Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

 PlayStation 5
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 437 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 45 out of 437
  3. Negative: 37 out of 437
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  1. willerkiller
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This game is the main reason that I got a PS5! What we have here is the absolute pinnacle of the Hack and Slash genre. Vergil feels perfect to play, the game looks amazing and it basically has endless replayability due to its exquisite core combat and abundance of modes. If you want to experience what a true hardcore Action game at blistering speed is like, then getting this masterpiece isThis game is the main reason that I got a PS5! What we have here is the absolute pinnacle of the Hack and Slash genre. Vergil feels perfect to play, the game looks amazing and it basically has endless replayability due to its exquisite core combat and abundance of modes. If you want to experience what a true hardcore Action game at blistering speed is like, then getting this masterpiece is an absolute must! THANK YOU CAPCOM!… Expand
  2. Hmody10087
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    One of the best game i ever play and my first ps5 game finally i can play as Virgil.
  3. MAX4D
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Capcom really knows what it's doing. We still see the brilliance of this great work
  4. quedornoscolhoe
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    This game is certainly one of the best modern videogames. It surpassed DMC4 and 3. Intriging gameplay (every playable has its own style) incredible music, beautiful stage and character design, humorous as always! If you are looking for a good action game, oh boy.... Buy this one!
  5. makkusu1
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    New graphics for a best slasher of third-person - Devil May Cry 5 !:))))))))
  6. GauV70
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    The final boss fight alone worth all your money. Just buy DMC 5 special edition. vergil is so satisfying to play and his movesets are just amazing. Do not rush in this game take your time leaning all the movesets, practice properly in the void and you will have a great time. DMC 5 SE is 1010
  7. Amuri_z
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This is the best action game,and gameplay of all time.!!! No one can deny that.!
  8. scorp332211
    Mar 21, 2021
    7
    This is a high action game. I’m not the biggest hack & slash fan so this isn’t my favorite type of game. I found the beginning to be fun and exciting. However it quickly gets very repetitive. Basically go through either a crumbling city or the depths of Hell settings. The enemies are not varied with only about 4-5 different typical enemy types. Bosses are a bit better. This isn’t aThis is a high action game. I’m not the biggest hack & slash fan so this isn’t my favorite type of game. I found the beginning to be fun and exciting. However it quickly gets very repetitive. Basically go through either a crumbling city or the depths of Hell settings. The enemies are not varied with only about 4-5 different typical enemy types. Bosses are a bit better. This isn’t a difficult game as I don’t think I died once. Overall I wasn’t that impressed with it except the music is really good. I wouldn’t really recommend. I’m selling my copy.… Expand
  9. schwa3
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    I paid 600$ to play as 1 character 1 month early in a game I've already put 200 hours into and I regret nothing. The game of the generation.
  10. Vlad101
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Лучший слешар, но теперь с Вергилием и его комбами и глубиной, новым боссом, парой катсцен и фишек нового поколения консолей.
    Очевидный вин.
  11. Thejontxu
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
    Juegaso, ahora incluso mejor y con graficazos next gen y con mas contenido, mas todo el contenido de la deluxe edition perfecta esta edicion.
  12. Bryce052
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Great experience with this game! Fun gameplay, excellent enemy variation and boss battles. About 12-15 hours of gameplay here with the main story with replay value in additional content and modes. The cutscenes and writing in this game are another +. Would recommend picking up this game!
  13. Juancho03
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    A decir verdad se siente corto de contenido a comparación de la pasada edición especial pero tiene cosas que la compensan pero no en gran medida aun así no vale mucho la pena para quienes tienen la versión de anterior generación pero para quienes no lo han probado es una excelente opció
  14. Higorkg3
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Muito bom, ficou mais rápido e bem mais bonito do que era originalmente ...
  15. Driegox
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    By far the best Devil May Cry in the series, it takes all the good things in all the games and puts some more tasty mechanics and give u this sublime game
  16. Vergilsparda
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    One the best , no actually the best action hack n slash game ever with playlabe vergil things are going to be interesting this game diserve +93 metascore not just 88
  17. debile56500
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    this is easily in my top 10 favorite game of all time i fcking love it great job capcom !
  18. alaldu574
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    One the best , no actually the best action hack n slash game ever with playlabe vergil things are going to be interesting this game diserve
  19. mostlikelyluigi
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    Amazing, and graphically stunning running on a smooth 120fps on the incredible PS5.
  20. Sephiroth1804
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    Story: 9
    Longevity: 8
    Entertainment: 9

