Devil May Cry 5

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  1. willerkiller
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    DMC5 is crazy in all the right ways. The wait has been well worth it and Capcom proves that they're the best when it comes to the hack-and-slash genre. Includes 3 playable characters each with their own unique playstyle that you'll want to master. Blistering fast combat with insane depth. Gorgeous graphics and visual effects. A narrative that can be enjoyed even by newcomers. Plus sexyDMC5 is crazy in all the right ways. The wait has been well worth it and Capcom proves that they're the best when it comes to the hack-and-slash genre. Includes 3 playable characters each with their own unique playstyle that you'll want to master. Blistering fast combat with insane depth. Gorgeous graphics and visual effects. A narrative that can be enjoyed even by newcomers. Plus sexy babes that add a beautiful flair to the experience. The existence of this game restored my faith in the video game industry.… Expand
  2. amirpakzad
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    this game is absolutely worth to wait about 10 years for DMC fans
    all lovely characters are back in this amazing sequel
    dmc 5 hack and slash gameplay is about perfection musics are great and motived you to kill all demons with out mercy and sometimes make you crazy graphics in console is unbelievable with stable 60 frame rate 10 from 10 but about cons three playable    this game is absolutely worth to wait about 10 years for DMC fans
    all lovely characters are back in this amazing sequel
    dmc 5 hack and slash gameplay is about perfection

    musics are great and motived you to kill all demons with out mercy and sometimes make you crazy

    graphics in console is unbelievable with stable 60 frame rate

    10 from 10

    but about cons
    three playable character is a little more than enough for about 15 hours gameplay    … Expand
  3. cas514
    Mar 10, 2019
    9
    Hideaki Itsuno has been the director to some of my favorite games for so many years and i dont hear his name anywhere, Dragons Dogma, Rival Schools and Now Devil May Cry 5. He is so underrated and should be recognize for his amazing achievements with this and other games. As soon as Nero starting riding his arm during gameplay i knew this would be an amazing game. The characters old andHideaki Itsuno has been the director to some of my favorite games for so many years and i dont hear his name anywhere, Dragons Dogma, Rival Schools and Now Devil May Cry 5. He is so underrated and should be recognize for his amazing achievements with this and other games. As soon as Nero starting riding his arm during gameplay i knew this would be an amazing game. The characters old and new were great, very fun and satisfying story, amazing combat and animation. The best visuals and ingame cutscenes i feel i have seen in a game so far. woman that are actually sexy and still bad ass (shocking right? smh). The only bad part is the obvious censorship on the PS4 version, i had to take a point off for that. This a mature game and it should not be censored, please patch it so that it is like all of the consoles. That said I Cant wait to see what is next, hopefully some Virgil DLC. As far as for Hideaki i really hope after this success you get the recognition you deserve and can create something brand new or dragons dogma 2.… Expand
  4. kwstas
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    Devil may cry 5 is easily the best entry of the series and it has moved to the next level in every aspect imaginable . Graphics and design are beautiful , gameplay and combat is better than ever , more characters with better stories to tell each one of them , challenging enemies with some dispicable creatures and unforgiving bosses ! Capcom has manage to bring ,mafter an excelent job withDevil may cry 5 is easily the best entry of the series and it has moved to the next level in every aspect imaginable . Graphics and design are beautiful , gameplay and combat is better than ever , more characters with better stories to tell each one of them , challenging enemies with some dispicable creatures and unforgiving bosses ! Capcom has manage to bring ,mafter an excelent job with resident evil 2 remake , yet another great game in only 3 months of 2019 . They are simply writing history… Expand
  5. jacklegguy
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Best DMC game so far, 3 different playable characters and diversity gameplay each character. Also nothing to say to the other things i know because they're at the maximum level of perfection.
  6. yojimbo_zanmato
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Best way to continue this franchise , this is real DMC not that ninja theory game
  7. Ramazan_119
    Mar 13, 2019
    9
    This is what we ever wanted. I have been waiting for this for 11 years!
    And this game delivers. Stylish, fun, well-written and crafted.

    I wish the last arc was explored a bit more, but this game deserves only praises
  8. EPumpkin
    Mar 10, 2019
    9
    This game is pretty dope. The combat is far better than what we had in DmC, and the story is the better so far. They rushed the ending, and the plot doens't make a lot of sense, but it's good and funny. This game is solid, pretty, the microtransactions doesn't get in your way. It's a love letter from Capcom to the fans. I hope Capcom keep making those awesome games, they finally are in theThis game is pretty dope. The combat is far better than what we had in DmC, and the story is the better so far. They rushed the ending, and the plot doens't make a lot of sense, but it's good and funny. This game is solid, pretty, the microtransactions doesn't get in your way. It's a love letter from Capcom to the fans. I hope Capcom keep making those awesome games, they finally are in the right way. I hope they make a good Street Fighter now, Resident Evil 2 and DMC V prove that the Capcom we know and love is back.

