Devil May Cry 5

 Xbox One
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
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  1. Forbes
    Mar 11, 2019
    73
    DMC 5 is beautifully rendered and the action is fun. However, the weak story and less-than-compelling character development and audio presentation remove the game's heart. Instead of being a masterful and complete action game, it's instead far more shallow than it could have been.
  2. Washington Post
    Mar 8, 2019
    70
    It’s not very nourishing but it may satisfy a special craving.
  3. GamesBeat
    Mar 6, 2019
    70
    As much as I can gripe about its flaws, it’s hard not to grin when you’re shoving a running motorcycle wheel into a demon’s face. But this won’t become another action game classic.
  5. Stevivor
    Mar 6, 2019
    70
    People come to the franchise for combat and, despite its flaws, that's precisely what Devil May Cry 5 excels at. I personally still prefer Ninja Theory's take on proceedings and hope we'll see a continuation of that world next; I definitely appreciate new ideas and takes on this well established franchise.
  6. TrueGaming
    Mar 6, 2019
    70
    For everything Devil May Cry 5 does right, it does something wrong. The good graphics, the fantastic music and the new gameplay ideas are watered down by the weak, uninteresting story and its repetitive experience that will leave the fans with a mediocre experience.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Mar 6, 2019
    Capcom returns to its trusted formula for something that plays like a outrageously pretty PS2 game - and that's a very good thing. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. Kotaku
    Mar 6, 2019
    Devil May Cry 5 is a firework. If you’re the one with the lighter, then setting the explosion off is a simple as flicking your finger. If you’re watching someone else, it’s more than enough to enjoy the bright colors and noise. Players looking to get dazzled will find themselves spellbound, while those who dig deeper will find a rewarding and expressive combat system. It’s a little superficial, but that comes with the territory. And while Devil May Cry 5 doesn’t completely redefine the series, it hones the gameplay to a sharp edge that will please diehards and newbies alike.
  3. Polygon
    Mar 7, 2019
    Devil May Cry 5 is truly, madly, deeply itself. I can’t think of any other game in which I can slice through flying demons while my panther familiar transforms into a spinning wheel of bladed death as metal guitar licks screech across rain-soaked streets. I’m not interested in perfection in that situation; I’m interested in fun. And Devil May Cry 5 is fun.
  5. VG247
    Mar 6, 2019
    Capcom is a master of the genre it spawned.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#15 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
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#1 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1066 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 765 out of 1066
  2. Mixed: 65 out of 1066
  3. Negative: 236 out of 1066
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    Technically Devil May Cry 5 didn’t throw up many if any problems at all and the accompanying controls were also near to perfection. RemainingTechnically Devil May Cry 5 didn’t throw up many if any problems at all and the accompanying controls were also near to perfection. Remaining tight a n responsive at all times, and whenever anybody mentions Capcom two franchises spring to mind immediately, and they are Resident Evil and Devil May Cry. With the brilliance of the new Resident Evil 2 fresh (looking so forward to the new remake of Resident Evil Zero as well. I had very high hopes for Devil May Cry 5 and to say this game reached my expectations and then some would be quite an understatement, My only real complaint is I felt the game was a tad short because I truly enjoyed It so much. From the moment I started the game I knew I was in for an amazing Capcom feast, both the visuals and sound design are wonderful and the accompanying story was a fantastic adventure to say the least. The gameplay is simply some of the best I've experienced from Capcom over the last year. The boss fights are huge and full of challenge and life. In terms of content the game has a decent amount for you to sink your teeth into I just wasn't done when my experience was over. The DMC story mode was a nice addition as well which I think many of the younger players may have missed the epic tale of the DMC series. Can't wait for the next batch from our beloved Capcom in the world of terror and survival.… Full Review »
  2. SahilKChandio
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Devil May Cry 5 feels super good its story is pretty damn good the gameplay is one the absolute best you'll find in all of gaming and the sameDevil May Cry 5 feels super good its story is pretty damn good the gameplay is one the absolute best you'll find in all of gaming and the same could be said about the graphics! The only con that I have with the game is that it ended too early!!
    I wanna say THANK YOU VERY MUCH CAPCOM from bring DMC NACK!! Capcom has released 2 masterpieces this year! This game is a must buy for every gamer...escpecially hack and slash gamers qho play games like bayonetta or gow.    … Full Review »
  3. Lyhtem
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Game Delivers everything that we expected + so much more, its everything that we and devs wanted but couldn't give us in previous games,Game Delivers everything that we expected + so much more, its everything that we and devs wanted but couldn't give us in previous games, difficulty is challenging and if You played earlier games there`s some surprises as well :D… Full Review »
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