Devil May Cry HD Collection

 PlayStation 4
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 240 Ratings

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  1. psvitaqueen
    Mar 14, 2018
    6
    A very lazy port of an earlier rushed port, just the XB360/PS3 collection with a higher resolution. Some videos are still in low resolution, graphics is something you would get from an emulator, and there's some audio glitches. Also many of the elements in DMC1 was designed around the 4:3 aspect ratio, switching between fixed camera angles doesn't feel natural and is actually moreA very lazy port of an earlier rushed port, just the XB360/PS3 collection with a higher resolution. Some videos are still in low resolution, graphics is something you would get from an emulator, and there's some audio glitches. Also many of the elements in DMC1 was designed around the 4:3 aspect ratio, switching between fixed camera angles doesn't feel natural and is actually more confusing in 16:9. If they want to release DMC1 in 16:9, they should have just remade it or give us a 4:3 option like the Resident Evil 1 Remaster. DMC3 is still the funnest and is probably the only reason to get this collection.… Expand
  2. TheGeekyGamer
    Mar 22, 2020
    5
    As someone who has recently just played this collection and Devil May Cry 1, 2, and 3 for the first time, there are three things new players should know: 1. The camera can be TERRIBLE at times. 2. There can be many, MANY cheap enemies and bosses. 3. The gameplay as a whole is outdated and can even be slow with inputting your actions at times. This also isn't the game you can just glideAs someone who has recently just played this collection and Devil May Cry 1, 2, and 3 for the first time, there are three things new players should know: 1. The camera can be TERRIBLE at times. 2. There can be many, MANY cheap enemies and bosses. 3. The gameplay as a whole is outdated and can even be slow with inputting your actions at times. This also isn't the game you can just glide through (if you're just playing casually), this is a hardcore series of games and it can make you rage at times. Now... for the games themselves...

    Devil May Cry: I personally didn't like this one. It was easy to traverse the different areas and exploring was fun to do but the gameplay and camera aren't good at all. The camera came from (as many already know) Resident Evil 4 as Devil May Cry was a prototype for it. However, that doesn't mean it has dated well AT ALL. The gameplay isn't any better with it being really slow and enemies being really fast doesn't help. Some bosses (such as the first boss) will spam fireballs at you and it can take away half your health! Speaking of, finding extra health can be a pain as well and if you haven't been looking around throughout the levels to find some health, you're in for a bad time. The story overall is generic too but I guess it holds true where most Devil May Cry fans don't come for the story and only for the hardcore gameplay. Oh and for the music... it was pretty good for the first game of the series.

    Devil May Cry 2: This one is... odd for me because it IS a game and I don't think it's that bad of a game either. Every DMC fan will say this game is garbage and yes it is weaker than the first game but I wouldn't go as far as to say it's a bad game. That being said, it is a disappointing sequel. Enemies rarely attack you, you can beat the game without using the sword, the plot makes you think there was supposed to be a Devil May Cry 1.5 or something to tie in what happened and why Dante has suddenly become Shadow the Hedgehog, and the bosses can be underwhelming too (one being particularly cheap). However, the music here was pretty good as well, nothing memorable but still good and having two characters you can play as was a fun idea too even though you just go through the same levels forward and backward.

    Devil May Cry 3: Dante Awakening: Now... I want to get this out of the way saying the music, plot, and characters are absolutely AMAZING. Everything is memorable for the right reasons and that is how it should always be with this series. That being said, this game is HARD. I think fighting regular enemies is fine and even fun but the bosses... Oh boy. These bosses can be a mix of difficulty and just flat out cheap in some of the things they do. One boss fires projectiles at you and there is no way to dodge unless you have Royal Guard equipped and even then, you need to be perfect with it or you get hurt and these bosses can easily drain your health to nothing. I should mention that the camera angles did get better with this one, probably because of the more open areas compared to the first game.

    Overall, the HD Collection gets a 5/10 from me. I personally won't be going back to any of these games unless they get remastered (or in DMC2's case remade). There are good things in each of these games such as the music and characters but other than that, these games didn't age that well.    … Expand
  3. Romanchik777
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    No new major enhancements since ps360 versions.
    They’d needed to add dmc4 by default in entire hd collection.
    But dmc3 is still fun to play and looks okay. Though Dmc 1&2 outdated, good example of slasher genre evolution and foundation to look at but it’s hard to enjoy old mechanics, old graphics and boring gameplay in dmc2 and no combo system in dmc1( it has something u can call a combo    No new major enhancements since ps360 versions.
    They’d needed to add dmc4 by default in entire hd collection.
    But dmc3 is still fun to play and looks okay.
    Though Dmc 1&2 outdated, good example of slasher genre evolution and foundation to look at but it’s hard to enjoy old mechanics, old graphics and boring gameplay in dmc2 and no combo system in dmc1( it has something u can call a combo but it like street fighter 1 comparing to the sf2 fighting system)    … Expand
  4. MaxieZeus
    Sep 5, 2022
    5
    Only one game in this trilogy is worth a playthrough and you can buy it seperatly so I recommend buying the third one because there is no point the the other two because of their dull gameplay and acting but the third game is a masterpiece.
  5. mrpavlikov
    Oct 4, 2018
    7
    Можно поностальгировать, идёт отлично, разве что сразу дают кучу кристаллов и очень сложно удержаться, чтобы не открыть все скиллы.
  6. KayVen17
    Sep 26, 2018
    7
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 73/100 Mein User Score = 7/10… Expand
  7. CrowAndAkechi
    Mar 20, 2018
    6
    Bad port of a great series. Don't expect too much coming here, but you might still enjoy the nostalgia trip it will take you
  8. the_ed_85
    Mar 28, 2018
    6
    The Devil May Cry HD Collection is a re-release of great games that could have been done better. The collection is still worth a purchase because it’s Devil May Cry, but don’t expect the collection to blow your mind like what happened when the games first came out almost 20 years ago.