    I wish i could give a 10/10, but i will never approve microtransactions in a 60$ game.    … Expand
  9. ShadowMystic
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    The lights are turned on and the reboot Donte is in the toilet about to be flushed. The REAL DMC is back!! Will the real Dante, please stand up? The gameplay is phenomenal!
  10. 0ero
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    best DMC game so far , the combat ,characters , visuals , and the story r all beautiful , also you dont have to pay anything , i was worried about it at first , its a perfect game and every dmc fan will love it
  11. AliceKaine
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    It's the best DMC ever done
    this game is **** perfect under EVERY ASPECT
    -gameplay
    -graphics
    -story
    -characters
    -music
    -replayablity
    It's insane how good is this game
  12. shinrazantetsu
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    When i heard there would be 3 playable protagonist's i was a bit worried but unlike DMC4 where Dante's half of the game felt like backtracking DMC5 is three different perspectives working towards the same goal and each with there own style of game play. the game is full of fun references for long time fans of the franchise including a cameo voice of a character Patty Lowell who wasWhen i heard there would be 3 playable protagonist's i was a bit worried but unlike DMC4 where Dante's half of the game felt like backtracking DMC5 is three different perspectives working towards the same goal and each with there own style of game play. the game is full of fun references for long time fans of the franchise including a cameo voice of a character Patty Lowell who was previously exclusive to the anime Series Brought a smile to my face. If i had to pick out a flaw its that some of the story leading up to DMC5 is only found in the Devil May Cry 5: Before the Nightmare Novel and while the game certainly stands on its own knowing you're not getting 100% of the story from the game is a bit of a downside.

    All in All i give this game an SSS
    I've had a blast playing the game    … Expand
  13. Xeomonk
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    Simply a must-own game for fans of hack'n'slash and DMC fans in particular. The story is mediocre by standards of games like God of War or The Last Of Us, but DMC has always been about style and combat rather than deep storytelling. This is not the Citizen Kane of gaming, this is the Kingsman of gaming. Its over the top, cheesy and fun as all hell. Quick note on microtransactions: they'reSimply a must-own game for fans of hack'n'slash and DMC fans in particular. The story is mediocre by standards of games like God of War or The Last Of Us, but DMC has always been about style and combat rather than deep storytelling. This is not the Citizen Kane of gaming, this is the Kingsman of gaming. Its over the top, cheesy and fun as all hell. Quick note on microtransactions: they're 100% unnecessary, combat is complex enough so that progression through skills leaves you learning how to use the character in the best way right up to the end of them game. And so we're all aware I don't think you've been able to fully upgrade any character on the first play through of any DMC game, anyone complaining that you can't without buying red orbs flat out doesn't know the series well enough. The game took me about 18 hours on devil hunter which may seem short, but the game is designed to be replayed multiple times on increased difficulties. Believe me, there's plenty of replay ability.

    Nero plays almost identically to DMC4 which is a shame as they really could've expanded or changed many of his moves. He has a few new ones excluding the devil breakers and by the end of the game his moveset expands nicely, but not enough to not feel like a bit of a rehash. The new devil breakers are a mixed bag: some you'll love and others you'll barely use but on higher difficulties it'll be quite clear what is best to use in what situation and there's a huge amount of counterplay you can do to enemies with the correct setup. I'm only beginning to mess around with this but there's a lot to explore.

    Dante begins the game in much the same way as he did in 4 but very quickly develops a massively new moveset. Some of his weapons are complex and fun enough to carry a game on their own - Balrog being one such weapon that is a joy to use. By the end of the game he's a nigh-unstoppable demigod when played well.

    V is a polarising character: to some he's a breath of fresh air, to me he's boring and brought my fun to a grinding halt on his last couple of missions. There's definitely things to explore with his combat style but he's not for everyone and certainly not for me.

    TLDR: Excellent game. Play and replay. Ignore microtransaction. V sucks.    … Expand
  14. DNAVL
    Mar 11, 2019
    9
    It's been at least 10 Years Devil May Cry fans have waited so... was it worth the wait?
    Let's Rock Capcom!
    Pure hack-n-slash goodness with new and familiar faces: Devil May Cry V sticks to its roots with it's crazy, fun combo led combat. Instead of reinventing its combat like God of War, Capcom stuck to its traditional game play and i'm quite glad they did. We're given 3    It's been at least 10 Years Devil May Cry fans have waited so... was it worth the wait?
    Let's Rock Capcom!

    Pure hack-n-slash goodness with new and familiar faces:
    Devil May Cry V sticks to its roots with it's crazy, fun combo led combat. Instead of reinventing its combat like God of War, Capcom stuck to its traditional game play and i'm quite glad they did.

