Devil May Cry 5

 Xbox One
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1066 Ratings

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  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. 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 newTechnically 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.… Expand
  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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  3. Steyraus
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Its clear from reading some reviews on this site there is a few moron that could never figure out that you can do more than press buttons. These types of idiots should be ignored as they set all their games to easy then cry because they cant find the depth..
    DMC 5 is a true return to form for the franchise and is not only one of the best DMC games but also one of the best games of the    Its clear from reading some reviews on this site there is a few moron that could never figure out that you can do more than press buttons. These types of idiots should be ignored as they set all their games to easy then cry because they cant find the depth..
    DMC 5 is a true return to form for the franchise and is not only one of the best DMC games but also one of the best games of the year..With a bunch of new characters moves and abilities you travel through the world raising hell and looking cool doing it. Its core Hack and slash, where the challenge is in getting those beastly score and doing the sickest moves in the game..    … Expand
  4. frederik1478
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    DEVIL MAY CRY 5 is my favourite action game of all time. the combat introduce a new character who has a neat fighting style. the ending to the series is phenomenal.
  5. antoniomit
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Si te gusta el mundo de Dante, este te va a encantar. Graficos, variedad de enemigos, historia y muy importante jefes muy buenos. Recomendado 100%
  6. macmakai
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The saga returns to its origins. Simply, exceptional. Great characters, a story full of action and adventure, humor and great graphics. Totally recommended.… Expand
  7. Ramosposa
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    I've never played a game with such an amazing combat system. It's easy to start, but you're always craving making those sweet SSS combos, and the game rewards you for it.
    My only complaint would be that the developers spoiled all the weapons before the release. Still, an amazing game.
  8. RdeRuben
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Better than bayonetta 2 in everything less combos. i played thks to Game pass
  9. Luanrick
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores games do ano fácil gotyyyýyýyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  10. hhatam117
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This game place at top 5 best games I played in this console generation. Gameplay is so amazing. I'm not a fan of metal music but I loved dmcV musics.
  11. saa990gmail
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is good to play 10/10 The bed is zero … Expand
  12. Razzz
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Devil May Cry 5 is a fun, emotional and thrilling game that can easily transition between campy fun and hard-hitting character moments.

    The gameplay itself is fun, although when I transitioned to V I personally sighed, the 3 characters you play as (Dante, Nero and V) are all interesting and bring their own mechanics to the table, V personally felt annoying and weird to play at times, just because I felt disconnected when fighting as I had to watch Griffon and Shadow hit **** while I stood back. Nero and Dante are especially fun, even if Dante has so many modes and combos and weapons that learning them all can be overwhelming but fun.

    The replayability isn't too bad. I'm not one to replay a story straight after on another difficulty but this was one of the first games I did. Even re-watching some of the cutscenes again, they're just that fun!
    There are about 5 modes, all with a degree of difficult and the bloody palace is sure to keep you around    … Expand
  13. Arthur2345
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    Um bom jogo porem sem muita dificuldade, tornando o jogo um tanto fácil....
  14. tiagomido
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Não tinha como dar menos que 10 pra esse jogo que pra mim junto com o GEARS 5 foram os melhores gráficos da geração fora que gameplay desse jogo maravilhosa
  15. Jetro
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Dentro del hack and slash es lo mejor que ha salido en años. 3 personajes totalmente distintos uno del otro, lo que le da una variedad increíble. Una historia atrapante; los personajes femeninos, especialmente Nico están muy bien. Buenos gráficos y las payasadas de los personajes masculinos son la guinda de la torta. Un DMC como debe ser de toda la vida.
  16. Casher95
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    En todo, gráficas, jugabilidad, tiene que ser nominado juego del año al menos
  17. Paulobeyonder
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    Obrigado capcom,meu querido hack and slash voltou com tudo e com gameplay mais insano ainda,melhor hack and slash de todos os tempos
  18. Pato_Chucrut
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Gráficos brutales y una jugabilidad profunda y exigente para obtener las puntuaciones más altas.
    Se hecha en falta algo de exploración y puzles durante el desarrollo de las fases, entiendo que el fuerte y objetivo sea el del combate pero aportaría variedad a la experiencia general.
  19. BlackCharlesX
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es claramente el mejor devil may Cry de todos los tiempos pues su jugabilidad, historia y personajes son exelentes además de una calidad gráfica imprecionante… Expand
  20. Jefferson1989
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Esse é simplesmente o melhor Devil May Cry já lançado, cada ponto da história é bem amarrado além de ter uma ótima jogabilidade e um excelente gráfico!
  21. Simone7
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Mi é piaciuto molto, V su tutti. Unica cosa il braccio di Nero non é il massimo.
  22. Fermau3453
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    Jogo fantastico em todos os sentidos. Jogabilidade fantástica, história incrível, faz tempo q n zero um jogo com tanta satisfação.
  23. Nightshroud0
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    El Juego es muy divertido de jugar y entretenido que es el objetivo principal.
  24. tantotonto
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    De los pocos juegos que no he podido dejar hasta acabarlo, simplemente brutal. Graficazos, historia, variedad de personajes jugables y una dificultad muy buena.
  25. suzuki
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    o jogo consegue ser o melhor de todos os dmc´s lançados até hoje o velho dantes está de volta parabéns a capcom pelo jogo
  26. antiviruz
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    Incredible game, with even more awesome graphics.
    Story is not bad, kept me all the time entertained and every cutscene left a smile on my face.
    Keep the good work Capcom, and still waiting Resident Evil 3!!!
  27. slymilano
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    Incredible entry to the Devil May Cry series. Tons of replayability and unlockable skills. Very high skill ceiling without being ridiculously punishing for players who just want to go through the story.