    Capcom calls this an "HD Collection" but the games are still in their original 4:3 format instead of    The Devil May Cry HD Collection is a re-release of great games that could have been done better. The collection is still worth a purchase because it’s Devil May Cry, but don’t expect the collection to blow your mind like what happened when the games first came out almost 20 years ago.

    Capcom calls this an "HD Collection" but the games are still in their original 4:3 format instead of 16:9 HD widescreen. There are very minor touch-ups to environments and character models, so much of the PS2 quality is still there. This coincides with Capcom’s apparent new business model of building up hype for a game to be amazing and delivering the players a half-assed game that does little to nothing to please their fanbase within modern standards. An “HD Collection” running CG cutscenes in their original 480i resolution from the PS2 is a slap in the face. There are no new features added to any of the games other than an art gallery. There’s no option for online co-op, no time trials, no leader scoreboards, nothing. This collection is nothing more than a very slightly polishing of three PS2 games that have remapped controls.

    The gameplay that originally made the games astonishing is still there, but it was not improved on in any way. The good thing is that DMCHDC still has that kick ass and look awesome doing it feeling, but I was expecting more out of Capcom. I was hoping that this wouldn’t be another Street Fighter 5 launch, but it is. The good thing is that because there’s no online options at all in DMCHDC, there’s no risk of a repeat of Monster Hunter World’s connection hell (details can be seen on Monster Hunter World’s twitter page).

    The audio is still the original stereo quality. The music doesn’t even have a new arrangement. The voice acting is the same as on the PS2, so don’t expect anything new there either. At least the music is still good enough to get you to accept that it hasn’t been touched at all.

    Overall, I’d suggest that the game is worth a PS+/XBOX Live discount, but don’t give Capcom their asking price for it.    … Expand
  9. superpyro296
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    This is a good collection of remastered games. I recommend playing Devil May Cry 1 and Devil May Cry 3 (DMC2 doesn't worth it). I had a good time with those games who are the ancestors of similar games like God of War or Darksiders. I found the remasters a bit lazy though as I wasn't impressed by the graphics. For Devil May Cry 3, you can play in 16:9 screen format but not in Devil May CryThis is a good collection of remastered games. I recommend playing Devil May Cry 1 and Devil May Cry 3 (DMC2 doesn't worth it). I had a good time with those games who are the ancestors of similar games like God of War or Darksiders. I found the remasters a bit lazy though as I wasn't impressed by the graphics. For Devil May Cry 3, you can play in 16:9 screen format but not in Devil May Cry 1. I think the games are a bit hard for the casual player, especially DMC 3. Devil May Cry 1 is difficult but you will often have to fight against camera angles or ennemies that pop out of the screen.

    Overall, a good action game that is rewarding and challenging.    … Expand
  10. Mattyc96
    Nov 13, 2022
    7
    As far as a remaster goes its okay. 3 is definitely the highlight. There really isn't much of a story to miss out on until then. The combat holds up fairly well. Dmc 2 was only good for making your fingers cramp. Its for sure the ugly step child of the series. Dmc 1 was tough as hell . It had a really great atmosphere. Music gets your heart pumping. Id recommend the HD remaster for anyAs far as a remaster goes its okay. 3 is definitely the highlight. There really isn't much of a story to miss out on until then. The combat holds up fairly well. Dmc 2 was only good for making your fingers cramp. Its for sure the ugly step child of the series. Dmc 1 was tough as hell . It had a really great atmosphere. Music gets your heart pumping. Id recommend the HD remaster for any body interested in the devil may cry universe, but its undoubtedly showing its age at this point .… Expand
  11. Xenomorph_kills
    Aug 27, 2023
    7
    great collection of games. as usual for these types of collections. its a great experience for first time players to enjoy. but probably not much for people who have played this before.
  12. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    5
    these games didnt age very well. doesnt really help that the port to ps4 wasnt great either
  13. aecsuter
    Aug 17, 2022
    7
    I bought this game to be able to play again the 3 I had played so many years ago and I decided to play from the 1 since it was available.
    The Disappointment was huge with 1 and 2. I don't even say about graphics and heavier gameplay compared to 3, but with the story I also found it very weak lol. The intro of 3 entertained me more than all the cutscenes of 1 and 2.
    Of course this is an    I bought this game to be able to play again the 3 I had played so many years ago and I decided to play from the 1 since it was available.
    The Disappointment was huge with 1 and 2. I don't even say about graphics and heavier gameplay compared to 3, but with the story I also found it very weak lol. The intro of 3 entertained me more than all the cutscenes of 1 and 2.
    Of course this is an opinion, but I saw so many criticisms of 4 when it launched that when I look at 1 and 2 I don't know what I was being compared to...

    Now to talk about 3, I have practically no criticisms.
    The story / custscenes are very engaging, well done and I think it's practically a miracle with what was possible on the ps2. The gameplay is very good and for those who like platinum it's nothing absurd to do.

    76 of 100    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

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  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 23, 2018
    65
    Capcom's old demons are back and are giving us a weak and technically outdated port of a 2012 port, which at the time already featured three PlayStation 2 games.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Apr 9, 2018
    66
    The games are still relatively competently made and the first and third entries stand out as pinnacles of the Hack-n-Slash genre, but the overt lack of care that has been afforded to this collection makes me reticent to recommend it to all except those who possibly haven’t experienced the series yet and are curious to see what all the fuss is about.
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  3. DualShockers
    Mar 26, 2018
    55
    All in all, Devil May Cry HD Collection the second go around is an unacceptable product, which feels like a waste of money.
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