Devil's Third

 Wii U
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 319 Ratings

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  1. SamBenson
    Sep 4, 2015
    9
    Devils Third is a fun game and while people complain about "Bad graphics" I think they're not that bad and they don't even matter, most of the people writing reviews just want to hate on WII U and hate on this game for being WII U, they see reviews and decide to write there own on here to give it a worse rating.
    The multi player is a blast and I would pick it up just for that and it's so    Devils Third is a fun game and while people complain about "Bad graphics" I think they're not that bad and they don't even matter, most of the people writing reviews just want to hate on WII U and hate on this game for being WII U, they see reviews and decide to write there own on here to give it a worse rating.
    The multi player is a blast and I would pick it up just for that and it's so fun that I'm giving it a 9    … Expand
  2. dogget76
    Aug 30, 2015
    7
    Probably Devil's Third won't be a masterpiece or a great game but it was really underestimated. The game-play is fast, well paced and controls aren't that pain in the neck. There are signs of a troubled development and the mix between tps and melee action could have used more work, but we are far from the crazy 2/10 or 4/10 critics are giving to this game. It's worth a try.
  3. Wargears
    Aug 29, 2015
    2
    Its Boring, repetitive, and glitchy. Everything about the game screams mediocre. People said multiplayer is the game's saving grace but it's only fun for an hour or two. Save your money and buy phantom pain.
  4. fakt00r
    Aug 30, 2015
    8
    It's very difficult to give this game a score cause it contains 2 parts which aren't on the same level.Please read till the last line to understand my rating.

    Singleplayer: In my personal opinion it's entertaining to play it. But it has balancing issues. Sometimes it's hard as hell, sometimes a piece of cake. Sometime the KI has lapse. Nothing game breaking or annoying but noticeable.    It's very difficult to give this game a score cause it contains 2 parts which aren't on the same level.Please read till the last line to understand my rating.

    Singleplayer:
    In my personal opinion it's entertaining to play it. But it has balancing issues. Sometimes it's hard as hell, sometimes a piece of cake. Sometime the KI has lapse. Nothing game breaking or annoying but noticeable. I found one bug where I wasn't able to pick up a weapon. If the action on the screen gets very chaotic the game has some frame drops. The levels are very linear. Overall: If you give Sonic Boom a 4 out of 10 and Sinic Boom was glitchy and boring then Devil's Third is easy a 5.5 out of 10.

    Multiplayer:
    No lags, full servers, unlockables, lot of weapons and maps, clan system, different modes, leveling system. This part of the game rocks as hell. Only let down are the microtransaction for styling gimmicks. You can buy golden eggs. But you also get them for leveling up. Overall I would give a 8.5 out of 10.

