Devil's Third

 Wii U
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 319 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 92 out of 319
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  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. Chovicha
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    best game on wii u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. Genux
    May 16, 2020
    7
    the combat's very basic (especially the gun combat), but the game remains an enjoyable game.
  8. 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
  9. jugadorhardcore
    Feb 26, 2018
    0
    a big crap. all the games that expend too much money in marketing are ,as an inevitable fact, crap...
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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!
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  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. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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