    Total: 9
  21. Fehprates
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Vergil is aaaawesoooome!!! I **** love this game!!! Waiting for the dmc 6!!!
  22. robber_soul
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    DMC 5:SE perfects an already virtually perfect game even further. The increased graphics, performance, and loading smooths out the rough edges of the last-gen experience, while the addition of Vergil adds 100s more hours of deep and engaging combat mechanics. Absolute must-buy for action game fans who own a PS5.
  23. Darkslayer_
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    The ultimate DMC experience. The RE engine looks amazing with next gen consoles the game feels smooth at high resolution.
  24. DanteRedgrave
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Vale la pena volver a jugar...
    !!Por supuesto que si¡¡
    La razón: Gráficos mas increíbles. vergil, contenido extra, vergil...
    Ya dije vergil
  25. RidzDile
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    greatest hack n slash game ever this game deserve to be a nominee for the goty !!!
  26. OwtDaft
    Jan 18, 2021
    7
    + Story is pretty good though takes a while to really get going. Some funny moments in there.
    + The cut scenes are very well animated and look great.
    + Music for the most part is good as you would expect. + Combat when not playing as V is very good. - The ray tracing sucks. You can have it with a unstable 30 fps or just 1080p. I switched it to off. - The entire second half of the game    + Story is pretty good though takes a while to really get going. Some funny moments in there.
    + The cut scenes are very well animated and look great.
    + Music for the most part is good as you would expect.
    + Combat when not playing as V is very good.
    - The ray tracing sucks. You can have it with a unstable 30 fps or just 1080p. I switched it to off.
    - The entire second half of the game has really dull copy paste environments to go though.
    - V is a terrible character to play as and the game switches the character you control way too often.
    - There luckily isn't a lot of platforming in the game but when there is, it's very bad.
    - The game can be a bit too silly at times.
    = I found my self mostly liking the game for the story and though the combat is good, it's hard to get too into with the constant character switching. I have to be honest, but I enjoyed the Reboot more.    … Expand
  27. njp500
    Nov 20, 2020
    0
    I am old enough to remember when DMC, the original Devil May Cry, dropped on PS2 20 years ago. What a game! It changed everything and was completely perfect. I, and many people I knew, played that game extensively in absolute awe of what had been created by Capcom. A masterpiece of art and triumph of the medium, if that's not too much to say about a video game and I don't think it is.I am old enough to remember when DMC, the original Devil May Cry, dropped on PS2 20 years ago. What a game! It changed everything and was completely perfect. I, and many people I knew, played that game extensively in absolute awe of what had been created by Capcom. A masterpiece of art and triumph of the medium, if that's not too much to say about a video game and I don't think it is. DMC5 tarnished that legacy when it came out, pay 2 win garbage. Capcom sacrificed one of their most regarded assets for a quick cold cash grab. They ongoingly turn around and betrayed the industry and people that loved them by advancing the most greedy, dishonest, and repugnant practices in the form of microtransactions and p2w. I couldn't even play DMC5 without frustration and I wanted to because allegedly there is a good game there, nor did I recognize it from it's lofty origins. Don't let anybody tell you that games aren't getting worse, you're just getting older. That's nonsense. Games are getting worse. Pop in the original DMC and it plays just as great as it did back then. I recognize and appreciate a good game when it comes along today just as much if not more as I did back then too. Games just aren't made with the same enthusiastic, passionate, creative, original love of the genre they were before. I hope they are again.

    An aside, one thing I don't get is why they do these goofy nonsensical practices that drive people away. If they're hurting so bad, why don't they just charge more for the game and produce a good one. I paid 60$ (if not in real dollars, then the equivalent through inflation) for the original DMC 20 years ago. No dlc. No 50GB "updates". No multiplayer. And I would happily pay more than that for every perfect high quality game that came down the line, hell I bought GOW new twice.    … Expand
  28. NeedleNose1
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    The greatest action game ever made. Fun characters, beautiful graphics, incredible soundtrack, and -most importantly- perfect gameplay.
  29. conf1911
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    The reason I gave zero is not related to the game itself. It's because the "special edition" is only available for FULL PRICE to people who already had paid for the game. I had just bought the game for the PS4, bought the PS5 and soon after that the game was released in its "special edition", which is basically the exactly same game but enhanced for the PS5. The obvious thing to do (if notThe reason I gave zero is not related to the game itself. It's because the "special edition" is only available for FULL PRICE to people who already had paid for the game. I had just bought the game for the PS4, bought the PS5 and soon after that the game was released in its "special edition", which is basically the exactly same game but enhanced for the PS5. The obvious thing to do (if not to patch the game for free as other developers have done) was to offer the option to people that had bought the ps4 version to pay extra only for the upgrade. There should be one full version of the "special edition" to people who did not have the game, and another, much cheaper, "patch", to people who had already bought the game. But no, there is no such option. The developers are making people who had just bought the game to pay FULL PRICE for the SAME GAME, only patched to take advantage of the ps5 hardware. THIS IS BULL****. CAPCOM is just trying to make UNJUST profit here, the "special edition" should never be bought for FULL PRICE by people who already had paid for the game.… Expand
  30. frederik1478
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Still one of the best action games of all time all characters are fun to use and play an end epic ending to the franchise, an amazing game and now it run perfectly on PS5 so there's no excuse to not play it
  31. Maugaran
    Apr 8, 2022
    4
    Cool Music, nice Gameplay, one of the worst and boring Leveldesigns in the last half of the gam ive ever seen
  32. Siome
    Jan 16, 2021
    6
    Disappointed by this special edition which bring nothing compared tos tandard version. Even Virgil story is just the same as original game. Nothing really much except the upscale of PS4 version
  33. Slempi
    Jun 27, 2022
    0
    Pointless hack and slash, very boring gameplay. Feel and setting is cringe and immature
  34. srinu634
    Mar 11, 2021
    9
    This game is a straight 9.5! Too bad I can't rate 9.5 in Metacritic.