    Now, what's weighting more? You spent maybe 7h with the singleplayer and uncountable hours with the multiplayer. It's the same with Battlefield or CoD. I never cared about the singleplayer in those games. So if you red my review till here you can maybe now understand why I give this game a 7.5 out of 10.    … Expand
  5. JackndJill
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Surprisingly good game.. would play it more but rather MGS obviously.. only rating it 10 to put the average score up.. it's a lot of fun.. the single player is actually quite good and the multi player is great.. I'd give this game a 7.5 or an 8.. cool game.. if you have a wiiu and see this for 28 bucks or less like I did.. pick it up and give it a go..
  6. Dark-Confidant
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    Fun game, with a really nice and intense gameplay. The ingle player mode have a good story, charismatic characters and a lot of jokes. The score attack makes it replayable. The multiplayer have enough options and game modes to be funny and interesting a lot of time. The only bad about the game are the typical Unreal 3 issues. Some slow to load textures and that kind of things.
  7. Jayce82
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    This game has a really fun multiplayer! And the single player is cool too. Over the top that movie the Transporter or like Triple X. Just fun. The melee weapons in multiplayer are just on another level
  8. Daher
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    This game brings everything he was supposed to bring. Super fun, a lot of action, fight, blood, shooter! the multiplayer just drive me crazy. The game also have support to usb keyboard, so you can use you pc keyboard to write in chat with your clan or you friends, or in the lobby. Have so many influence of the 60's and 70's movies, like Django,and Tarantino's movies too. It's great,it'sThis game brings everything he was supposed to bring. Super fun, a lot of action, fight, blood, shooter! the multiplayer just drive me crazy. The game also have support to usb keyboard, so you can use you pc keyboard to write in chat with your clan or you friends, or in the lobby. Have so many influence of the 60's and 70's movies, like Django,and Tarantino's movies too. It's great,it's fun and it's addictive. For those who loves action games, fighting games and shooter....you must play Devil's Third.… Expand
  9. gilnox
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    The story mode is mediocre at best and awful at worst but it's saved by score attack and multiplayer I'd rate it 7.5 overall. Hopefully the bad press doesn't stop people from getting what is a very fun game.
  10. Muf69
    Aug 29, 2015
    8
    If I'd paid eShops £49.99 and was expecting a AAA title then I would have extremely disappointed with this title but it cost me £28 on day of release and what I got was a very enjoyable fast paced shoot n hack fest
    The score attack mode gives the campaign re-playability and the on-line mode in just fun with loads of options (Haven't played the clan based mode yet though)
    Would recommend,    If I'd paid eShops £49.99 and was expecting a AAA title then I would have extremely disappointed with this title but it cost me £28 on day of release and what I got was a very enjoyable fast paced shoot n hack fest
    The score attack mode gives the campaign re-playability and the on-line mode in just fun with loads of options (Haven't played the clan based mode yet though)
    Would recommend, just not at fifty quid.    … Expand
  11. JohnGrant
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Surprisingly good.. I'd rate it an 7.8 overall. Hopefully the bad press doesn't stop people from getting it.. I have a wiiu, pc and ps4 and this is one of the funnest experiences I've had this year on all of them.. not a perfect game.. but a lot of fun.. give it a go.
  12. Fernanda12345
    Aug 29, 2015
    9
    Look'm 13 years old live in Brazil but I love Nintendo and from the anuciamento the game Devil's Third thought it was a step forward from Nintendo and look and actually I'm not playing bloody games more like the Devil's Third only seeing it gameplays the graphics are great Forehead the limit of the machine, not to mention the guys talked about the gameplay and the multiplayer mode which isLook'm 13 years old live in Brazil but I love Nintendo and from the anuciamento the game Devil's Third thought it was a step forward from Nintendo and look and actually I'm not playing bloody games more like the Devil's Third only seeing it gameplays the graphics are great Forehead the limit of the machine, not to mention the guys talked about the gameplay and the multiplayer mode which is good, very good just the story so disappointed me, but wHAT this game remember was Conker 64, Ta never had a Nintendo 64 but stepped more and 8, and a note a good note.… Expand
  13. vgmkyle
    Aug 30, 2015
    8
    Like Duke Nukem Forever, I expected this game to get bashed just because it looks a little dated. The critics are first in line to jump on the game for looking dated. It's too bad they can't even play the game right or blame it for being too hard and frustrating. Devil's Third is a solid action game created by Tomonobu Itagaki and his team. It's good. End of story.
  14. garethwill
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    a real fun game to play over the top storyline and has a feel of Quentin Tarantino's kill bill about it. it is a game you pick up and forget how long you have played.
  15. Saman_Tepes
    Feb 19, 2017
    7
    Don't let all the negative reviews get to you. this is a Developer that didn't spent tons of money on advertising so it's they're not getting an automatic 7 or 8 out of 10 at IGN or GameSpot.This is a Play for your self to decide kinda game.
  16. BN333
    Aug 29, 2015
    8
    This game is surprisingly good. Lol. The gameplay is cover genre based but you can run, slide along the floor and dodge enemies, when less enemies are around you can switch to melee on the fly quickly, and back again. The fatality melees are enjoyable, and it was interesting to see so of them trigger different ones when near different areas.

    The combat isn't Ninja Gaiden like, but it    This game is surprisingly good. Lol. The gameplay is cover genre based but you can run, slide along the floor and dodge enemies, when less enemies are around you can switch to melee on the fly quickly, and back again. The fatality melees are enjoyable, and it was interesting to see so of them trigger different ones when near different areas.

    The combat isn't Ninja Gaiden like, but it does keep things fresh as numerous weapons will complete different takedowns depending on angles/weapons chosen.

    Multiplayer is quite good and ambitious, and the campaign is silly but enjoyable.    … Expand
  17. JJmate
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Only rated 10 to put the score up becuase the way it's rated atm is ridiculous.. The single player is very mediocre until the last mission.. the last mission and the last boss fight are awesome and the entire game should of been at that level from start to finish.. If it had been I would have rated the single player a 7.5 but alas it was not.. the other 8 missions were awful about 3 soOnly rated 10 to put the score up becuase the way it's rated atm is ridiculous.. The single player is very mediocre until the last mission.. the last mission and the last boss fight are awesome and the entire game should of been at that level from start to finish.. If it had been I would have rated the single player a 7.5 but alas it was not.. the other 8 missions were awful about 3 so altogether I give the single player 5.5.