    The graphics on the One X are insane, and it runs at 60fps to boot, with all the particle effects and tons of enemies around. It's a show of force by Capcom, who is now back to true    Incredible entry to the Devil May Cry series. Tons of replayability and unlockable skills. Very high skill ceiling without being ridiculously punishing for players who just want to go through the story.

    The graphics on the One X are insane, and it runs at 60fps to boot, with all the particle effects and tons of enemies around. It's a show of force by Capcom, who is now back to true form. It's good to have them back!    … Expand
  28. the2ndd3vil2
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    If you're a fan of games in general this is worth picking up, this is the only game ever that I call a MASTERPIECE.
  29. ghostliving
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    Old school stylish action and amazing detailed cutscenes. Three different playable charactes, unique bosses this is the Devil May Cry game that all we wanted.
  30. KainWithin
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Capcom молодцы и сделали лучший слешер в истории, жду следующую часть!
  31. scurveball7tv
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    very fun game never played any DMC games but i loved this i would recommend to everyone
  32. Gamingking007
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    This game is definitely game of the year material! The personalities and combat is of the best I've ever seen! Graphics are top notch too!
  33. SayfEddine
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    the best action-hack and slash game ever made. Don't miss the chance to play this game. Story is amazing and full of lore points for us vets out here.the gameplay is revolutionary .the game is a step forward for this genre and deserves to be in the conversation for game of the year.
  34. diranir
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    DMC 5 has come to receive the throne of hack and slash genre back. In addition to beautiful graphics and a smooth gameplay the game also offers a good storyline with it, which is a thing a lot of DMC fans would like to see since the older games has a little insufficient storyline. Yet the producers has fixed this factor game by game. There are some surprises in the game which will make youDMC 5 has come to receive the throne of hack and slash genre back. In addition to beautiful graphics and a smooth gameplay the game also offers a good storyline with it, which is a thing a lot of DMC fans would like to see since the older games has a little insufficient storyline. Yet the producers has fixed this factor game by game. There are some surprises in the game which will make you even more curious and addictive to the game. DMC 5 deserves at least a 9 point in my opinion and every hack and slash lover must try it.… Expand
  35. jackpot53
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Devil may cry is back after big 11 years and its a great return. Im happy that they didint continue with dmc devil may cry. Big thanks for this gem to the Itsuno-san and his team.
  36. Calvocartonero
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    El mejor de todos los devil may cry y el mejor de su género muy rejugable espectacular gráficamente y su banda sonora es brutal,personajes brutales al igual que su historia que a pesar de no ser una historia típica drama profunda es muy guapa,jugabilidad sobresaliente y adictiva.
    Por poner algo malo diré que la poca variedad de escenarios y alguna vez la cámara te traiciona.
    Francamente    El mejor de todos los devil may cry y el mejor de su género muy rejugable espectacular gráficamente y su banda sonora es brutal,personajes brutales al igual que su historia que a pesar de no ser una historia típica drama profunda es muy guapa,jugabilidad sobresaliente y adictiva.
    Por poner algo malo diré que la poca variedad de escenarios y alguna vez la cámara te traiciona.
    Francamente es de lo mejor que se puede jugar y más divertido.
    Una joya que se merece mucho más reconocimiento.    … Expand
  37. BruceVayyyne
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    This game is so stupid. But I like these characters and this universe and I can say this is the best dmc in which I've ever played and I expect to see a new chapter of this madness. And thanks Capcom for the second best game for me this year. Thanks. ^_^
  38. jorgerico
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    um de melhores jogo dese mes, ja zerei , e achei muito bom demais,merece nota 100 e pronto final moro,devil may cry é foda demais
  39. daggeoron
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    One of the best action-hack and slash game ever made. Dont miss the chance to play this game. Storytelling is beaitiful.
  40. StormCloudLOL
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    This old school meets new school dmc is exactly what fans were asking for. A video game not ashamed of its roots and proves old school gameplay with a few new twists is still viable in todays game design. Makes us wonder if gameplay has become worse with the passage of time, i'd like to see more companies be this unapologetic about the game they are making and own what they are good at.This old school meets new school dmc is exactly what fans were asking for. A video game not ashamed of its roots and proves old school gameplay with a few new twists is still viable in todays game design. Makes us wonder if gameplay has become worse with the passage of time, i'd like to see more companies be this unapologetic about the game they are making and own what they are good at. DMC is back!!!!… Expand
  41. lelouch510
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    Awesome game far better than DMC devil may cry..... Nice graphics and story
  42. Blnk
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    An awesome return for the DMC characters whit an great combat system and story.
  43. JTV
    Mar 28, 2019
    8
    The cinematic are great, graphics are great, the Game Play is great, I love the story even the surprise that Shoji Kawamori was apart of the project and help design the Devil Triggers.The problem that I had was the loading times were kind of boring, camera angles are still a issue other then that the game was fun and entertaining like it was meant to be consider Devil May Cry Series wasThe cinematic are great, graphics are great, the Game Play is great, I love the story even the surprise that Shoji Kawamori was apart of the project and help design the Devil Triggers.The problem that I had was the loading times were kind of boring, camera angles are still a issue other then that the game was fun and entertaining like it was meant to be consider Devil May Cry Series was always known for its humor and action it manage to pull it off.… Expand
  44. Angel_Sigh
    Mar 25, 2019
    8
    I'm torn about this game. I enjoyed it more than any beat em up I've played since Bayonetta 2 and its combat system is an absolute joy. Dante in particular is masterful - it's him at his most absurdly adaptable and powerful. He's the Swiss-army-knife of gaming fighters, capable of fistfighting, kickboxing, swordfighting, bo-staffing, nunchukking and...smashing people up with half aI'm torn about this game. I enjoyed it more than any beat em up I've played since Bayonetta 2 and its combat system is an absolute joy. Dante in particular is masterful - it's him at his most absurdly adaptable and powerful. He's the Swiss-army-knife of gaming fighters, capable of fistfighting, kickboxing, swordfighting, bo-staffing, nunchukking and...smashing people up with half a razor-sharp motorbike in each hand(don't bother quibbling with the logic). There are also his long-range attacks: pistols, shotgun...a dual-wielded rocket launcher(!)...there's even a weirdly camp cowboy hat/cape combo that allows you to sort of...'jazz-hands' your enemies to death.
    Those are all the weapons I found on my first playthrough but there are probably more. Imagine that.