    Pro's: - Playing as Vergil is soul satisfying. - Playing as Dante is soul satisfying too. - Vergil and Dante made me feel like this is one of the best rpg game I ever played. - The level design is amazing. - PS5 Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for Nero are fun to play and well implemented - 120 fps mode. Of    This game is a straight 9.5! Too bad I can't rate 9.5 in Metacritic.

    Pro's:
    - Playing as Vergil is soul satisfying.
    - Playing as Dante is soul satisfying too.
    - Vergil and Dante made me feel like this is one of the best rpg game I ever played.
    - The level design is amazing.
    - PS5 Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for Nero are fun to play and well implemented
    - 120 fps mode. Of course!
    - Final battle is so good. It increases the adrenaline rush a lot. A lot.

    Cons:
    - The fire animation is so childish. I laughed the first time I saw that.
    - I noticed frame rate drops during intense battles. Jitters that I haven't felt in a long time.
    - Combat is fun but it can get a little overwhelming with each player having their own combinations.

    Apart from the above points, this is truly one of the best rpg game I ever played.    … Expand
  35. benprofessional
    Aug 4, 2022
    1
    Boring game, boring combat, boring gameplay, boring level design, old darksiders much better! Not recommend to buy
  36. MemerMike
    Nov 10, 2021
    3
    Guys don't buy this game, I've made an account just to warn you. This is garbage, one of the worst games ive ever played. Story is really bad, the controls are nasty, AND IT HAS MICROTRANSACTIONS IN SINGLEPLAYER that can revive you after death, and because of that the game is pretty unbalanced. Avoid buying this.
  37. te76
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    the game is really cool and immersive I liked it a lot, congratulations to the manufacturer. really good
  38. Mogmog000
    Jan 24, 2023
    0
    The action is not exhilarating. Enemies are hard.
    No interesting new actions. New characters are boring.
    The character's face is too different from the previous ones.
  39. Caroldaxotagran
    Jun 27, 2023
    3
    Esse jogo é horrível em todos os sentidos, que porcaria mal feita e essa capcom?
  40. DSouls_guy
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    Devil may cry 5, looks and plays great, I played most of the dmc games. to date dmc5 is the best in the series, Capcom is shining with content.
  41. xxAcesHighxx
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    A great port of an already great game. The faster loading times are a huge boon, as is the improved resolution. Despite the often cheesy one liners, this is an easy recommendation for fans of character action game. It’s priced right, too.
  42. HaloFever
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    Looks good. Plays a like a last gen game. Ultimately a lot of dumb fun and fun is good.

    The controls are odd. You press R1 with other buttons to do certain special attacks. After 6 hours, the control scheme still felt weird. The game wants you to play with style. Mix and match moves to earn style points. Mixing face buttons with shoulders buttons is not the best way to do this. There is    Looks good. Plays a like a last gen game. Ultimately a lot of dumb fun and fun is good.

    The controls are odd. You press R1 with other buttons to do certain special attacks. After 6 hours, the control scheme still felt weird. The game wants you to play with style. Mix and match moves to earn style points. Mixing face buttons with shoulders buttons is not the best way to do this. There is also no dedicated dodge or roll button. I am on old school gamer who played Ninja Gaiden on Xbox. My muscle memory demands a roll button.

    Another gripe I have with this game is the series of closed off battle arenas. An area locks down until you kill wave after wave of enemies. Then you can progress. I have no problem with “corridor shooters” and linear games that eschew the open world. But games lose their sense of movement and freedom when they arbitrarily fence off an area. If I am to move this story from point A to point B, let me move.

    The fighting itself is a mixed bag. Weapons feel week, even on the easier modes. Guns have almost no impact and a sword lunge has no penetration. The point of combat seems to be working off combos, and if you like hitting triangle, triangle, triangle, triangle, triangle, you love it.

    So what makes this game fun? It’s the odd assortment of weapons and goofiness. At one point, the player unlocks a sword made out of a motorcycle. Other games don’t have that. You can taunt enemies, hear fun little asides, and fill up the screen with a laser light show. There is something good about this combat. I can see how an old school following would appreciate this game. For me, this is was my first time.

    All-in-all, Devil May Cry 5 has a fun formula that could be little better if the game design were a tad more modern.

    Full disclosure: this was another PS+ Essential game for me. I blasted through the campaign in about 6 hours and never looked back. The trophies call upon players to finish several play throughs. Parts the game have players choose which character to follow. Back in old days, when games were a little more scarce, I would replay games at least once. Now my backlog is overflowing, and one fun little jaunt through a demon infested city is just fine.    … Expand
  43. MadBert91
    Mar 5, 2021
    8
    Me ha gustado mucho el juego, si bien podía haber sido más larga la historia, los combos son algo difíciles de hacer pero eso es algo normal en estos juegos, la falta de doblaje al castellano a mi parecer le resta un puntito.
  44. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    几乎没有玩过ACT，尝试了一下=。= 连招什么的是不存在的，和玩大乱斗卡比无限下B一样，一旦会了一招就用个不停~ 果然还是但丁比较爽~ 剧情什么的太虎头蛇尾了吧，有点燃不起来，难道是因为玩了human模式-。- 不过，Nico赛高！
  45. Daniel0809
    Feb 7, 2021
    8
    Im replaying DMC 5 on the ps5 and its much better graphics and frame rate. I love these games and playing as vergil through the game is a plus, the game is on sale used at games & Id recommend picking up a copy if u haven't yet
  46. saxdude1
    Jun 24, 2021
    9
    For fans of Devil May Cry, this is the game we have been waiting for since 2008. Dante and Nero are back in their full glory, with the combat set to perfection with one of the most addictive and satisfying combat loops I have experienced in a long time. And if you are playing on console, Special Edition is the way to go, though you're not left out if you don't have access to the newFor fans of Devil May Cry, this is the game we have been waiting for since 2008. Dante and Nero are back in their full glory, with the combat set to perfection with one of the most addictive and satisfying combat loops I have experienced in a long time. And if you are playing on console, Special Edition is the way to go, though you're not left out if you don't have access to the new hardware.

