DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition

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  1. Denzelco
    Mar 12, 2015
    7
    Devil May Cry is a good game but there is no reason of making a more HD version of the game. DMC Definitive Edition did nothing new but just make it look better and then you want to tell me about the new costumes but that does not warrant a butter looking game with the same controls. even the makers of this game know it just a copy and paste game that the game is $40 it not worth buyDevil May Cry is a good game but there is no reason of making a more HD version of the game. DMC Definitive Edition did nothing new but just make it look better and then you want to tell me about the new costumes but that does not warrant a butter looking game with the same controls. even the makers of this game know it just a copy and paste game that the game is $40 it not worth buy unless your a DMC reboot fan. this game gets a 7/8 the game is good but just copying a game and putting it on other consoles instead working on I don't the sequel too the game.… Expand
  2. DrZomboid
    Nov 5, 2015
    6
    Probably the worst DMC alongside with DMC2. Combat is awesome and well crafted but everything else is pretty boring. It is actually 6.5/7 but cant give 7...
  3. Llufo
    Oct 12, 2016
    7
    One of the best Hack and Slash titles I have played. Combat is visually amazing and in terms of gameplay simple but fun. It has a good plot and very charismatic music.
  4. Philli_86
    May 23, 2015
    7
    I have always been a DmC fan since its conception years ago on the PS2. The series has always been action packed and full of hidden events and weapons keeping players busy replaying levels to find every secret for hours on end. I would have given the original a 10/10 but this is just a simple graphical update being resold on PS4 to try and drain the players pockets who are avid fans ofI have always been a DmC fan since its conception years ago on the PS2. The series has always been action packed and full of hidden events and weapons keeping players busy replaying levels to find every secret for hours on end. I would have given the original a 10/10 but this is just a simple graphical update being resold on PS4 to try and drain the players pockets who are avid fans of DmC. Releasing an old game with no new features or additional content is a slap in the face to gamers that screams Capcom isn't interested in anything but profits. I highly recommend steering clear of this title unless you absolutely have to have the graphics update or missed out on the PS3.… Expand
  5. SnakePliskin
    Mar 31, 2015
    7
    STORY: 7/10 - Great narrative, but overall story is simplistic. The presentation of the game is very good with super cool effects. Plot-wise I expected more.

    GAMEPLAY: 9/10- Responsive controls, fluid, solid action. The game is respectful towards the gamer, no cheap-uneven game overs! SOUND: 7/10 Not my kind of music but very true to the original DmC (PS2) and suits the action packed    STORY: 7/10 - Great narrative, but overall story is simplistic. The presentation of the game is very good with super cool effects. Plot-wise I expected more.

    GAMEPLAY: 9/10- Responsive controls, fluid, solid action. The game is respectful towards the gamer, no cheap-uneven game overs!

    SOUND: 7/10 Not my kind of music but very true to the original DmC (PS2) and suits the action packed aura.

    GRAPHICS: 7/10 This is a PS3 remasteredmversion. Don't expect pure PS4 quality here but definitely looks good and the 60Hz 1080p make a big difference especially for this type of game.

    FINAL SCORE: 7/10 DmC is a good game with mediocre story that can, however, become better with a potential sequel. Solid gameplay and great flow in combat, this is a game for hack n' slash enthusiasts. Good effort from Ninja Theory.    … Expand
  6. kyle20ellis
    Apr 14, 2020
    7
    Devil May Cry is a good game but there is no reason of making a more HD version of the game. DMC Definitive Edition did nothing new but just make it look better and then you want to tell me about the new costumes but that does not warrant a butter looking game with the same controls. even the makers of this game know it just a copy and paste game that the game is $40 it not worth buyDevil May Cry is a good game but there is no reason of making a more HD version of the game. DMC Definitive Edition did nothing new but just make it look better and then you want to tell me about the new costumes but that does not warrant a butter looking game with the same controls. even the makers of this game know it just a copy and paste game that the game is $40 it not worth buy unless your a DMC reboot fan. this game gets a 7/8 the game is good but just copying a game and putting it on other consoles instead working on I don't the sequel too the game.… Expand
  7. BMX999
    Jun 23, 2016
    5
    REGULAR:

    Ahi dos cosas que nadie puede desconocer del juego, lo primero es el sistema de combate si bien es cierto la galeria de movimientos no es tan amplia, ni ofrece las mismas posibilidades que juegos anteriores de la saga, el manejo de los controles es muy versatil y es increiblemente intutivo a diferencias de los anterios juegos que es mas dificil el control de personajes, los    REGULAR:

    Ahi dos cosas que nadie puede desconocer del juego, lo primero es el sistema de combate si bien es cierto la galeria de movimientos no es tan amplia, ni ofrece las mismas posibilidades que juegos anteriores de la saga, el manejo de los controles es muy versatil y es increiblemente intutivo a diferencias de los anterios juegos que es mas dificil el control de personajes, los analogos sirven para cambiar estilos de combates, pero ambos tienen el mismo fin, (en esta parte hubiera sido mejor dejar unos analogos para espadas y otro para pistolas, lo otro es que en posibles seria mejor que si se pudiera personalizar que armas se quiere y cuales no, muchos no somos hardcore gamers y solo ulizamos la escopeta o las pistolas o la espada y la oz, eso es una sugerencia personal) y lo segundo es el estilo grafico, tiene mapas hermosos (yo diria los 3 o 4 primeros), desaprovechados, pero hermosos (pudieron hacerlos mas grandes mas inmersivos) y segundo la presentacion de la interfaz desde los estilos, los nombres (excelentes), el estilo grafity con sus letras blancas y su fondo negro, lo adoro, solo por eso le daria un diez, como van saliendo los estilos, yo diria reforzar la parte de que a medida de que subes de estilo suena la cancion mas y mas duro, se siente bien la subida de adrenalina; ya el interfaz del menu, no tanto, me parece que le falta dinamismo, parecen, muy sosos y aburridos, (con ese linea artistica urbana que quisieron meter porque no utilizarla y hacerlos mas agresivos con simbolos, pinturas, dibujos sketchs, con mas impacto al presentar el menu con animaciones agresivas).

    ahora lo que no me gusto, los personajes, la historia, y en parte los enemigos en especial los jefes.
    los personajes no tienen el carisma de los juegos anteriores, no estan bien explotados, la niña que aparece solo esta como excusa, es solo un adorno mas, totalmete sexista esta parte, dante es demasiado superficial y poco divertido, vergil es mas como un personaje sin caracter, no se entienden las motivaciones que lo impulsan, no es un personaje ni remotamente memorable, tiene un desarrollo mas profundo en el DLC, y parece en ese punto mas atractivo, pero igual sigue siendo muy debil la definicion del personaje, su historia y su transfondo, los villanos, planos a morir son aburridos.
    la historia, una mimica muy mal hecha de otras historias que han tocado el mismo tema, lo mejor en vez de querer presentar el mundo de una sola vez, hubiera sido desarrollar una historia mas pequeña y menos tragica y transcendental, con un microuniverso que permitira la expansion posterior presenta lineas generales basicas pero nada absoluto, ejemplo el mundo divido coextiste con demonios y angeles al mismo tiempo, pero quien gobierna no se sabe en el momento, padres no se sabe, que tan grande es el universo no se sabe... un segmento pequeño de historia pero mejor trabajado.
    los jefes, son absurdos, las peleas son aburridas y poco entretenidas, y con esto termino un buen ejemplo de como se debe hacer un jefe es el de ( y me perdonaran por que no recuerdo nombres) es el perro grande rojo de vindictus que camina en dos patas y lleva un mazo, porque es un buen jefe, tiene una amplia galeria de movimientos, se pueden utilizar trampas con el, se puede utilizar el mismo entorno en contra de el y permite la opcion de estudiarlo por que no es inmensamente grande, (que no entiendo cual es la obsesion con el tamaño, los jefes pequeños o medianos son los mejores y mas divertidos, los grandes por el contrario son lo mas tediosos del mundo, no solo por que son super faciles sino que no permiten una libertad de movimiento razonable, y el daño que hacen es ridiculo para su tamaño)    … Expand
  8. jrdnnn
    Mar 15, 2019
    6
    A flawed but enjoyable experience, DmC tries many new things and while a lot of these are unwelcome, a handful really hit the mark. Firstly, the visual design of this game is incredible, and I for one prefer the neon haze of DmC's Limbo to the dreary environments from the prior entries. The floating chunks of destroyed structures, eye-melting lighting effects, gnarled demonic growths andA flawed but enjoyable experience, DmC tries many new things and while a lot of these are unwelcome, a handful really hit the mark. Firstly, the visual design of this game is incredible, and I for one prefer the neon haze of DmC's Limbo to the dreary environments from the prior entries. The floating chunks of destroyed structures, eye-melting lighting effects, gnarled demonic growths and swirling clouds and rain make for one of the most unique settings I've encountered. In particular, the fairground, nightclub and television station levels were gorgeous to behold and have to be seen to be believed. The sound production, from chunky sword and gun hits to the fantastic rave/heavy metal soundtrack by Noisia and Combichrist, complements the environments so well. The creativity behind the surface features of this game have to be commended, and some truly unique boss fights will stay with me for a long time.