    And then imagine being able to switch between four different fighting styles based around gunplay, fast dodges, swordplay and blocking/parrying enemy attacks...does that sound insanely intricate yet?

    Okay, now bear in mind that Dante is only one of _three_ characters you'll play as. Neither of the other two are quite as complex or open-ended as Dante, but they all have their own idiosyncracies and different movesets.

    And then, on top of _all of that,_ there are upgrades available for everyone.

    It's slightly mindboggling.

    Now one of those characters is, in my opinion, a write-off. V, the equivalent of a magic build in Dark Souls, is just not that much fun to play as. You feel little connection when you land a blow because it's all done by your proxies in battle, a trio of magical animals/monsters who do your fighting for you. I'm not going to go into him any further as he's just not worth writing about and thankfully he doesn't take up too much of the playtime. Later on you can choose to play as one of the other two(and you will) anyway.
    The other character is Nero, and much of the complexity and variety in his moveset comes from the huge range of Devil Arms he has; they are artificial mechanical prosthetics that he can switch out, each of which has a unique set of attacks and special moves. He's only marginally less liberating to play as than Dante. His moveset is smaller, but not by that much, and he, just like Dante, is a glorious, swift, efficient wonder of a character to control.
    I really can't praise the combat enough - if there is a flaw it's in the lack of humanoid enemies, as fighting giant beasts doesn't give you as much satisfaction as fighting something human that you can relate to. This was the case in Bayonetta 2 also, as well as in the God Of War reboot: the highlights of both those games were battles against other human characters, respectively Balder and The Stranger. There's nothing like a one-on-one against a humanoid enemy to get the blood pumping. The final boss in DMC 5 is an absolutely sublime battle for the same reason.
    So I finished the game having enjoyed pretty much every single second of it, and knowing that I had not even begun to scratch the surface of either Nero's or Dante's(particularly) full combat abilities.

    And there's the rub: the credits began to roll at what I'd assumed was about the halfway point. Perhaps I was expecting more than I should have been but when it happened I was absolutely gutted and really surprised. I felt that there should have been at least another seven or eight hours' worth of campaign left to play, and it's that that really remains the only major issue I have with the game: I wanted more, so much more, especially after the long wait since the last canon Devil May Cry game.