    My biggest criticism is the way mission scoring works, but it's not the worst thing and it does not take away too much from the strengths of the game.    … Expand
  47. Dalmane
    Apr 26, 2023
    4
    The dodge mechanic, the sole way to avpid damage isn't reliable or responsive. You can be not in the middle of an attack, spamming the dodge command, and your character simply won't dodge about half the time. Other times the dodge actually occurs, but you still get hit.

    Garbage controls and mechanics result in an unfun, frustrating, artificial difficulty fest. But I'm sure some people    The dodge mechanic, the sole way to avpid damage isn't reliable or responsive. You can be not in the middle of an attack, spamming the dodge command, and your character simply won't dodge about half the time. Other times the dodge actually occurs, but you still get hit.

    Garbage controls and mechanics result in an unfun, frustrating, artificial difficulty fest. But I'm sure some people will bang their heads against the wall until the game lets them win, and feel proud about themselves. Hence, the high ratings.

    Don't pay one red cent for this dumpster fire.    … Expand
  48. bulba2020think
    Dec 22, 2021
    9
    An amazing game with fantastic visuals and an amazing story that never stops giving
  49. CRM03
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    Best in the series in my opinion. It has very fun and addicting gameplay with Dante and Nero's being the most fun. I enjoyed V's a little bit less because it was a lot slower paced than the others but it wasn't bad. Graphics and music are great too. Not a lot to say about the game negatively. The only major complaint I had was the camera being inconsistent a lot of the time. It would zoomBest in the series in my opinion. It has very fun and addicting gameplay with Dante and Nero's being the most fun. I enjoyed V's a little bit less because it was a lot slower paced than the others but it wasn't bad. Graphics and music are great too. Not a lot to say about the game negatively. The only major complaint I had was the camera being inconsistent a lot of the time. It would zoom in and out and it was really disorienting. Also I didn't really like V's gameplay that much. Other than that it is an amazing game.… Expand
  50. cloud578
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Big DMC fan here.

    Though it’s not without its flaws, DMC 5 is a game where action is king. A layperson might think God of War and DMC 5 exist in the same genre, but they don’t. DMC 5 isn’t about going on an epic journey, meeting characters, and uncovering the mysteries of a world. It’s about riding a **** rocket, flying it between enemies, flipping over a demon and shooting it in the    Big DMC fan here.

    Though it’s not without its flaws, DMC 5 is a game where action is king. A layperson might think God of War and DMC 5 exist in the same genre, but they don’t. DMC 5 isn’t about going on an epic journey, meeting characters, and uncovering the mysteries of a world. It’s about riding a **** rocket, flying it between enemies, flipping over a demon and shooting it in the head. It’s about pulling up your hood, taunting the hordes of Hell, and somersaulting sideways at the last second before launching into a flurry of sword strikes. It’s about murdering ten demons without your feet ever touching the ground. It’s about fighting and looking cool while you do it. In that, it’s an unparalleled success.

    Addition of Vergil gives a fresh feel to the game.
    But i was expecting Vergil to be playable in the main story.    … Expand
  51. Svetlendrius
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    A varied soundtrack for each character, excellent graphics, multiple techniques and combinations, a worthy plot. Not the best bosses and mob designs, the soundtrack is not bad, but something is missing in it. The start of the game sags a bit and also lacks puzzles. The game breathes with the spirit of the elderly Dante, but still it is not bad.
  52. Evelyn_Schwab
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
    Hard to be unbiased on this one. I love Devil May Cry, I love Virgil and i loved the original DMCV. That game was a 10/10 for me, but this one is hard to be all positive about.
    Virgil plays beautifully and is a perfect edition to the roster, no complaints. However, for a $70 AUD price tag, it would have been nice to see more. Virgil, as a DLC, costs only $7 for PC and last gen. The other    Hard to be unbiased on this one. I love Devil May Cry, I love Virgil and i loved the original DMCV. That game was a 10/10 for me, but this one is hard to be all positive about.
    Virgil plays beautifully and is a perfect edition to the roster, no complaints. However, for a $70 AUD price tag, it would have been nice to see more. Virgil, as a DLC, costs only $7 for PC and last gen. The other upgrades, Ray tracing and Legendary Dark Knight more, feel tacked on and underdeveloped. Turbo mode works great, but I'm in the camp that feel it could have been done from the get-go. What make it more frustrating, is that both Turbo Mode and LDK are available on PC as free mods.
    Rating of 8 comes from the outstanding quality of the original game and the excellent work on Virgil, but there isn't anything here to justify upgrading from the original version once the Virgil DLC comes out.    … Expand
  53. Falcon2147
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    Insane game, Very nice cutscenes, 10/10 Music this is one of those games which people find through music it's just that good. Insane gameplay mechanics, never gets boring to do more combos xD