    Combat is good, but has issues. The angel/demon shoulder button control scheme is great, and the change between quick angel weapons and heavy demon weapons makes for a dynamic fighting style alongside the classic sword and gun combo. The whole thing just doesn't come together as effectively as I wanted it to, and although moment-to-moment combat is fluid, transitioning between foes is clunky and disjointed. This is especially evident when fighting the nimble teleporting assassins in the late game, who make a mockery of the control system and make Dante feel totally incapable. Some button placement and awkward positioning mechanics stop this excelling to heights that Nier: Automata has achieved or even Bayonetta years before DmC was released. The difficulty is also very artificial, with cheapness replacing challenge in higher levels, not in tune with DMC classics, especially when the default mode (and bosses) are so easy. There are a fair few colectibles but I never felt any incentive to complete them, and doubt I'll ever play again. All in all, the combat is functional and quite fun but seems severely limited even by the mid-game point.

    Now on to the biggest negative for me...the story and characters. This is a common complaint from DmC but the fact that it kind of takes itself seriously betrays the entire ethos around DMC as a franchise. Dante is extremely unlikable, Vergil loses all credibility as a morally-grey anti-hero and Kat is simply boring. Even Mundus is two-dimensional. The story is not riveting in any way, and the late game twist made my eyes roll due to the terrible writing not even setting it up. The anti-capitalism angle is fine but just terribly executed. I, and I think everyone else, would prefer some ridiculous, over-the-top, heaven vs. hell narrative to this drivel, which apes the mind-controlling soft drink angle completely from Futurama. I'll never forgive this.