    This is undoubtedly the most sophisticated and sublime combat system DMC has come up with: it shines, it glistens, it's been honed to perfection. It may well be the single greatest combat system ever developed for any beat-'em-up, and I'm a huge fan of the genre. Ninja Gaiden, Bayonetta, the first God Of War; these were all seminal games for me. Visually the game really is gorgeous; after a rather dull, slightly ugly start where you slog through a few too many dreary trainyards, the game's levels begin to flex their muscles and you see some gorgeous if rather generic fantasy environments. They're rarely more than simple arenas in which to beat up enemies, but sometimes you stop and linger on their graphical beauty nevertheless. And the character detail on the avatars...truly superb. The 60ps framerate makes the whole thing even more enjoyable, and just watching Dante respond to your every input within a nanosecond of pressing the button has a certain charm to it. It's just _cool._ Rockstar and the RDR2 team could really learn something about how much difference a _responsive_ avatar makes to gameplay. It's crucial.

    So I leave you with this: this is a total blast of a beat-em-up, honed to perfection over the five entries, and it offers the most open-ended combat in any game. Ever.

    If you can bear in mind that it's over way too soon you will love every second.    … Expand
  45. Tyron820
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Devil May Cry 5 is the ultimate comeback of the series, been one of the most fun games that I have ever played, with simple and fun controls, beatifull scenarios and a stunnishing soundtrack Devil May Cry is the most refined hack and slash game of this generation.The narrative is... Ok, it stands on it`s purpouse of being something to complement the game with some nice turns and veryDevil May Cry 5 is the ultimate comeback of the series, been one of the most fun games that I have ever played, with simple and fun controls, beatifull scenarios and a stunnishing soundtrack Devil May Cry is the most refined hack and slash game of this generation.The narrative is... Ok, it stands on it`s purpouse of being something to complement the game with some nice turns and very charisnathic characters.One thing that I didn`t apreciate too much was the secret mission, because some of then involves doing stuff that cut of the pace of the game, like doing a kind of parkour with V, (that really sucks)but even finding this missions sucks, i leave behind about 3 of then because I really just wanted to get back to the action.
    Abou the characters, V is weird to play and it is the less fun of then, mostly because you need to stay to far from the action, Nero is kind of the protagonist, he is the most hard character to play with, because you need to learn the right timing to use the devil breakers, which are very creative and unique and, Dante,that has a goddam motorcycle.    … Expand
  46. GabrielDaEmo
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    After a long wait Devil May Cry is back! If you are a fan of Action games, it doesn't get better than Devil May Cry 5. The game has superb game play, full of cool combos to learn and skills to master. This game is meant to be replayed multiple times, by the end of your third play through you will feel like the Legendary Devil Hunter himself. The two starting difficulties are easy and don'tAfter a long wait Devil May Cry is back! If you are a fan of Action games, it doesn't get better than Devil May Cry 5. The game has superb game play, full of cool combos to learn and skills to master. This game is meant to be replayed multiple times, by the end of your third play through you will feel like the Legendary Devil Hunter himself. The two starting difficulties are easy and don't take much skill, but by the time you start your first Son of Sparda play through, you will realize this game has some balls. The games story is very enjoyable, although if you have not played the previous games (excluding DmC: Devil May Cry) you might find the story confusing. The game has some small flaws, like Bloody Palace not being released day 1 with the game, but it is coming soon so LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED! Jackpot.… Expand
  47. dante88
    Apr 6, 2019
    9
    I love it! Graphics are awesome. I had so much fun playing it.

    The story is not hard to follow and combos are not difficult. I loved the 3 character story, it makes the game more engaging.
  48. Misaghjrh
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    In this review, only the negative aspects of the game are considered. The purpose of this work is to help you to get a better decision on the purchase of the game