    The ending was really cool, Hope they make next part of the series!! :)
  54. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Apr 17, 2022
    9
    I love this game. I find it hard to replay this alot because it is rather linear, but the combat depth, the characters and the visuals are nice.
  55. EpicusGamer
    Jan 22, 2023
    9
    Live how the game plays. It is a very nice touch to the launch game. Buy this if you don't have the game already.
  56. Rino1z
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    Devil may cry 5 is the best action game ever.............................................................
  57. Raios-Rogue
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    My top 5 favorite game of the century. The best action game ever created the best DMC game ever created yes even better than DMC 3 SE Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is better than the original DMC 5, thanks to the many additions like playable Vergil, Turbo Mode and Legendary Dark Knight difficulty. ray tracing and DualSense support are massive game-changers they add so much to theMy top 5 favorite game of the century. The best action game ever created the best DMC game ever created yes even better than DMC 3 SE Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is better than the original DMC 5, thanks to the many additions like playable Vergil, Turbo Mode and Legendary Dark Knight difficulty. ray tracing and DualSense support are massive game-changers they add so much to the atmosphere the gameplay the lighting combat visuals and the art of the game, they round up the package nicely and help making more than a worthy purchase for every Devil May Cry fan doesn't matter if your an oldschool fan or a casual walking in for the first time you gonna have a great time the game has a plot movie you can watch that explains what happened in the story in the past 4 games the art in this game is amazing the devil triggers are the best ever made the game has plenty of replayability with bloody palace and more difficulties this game on dante must die and Hell and Hell difficulty is the hardest DMC game out of all DMC games but thankfully you have the void to practice as much as you want and learn the enemy moveset and practice your stylish combos and for those who did not have yet the pleasure to experience the best character Vergil in action games this is your chance to jump and experience a phenomenal development of characters this game has the best music every character is unique funny cocky bad ass and has his own personality and his moveset and the combat is the best ever made in any game period on par with the combat god of war 4 2018 the bosses are unique this game has the best boss designs ever created and are most memorable the only problem with this game is the lock on system Director Hideaki Itsuno never learned his lesson from seeing Director Hideki Kamiya's Devil May Cry 1 which had the worst camera in any game the DMC 5 camera is improved so much from DMC 1 but the camera lock on is still an issue if there is a DMC 6 which i am hoping for one of the focuses must be on creating a better camera system the lock in DMC 5 is bad it locks on to the target you don't want it to lock on the game kinda has a soft lock on which always targets the wrong target and Legendayr dark knight diffuclty that becomes a real problem since so many enemies are on the screen you just have to play without locking on if you haven't played this game PS5 is the best way to experience the best action DMC game ever made Let's Rock Baby.… Expand
  58. djdizzy
    Mar 18, 2021
    9
    I’ve been playing some 10/10 games lately, some tough acts to follow. But I gotta say, with DMC5 SE I’ve had some of the most fun moments I’ve had playing a game in a very long time.

    I play it with ray-tracing off and high frame-rate mode on. For a game like this, you really feel the significant difference in gameplay. The ray-tracing with high frame-rate off is cool for novelty, I’d    I’ve been playing some 10/10 games lately, some tough acts to follow. But I gotta say, with DMC5 SE I’ve had some of the most fun moments I’ve had playing a game in a very long time.

    I play it with ray-tracing off and high frame-rate mode on. For a game like this, you really feel the significant difference in gameplay. The ray-tracing with high frame-rate off is cool for novelty, I’d suggest you give it a try. But when it comes time to really get into the gameplay, turn off ray-tracing and focus on the high frame-rate for sure.