    The multi player is fantastic.. customizable characters, load outs, fortresses and clans in fact the only problem with it is there occasionally aren't enough people online but even then you can always find something to do.. And for all those people who say it's pay to win.. you can pay to get golden eggs but I honestly don't see why anyone would.. you gain 30 at the start of the game.. 20 for beating the single player and another 20 for finding the war trophies.. so in about 5 hours you should already have 70 golden eggs and if you can't make a good enough load up or get equipment to be competitive with that you suck at the game.. I'm already level 71.. no micro transactions used up the first golden eggs I got then you earn more as you level up currectly a ninja assassin in tiger cammo with a cats head and have earnt so many extra eggs I don't know what to do with them. Multi player gets a 8.5 so overall I'd rate this game a 7.5.. loads of fun but flawed..    … Expand
  18. Fboogey
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    I really dont know what's going on with tgis professional reviews but I can tell you that the single player campaign is fun if a little over the top, kind of like an 80's action. The multiplayer however is awesome and so much fun. Best multiplayer i've seen on a m-rated shooter in years
  19. SueDeNihm
    May 26, 2016
    9
    It's actually pretty damn good despite its flaws. Multiplayer is a blast when you are playing with a ton of people. Absolutely loved building forts to make traps for invading enemies. Single player is like an 80's action movie and pretty fun. I can't believe how few people learned to extend their Enbaku mode (super mode) by damaging enemies. You can make it last minutes instead of theIt's actually pretty damn good despite its flaws. Multiplayer is a blast when you are playing with a ton of people. Absolutely loved building forts to make traps for invading enemies. Single player is like an 80's action movie and pretty fun. I can't believe how few people learned to extend their Enbaku mode (super mode) by damaging enemies. You can make it last minutes instead of the usual 20 seconds. Damn good fun.… Expand
  20. FrankoAmmo
    Jul 5, 2017
    9
    I personally really liked the game! I've completed many Wii U games in the past few months (BOTW, Half-Genie Hero, Darksiders 2, Mass Effect 3, etc.) and this is one of my favorites. I did not mind the controls, the story and the lenght (not too long, not too short). It was not glitchy for me (Wii U set on game mode). I simply cannot understand the bad reviews...I really enjoyed it whichI personally really liked the game! I've completed many Wii U games in the past few months (BOTW, Half-Genie Hero, Darksiders 2, Mass Effect 3, etc.) and this is one of my favorites. I did not mind the controls, the story and the lenght (not too long, not too short). It was not glitchy for me (Wii U set on game mode). I simply cannot understand the bad reviews...I really enjoyed it which is not common for me to be honest...… Expand
  21. HappyHermyHype
    Jul 1, 2016
    10
    Great singleplayer and awesome multiplayer. I had so much fun with this game, that's just crazy xD
    The controls work woderfully, the gameplay never gets boring with a lot of different settings & experiences.
    The bosses are very challenging and the online modes are awesome.
  22. Alser21
    Jan 22, 2017
    10
    Thx, Mr. Itagaki. This game is not a **** like critis said, it's an understimeted great experience. I simply love the swipe from tps and action and the solo story mode is great.
    I hope u can make a second chapter with more things and hopefully better framerate(the only one thing gone wrong).
    Anyway, hasta la vista Itagaki san
  23. Nerocz1
    Sep 6, 2016
    7
    I´d rate 7,5. It´s a pretty good "B" type action game. Of course it is dump, but i had a lot of fun playing it. If there wasn´t so many FPS drops, i´d give 8/10. Don´t let critics fool you, it is a really good and fun game.
  24. x-billy
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    The game is very good and it deserves a better fate... Yeah, it has some technical issues but the idea is solid. Can't wait to play Itagaki's next game!
  25. AlanPereda
    Feb 18, 2018
    8
    Devil's Third no resulta fácil de digerir debido a varias fallas en el juego que aunque no son exageradas molestan la experiencia, la jugabilidad rompe con los estándares y resulta divertido poder manejar tanto armas en primera persona y tercera persona, aunque a veces resulta tedioso y poco ortodoxo, la historia del juego no es su gran fuerte pero la originalidad de los jefes y susDevil's Third no resulta fácil de digerir debido a varias fallas en el juego que aunque no son exageradas molestan la experiencia, la jugabilidad rompe con los estándares y resulta divertido poder manejar tanto armas en primera persona y tercera persona, aunque a veces resulta tedioso y poco ortodoxo, la historia del juego no es su gran fuerte pero la originalidad de los jefes y sus batallas son de lo mas destacable del juego pues resultan bastante entretenidas ademas de las fases que son muy variadas, en el apartado sonoro y gráfico no destaca demasiado y su música no pasara a la historia. en conclusión Devil's Third no es un mal juego pues a pesar de ser algo repetitivo logra poner algunas fases muy divertidas.… Expand
  26. cdusdal
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    I have a slight addiction to this game. I didn't get this same addiction from counterstrike or CoD and im not sure why.

    I enjoy the idea of clans, the available diplomacy actions and building and repairing your own fortresses throughout North America.

    Ridiculous amounts of fun. If you're online, lookup Cdusdal, currently BandofthHawk clan
  27. Drito
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Great game unfairly treated by critics. Really really fun and with an awesome multiplayer.

    It doesn't have the best graphics, but you probably will forget about it when playing.

    Totally recommended for action-games fans.
  28. redscizor
    Dec 24, 2015
    9
    Historia corta: El juego cumple, le doy un 8.5/10 no me explico porque tan malas calificaciones
    Detalles:
    - A la primera mirada se siente como una película serie B o una de Quentin Tarantino - Coge tu machete y se Machete!!!! - Sangre y gore!!!! Mismo Mortal Kombat con sus fatalitys, eso incluye al protagonista que al morir lo he visto partido a la mitad, sin pies, sin extremidades,    Historia corta: El juego cumple, le doy un 8.5/10 no me explico porque tan malas calificaciones
    Detalles:
    - A la primera mirada se siente como una película serie B o una de Quentin Tarantino
    - Coge tu machete y se Machete!!!!
    - Sangre y gore!!!! Mismo Mortal Kombat con sus fatalitys, eso incluye al protagonista que al morir lo he visto partido a la mitad, sin pies, sin extremidades, sin cabeza, etc, etc
    - El IA de los enemigos cumple, odio los ninjas terroristas con kukris, pero la hacha siempre es una buena respuesta
    - Los gráficos en especial el pelo son regulones, note lentitud de carga de texturas
    - Ivan tiene la carisma que se espera, tomar de la chata y fumar en media de una balacera me encanta
    - Los bosses son relativamente difíciles, pero nuevamente un maso es tu amigo, ademas su carisma es envidiable
    - En muchos escenarios moría muchas veces hasta que se me ocurra una mejora manera de enfrentar a los enemigos

