Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

 PlayStation 5
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 437 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 355 out of 437
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 437
  3. Negative: 37 out of 437
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  1. NeedleNose1
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    The greatest action game ever made. Fun characters, beautiful graphics, incredible soundtrack, and -most importantly- perfect gameplay.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Hmody10087
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    One of the best game i ever play and my first ps5 game finally i can play as Virgil.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. 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!
  12. 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
  13. Rino1z
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    Devil may cry 5 is the best action game ever.............................................................
  14. 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
  15. makkusu1
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    New graphics for a best slasher of third-person - Devil May Cry 5 !:))))))))
  16. 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
  17. Fehprates
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Vergil is aaaawesoooome!!! I **** love this game!!! Waiting for the dmc 6!!!
  18. 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
  19. MAX4D
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Capcom really knows what it's doing. We still see the brilliance of this great work
  20. Higorkg3
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Muito bom, ficou mais rápido e bem mais bonito do que era originalmente ...
  21. Amuri_z
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This is the best action game,and gameplay of all time.!!! No one can deny that.!
  22. 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
  23. RidzDile
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    greatest hack n slash game ever this game deserve to be a nominee for the goty !!!
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. debile56500
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    this is easily in my top 10 favorite game of all time i fcking love it great job capcom !
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. mostlikelyluigi
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    Amazing, and graphically stunning running on a smooth 120fps on the incredible PS5.
  30. te76
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    the game is really cool and immersive I liked it a lot, congratulations to the manufacturer. really good
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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 34
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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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