    It’s not a perfect 10/10 but this is the pinnacle of hack & slash. Over-the-top action, extremely flashy & stylish, enjoyable story + cutscenes, lots of personality. To put it simply, this game is a good time. It’s like choosing to watch Action Jackson instead of The Green Mile. Capcom is back in their prime.    … Expand
  59. Sharoot
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. I personally don't play hack and slashes for their stories, instead I focus completely on characters and gameplay. The combat is nuts to butts, it's always fun and fast-paced with no dull moment in sight. The story is sufficient, and interesting. I love all of the characters and their weapons and abilities. Awesome soundtrack and great graphics. 92, noOne of my favorite games of all time. I personally don't play hack and slashes for their stories, instead I focus completely on characters and gameplay. The combat is nuts to butts, it's always fun and fast-paced with no dull moment in sight. The story is sufficient, and interesting. I love all of the characters and their weapons and abilities. Awesome soundtrack and great graphics. 92, no questions asked.… Expand
  60. Jorgenn
    Dec 6, 2020
    8
    Finished it just to get the most out of my investment , but unlike 3 and 4 , i cant get myself to replay it , and the story was far from fun i just let the cutscenes go by without care
  61. datguytoxic
    Jul 15, 2021
    9
    I just wanna **** Lady’s warm and wet ****. Didn’t like the controls though
  62. enes388huzeyfe
    Jan 22, 2021
    8
    tamam yeni gelen karakter güzel ancak oyun aynı oyun yani oynayan kişinin tekrar oynamasına değmez mesela diyelim ki sen hiçbirşekilde DMC5 oynmadın işte o zaman çok iyi
  63. IviAless
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    This is definetly a good comeback.
    This is actually a pretty good Devil May Cry!
    Gameplay is awesome, graphics are astonishing and the music is great!
    The only bad thing... is the whole plot. It feels really forced from the start, and it has too much fanservice. Overall, this game rocks!
  64. FanAtreus-Drake
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lleva al genero a su máximo exponente, rendimiento perfecto y gráficos espectaculares. El mejor regreso que pudo tener Dante.… Expand
  65. Soupplate
    Mar 18, 2021
    7
    The lore/story/thematic integration of the dmc series hady never particularly interested me, and it's the same case here. However, the action gameplay itself is some of the best in the general. Unfortunately, the gameplay experience is marred by uninteresting "puzzles" and platforming in-between enemy encounters. Still, a high water mark for modern action gameplay
  66. delacruz2480
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Back into the series since DMC 3 and it's exactly what I remember fast and fun combat interesting characters
  67. Zski
    Dec 31, 2021
    6
    I am a fan of hack and slash games, but I am pretty particular with the ones I enjoy because there is a fine line between difficulty and button mashing. This game unfortunately walks a little too close to that line my liking. The issue lies within the pacing of the game. I appreciate that you’re able to control several different characters with completely different play styles, but it wasI am a fan of hack and slash games, but I am pretty particular with the ones I enjoy because there is a fine line between difficulty and button mashing. This game unfortunately walks a little too close to that line my liking. The issue lies within the pacing of the game. I appreciate that you’re able to control several different characters with completely different play styles, but it was done pretty poorly. One of the characters is literally just button mashing and nothing else, the next character has some complexity but feels very simple, and the last character has some degree of complexity to the play style. The enemies are also pretty boring and don’t provide the correct challenge. They are damage sponges, so it takes a lot to take them down, but their attacks and movements aren’t very complex so really you can just button mash your way through the vast majority of encounters. The story is bland and all over the place but somewhat comes together in the end. The graphics are pretty decent, but the soundtrack is the strongest feature of the game - it flows very well with the gameplay. The game is as complex as you make it. That’s not to say this is a bad game because it’s still fun, but it’s definitely not a memorable hack and slash game. It almost feels like this game was a fan service.… Expand
  68. Nimesin
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    It's good for the genre. But not amazing. Played all the others and this one is not my favourite.
  69. Kratos4Pac
    May 24, 2021
    0
    Das bisher schlechteste Dmc. War mal ein Riesen Fan aber das ist so zusammengeschustert da verstehe ich die ganzen positiven Wertungen der Presse nicht
  70. Ironvikki
    Jun 29, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this I play three time I like Dante dance … Expand
  71. Hill417
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    As soon as I finished DMC 5 I had to sit down and comprehend what I played… and to catch my breath after the intensity that was the final boss. To me DMC 5 is the best game in the franchise. First off this is the most gorgeous looking game in the series and one of the best looking games of the PS4/XBOX ONE generation. The Photorealism was the right call and it shows that the RE Engine canAs soon as I finished DMC 5 I had to sit down and comprehend what I played… and to catch my breath after the intensity that was the final boss. To me DMC 5 is the best game in the franchise. First off this is the most gorgeous looking game in the series and one of the best looking games of the PS4/XBOX ONE generation. The Photorealism was the right call and it shows that the RE Engine can handle action games. It’s quite fitting that it did use the engine from Resident Evil 7 since DMC was suppose to be a Resident Evil game.

    The story may not be strong, I mean these games aren’t exactly known for their stories, but it does have a lot of memorable moments like Rebellion being destroyed, Neros Devil Trigger awakening, the resurrection of Vergil, and the greatest moment of all: Dante doing the moon walk.

    What this series is known for is gameplay and boy does DMC 5 have it. To no surprise everyone has their own play style, Nero being my favorite because of his sword base moves. His new abilities the Devil Breakers all haver their own powers like a chain whip, electricity, time stop, and the literal Mega Buster (my personal favorite next to Punch Line). They are fun, but their draw back is that the only way to switch between them is to self destruct the one you are currently using, so you better make sure you equip your favorites in a specific order. The decision to not switch them up is puzzling, that would be like if Dante threw away his guns. You could argue that equipping 8 Devil Breakers would make combat easier, but why not just leave it at 4 or 3? Dante has less sword moves compared to Nero in favor of more weapons like the Cavaliere (the coolest motorcycle/sword hybrid ever created), the King Cerberus and Sin Devil Trigger (which is like the Super Sayan God form). Then there’s V who ironically stays away from the action from a distance and lets his demons do the fighting for him. This is so drastically different from other characters yet it doesn’t feel out of place. Lastly there is Vergil who’s play style is as smooth as butter, Pulling off Judgement Cut End is never not satisfying. Everyone is fun in their own way and I never got bored with any of them.