    Nuevamente no es un MGSV o un CoD y no esperes ese tipo de contenido superrealista, mas bien es como jugar el juego de Machete, Kill Bill o en general una de Quentin Tarantino    … Expand
  29. stAmbrosius
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    Devil's Third delivers! This is one of the best games of 2015 and another wonderful Wii U exclusive. You play as Ivan who has to take up arms against a group of terrorists who threaten world peace. The game is made up from different levels usually ending with an epic boss fight or some other climax. The gameplay is smooth, the camera controls well, the music is fantastic and most of all;Devil's Third delivers! This is one of the best games of 2015 and another wonderful Wii U exclusive. You play as Ivan who has to take up arms against a group of terrorists who threaten world peace. The game is made up from different levels usually ending with an epic boss fight or some other climax. The gameplay is smooth, the camera controls well, the music is fantastic and most of all; it's a lot of fun. something reviewers don't care about in videogames, instead opting for endless open world games with little challenge and the same gameplay and button layout. so, forget about them and let's play this game like it's 2006!… Expand
  30. drmaemo
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    Gave this game a 10 because the the game should be at least a 7. I play this game. The game play is great fun. This game is for those who like action and value fun game play.
  31. retrogeek45
    Apr 20, 2016
    10
    I think this is a really fun game and i can't understand all the negative reviews it is getting. It is a fun action game with great controls and if not a 10 it should a least get an 8 and being a wii exclusive makes it even more desirable.
  32. bert0503
    May 1, 2016
    10
    I really enjoyed this game. It felt to me like Bayonetta or Devil May Cry as a third person shooter. I am surprised by the negative reviews it has received. I do believe many people struggled with the boss levels and got frustrated. But I completed the game and enjoyed the heck out of it.
  33. derHoonter
    Sep 19, 2015
    10
    It's not perfect but it's not so awful as it being reviewed by some journalists and youtube viewers. In ways it can be played are more variants than in last Ninja Gaiden. Slashing and finishing your enemies feels and sound very fun. Boss fights are strong and very intensive. Level design is simple so what, it's a standard for Japan arcade slasher. Characters are trashy but cool. Fire + RunIt's not perfect but it's not so awful as it being reviewed by some journalists and youtube viewers. In ways it can be played are more variants than in last Ninja Gaiden. Slashing and finishing your enemies feels and sound very fun. Boss fights are strong and very intensive. Level design is simple so what, it's a standard for Japan arcade slasher. Characters are trashy but cool. Fire + Run + Jump + Slash + Finish. Changing this elements in order during gameplay and have unique fun. Cut scenes are nice. Putting 10 to support the metacritics score of the game. But the real score is 7.5 and not a point lower.… Expand
  34. THE_COCONUT_MAN
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    Yes it has flaws, this is because of a very troubled development cycle. But if you go into it thinking it your are playing a B-Movie you will have a lot of fun, I certainly did!
  35. libastral
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Freaking amazing gameplay, fragile balance between a shooter and a slasher KINDA LIKE GEARS OF WAR VS NINJA GAIDEN DO WHAT YOU WANT SHOOT'EM OR SLASH'EM. Enemies are smart and will kick your ass. Decent plot - especially for a Nintendo exclusive. In a nutshell this is a spectacular adventure, you can even say a must have, heck, I'd even get the Wii U just for this game if I didn't alreadyFreaking amazing gameplay, fragile balance between a shooter and a slasher KINDA LIKE GEARS OF WAR VS NINJA GAIDEN DO WHAT YOU WANT SHOOT'EM OR SLASH'EM. Enemies are smart and will kick your ass. Decent plot - especially for a Nintendo exclusive. In a nutshell this is a spectacular adventure, you can even say a must have, heck, I'd even get the Wii U just for this game if I didn't already have one.… Expand
  36. MMBTycalibre
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    It might look and feel a bit low budget at times, but Devil's Third is certainly uniquely entertaining as well. Gameplay is intense and fast paced, the combination of melee and shooting mechanics works really well, and is more of a challenge than most shooters on the market. Not an amazing game, but not a bad one by any stretch of the imagination,
  37. andrelol3
    Jan 9, 2016
    10
    Great game. The single-player campaign starts pretty generic, but after a few levels things get more interesting. You start seeing more types of enemies, the game gets more challenging and there are some really crazy sequences in it. Really fun single-player mode. The plot is weak, but the characters are all very interesting and funny.

    The multiplayer online is also pretty good. It    Great game. The single-player campaign starts pretty generic, but after a few levels things get more interesting. You start seeing more types of enemies, the game gets more challenging and there are some really crazy sequences in it. Really fun single-player mode. The plot is weak, but the characters are all very interesting and funny.

    The multiplayer online is also pretty good. It works fine, with no lags and there are a lot of options.

    The game presents a few slowdowns here and there, but that's about it in terms of problems. It's totally playable.