    My Rating: 9 of 10

    Weak points :
    - The angle of the camera that showed the character and environment is not acceptable in the game
  49. ClaytonCarmine
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    DMC is back! King is Back!lll
    Thank you very much!
    Everyone who was involved in the creation of this masterpiece, namely Hideaki Itsuno and his team, as well as who created this series, namely Hideki Kamiya and Shinji Mikami with the Little Devil team !!
    I love you, Dante and Devil May Cry !!!
  50. GATOR31
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    PERFECT, the best hack and slash from this gen. So nice grapychs (the facial expressions are impresive), ost and history. But my only complain, is because is too short in compare to the DMC 4, and the gold gems subtracts a lot of difficulty from the game in special in the final bosses.
  51. Mikicandle
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    The gameplay is really fun, varied and has a nice pacing. The story is straight forward (which is not a bad thing) and the characters are super charismatic and entertaining. The only thing I dislike are the environments, they don't detract from the game but they could have made it perfect.
  52. erenalp
    Mar 10, 2019
    9
    Devil May Cry 5 was a blast to play it feels great to play.Story was fun,3 characters plays different and fun,repeatability is good.My only negatives are gameplay feels a little slow compare to DMC 4,switching weapons with Dante in middle of the combo especial feels slow and doesn't mix well you can't switch in middle of the animation.secondly ı want 5 to 10 more missions and differentDevil May Cry 5 was a blast to play it feels great to play.Story was fun,3 characters plays different and fun,repeatability is good.My only negatives are gameplay feels a little slow compare to DMC 4,switching weapons with Dante in middle of the combo especial feels slow and doesn't mix well you can't switch in middle of the animation.secondly ı want 5 to 10 more missions and different final boss that needed Nero,Dante and Vergil to team up for a bigger boss.I hope we get dlc for Lady,Trish and Vergil to become playable and maybe extra story.with that its truly great game and i will recommend to everyone… Expand
  53. leetl1
    Mar 13, 2019
    9
    Devil May Cry 5 has good intentions, but is ultimately pretty flawed. The main problem is the dialog. The 4 main characters spout cheesy and outright stupid dialog, and that, combined with the obnoxious dialog is not a good combination. In the first episode, Lulu the panda thinks she is a noodle and shouts "Lulu is a Noo-dolololol". In another episode, Bailey the elephant says "I like toDevil May Cry 5 has good intentions, but is ultimately pretty flawed. The main problem is the dialog. The 4 main characters spout cheesy and outright stupid dialog, and that, combined with the obnoxious dialog is not a good combination. In the first episode, Lulu the panda thinks she is a noodle and shouts "Lulu is a Noo-dolololol". In another episode, Bailey the elephant says "I like to touch ice cream". If you thought that was bad, in one episode, Lulu says "I like to touch Franny's soft fur". This is a little kid show and we get lines like that. The plots are also dumb. In one episode, Lulu can't find a place for her toy, Rafe. The episode is entirely them finding a place for Rafe, but in the end, Rafe just sleeps with Lulu in her bed. The animation is a mixed bag. The models are pleasing, but the mouths look awkward and the eyes look dead and zombie-like. There are also a lot of songs. They are catchy, and work for the show's demographic. I found myself humming to the tune of the Bubble Train song. But the songs are repeated in many episodes, and are roughly 2 minutes long. Each episode is about 13 minutes long. Overall, Word Par-Devil May Cry 5 struggles to rise above mediocre.… Expand
  54. God_And_Cyrus
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    This is the best Devil May Cry yet. Each character has enough depth to fill a game by themselves, the story does exactly what it needs to, the twists and turns keep you on edge and the combat sets a new benchmark for action games as a whole. Capcom has made a masterclass in stylish combat gaming here, and there’s enough content to keep players happy — even if it takes another 11 years forThis is the best Devil May Cry yet. Each character has enough depth to fill a game by themselves, the story does exactly what it needs to, the twists and turns keep you on edge and the combat sets a new benchmark for action games as a whole. Capcom has made a masterclass in stylish combat gaming here, and there’s enough content to keep players happy — even if it takes another 11 years for a sequel.… Expand
  55. Dant_E
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    This game is icredibly magnificent . Music , gameplay , story , these parts of product work perfect ! 12/10
  56. Deathcore021
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    simply excellent and its sublime music, it is perfect, and you bring many new game mechanics
  57. Aetius21
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    As for my first review of a game ever:
    Devil may cry 5 may be the coolest game I've played in my entire 15 years of gaming !
    . Amazing game play that is unparalleled in any hack and slash game , 3 characters that are insanely unique and fun. Enemy designs that are creative and daunting. Graphics are outstanding! .. as a summary: Get this game now. I'll go back to slaying some more    As for my first review of a game ever:
    Devil may cry 5 may be the coolest game I've played in my entire 15 years of gaming !
    .
    Amazing game play that is unparalleled in any hack and slash game , 3 characters that are insanely unique and fun.
    Enemy designs that are creative and daunting.
    Graphics are outstanding! .. as a summary: Get this game now.
    I'll go back to slaying some more demons in STYLE    … Expand
  58. Balrock1230
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    Awesome game, with even more awesome graphics.
    Story is good, kept me all the time entertained and every cutscene left a smirk on my face.
    Keep the good work Capcom
  59. wetblues
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    First of all, best gameplay of any genre ever. Secondly, best story of hack and slash ever, thirdly, best graphics of hack and slash ever. I could go on but I would be wasting your time
  60. ShadowMystic
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Wow.....This gameplay is amzing, visuals are stunning, depth is unreal, story is decent, and the character interaction fun. DMC is back baby!
  61. NIIIN
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Real Devil May Cry is Back
    Best Hack and Slash
    Best Storyline
    RE Engine is Awesome
    Pls Keep make this Devil May Cry
    Not Reboot
  62. ryudoshi
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Devil May Cry is back baby! And it came back strong af, Great gameplay/combo system. Amazing music, beautiful visuals. Pull my devil trigger Capcom.
  63. Thiagolll
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Melhor Devil May Cry de todos os tempos, Capcom finalmente se reencontrou .
  64. Kunray
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    What else is there to say? it is a damn bombastic game, whether you are familiar with it or not.
    A must buy for DmC fans. Strongly recommended for fans of action games.
  65. DudeManGuy
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    It's incredible. I could nitpick it, but I won't. Please buy this game so we can have more Devil May Cry.
  66. Demon_God
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    This is my game of the year, have been waiting for over 10 years for this. I didn't liked the DmC reboot in particular but there were some issues with dmc 4 as well . This game addresses them all, Nero feels like a separate character now and not imitating dante. The balance of characters is great, missions never overstay their welcome, keeping every thing fresh.Great return to old formatThis is my game of the year, have been waiting for over 10 years for this. I didn't liked the DmC reboot in particular but there were some issues with dmc 4 as well . This game addresses them all, Nero feels like a separate character now and not imitating dante. The balance of characters is great, missions never overstay their welcome, keeping every thing fresh.Great return to old format where not each game had a open world and same mechanics(*cough* ubi *cough*) .The combat system is deep and lot of fun. Those saying it is easy or dull should try dante must die mode before complaining. The game has a few surprises which dmc fans should look forward to.… Expand
  67. Uganda
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    İTs a Perfect game hack and slash and story its very good game because devil may cry series is perfect hack and slash if you like hack and slash you will like this game unless you dont like hack and slash games you will like AGAİN its perfect
  68. Tamotefu
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    This game is a love letter to anyone who has ever played a game in the series, and is well worth every dollar. I lack the words to do the game justice so I'll simply say this.