    We're given 3 ridiculously fun, unique playable main characters, all having a different play style to learn, enjoy and master. There's Nero who i actually liked this time around with his new cybernetic arm, engine blade and wicked magnum Rose which all combine to make a fresh style of play, then there's the iconic demon hunter Dante who is extremely badass here but he needs no introduction and last but not least V, this cool new emo lookin guy who wears fricken sandals, he had me fooled until i played him; he has this highly unique summoning/exorcism combat style that's reminiscent of Capcom's Chaos Legion. All 3 are just awesome and likable.

    So the overall combat is fluid, wild and fun, the character movement is smooth and the abilities and combos are very easy to understand. I did have some problems with annoying camera angles but that doiesnt since the set pieces are just amazing. The story was above average and felt quite short but i guess that replay value is there with multiple difficulties and unlockables. Since it is not open world be wary if you're looking for a grand adventure, DMC is and has always been about kicking demons a**** with style in a linear designed level(s) with a epic boss battle at the end. There was also a Multiplayer/co-op type of system that is weirdly integrated through out the story, i wasn't too sure how it worked but i think there was a missed opportunity on not making this a possible co op game.

    Welcome (back) to the world of Devil May Cry:
    The story is fine for avid fans of the series but newcomers might not fully resonate with the familiar faces and its rough pacing of the story. They really tried to tie it up the games backstory with a History Lesson type option but as always DMC is just as ambiguous as a Dark Souls game but that's another reason why i love DMC, it doesn't take itself too seriously.

    Devil May Cry at its visual finest and it's still rockin' kick-ass music:
    This is by far the best looking DMC to date, explosive effects, finely designed character models, cool weapon designs, V's demon summoning's, Dante's devil trigger, Nero's explosive devil breakers and more; all make this game a joy to look at while you're cutting demons down. The locations can feel a little drab with its color palette and the mission location designs could've been better, it was like locations from a Resident Evil game.

    The musical score is well orchestrated and will get you pumped especially during combat with its rock heavy bgm, the voice acting is great for most characters except for a few. Johnny Yong Bosch does a great job as Nero (im a big fan of ENG Bleach btw) but i wasn't a big fan of Faye Kingslee performance as Nico, it felt like Final Fantasy XV's Cindy Aurum all over again, tacky and forced.

    No problemo:
    I had no issues during my 2 play through's, maybe it was too easy for both the base difficulties but playing on a harder difficulty would fulfill that need for challenge and Son of Sparda sure did.

    Unwanted micro transactions and controversial censorship do taint the game a tiny bit:
    Yes! There's micro transactions but not to the extent where it hurts the game, its a choice for those who seemingly want to unlock everything without having to replay the game, i don't agree with the practice but its there. Again for the censorship its not a biggie for DMC V but it makes me worry for the future of our games on the PS, will they censor future games like Cyberpunk?, and imagine if The Witcher 3 were to release tomorrow?. Will this new censorship policy hurt the future of our games? Fingers X

    The Good:
    + Slaying demons could not be more fun and stylish with Dante, Nero & V
    + Dante may look older but damn this game looks good
    + New characters are likable and the familiar ones are good to see

    The Bad:
    - Base difficulties are too easy

    The Ugly:
    - Micro-transactions for this game? Whyyyyy Capcom?

    The beloved Devil May Cry i love is back! 9/10:
    DMC5 is up there with DMC 3 and probably better, i'm critically gonna give it a 9 but personally its a 10+. Dante is amazing, Nero has grown on me and V is just a whole new badass, I highly recommend this to any gamer, and im going to go as far as this being the Great Hack-n-Slash game of all time and easily in my 10 games of all time.    … Expand
  15. Deependra
    Mar 18, 2019
    10
    Completed the game and got to say DMC 5 = Destructive & Massive Combination level 5. The game is completely at next level. Totally loved the visual presentation of the game. The story is stunning and does come up with plenty of surprises ( until and unless someone spoils it for you ). The character development is extremely impressive. I totally loved the character "V" , his style and theCompleted the game and got to say DMC 5 = Destructive & Massive Combination level 5. The game is completely at next level. Totally loved the visual presentation of the game. The story is stunning and does come up with plenty of surprises ( until and unless someone spoils it for you ). The character development is extremely impressive. I totally loved the character "V" , his style and the personality was appealing. On the other hand, Dante, as always is way too stylish to handle. Nero start making some good appeal towards the end of the game. Combat system , weapons and skill trees are the backbone and thus it is the reason why the DMC's franchise is successful since the original DMC came out.
    Where it exactly lack? Well in my point of view, it does lack only at one point, that's going to be, non other than level design..I believe it could have been better since I found game as straight forward without any puzzle or putting the player into test. ( Well, I'm aware that the higher difficulties are testing for us , but they require combat skills ) but anyways, who cares! After all it is hack and slash game! Just develop massive combos and enjoy it with stylish, sexy & smoking" slogan. I will definitely rate this game as 10. Because it is filled with entertainment and do justice to DMC series. Can't wait for next installment. ❣️
    Edit: this game holds an excellent replay value too. Go for it.    … Expand
  16. Voodoo123
    Mar 13, 2019
    8
    +Visual and technical tour de force
    +Fantastic character driven cutscenes
    +Engaging gameplay true to the series formula +OST is true to the series +Incredible animation quality for nearly end of gen hardware +CAPCOM are back! -Load times can be long and obstrusive -Gameplay can grate over longer sessions of play I'm not the biggest DMC fan but this game is just phenomenal. It's    +Visual and technical tour de force
    +Fantastic character driven cutscenes
    +Engaging gameplay true to the series formula
    +OST is true to the series
    +Incredible animation quality for nearly end of gen hardware
    +CAPCOM are back!
    -Load times can be long and obstrusive
    -Gameplay can grate over longer sessions of play