    Any Wii U owner who likes action games should by Devil's Third.    … Expand
  38. Della64
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    Think that the whole gaming press should apologize to Itagaki. This game is far from perfect, you can see how its development was troubled, but is really fun, it's complete, and it works. **** broken experiences like Assassin's Creed Unity took incredibly no-sense scores.
    This game is fun and it make me laugh lot, the main character, Ivan is a really charismatic character and the story    Think that the whole gaming press should apologize to Itagaki. This game is far from perfect, you can see how its development was troubled, but is really fun, it's complete, and it works. **** broken experiences like Assassin's Creed Unity took incredibly no-sense scores.
    This game is fun and it make me laugh lot, the main character, Ivan is a really charismatic character and the story it's interesting. It's definitely a game with it's own personality other than lot of other action/shooters out there, games that when you finish them you totally forgot about, because they are empty and doesn't left you nothing. Devil's third it's not like this and it has my respect.    … Expand
  39. Donkey-Kong
    May 4, 2016
    10
    This is a great game, have many problems, yes, but have a great pro: it's REALLY funny. I enjoyed the single play, have all features to be a great action game.
  40. DANIEL_X2Paladi
    Jan 11, 2016
    8
    El titulo es muy divertido ademas de tener diversos modods online que lo hacen muy enviciante. Es una pena que la critica haya sigo tan dura con el. El juego es mejor que titulos como army of two e innova en mezclar cosas de fps, third person shotter y hack and slash

    El juego en campaña se nota una gran mejora a partir de la cuarto misión tanto grafica como de diseño de niveles.
  41. lordgyron
    Dec 27, 2015
    8
    I bought Devil's Third with low expectations, but even though I already knew that there's something wrong with mainstream reviews I'm still hoping to be surprised. And boy the reviews were not accurate. One note is no one should play this game in "EASY" mode and call it a soulless piece of garbage. It's more inclined with the Ninja Gaiden series in difficulty. There are bosses (exceptI bought Devil's Third with low expectations, but even though I already knew that there's something wrong with mainstream reviews I'm still hoping to be surprised. And boy the reviews were not accurate. One note is no one should play this game in "EASY" mode and call it a soulless piece of garbage. It's more inclined with the Ninja Gaiden series in difficulty. There are bosses (except Molotov) that can kill you instantly in one or two hits and that's playing in "STANDARD MODE". This game will definitely test your skill and patience.

    The plot is like a B-movie action flick with the typical Eastern European over-the-top protagonist (Ivan) but it's very self-aware. It's like a parody of all action flicks you've ever watched. The hybrid mechanic of third person hack n' slash and first person shooter works just fine, you just need to know when to use it.

    Note: If you're on "EASY" mode you can button-mash and shoot away all you like even on boss fights. It's not supposes to be played that way there are certain timing on every move/attack.

    Like Itakagi San said, this game is not for the unskilled gamers. Its mechanics is very old-school, no healing item (auto-healing ala CoD), no extra life, skill-based in-your-face hardcore game. It's definitely a winner to me and I know there are gamers out there who likes punishing games. Graphics is not top notch but still good. I've read and watched a lot of complains about glitches which to me is very minor and I think comparing it to PS2 graphics is just plain mean. Nonetheless it's a fun romp and a very hard one. You should give it a try.    … Expand
  42. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 4, 2016
    8
    It's a pretty odd game. Tomonobu Itagaki of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive fame brings us a game that feels like a combination of Call of Duty and the hack and slash genre. Dated design and crappy multiplayer do hurt the overall package, but they don't ruin it. It's single-player offering is unique and fun enough to keep things going.

    Remarkably the game ends up being more shooter than    It's a pretty odd game. Tomonobu Itagaki of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive fame brings us a game that feels like a combination of Call of Duty and the hack and slash genre. Dated design and crappy multiplayer do hurt the overall package, but they don't ruin it. It's single-player offering is unique and fun enough to keep things going.

    Remarkably the game ends up being more shooter than hack and slash. So much so that the melee combat ends up feeling like an afterthought. I would find myself chopping up enemies here and there, but primarily stuck to using my blade (or whatever other melee weapon I was using) for the bosses. The hybrid first and third-person shooting mechanics work well. It's melee combat, while good, hearkens back to the hack and slash games of yesteryear, as do the graphics.

    Throughout the course of the campaign you'll make your way through locations, scenarios, and a plot that only add to that Call of Duty feel, which isn't a bad thing. Part of what makes the game so enjoyable is that it's unique. As far as the boss battles go they really do fit the hack and slash side of things. Outside of some cheap, random one-hit kills that literally come out of nowhere these encounters can be a lot of fun. The game mixes things up from time to time with some sections that break away from the standard shooting and stabbing.

    Overall the campaign is very fun, despite having dated mechanics and a confused narrative. However a cool lead character and sense of style make the already unique and enjoyable gameplay even easier to stick with. There are some minor frustrations here and there, but I very much enjoyed the campaign. The same can't be said about the multiplayer.

    The same combination of gun and swordplay are here. However the looser controls online make the gunplay a mess and the melee is practically useless without the right weapon(s). Your gear really can affect your performance. It's one of the biggest issues the multiplayer has. Skill can still win the day, but it's not hard to see that those with better weapons do have a significant advantage. With some microtransaction being slipped into the game for this, it's not hard to want to jump ship.