    If you enjoy games like DMC, Bayonetta, MGS:Revengance, God of War, Ninja Gaiden, or just character action games in general, STOP WASTING YOUR TIME AND BUY THIS GAME.
  69. 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, difficulty is challenging and if You played earlier games there`s some surprises as well :D
  70. jacklegguy
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Best DMC game so far. 3 playable characters:Checked. Camera Rotating Perfection:Checked. Badass Gameplay Style and Plenty of Weapons: Checked. Voice Actor Match to the character: Checked. As a FAN of DMC, i think this is the best things capcom has reached
  71. MuchGames
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    DMC 5 is a must-play title for action fans. The action is fast and fluid, and its accommodations for both skilled and new players make it easier for everyone to enjoy the gameplay. The title is packed with a healthy amount of levels and several different hooks to keep you playing after you finish the campaign. The presentation is stunning, and while the game does contain microtransactions,DMC 5 is a must-play title for action fans. The action is fast and fluid, and its accommodations for both skilled and new players make it easier for everyone to enjoy the gameplay. The title is packed with a healthy amount of levels and several different hooks to keep you playing after you finish the campaign. The presentation is stunning, and while the game does contain microtransactions, they can easily be ignored. Capcom has another winner on its hands, and DMC5 is an early contender for game of the year.… Expand
  72. dimasbaron
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Like seriously, at this point who wouldn't want to kill a bunch of Demon with motorcycle?
    I really enjoy this game, good grapichs, good character, good story, good combo.
    The perfomance is really amazing, like 144fps+ at 1080p ultra on my specs. I didn't find any bug and that's a good things. Overall a really solid hack and slash game from Capcom, im really glad they make the fith DMC.    Like seriously, at this point who wouldn't want to kill a bunch of Demon with motorcycle?
    I really enjoy this game, good grapichs, good character, good story, good combo.
    The perfomance is really amazing, like 144fps+ at 1080p ultra on my specs.
    I didn't find any bug and that's a good things.
    Overall a really solid hack and slash game from Capcom, im really glad they make the fith DMC. Been playing it since the third.
    Score: 10 out of 10    … Expand
  73. AlexTkiller
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego del año, es una delicia jugar a DMC, las misiones y los bosses son unq genialidad.
  74. Iann22
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    The game is visually appealing, has cool characters and is fun to play. But do know that this is a hack and slash game, don’t worry, it won’t kill your hands. The button smashing is absolutely reasonable and the background rock music is very nice, kind of feels like your own private party.

    The negatives: - ENG voice is out of sync - Environments feel sometimes empty If you like    The game is visually appealing, has cool characters and is fun to play. But do know that this is a hack and slash game, don’t worry, it won’t kill your hands. The button smashing is absolutely reasonable and the background rock music is very nice, kind of feels like your own private party.