    I'm not the biggest DMC fan but this game is just phenomenal. It's the closest to playing a real-time CGI film if have experienced in quite some time. CAPCOM are back! My interest in Japanese releases has waned over recent years of poor quality AAA releases (mainly MGSV, FFXV) so it is a great pleasure to play yet another capcom AAA release that is of such exceptional quality technically and gameplay wise as DMC5. I cannot wait to see what CAPCOM can bring to the next generation of console hardware going ahead but I only wish they could branch out the IP to include JRP. I can only imagine they have the chops to not only revitalise the genre but also bring their RE-Engine to create something of a spectacle. Seminal stuff.    … Expand
  17. Tomate2133
    Mar 11, 2019
    8
    Finally after over a decade of waiting we receive another real Devil May Cry game and not a spin-off nor reboot. And to take the conclusion away, it was worth waiting and is by far (yes, i say it) best Devil May Cry every made. Let's Rock, baby.

    Story The game starts with a big bang. We fight against the new self named Demon King of the underworld Urizen, unfortunately it doesn't go so    Finally after over a decade of waiting we receive another real Devil May Cry game and not a spin-off nor reboot. And to take the conclusion away, it was worth waiting and is by far (yes, i say it) best Devil May Cry every made. Let's Rock, baby.

    Story
    The game starts with a big bang. We fight against the new self named Demon King of the underworld Urizen, unfortunately it doesn't go so well for our heroes and we have to retreat. Oh, yeah. You just don't play Dante here, you play as Nero and the mysterious new character "V". After our butts got kicked, nobody knows what happend to Dante, we find our self one month later in pure Chaos. Demons are all over the town and collecting blood from humans. Giant demonic trees growing out of the ground, everything is destroyed and if nobody puts an end to this, the whole world will be run over by demons.
    That's a really short summary of the plot. The characters are all like able and you meet a few familiar faces (Trish and Lady). Everything feels round. You get what you expect.

    Gameplay
    Typical Devil May Cry or Stylish action gameplay like Bayonetta. Here and there you have some puzzles or jump and run sections, but overall it's a pure action based game like you would expect. The music is Rock, Metal and Electronic and fits perfectly to the combat. Every protagonist (Dante, Nero and V) has his own unique gameplay style. Nero uses a bionic arm which gives him the ability to grab on to enemies, or push them away with a shockwave. He can jump higher with it in the air or let his arm explode in a group of enemies. Every arm has the ability to grab onto enemies to close the distance between them. His metallic arms are build by Nico, a young lady with the goal to become as great of a weapon blacksmith as her grandmother. She drives around in a van and let you buy skill upgrades, mentioned arms or blue orbs which increases your health bar. Furthermore Nero has his sword to send demons fly or slash them in half. You can even charge up your so called "Exceed gauge" to unleash even more damage in a whirlwind of flames.
    V works completely different. His goal is to stay away from trouble and let his "pets" do the dirty work for him. It isn't any less spectecluar to watch though. For example, when the giant golem "Nightmare" smashes through walls or comes flying to the ground and ignites the ground with flames after activating V's Devil Trigger. His other companies are chicken, i mean Griffon for long range- and Shadow for close range combat. It's really satisfying to reduce the health gauge of your target and jump right in to land the last blow with V, since non of his demons can kill other demons.

    Dante is the most complex character in the game, but also the most fun in my opinion. He can choose between 4 different Styles and can switch freely between them. He gets a huge arsenal of weapons. Which ones i won't spoil. It's a lot of fun to create your own combos or just mash away to your hearts content.