    Anyway, DmC is fine. It has a lot of issues, not to mention numerous bugs (I counted 4 different times my game crashed, all for different reasons), which is unacceptable for a 'definitive edition' of a game with many prior entries to draw inspiration for. Unlike the visuals, this is actually quite a dull game unfortunately, but I did enjoy my time with it by focusing on its production values instead of the OK combat and dire storytelling.    … Expand
  9. Darkvenom39
    Apr 16, 2018
    7
    It could have been a lot more better basically im a huge dmc fan i have played the 4 originals on the ps2 and ps3 and i have all the remasters on the ps4 with dmc 2013 that i have touched for the first time. overall as angry joe explains it really is a 7/10 game what ever he said in that review is exactly what i think about this game its great it could be fun but as a fun im disappointed.It could have been a lot more better basically im a huge dmc fan i have played the 4 originals on the ps2 and ps3 and i have all the remasters on the ps4 with dmc 2013 that i have touched for the first time. overall as angry joe explains it really is a 7/10 game what ever he said in that review is exactly what i think about this game its great it could be fun but as a fun im disappointed. the dlc is nice and the vergil expansion is useless and lame ! it answers the end game question of what is happening with virgil but all the direction is lame and there is not even a cast just cartoonish cut scenes witch could have been a lot more and dont give you any affection or love for virgil what so ever overall the expansion is **** but the main game is great ! I still prefer the 4 originals dmc's witch i gave them a 9 and a 10 but this reboot is so poorly made i wish ninja theory wont make another reboot and let the original developers handle the franchise.… Expand
  10. Shane2112
    Mar 27, 2020
    7
    The Definition Edition of DmC: Devil May Cry, fixes some issues that fans had with the original DmC, and that's the step in the right direction. They made more accessible for newcomers and old fans alike, with the new Gods Must Die difficulty, hardcore mode, different Dante Skins from previous games and more. Eventhough the game doesn't look all that impressive, it really does play well asThe Definition Edition of DmC: Devil May Cry, fixes some issues that fans had with the original DmC, and that's the step in the right direction. They made more accessible for newcomers and old fans alike, with the new Gods Must Die difficulty, hardcore mode, different Dante Skins from previous games and more. Eventhough the game doesn't look all that impressive, it really does play well as Ninja Theory sacrificed graphic quality for a smoother performance. The combat has been improved and the addition of a lock on feature as been added so you can take on those annoying flying demons that throw bombs at you. If you haven't played DmC, I would recommend it, it is a great game standalone, but as a Devil May Cry game, it doesn't stand up to DMC1, DMC3 or DMC5.… Expand
  11. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Not sure why people dislike this game when it is clearly better than the disaster that was DMC4
  12. hector_bcn98
    Nov 16, 2022
    7
    Para ser sincero, no recuerdo demasiado de este juego. Era el primer Devil May Cry que jugaba y no lo sentí tan malo. Es cierto que el Dante original le pega unas cuantas patadas a este, pero es disfrutable. Lo que no me explico es por qué decidieron hacer un reboot, después vieron con el 5 que el público quiere seguir con la línea clásica.
  13. goddomove
    May 17, 2022
    7
    If it hadn't been for the legacy of the classic series this game would have been a great slasher series on its own. Ninja Theory put a lot of effort into art and gameplay so the game feels and looks interesting enough to return to, especially as a separate experience from the main series.
    With that in mind the weakest part of the game has to be its story still. The plot-points are    If it hadn't been for the legacy of the classic series this game would have been a great slasher series on its own. Ninja Theory put a lot of effort into art and gameplay so the game feels and looks interesting enough to return to, especially as a separate experience from the main series.
    With that in mind the weakest part of the game has to be its story still. The plot-points are pretentious and very dull, being on the nose they often make you cringe with how crudely they're put together. It makes for nice set-pieces and very creative visuals despite everything mentioned before. So even if you ignore superior classic DMC lore, it's still a naive tale with very straightforward delivery.

    The highlight of the game is it's gameplay, it's more approachable than the main series yet still provides a challenge (granted not nearly as difficult as the main series of course). This re-release also gives smooth 60 fps performance so desperately missing from the original release and the combo style system is stricter, the fighting balance is tweaked, so that it's a bit more difficult than the original game. In general it's a modded PC version which should've been released in the first place.

    If you come into this fresh you will enjoy it, but maybe not the story and the writing, if you have already played it you won't find much in it unless you really love the game and/or for some reason haven't played it on PC. If you're a fan of the classic series, try to look at it as a separate experience and you might get into the combat.

    Overall, very solid, but the writing is cringe.    … Expand
  14. Naked_Snakee
    Mar 27, 2023
    6
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.

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#28 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. GameCritics
    Dec 27, 2015
    75
    While it's a solid action title, DmC doesn't measure up to the queen of the genre, Bayonetta. Ninja Theory's combat and graphic design illustrate their talent, but the weaker environmental exploration and narrative make the game an uneven package. Fans of the action genre may find a lot to love, but for most, this is a title better left in Limbo.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 26, 2015
    80
    No-brainer for ardent fans. Everybody else should wait for a price drop. [May 2015, p75]
  3. CD-Action
    Apr 30, 2015
    75
    In terms of the story and exploration it’s still DmC, but look at the rebalanced combat and you’ll see the good old DMC. [05/2015, p.78]
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