further degradation. While DMC may never take the place of devil May Cry 3 in my heart, it has a lot toThis game is criticized heavily by the haters mostly due to the fact they are too in love with the previous Dante to appreciate a new one, which I'd be all too sympathetic with if not for how much a tool he was in Devil May Cry 4. If anything a reboot saved the original Dante from any further degradation. While DMC may never take the place of devil May Cry 3 in my heart, it has a lot to offer that people going into it wanting the game wanting to hate it will unfortunately miss. The combat was very fluid, and chaining hits together was easier and significantly more satisfying than in previous titles, admittedly the game had no manual lock on, but that was never as much of a problem as some people would make it out to be, enemies didn't suddenly disappear off-screen leaving you at the mercy of your blindside as the camera was responsive and seemed to know exactly what you wanted to focus on. I found new Dante had more depth as a character and developed a lot more over the course of the game than previous Dante who seemed to subscribe to a single personality trait (cockiness) through most of Devil May Cry 3, only showing an ounce of humanity near the end while it counted and through ALL of Devil May Cry 4 where he was a complete tool. The levels were well designed, and often tried to mix it up with a bit of platforming, which was cool. Devil trigger was awesome, a huge improvement, though I think the way new Dante obtained it was quite lack luster compared to original Dante. My only real issue with the game was the story, it felt very disconnected? Like there was the main objective of the game, which is obvious from the start, but to reach it you had to go through a lot of random and unconnected events, on top of that, while bosses that were in it were good, there seemed to be fewer than in the previous Devil May Cry's and I don't think they are as memorable as them in all honesty. The weapons were boss, you could attain some insane combos swapping between them, and I don't think there was a single one I didn't get on with, though I did favour the Aquilus, I won't lie.
    That's pretty much it to be honest, it's unfortunate this game got so much stick and while it has it's bad points, it's got plenty more good points to make up for it. This game won't be for everyone, if you're one of those people who is practically in love with original Dante and are completely against the idea of him changing then steer clear of the game, you'll go into it with a bad mindset and look for reasons to hate it. If you're more open minded, and like me favour original Dante, but can accept the idea of a reboot after they practically butchered him in DMC4, give it a try, it'll be like a breathe of fresh air. Though be prepared for some cheesey puns, because they were CRINGE-FULLY cheesey.    … Expand
  30. SeanStrange
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    Now, I don't say this often. But this is, simply put, the best game I ever played in my life.

    I've played lots of games. Tons amongst tons, but nothing ever drew me in like DmC: Devil May Cry did. The soundtrack is outstanding. With dubstep pieces from Nero and nice Metal from Combichrist. Both of these artist combined to make a soundtrack that pumps the game to a whole new level. The    Now, I don't say this often. But this is, simply put, the best game I ever played in my life.

    I've played lots of games. Tons amongst tons, but nothing ever drew me in like DmC: Devil May Cry did. The soundtrack is outstanding. With dubstep pieces from Nero and nice Metal from Combichrist. Both of these artist combined to make a soundtrack that pumps the game to a whole new level. The gameplay is at the top. It's simply the epitome of "Perfection". With a slash here and a fist slam there, all moves flow together to create a symphony of SSSensational combos. The story is also well made. The demons run the world through the media. From bankers to news reporters, every character shines brightly, even though, they're quite dark themselves. Dante, being revamped and all, is wonderful. Being a potty-mouth suits his look and style. His one-liners are also very amusing as well. There's never a dull moment with him. Vergil and Kat are really great supporting characters too. Kat is a nice semi-love interest and Vergil is one of those guys who you know will show his true colors later on. All in all, the game is simply PERFECT and everything flows together in one stream of fluid, swift and sweet goodness of a third-person action adventure game. Pick this game up, you won't regret it.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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#5 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2013
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#33 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2013

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Gamestyle
    Jul 30, 2013
    80
    If nothing else, DmC is sure to entertain with many hours of button hammering, fizzing combat. However, the experience as whole has hugely benefitted from a reboot and those who are familiar with the series will appreciate the new features and relish the opportunity relive Dante’s origin story. DmC, as a combat driven action title has held together the soul of the franchise, while enhancing all in-game features to create a unique experience for everyone.
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  2. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Mar 14, 2013
    87
    Ninja Theory deserves credit for not only delivering smooth combat and telling an entertaining story, but also for crafting detailed character models without lip-synch errors, who show real emotion and wear clothing that moves along with them. This is what a 2013-game should look like. [February 2013, p.72]
  3. Level7.nu
    Mar 12, 2013
    80
    Ninja Theory are calling the DMC shots now and they're doing it well. The fighting mechanics are a little bit easier to master and perhaps not as deep as before, but on the other hand the storytelling is improved with skillfully crafted cutscenes. Put up with a rather dull introduction and you're in for a great game.
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