    Conclusion
    If you are a die hard Devil May Cry fan, you probably played through the story already a couple times at this point. But if you are new to the genre or franchise and uncertain to buy it, it's an absolute must have if you like action games. The only negative things i can say are the long loading screens between missions (standard PS4) and the unnecessary Microtransactions (MTX). They just implemented them for the sake of it and for all the praise it became from me i have to lower the overall rating of the game, because of it. Nobody asked for this, nobody wants or needs it. It doesn't effect your gameplay. You get plently of red and gold orbs during your playthrough and on higher difficulties, you just don't hit continue anymore, because continuing would lower your overall rating of the mission. So, why lowering the score you ask. It's pretty simple, because it doesn't have to be in the game. It's already a round package how it is. Why slam MTX in it? I hope publisher and developer realize we don't want that in our games. At least i don't want it. Such a shame. Capcom didn't hit the Jackpot with this decision.    … Expand
  18. HTGamer
    Mar 18, 2019
    8
    Devil May Cry 5 is a great new entry in the beloved action/hack n' slash series, but I think it's a bit overhyped due to its amazing-looking graphics.

    The story can only be summed up as a monotonous "I got my ass kicked repeatedly and have to take revenge for it each time". There is a giant tree and a demonic invasion but there is no drama. Honestly the story is little more than an    Devil May Cry 5 is a great new entry in the beloved action/hack n' slash series, but I think it's a bit overhyped due to its amazing-looking graphics.

    The story can only be summed up as a monotonous "I got my ass kicked repeatedly and have to take revenge for it each time". There is a giant tree and a demonic invasion but there is no drama. Honestly the story is little more than an excuse for the player to slay demons. As far as characters go, I love it when they do some over the top action or pull off some smart-ass taunts (like Nero vs Goliath). But there are plenty of cringy moments as well.

    DMC5 offers 3 playable characters with different playstyles. Nero is the default hero, he's very straight forward, his robotic arms come with cool abilities, he's got a grappling hook, and is the easiest to learn. V is a summoner who deals damage with his pets and has to finish off enemies with his cane, but the pets are too random to control directly. Dante has the most moves and styles but the way the game is structured you don't have enough time to master all of that. The are a few chapters that can be played with multiple heroes.

    Graphics in DMC5 are amazingly detailed. Even the teeth on Dante's mouth during an early cut-scene are almost too realistic. This game runs at 60 fps on PS4. Soundtrack is good, too, with some catchy tunes playing in the background.

    Despite all the shiny graphics, DMC5 at its heart is a PS2-era game. That's both good and bad. Good news is, action is great and satisfying, launching enemies and pulling combos is a joy, and the boss fights are good (if not particularly memorable, apart from the Goliath fight and the final fight). The bad news is, fights always occur in self-contained arenas that can't be escaped. Level design is just what I said, it's PS2-era like, it's linear with little exploration available and lots of invisible walls. But the worst is that the game forces you to first play on 2 difficulties that are too easy for any seasoned gamer (let alone DMC veterans). I played through to the end on Devil Hunter and it was mostly a walk in the park, but in the final few chapters there is a noticeable difficulty spike. The next difficulty Son of Sparda is more like how I'd want my first contaxt with the game be, it's just the right amount of challenge for me.

    There are microtransactions in DMC5, but there is no need to pay for them. Thankfully the game is already generous enough with what it provides, and it's not artificially rigged to force players to pay to win. When you are defeated, you have the option to either give up and start over a checkpoint or continue fully healed. It's strange to see this in a hack n' slash game, but at least DMC5 gives different people different options.

    Overall Devil May Cry is a great game. I just wish it was a bit better in the story and some design aspects, but maybe next time.    … Expand
  19. ReniferZiolo
    Mar 14, 2019
    9
    Great game but some venues feel boring and generic (unlike the first hours of gameplay till you fight with the Lady demon). They combined best elements from all the games, including the reboot (d.M.c). Good work campcom, keep it like this.
  20. DoTheBartMan
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    The best of the series, nothing else to say it's everything I expected a DMC game to be
  21. P1Falchion
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    The year started off with Resident Evil 2 Remake from Capcom. I love that game so much and now 2 months later, Capcom has released another anticipated title in Devil May Cry V. The only games in the series I have played before DMC V is the first game and the reboot/prequel game DMC Devil May Cry. Fans of the series didn’t really like DMC and last year at E3 when Devil May Cry V wasThe year started off with Resident Evil 2 Remake from Capcom. I love that game so much and now 2 months later, Capcom has released another anticipated title in Devil May Cry V. The only games in the series I have played before DMC V is the first game and the reboot/prequel game DMC Devil May Cry. Fans of the series didn’t really like DMC and last year at E3 when Devil May Cry V was announced fans were pleased so see this game in action. For me Bayonetta was when I realized I love this action, hack and slash gameplay style that Devil May Cry made famous. I was already interested because of the gameplay, but my intrigue only grew after seeing interactions between characters like Nico and Nero via trailers. All the trailers have only raised my anticipation as did the theme song Devil Trigger. I would like to reiterate Capcom already released a fantastic game in Resident Evil 2 Remake and now they’ve done it again with another fantastic action game. Not only is DMC V a phenomenal action game but, it might actually be one of the greatest action games I have ever played.