    The only way it will really keep you coming back is if the Wii U is your only system. However even with the Wii U's relative lack of options in the multiplayer department, there are still better options. The combat is just too loose and it's an almost dead experience anyway. The only matches I found were in the free-for-all mode.

    While the multiplayer falls flat on it's face the single-player campaign makes Devil's Third worth playing. Yes, it's dated, but it still stands out as one of the most unique, interesting, and most importantly fun games I've played in the Wii U. Tomonobu Itagaki may not have revolutionized the hack and slash genre, but his willingness to merge it with another still makes it noteworthy. The campaign is a lot of fun and makes Devil's Third worth a look for the older Wii U owners. It is rated M after all.    … Expand
  43. Marton230488
    Nov 6, 2016
    10
    Probably the most infravalorated game of this gen extremely fun , original campaing and gameplay and the online the best in a few time "so many strange" that the critic and Pages of games say only bad things but a jewel and a instant cult game buy it if you can and enjoy it thanks to read
  44. Leotron
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad que por varios fallos que tenga. Este juego hay que entender que se empezó a programar para ps2 y eso se nota en los gráficos ,pero olvidándose de todo esto , que juego más divertido por dios!!!… Expand
  45. Datamari
    Nov 13, 2015
    2
    Nope.
    Devil's Third has a lot of good ideas, but none of them are executed well. The "high paced action" is nothing but a mess, the graphics look like they belong on the Playstation 2, and the single player campaign is one of the most terrible experiences i've ever seen. The only good part I can say about this game is the melee and gunplay mixture, and the controls are alright, but this    Nope.
    Devil's Third has a lot of good ideas, but none of them are executed well. The "high paced action" is nothing but a mess, the graphics look like they belong on the Playstation 2, and the single player campaign is one of the most terrible experiences i've ever seen. The only good part I can say about this game is the melee and gunplay mixture, and the controls are alright, but this game does not deliver in any other regard. This game will take it's place beside many others as one of the worst games of 2015.

    Devil's Third gets a 2/10.    … Expand
  46. ChromXsome
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    Not a great game, but still better then 0815 CoD or Battlefield.

    I like the graphics, gameplay and especially the online multiplayer. Lot's of modes to choose from!
    It's really fun!!!
  47. Bernadet
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    Best shooter ever the story is amazing the online it's incredible sweets from a shooter to a hack and slash seamlessly this game made me distrust youtubers so glad about this game I fell in love with it would love more games like it
  48. takoDGO
    Sep 21, 2015
    7
    ya lo pude adquirir y la verdad solo por los graficos lo demas si esta entretenido!! no es del todo malo la intencion fue muy buena lo malo esque no se pudo lograr lo que se esperaba... pero si es un titulo digno de comprar por que es el clasico juego que con el tiempo lo van a buscar los coleccionistas!!"
  49. dharma
    Dec 14, 2015
    7
    I bought this game expecting one of the worst game of the year, but geez..it turns out to be an addicting, albeit technically flawed brawler-shooter hybrid. Yes..it has frame rate drops..yes, it looks jagged in many areas, but heck..it plays really well, similar to Itagaki's own Ninja Gaiden. So haters will still be haters and will think that the Wii U is just a toy..but the fact is I haveI bought this game expecting one of the worst game of the year, but geez..it turns out to be an addicting, albeit technically flawed brawler-shooter hybrid. Yes..it has frame rate drops..yes, it looks jagged in many areas, but heck..it plays really well, similar to Itagaki's own Ninja Gaiden. So haters will still be haters and will think that the Wii U is just a toy..but the fact is I have the most 'unique' experience this year from it, so go figures.… Expand
  50. Game_Rescue
    Dec 11, 2015
    8
    This game is a lot better than the critics would have you believe. It's not a masterpiece but it isn't a 44/100 either. I like the combat switching between edged weapons and guns. The enemy A.I. leaves a little to be desired at times. Sad this game will do poorly just because the critics tanked it.
  51. thegamingtruth
    Sep 3, 2015
    7
    A simple honest review

    Devils third singleplayer? well what can I say.... its shoddy, looks like it was put together without any major thought into the development boss battles are very dull, and frame rate drops are horrible. That being said, the single player wasn't terrible. its one of those single player games where you have your mates over for a few beers and laugh at how gory yet    A simple honest review

    Devils third singleplayer? well what can I say.... its shoddy, looks like it was put together without any major thought into the development boss battles are very dull, and frame rate drops are horrible.
    That being said, the single player wasn't terrible. its one of those single player games where you have your mates over for a few beers and laugh at how gory yet hilariously put together. The sudden changes in Ivan and the slow-mo decapitations make it a bearable campaign.

    Campaign score 5.5/10

    Multi player however is the winning factor for this game

    You can tell from the start that this was the part of the game the developers wanted you to play. straight from the get go you are able to have a wide array of weapons and customizable character appeal ranging from a ninja suit to a a full cardboard box armour with a cat helmet. which is highly amusing when your cutting down ur foes with a katana, or if you like me being the one getting killed by the katana. The game modes are different and fresh, for example one gamemode sees you throwing watermelons into a massive blender while stopping the other team throwing their watermelons. Another one sees you in a CQC with melee weapon only leaving for a lot of mess and carnage. For all these pros these prose they are some cons. I have found that snipers can bit quite overpowered in most maps and that can cause a problem for the balance needed in most multiplayer shooters . Not only this but I found the siege mode quite confusing. I cant spoil too much but you are thrown straight into the deep end and would adivse you to be a mercenary for the first few games in order to get too grips.