    Acting wise everyone is on point. Ruben Langdon (who can probably play Dante in his sleep at this point) portrays a more mature, but still fun loving protagonist in Dante. While Johnny Yong Bosch (a personal favorite of mine) delivers his own sarcasm and swagger to Nero. Most JYB’s best roles are considered to be Ichigo, Vash, Lelouch, and Izaya, but I would put Nero up there as some of his best work especially during the final mission. Brian Hanford gives V an ominous and tranquil tone which helps add to the mystery of who V is. And Wendee Lee as Trish who sadly does not get a lot of screen time, but does a serviceable job with what she is given, a shame Trish wasn’t in the game that much because this was perfect casting. (I would also like to point out that including Daniel Southworth that makes four actors in here who were on Power Rangers… just a fun fact).

    Other then the devil arms my other gripe was that there was no playable Trish of Lady. Last time we got a Special Edition of a DMC game Vergil, Trish and Lady were all included as playable characters yet this time we only got Vergil. I know they didn’t get enough screen time in the game but they didn’t in DMC4 either and they became playable. If they were I honestly would have called DMC5 the magnum opus of the series.

    Overall DMC5 is my favorite game in the franchise and I absolutely recommend playing it.    … Expand
  72. NoLameGames
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Challenging, flashy, and fantastic. Everything I expect from a DMC game! Hopefully we'll continue to get more high quality releases like this rather than the ups and downs of 3 and 4.
  73. linocinza
    Dec 8, 2021
    0
    lazy capcom
    makes a game like that and doesn't support 21:9 monitors
    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  74. DanyFed
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Just for the combat system game deserves the credit. You could spend 100 hours mastering it.
  75. Patoplexx
    Nov 6, 2022
    8
    Buen juego, entretenido, si no eres un gran fan de los Hack & slash te puede cansar Buena historia
  76. AmirkHAN-THR
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    The best game of devil may cry franchise I ever played fights in this game so fantastic and I hope we will see new character in devil may cry 6 with another best fights and slashes
  77. ElTula
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Es un buen juego muy llamativos los personas y movimientos devil may cry ha Sido de mis juegos favoritos y este 5 para mí no estuvo tan a la altura la parte técnica en Nueva generación es de locos me quedé loco jugando 60fps120hz tremendo
  78. Vzobel
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    Devil May Cry 5 brings a lot to the table, with so many variety of playable characters and a lot of replay value. The issue is the very predictable story. However the game-play enhances a fun experience overall.
  79. Thegamesup
    Apr 3, 2023
    8
    اللعبه جميله ..................................................................
  80. briansb
    Feb 28, 2022
    7
    A strong 7.5. This was my first DMC game, so this review would be more targeted towards newcomers of the series rather than veterans which I'm sure would have a much different impression than I did. The positives were that the art direction of this game are phenomenal; paired with the gorgeous graphics, it made this game a visual treat to play. The combat system is difficult to learn andA strong 7.5. This was my first DMC game, so this review would be more targeted towards newcomers of the series rather than veterans which I'm sure would have a much different impression than I did. The positives were that the art direction of this game are phenomenal; paired with the gorgeous graphics, it made this game a visual treat to play. The combat system is difficult to learn and difficult to master. I am actually a fan of complex combat systems, so this was a positive for me but may be a negative for some players. Overall the combat was extremely satisfying when properly learned and executed. I loved the idea of three different character arcs providing three different combat experiences, and it was fun (and challenging) adjusting between them as you played through the game.

    My first negative with the game is that the bosses and environments felt like somewhat of a let-down. All of them were good fights, but none were particularly memorable for me except maybe the final fight. Additionally, the environments felt same-same throughout the game. More variety could have been introduced throughout. The story also felt somewhat weak, but I'm not going to judge an action game too harshly on the story. I felt like the game could have been a bit longer to flesh out the character arcs more. I felt like I never got fully "into" the game, and just as I was getting the flow the game ended. Still, a very strong action game and I look forward to more DMC in the future now!    … Expand
  81. Raizsthorm
    Aug 15, 2023
    7
    It was a fun ride, even though a bit short !
    Playing differents characters, trying their abilities and power was entertaining. And the pacing of the game is well done
  82. ASSASSIN_TRISTA
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Which one of you drunk **** over at Capcom programmed mission 10 because it's the most broken **** I've ever seen. I've been trying to get an S rank on this **** for hours on Son of Sparda difficulty and it's literally impossible because one of you over there decided that the the stylish points requirement should be ridiculously high. worst mission in the game and Dante sucks because heWhich one of you drunk **** over at Capcom programmed mission 10 because it's the most broken **** I've ever seen. I've been trying to get an S rank on this **** for hours on Son of Sparda difficulty and it's literally impossible because one of you over there decided that the the stylish points requirement should be ridiculously high. worst mission in the game and Dante sucks because he has to much **** to manage. trophies are also disabled with vergil too because we both know he's the superior brother and makes S rank easy but you **** that up aswell............... prick… Expand
  83. JackAttack42
    Apr 19, 2022
    7
    Very fun and interesting game! Personally i thought it lost steam a bit in the middle but it picked up by a ton near the end!!
  84. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    9
    The best combat I have ever experienced in a video game. Amazing visuals with great enemy design and great replay-ability. The story is great and fun for the most part until the ending, where I have mixed feelings of where they took the plot of the game.
  85. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    7
    Mar 8, 2021 (Nov 12, 2020)