    The story of DMC V starts off with Nero confronting a demon named Urizon. This demon became powerful after stealing Nero’s Devil Bringer arm and with that power Urizon has become unstoppable. This revelation results in a mysterious character named V to hire Dante, Lady, Trish and Nero to stop Urizon. Unfortunately the demon’s power is beyond what was expected which results in V and Nero escaping with Dante ready to fight more only to be defeated once more. Now that Nero knows what to expect from the demon the game now starts with Nero making his way back to Urizon and along the way he is becoming stronger especially now that he has multiple type of Devil Breaker Arms made by Nico.

    In this game you play as 3 characters Nero, Dante and V. These characters have unique gameplay styles with Nero being able to utilize wield his sword the Red Queen and on top of that he can wield multiple Devil Arm Breakers that range from blasting demons with an electric blast, a homing rocket punch, a time stopping arm and even a Mega Buster. V’s gameplay style is unique in the sense that V doesn’t attack, instead the way he does damage is with the help of demons he has by his side. An eagle named Griffon that attacks at a distance and deals electric attacks, a panther named Shadow, who serves better at close range with it’s spike attacks, and Nightmare, a giant golem like demon who will destroy anything in its path. The interesting aspect about V’s gameplay style is that in order to eliminate demons is after V’s demon cause enough damage V has to deliver the final blow with his cane. And last but certainly not least we have Dante who is layered with options when fighting demons. Dante uses his sword the Rebellion and along the way he acquires more weapons like a buzzsaw like weapon that transforms into a motorcycle. I can’t believe I just typed that, regardless that is stupidly awesome. He can also change his fighting style while in combat, Dante can change his style to Trickster which is used to enhance his movement and evasion. He can change to Swordmaster which is best used for close combat, Royal Guard is best used to defend and pull of counter attacks, and last but not least the Gunslinger style which is best used for enemies that are at a distance. Out of the 3 characters Dante is the character that feels like you are playing a fighting game and you are learning how to start and build up combos, the options that Dante has at his disposal is insane.
    Having 3 different gameplay styles at first was a little daunting but, as I played through the game I got use to each of the characters gameplay style. While Dante had to most toys to play with I personally felt more at home using Nero. While at first using Dante felt overwhelming because he really has a lot of tricks he can pull up, it wasn’t until my second run of the game when I started to land combos with him and like in a fighting game, when you learn how to pull of combos the game felt much more satisfying to play. I believe that's the biggest praise I can give this game, playing it just felt so satisfying and something as simple as the battle music building up as your rank increases is just great. In battles your rank goes from D all the way to S and sometimes SSS which when that happens it so gratifying. The praise doesn’t stop with Devil May Cry V gameplay, it continues in the graphic and music department. This game is using the RE engine and with that engine it shows off how gorgeous this game looks and I played it on the base PS4, I can only imagine how PC players, PS4 Pro users and Xbox One X users felt playing this game. The music is fantastic as well, whether it be the theme song Devil Trigger or the other songs used throughout the game, all the music used felt like they fit well with the environment as well as the scenarios each character was in.    … Expand
  22. Sipuli69
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    Ignoring V's gameplay, this is the best game in the series. Combat is light years ahead of any other game in the universe and that will be the case until next DMC comes out.
  23. AlirezASlayeR
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Still haven't finished the game. Lvl 18 so far but the game is absolutely unbelievable! The 2 new characters feel right at home and any defensive stance you might take on either of them will soon go away just because how well written everything they say or do are! And even though I haven't finished the game yet the story has been fantastic so far! It's so cool that they actually gave us aStill haven't finished the game. Lvl 18 so far but the game is absolutely unbelievable! The 2 new characters feel right at home and any defensive stance you might take on either of them will soon go away just because how well written everything they say or do are! And even though I haven't finished the game yet the story has been fantastic so far! It's so cool that they actually gave us a taste of what the story in this one was gonna be in the reboot's DLC! What a move! And the gameplay... oh man... its mechanics is the deepest I've seen in any hack 'n slash game I've ever seen! it's satisfying, it's hard hitting, it's intense, it's deep and it looks and sounds incredible! I would say if you are new to the series, it's still gonna be an absolutely amazing experience but you would miss out on some of the "holy **** that's **** cool" and especially the "just like old times" moments that only the fans will enjoy. And it's not like the previous games aren't enjoyable now! But I can't be unbiased towards them so I might be wrong! I've recently played the previous games again and had a ton of fun.