    Multiplayer rating 7.7 out of 10

    Graphics:

    Not much to say here a very troubled development that went through many engines

    5.8/10

    Conclusion:

    Overall I am enjoying the experience. I cant say I recommend the single player, but the multi-player is a blast so if your looking for a game that will amuse you for hours on end and can withstand the not so brilliant graphics and the occasional frame rate drops this is that game.

    Its not a system seller but if you can get it for under 25£ you are getting a steal!!!    … Expand
  52. masseffectabc
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Note: I´m putting this game a 10 because the gamers that are putting this game a low score neither played it nor have a WiiU to begin with. Just to put the overall score in a more realistic average.
    Now i will divide my review in two sections:
    Single Player: * Fun * Unique approach to an already established genre * Graphics wise is not top notch BUT IT DOESN´T NEED TO BE !!! Unless    Note: I´m putting this game a 10 because the gamers that are putting this game a low score neither played it nor have a WiiU to begin with. Just to put the overall score in a more realistic average.
    Now i will divide my review in two sections:
    Single Player:
    * Fun
    * Unique approach to an already established genre
    * Graphics wise is not top notch BUT IT DOESN´T NEED TO BE !!! Unless you are a graphics whore.
    * Loved the boss fights and some cool segments in each level
    * Average enemy AI (Yeah it´s not top notch but it isn´t crap also)
    * Epic music and SFX
    Score = 7
    Multiplayer
    *Among the best of this entire generation !!! Yes i´m counting PC, PS4 AND XboxOne.
    *Fun
    *Sense of progression like few games have done
    *If Splatoon is good (i like it) this is a Masterpiece !!!
    * Zero lag or technical problems
    Score=10

    Overrall = 8.5 (if you own a WiiU this is a must play game PERIOD)    … Expand
  53. HerryGt
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Really good multiplayer, single player is good at some points as well, don't get the bad reviews.. this game's great. A must have for action game fans who own a wiiu.
  54. PresidentEvilNL
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Gave a 10 to get the average score higher. However I would give it a 7. Game is certainly good fun and reviewed unfairly. Ok first off, the game is indeed rough around the edges. The framerate shows that this game was clearly rushed althought it has been in development for so long. Also, the enemy AI is not as good as it should have been and don't expect anything mindblowing from this gameGave a 10 to get the average score higher. However I would give it a 7. Game is certainly good fun and reviewed unfairly. Ok first off, the game is indeed rough around the edges. The framerate shows that this game was clearly rushed althought it has been in development for so long. Also, the enemy AI is not as good as it should have been and don't expect anything mindblowing from this game in terms of gameplay.

    But the reviews from the "big" videogame websites are way way way too harsh. When you read these reviews the game appears to be unplayable and one of the worst games since Superman 64. I can confirm this i absolutely NOT the case. THe game actually plays great. The controls are responsive and the shooting mechanics are well implemented. The sword gameplay becomes a bit repetitive but reminded me of Ninja Gaiden with some challenging bossfights. The story is quite fun and Ivan is a great protagonist. The multiplayer is fun, however I have not yet played it very extensively. THe graphics are nothing mind blowing, but it runs on UE3 so its not that bad. Actually, when the game DOES run smoothly you really see the potential of the game.

    To conclude, this game is treated unfairly imho. Ok its not perfect but giving it a 10, 20 or 30 is absolute BS. I admit I had fun with the single player and if you are looking for an entertaining shooter and something different than your Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon multiplayer, I happily recommend this game to you.