    Me ha gustado mucho el juego, si bien podía haber sido más larga la historia, los combos son algo difíciles de hacer pero eso es algo normal en estos juegos, la falta de doblaje al castellano a mi parecer le resta un puntito.
  86. Top1saraya_
    Jan 7, 2023
    6
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  87. AESHOFF
    Apr 28, 2023
    7
    Devil May Cry 5 is great game with extreme good playable characters and combo styles. But unlilke dmc devilmay cry we play same story as every characters same places and enemy styles. There were diffrent places for vergil in dmc game but not in five. Also story is ****
  88. Elfi08
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    todo lo bueno que quieres que este en un devil may cry en un solo juego con un regreso magistral y en un nivel tan alto para la saga que deja la vara muy alta para un futuro devil may cry 6 si es que se confirma
  89. thenew3381
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    A well rounded gameplay, a fantastic graphic and memorable characters are enough to carry the game. But the plot and a level design not really inspired like this don’t feet very well with the rest. A 7.5 is good for this. With the unlocked fps and dlc I give this an 8
  90. roobbeerrtt6
    Dec 13, 2022
    8
    O jogo é legal, não dou nota 9 ou 10 porque ele tem um defeito que quase todos jogos atuais possuem: facilidade
    Coloquei no modo mais difícil possível e ainda assim estava ABSURDAMENTE fácil, o jogo já é hack'n slash, e você ainda mata os inimigos sem dificuldade alguma, fica monótono.
  91. Karanumi7
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Amazing story, scenery and gameplay. I also love the fact that Vergil became a playable character. His design and combos are astuning, Judgement Cut End being one of the most iconic things in this game.
  92. carnageOG
    Nov 24, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know how this is consider the best, Nero is not close to Dante, how can you start off a game playing Robin, who wants to play a Batman game and intro like that? You lost your arm? Be a cheerleader don't try to steal the spotlight for Dante, I have not played Devil May cry for quite some time because you cannot even compare these two. I just now wasted $20 on a game with a emo, a whiney kid that lost his arm, the desperation is sick. Who wants to buy arms with orbs?! I'm not advancing into this game, I have lost hope in the future DMC's. KILL NERO already and his emo friend, if this is what is to stay then you have lost a investor Konami.… Expand
  93. Whatthehelldude
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    second best gameplay after 4 and second best story after 3. Overall, it took the number 1 place in the series.
  94. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I love story and lot action and excellent graphic and haptic feedback control
  95. KomaKuga
    May 20, 2023
    6
    Tried to get into the game but honestly it's very hard. Combat while complex to me seems to be lacking a good way to transition the player from being "bad" to "good". Controls felt clunky and after playing other hack n slashes I feel like there's better games out there. I think Bayonetta does a better job at introducing its controls and have a more fluent but also complex combat system.Tried to get into the game but honestly it's very hard. Combat while complex to me seems to be lacking a good way to transition the player from being "bad" to "good". Controls felt clunky and after playing other hack n slashes I feel like there's better games out there. I think Bayonetta does a better job at introducing its controls and have a more fluent but also complex combat system.

    I understand some people will enjoy this game more than me. But i think if anyone's going to buy this game they should be aware that the skill ceiling might not make it enjoyable for everyone.    … Expand
  96. EstebanRLS
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
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  97. TheKoichiGod
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    gotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygotygoty
  98. Jexshyy
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    DEVIL MAY CRY IS BACK BABY! Such a great game with a in-depth combat system, challenging gameplay and a BADASS soundtrack! The way the music advances the more style you get from D to SSS is so fun and unique. The game’s story will not make sense to anyone who hasn’t played the older games, but thankfully they made a video on the title screen to get a recap or learn about the story to haveDEVIL MAY CRY IS BACK BABY! Such a great game with a in-depth combat system, challenging gameplay and a BADASS soundtrack! The way the music advances the more style you get from D to SSS is so fun and unique. The game’s story will not make sense to anyone who hasn’t played the older games, but thankfully they made a video on the title screen to get a recap or learn about the story to have a much better understanding of it. The only reason I rate it 8 is the **** micro transactions that basically make you skip the game. You are a lazy sack of **** if you buy the red and blue orbs btw. The super characters that you unlock after beating one of the hardest difficulties is a great reward, but yet again you can buy these from the game store you have on your console. If you enjoy 3D Hack-and-slash games then I SERIOUSLY recommend buying if you don’t own it already.… Expand
  99. Naked_Snakee
    Mar 27, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  100. Onnix
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Wacky woohoo pizza man with his twin brother sitting a plastic chair and his without child support
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  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2021
    90
    Faster and more fluent – is there anything else to wish for, especially that the game itself is still amazing? Actually, the Special Edition has much more going for it, including a new difficulty level, new rendering modes (up to 4K 30 fps with ray tracing), and the ability to play as Vergil. Sadly, the new character doesn’t come with his own levels. I also need to point out fps drops in the 120 Hz mode, and lackluster use of DualSense’s features. [02/2021, p.48]
  2. Hey Poor Player
    Feb 27, 2021
    80
    While light in the storytelling department, there’s enough here to keep fans happy and more than enough stylish demon slaying to keep this series engaging.
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  3. Games.cz
    Feb 19, 2021
    90
    If you haven’t yet played Devil May Cry 5 and you have a new console at home, don’t waste a second and go buy this brilliant action game. If you’re a veteran, just buy the Vergil DLC and be done with it.
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