    If there are any negative points even worth mentioning is the fact the I guess I would've like to see V having a bit deeper fighting mechanics and I would also liked to see Kyrie playing a part too... I really miss her! She was so cute and she was everything Nero was not! Also she was the most Japanese element of the game and sorta gave DmC 4 an even more unique feel to it. (I also liked Nero's hair in the previous one... again, it was more Japanese. But I understand they wanted to make the game just a LITTLE Cyberpunky so... I guess I understand why they made the hair shorter!)
    Anyways, enough of me talking. Just go ahead and buy the game for crying out loud! And if you're new to the series, don't be afraid of playing the previous games. Although if you're just after the story I'd say skip DmC 2013... even though the gameplay is **** fantastic! (not saying the story was bad though... it just doesn't tie in to the series a WHOLE lot, it still does tho)
    Thanks for taking the time to read!    … Expand
  24. CrazyFan11
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Has a long time fan of Devil May Cry and Capcom this the greatest devil may cry game in history action packed hot and sexy etc nothing more to say
  25. heroicvergil
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    With many games in the series, It has really outstanding story telling, Such as a wide range of replay ability for all players even if you are new to the series. You play as V, Nero and Dante 3 characters with all different personalities and gameplay style. For a DMC game this literally couldnt look or feel any better. Capcom have really hit their peak with this game, and they couldnt haveWith many games in the series, It has really outstanding story telling, Such as a wide range of replay ability for all players even if you are new to the series. You play as V, Nero and Dante 3 characters with all different personalities and gameplay style. For a DMC game this literally couldnt look or feel any better. Capcom have really hit their peak with this game, and they couldnt have done a better job. The game wasnt too short at all, it's not too easy or too hard. You have plenty of options to suit your play style. DMC and Capcom are definitely back to it's roots. 9/10 From me, It's not a 10 only because they are just a few minor issues with loading times and mini bugs but that can be patched out easily. Truly a masterpiece and i hope Bloody Palace comes next month with some surprises!… Expand
  26. RhysX151
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Best Devil May Cry ever if you enjoy the series you cant go wrong with great combat and a decently fleshed out story (for a DMC game) make this an instant hit. And for anyone complaining about the micro transactions the only ones available on the store are $1.99 US for 100,000 red orbs which is the best value for any micro-transaction I've seen and if your a true DMC fan you wont need toBest Devil May Cry ever if you enjoy the series you cant go wrong with great combat and a decently fleshed out story (for a DMC game) make this an instant hit. And for anyone complaining about the micro transactions the only ones available on the store are $1.99 US for 100,000 red orbs which is the best value for any micro-transaction I've seen and if your a true DMC fan you wont need to do this in order to have a decent time. No XP gated missions to stop your progress and no day 1 DLC, this game feels like a complete experience from out of the box. Great job Capcom. If you like over the top humor and action and good music to slay demons to then look now further. 10/10… Expand
  27. the2ndd3vil2
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. It truly was worth the 10 year wait. The best action game on the market.
  28. staks777
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    Amazing sequel to one of my favorite series !! I only wish that the deluxe version i purchased offered a dlc or extra missions not devil breakers but overall excellent game Capcom rocks !!!
  29. Wrath_4givnez
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    Oh, holy crap. I've been wishing for this game for some time, and like Joker's analogy about a dog managing to catch the bumper of a truck that they were chasing, I didn't know what to do except dive in and go CRAZY.

    This is perhaps my favorite game, PERIOD. Maybe me being a fan gave me bias towards this, maybe nostalgia, or maybe the long wait since DMC4 back in 2008 (which,    Oh, holy crap. I've been wishing for this game for some time, and like Joker's analogy about a dog managing to catch the bumper of a truck that they were chasing, I didn't know what to do except dive in and go CRAZY.

    This is perhaps my favorite game, PERIOD. Maybe me being a fan gave me bias towards this, maybe nostalgia, or maybe the long wait since DMC4 back in 2008 (which, thankfully, was alleviated nicely by the 2016 re-release via the Special Edition) is the factor. Maybe all three. But one thing is for certain, this is a nigh flawless game strictly in the gameplay department!