    I would give the game a 7    … Expand
  55. stevensp
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    um jogo muito bom mesmo ,superando as expectativas .otimo multiplayer e single melhor ainda se ainda não jogou pare de ser fanboy e compre logo pois vale a pena ,e pro SONYSTAS HATE GONA HATE
  56. cmod
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    the proffesional reviewers probs played it for a half hour to quickly get back to mgs and the users rating it bad probably haven't even played it just repeating other people's opinions, this isn't the best game ever but it's loads of fun and the score attack and multiplayer is great. Overall an 8 from me, a must play for wiiu owners.
  57. MightyMING
    Sep 1, 2015
    7
    7/10 SHOCKED AND DISGUSTED at how low these commercialized reviewers scored this game. I've been a gamer since the colecovision days, before the NES. This would have to be the most inaccurate reviews I've seen, one monkey probably IGN or Gamespot said it's garabage, then the sheep followed. I'm sure the preview copies were the beta, my copy doesn't have all these graphic glitches shown on7/10 SHOCKED AND DISGUSTED at how low these commercialized reviewers scored this game. I've been a gamer since the colecovision days, before the NES. This would have to be the most inaccurate reviews I've seen, one monkey probably IGN or Gamespot said it's garabage, then the sheep followed. I'm sure the preview copies were the beta, my copy doesn't have all these graphic glitches shown on youtube. The graphics are good, the character models are brilliant, probably the best character models on the Wii U. The game play does feel like an outdated arcade game, but that's a good thing. The game reminds me of a better era in gaming, before video games tried to be blockbuster hollywood movies. The story is reasonable bad, but who cares if I wanted a good story I would pick up a book. The boss fights are challenging. The frame rate is good, the frame rate dips are rare and very short, heck it runs better than the Witcher 3 PS4. This game is worth the purchase, for a few reasons to see how much the reviewers suck, it'll probably go up in value and it's a blast. The bats do suck though.… Expand
  58. JackFiend
    Sep 21, 2015
    2
    Devil's third.. more like Devil's turd. horrible unpolished graphics and a low fps that only a terrible hackwork like this peace of **** game can bring. seems more like a salvage job than anything. now itagaki can just sit in his corner, trying to cover his teary eyes with long stupid hair, seeing all the horrible review scores pour in as his integrity goes down the drain.
  59. jugadorhardcore
    Feb 26, 2018
    0
    a big crap. all the games that expend too much money in marketing are ,as an inevitable fact, crap...
  60. frederik1478
    Feb 23, 2021
    7
    This game stands beside 50 Cent blood On The Sand s and hilariously engaging mass of a game. story takes itself serious and that is what makes it hilarious ,
    The gameplay is interesting that It's trying to combined shooting and melee combat With some success it's not completely god-awful but it's not good but I did have fun playing it .
    But why did I enjoy it, mostly because it reminded    This game stands beside 50 Cent blood On The Sand s and hilariously engaging mass of a game. story takes itself serious and that is what makes it hilarious ,
    The gameplay is interesting that It's trying to combined shooting and melee combat With some success it's not completely god-awful but it's not good but I did have fun playing it .
    But why did I enjoy it, mostly because it reminded me of bed anime from the 90s and I can't get enough, it So cheesy then puts a smile on your face .
    I would recommended if you can get it cheap    … Expand
  61. CamyVero
    Jul 1, 2020
    6
    The greatest merit of this game is the combination of hack and slash mechanics with those of a third person shooter. It's not a bad game, but also not remarkable one.
  62. sixlink
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    There is stuff that's needs work, a few wrinkles!
    But this is fun and the multiplayer is completely awesome, it's a shame it got closed down.
    Worthy of a sequel (please the nintendo switch needs you)
  63. LarxiGamer
    Feb 28, 2020
    7
    Un juego que sin ser gran cosa consigue una experiencia sólida y divertida, tiene multitud de errores gráficos y no consigue un framerate estable, texturas muy poco trabajadas y una historia que no es la gran cosa. Pero cumple, y cumple con creces consigue divertir, ofrecer situaciones variadas y una experiencia lineal con aire de cine de acción de serie B. Lo recomiendo a todo aquel queUn juego que sin ser gran cosa consigue una experiencia sólida y divertida, tiene multitud de errores gráficos y no consigue un framerate estable, texturas muy poco trabajadas y una historia que no es la gran cosa. Pero cumple, y cumple con creces consigue divertir, ofrecer situaciones variadas y una experiencia lineal con aire de cine de acción de serie B. Lo recomiendo a todo aquel que busque algo con lo que distraerse sin buscar la exigencia, no pude probar su online pero seguro que de haberlo probado mi nota hubiese sido mayor… Expand
  64. Genux
    May 16, 2020
    7
    the combat's very basic (especially the gun combat), but the game remains an enjoyable game.
  65. Cesar77
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Just crazy fun!! As soon as i picked up the controller and started playing I had a smile on my face just slashing and shooting **** up... Ivan is such a badass... I don't get whats not to like.... Take the game for what it is and what it was made for... don't take it so serious and just blow **** up
  66. Chovicha
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    best game on wii u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  67. Kramirez0113
    Oct 21, 2022
    6
    I’ll be honest, this game isn’t full on terrible as I thought. I think it’s serviceable, just not good. It’s basically Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance if you combined Gears of War and Call of Duty, and they don’t blend well. I thought the controls were fine, though shooting is practically broken when not in the first-person view, since it rarely hits. The story, while it wasn’t original, isI’ll be honest, this game isn’t full on terrible as I thought. I think it’s serviceable, just not good. It’s basically Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance if you combined Gears of War and Call of Duty, and they don’t blend well. I thought the controls were fine, though shooting is practically broken when not in the first-person view, since it rarely hits. The story, while it wasn’t original, is good enough, so are the character designs. I also thought it was interesting how a company like Nintendo, a company that doesn’t usually do stuff this mature, was keen on publishing this game (despite the lack of faith). I know it wasn’t the first time they did it, we got Eternal Darkness and Geist on the GameCube, but still. Overall, not bad, but far from good. If this was released during the Xbox 360 era, it could've been better.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#7 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#12 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 54
  3. Negative: 30 out of 54
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 4, 2016
    70
    Some aspects of Devil's Third are top-notch, in both design and polish . . . though I wouldn't trust it to do my taxes. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.71]
  2. Atomix
    Jan 18, 2016
    40
    If there's a game that fits perfectly as a kusoge (the term that Japanese gamers use for terrible games), Devil's Third is definitely one of a kind. Itagaki's experiment is a total failure in all of game's aspects: bad gameplay mechanics, terrible narrative and poor graphics make this title something to avoid.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Dec 29, 2015
    25
    If somehow, Nintendo thinks due to the price gouging, people want this and they restock it, wait for a price drop.
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