    The negatives:

    - ENG voice is out of sync
    - Environments feel sometimes empty

    If you like cool, sexi and funny characters, lot of action, this one is for you.    … Expand
  75. nicsilva
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    não consegui encontrar defeito (talvez o cabelo do nero haha), o jogo tá perfeito.

    gráficos 10/10
    jogabilidade 10/10
    história 10/10
  76. Vlad101
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Лучший слешер года.
    Прекрасная музыка, развитие лора и характеров, персонажи, катсцены и боёвка - всё в игре на высшем уровне.
  77. MahdIGH
    Mar 9, 2019
    9
    Devil May Cry , a hack and slash game the we have been waiting for it . Better, bigger and more powerful than ever . In the begging we can understand the history of Devil may cry. The story is involving and players will be stunned. Flashbacks are lovely but not annoying . Dante(symbol of devil may cry) , Nero and a new character V are here after 11 years. The story takes place severalDevil May Cry , a hack and slash game the we have been waiting for it . Better, bigger and more powerful than ever . In the begging we can understand the history of Devil may cry. The story is involving and players will be stunned. Flashbacks are lovely but not annoying . Dante(symbol of devil may cry) , Nero and a new character V are here after 11 years. The story takes place several years after Devil may cry 4 . The eye-catching graphic and dark , inanimate world will induce the sense of frustration. But red orbs unbalance the game play but it is not a negative point . Combat(like always) is interesting . Devil may cry deserves to be one of the best action games of the year.… Expand
  78. sedoi
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    I waited for this game since 10 years and it became everything I ever wanted to be, proving that linear games with nice gameplay can be just as engaging and giant sandboxes with tons of sidequests. My faith in capcom is now completely restored.
  79. JowDF
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    Jogo excelente conseguiu amarrar muito bem a história dos jogos anteriores e trouxe de volta em grande estilo o Hack n Slash, sem falar nas partes gráficas e sonoras que estão muito boas, a trilha sonora não deixa nem um pouco a desejar, a jogabilidade é fluida e bem responsiva. Só não me agradou o fato de ser curto o que acaba deixando um gosto de quero mais no jogador. No mais esse DMCJogo excelente conseguiu amarrar muito bem a história dos jogos anteriores e trouxe de volta em grande estilo o Hack n Slash, sem falar nas partes gráficas e sonoras que estão muito boas, a trilha sonora não deixa nem um pouco a desejar, a jogabilidade é fluida e bem responsiva. Só não me agradou o fato de ser curto o que acaba deixando um gosto de quero mais no jogador. No mais esse DMC merece um "ranking SSS" no quesito excelência, parabéns de novo Capcom!!… Expand
  80. Klady
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    Loved! It's so good to see Capcom make things right! Everyone need to play this one.
  81. Rise_Rain
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    This is a great return of the original history of DMC, great game play and history cool, is the best games of the saga.
  82. pontarez
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    that's what the fans wanted in 2013, not the stupid restart of the series. A great combat system, not a chopped version like in DmC, and a great soundtrack, not like in a stupid restart. pull my devil trigger bite into memory for a long time.
  83. Vergil1925
    Mar 11, 2019
    9
    Played it on the Xbox One X. Absolutely love the game. Currently going through it again on "SON OF SPARDA" difficulty. The only reason it is a 9 and not a 10 is that I personally do not like the combat gameplay when playing as V. Thankfully there is only about 4-5 missions where you play as him. Other than that, it is great! Hopefully, we get to play as Vergil with a DLC. MAKE IT HAPPEN PLEASE!!
  84. kaanelif
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Its amazing. Just why we cant pick our arm without breaking the other one?
    How I can focus the enemy with repeatingly hitting button on Xbox one?
  85. Talyn1984
    Mar 16, 2019
    7
    DMCV ignores the (unfairly IMO) maligned 2013 reboot in favour of a return to the original continuity. Sadly the game also seems to have thrown out level variety, character development, and puzzle solving. To me it felt like a step backwards, ignoring the many improvements the reboot made to the combat system in favour of an over-complicated trio of control set-ups mapped to the game’sDMCV ignores the (unfairly IMO) maligned 2013 reboot in favour of a return to the original continuity. Sadly the game also seems to have thrown out level variety, character development, and puzzle solving. To me it felt like a step backwards, ignoring the many improvements the reboot made to the combat system in favour of an over-complicated trio of control set-ups mapped to the game’s three characters.
    For the most part these characters play like their DMC4 iterations, with some changes; Nero’s Devil arm has been replaced by a string of mechanical hands that break constantly throughout the game forcing you to spend in game currency to keep using your favourites or keep having your right hand change its function throughout.. not that you'd notice as the arms are all pretty much interchangeable.