    The gameplay itself is as stylish as ever, with a plethora of options, multiplied by the three characters you can play as over the course of story: Nero, the gadget gear gambling brawler, V, the mysterious chessmaster with his three valuable pieces, and Dante, the jack of all trades stylemaster. Each play VASTLY different to each other, with their own strengths and weaknesses, and better yet, Nero no longer feels like some expy of Dante like he did in DMC4 (regardless of your thoughts on Nero in that game, this is still good to realize). Enemies fight hard and hit hard, with a variety of powers and attacks, and your own combat is fast and loose without ever being uncontrollable and still being relatively grounded with the proper amount of weight behind attacks. Boss battles (major or minor) are varied up, providing over 14 unique encounters, being the largest DMC boss roster to date. Finding secrets and hidden items has been streamlined to only include Blue and Purple Orb fragments along with secret missions expertly disguised among the scenery, requiring a keen eye and camera trickery to uncover them.

    While the story itself it just shy from being as good as DMC3's story, it's a great one with alot of character development for Nero in his own pursuits and motivations, interactions between veteran characters and newcomers, nods and references to previous games with grace and dignity, and ultimately a satisfying book end to the slight forgone conclusions that DMC1, 3, and 4 had carried to varying degrees. Voice acting is superb, with character emotions and intentions leaking through every word uttered and unsaid, and cutscenes act more as a well deserved break and treat between the action rather than an annoying interruption.

    The entire game oozes with personality, from characters like the southern bell Nico's eccentric attitude, Nero's sass and sarcasm, Dante's confident goofiness, V's flamboyant gothic nerdiness, to the settings being beautifully haunting or disgustingly hellish. Even objects ooze with personality, obviously lovingly crafted by designers that knew what they wanted, including the ever so memorable Devil May Cry mobile van that will show up in the most ridiculous fashion any time it's summoned for assistance.

    While I love this game near to death for such a variety of reasons, there are a few gripes I have with it (mostly minor, but none-the-less important enough to talk about). Wasn't exactly the biggest fan of the electronica remixes of some tracks (though, they were nice little nods to DMC1 veterans), nor the penultimate boss fight track, despite enjoying 75% of the rest of the game's soundtrack. Subhuman still sucks, but not as much as it did in it's first incarnation (at least you can replace battle tracks if you have the Deluxe Edition, or purchased the ability via DLC). I honestly wish there was a way to turn off the "slow-mo zoom in" post major fights (as I can't help but only see character model clipping and low frame-rate special effects more often than I'd like), as it seems like it can be canceled by hitting the Options button when it shows up. And, there are a few, very specific, still rather hard to pull off boundry glitches that can be done to exploit or even break the game (which, hopefully are going to get patched). Lastly, the character/boss banter that happens during a boss fight feels just a LITTLE bit too scripted (as in, it happens at VERY specific points during the fight). If there were a bit more random chance to what could be said in the set, it wouldn't even be a minor issue.

    Much like Bloodborne (my second favorite game of all time), it's not a perfect game, but it's so good and hits all the right notes that I can't help it but give it a score I honestly think it deserves. To me, this is Capcom's absolute best game ever made, finally toppling RE4's long standing reign in my eyes, especially with all the love, care, respect, and dedication the development team gave it for the sake of the fans that desired it for so long.

    God speed, you crazy devil hunters!    … Expand
  30. ATTin
    Oct 2, 2020
    8
    Story: 7, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 8. I never played a Devil May Cry game before, but i've been very impressed with the flashy and insane combos when i watched it on Youtube, and it's still did when i play the new one. The combat feels so good, it's so satisfied to mess with controller to creates combos that you don't even know how you pulled them off, the graphics is nice too but not asStory: 7, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 8. I never played a Devil May Cry game before, but i've been very impressed with the flashy and insane combos when i watched it on Youtube, and it's still did when i play the new one. The combat feels so good, it's so satisfied to mess with controller to creates combos that you don't even know how you pulled them off, the graphics is nice too but not as jaw-dropping as others 2019 titles, but the thing that make this game being just great and not amazing is the story. The dialogue is just...eh like most animes on the market, the story is also not that great in my opion.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 10, 2019
    90
    Another success for Capcom. Devil May Cry has received a fresh injection of demon blood, and is as SSStylish as ever. A treat to look at, and a treat to play. [Issue#161, p.86]
  2. PlayGround.ru
    Apr 8, 2019
    100
    When one rival put on weight, grew a bushy beard and decided to raise his son in the Northern bewilderness, the other chose a pair of stylish high-heels a couple sizes too small and the third now only appears to smash some oversized ta-tas, Devil May Cry 5 is proving that it is too early to put hack'n slash games out of commission. It's a gorgeous, glorious game of great current interest. A crown jewel from Capcom's most skilled goldsmiths.
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  3. IGN Japan
    Mar 31, 2019
    97
    Although the online functions could have been better, the unique and satisfying combat styles of Nero, Dante and V greatly contribute in evolving Devil May Cry 5 to the next level. While gaining a more photorealistic look thanks to Capcom’s RE engine, the stylish action we have come to love from the series is better than ever.
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