    Dante now has 2 different types of devil trigger added to an ever expanding arsenal of weapons that require you to switch between them and a set of 4 fighting styles that effectively alter the function of the B button. This makes his control scheme the most cluttered and complicated. Despite having played DMC games before it felt unintuitive and many was the time I wanted to pull off a killer sword attack only to find that I'd switched to gunslinger mode or trickster... or wanted to pull off a ground covering trickster move and instead pulled off a flashy sword move that was far out of range of my intended target. A truly skilled or dedicated player wouldn't let that stand in their way… but for the casual gamer playing for the story (which I'll get to later) then it generally descends into random button mashing that doesn't feel rewarding or fun.

    Likewise despite constantly being under attack from numerous enemies the game more or less forces you into taking enemies on one by one... switching between targets is unintuitive (mapped to the thumbstick buttons) and having to strafe and dodge attacks often prevents you from performing the combo you just unlocked to finish the fights quicker.

    The third control-scheme comes in the form of new character V... a "mysterious" individual with unknown motives. This is perhaps my biggest bugbear with this game... V ought to have been an interesting player character that drives the story forward... instead he's a forced control scheme that isn't that fun to play as (his levels are endured rather than enjoyed) and he fills a role in the plot that is largely predicatable... V can fill his devil trigger by reading poetry... (although he'll rarely get the opportunity in a fight)... but during my play through he irritatingly parroted the same three phrases every time... He's well designed (if you like leather clad emo-punks) but his character is completely at odds with how he ought to be presented given the (predictable) "revelation" that we discover about him partway through the game.

    The plot to this game is perhaps the main stumbling point, rehashing ideas from older DMC games and not really expanding on the mythos in any meaningful way... It would be entering spoiler territory to reveal too much, but suffice to day I found the story line predictable and uninteresting. I wanted new threats and challenges for these characters, not a rerun of older games in the series.

    Challenges are scattered throughout levels and once unlocked allow you to compete a set task like staying in the air for 15 seconds, or collecting gemstones within a time-limit, these challenges unlock health or devil trigger upgrades and finding them represents the only real element of puzzle solving in the game... the rest is; run down a corridor - fight all the enemies in a room - run down another corridor... and lather rinse repeat until you face off against the boss... This makes the levels repetitive and with a dearth of variety in the environments, the whole game feels like one long gauntlet, that keeps changing the controls on you.

    The game also has a currency system that feels geared towards grinding to unlock skills or keep playing on death... or you can bypass that by buying in-game currency with real world money through microtransactions... This particularly irritated me as the game isn't fun enough to make me want to keep grinding, and a number of difficulty spikes in various parts of the game – particularly the final boss felt like they were intentionally trying to force you to replay levels or cough up.    … Expand
  86. Shenanigan
    Mar 10, 2019
    6
    Welp, I was not expecting much from the game, but i still was disappointed with it. The storyline is straight up garbage, V is boring to play as, since he is OPAF, Nero is taken straight from DMC 4, almost all the same moves,combos ETC, with new Devil Breaker mechanic(which is simply boring and unfun to use, and there is even a hand,that acts exactly like his demon hand from DMC4). DanteWelp, I was not expecting much from the game, but i still was disappointed with it. The storyline is straight up garbage, V is boring to play as, since he is OPAF, Nero is taken straight from DMC 4, almost all the same moves,combos ETC, with new Devil Breaker mechanic(which is simply boring and unfun to use, and there is even a hand,that acts exactly like his demon hand from DMC4). Dante has some new toys, but again, he is 60% recycle. Actually, it's the perfect defenition of this game. Recycle. Buuut, dmc4 was 11 years ago, so if you enjoyed that game and want to have some more demon slashing fun,and you are not a hardcore fan of DMC, this game is gonna be a tonn of fun to play. It's mediocre at best for the fans, but for new pplayers it's awesome.… Expand
  87. Wolfenstein51
    Mar 12, 2019
    4
    All sizzle and no steak. Graphics are great, but that's about it. The game is basically go in a room, lock the doors, beat a bunch of guys up and go to the next room. This type of game design was popular in the 90's, but is unacceptable in this day and age. This is close to being the most repetitive and boring game I have played in 10 years (and I play everything). Where is theAll sizzle and no steak. Graphics are great, but that's about it. The game is basically go in a room, lock the doors, beat a bunch of guys up and go to the next room. This type of game design was popular in the 90's, but is unacceptable in this day and age. This is close to being the most repetitive and boring game I have played in 10 years (and I play everything). Where is the innovation? The level design is so drab (wait until you play level 8) and the story is really bad. This game tries to be God of War and fails miserably. Devil May Cry 2 was better than this!… Expand
  88. Gadlajk
    Mar 13, 2019
    4
    This is one of those games that get high ratings just for not having terrible performace, bugs, having decent story but gameplay is 4/10, simply combat is not fun.
  89. svenfost
    Mar 10, 2019
    4
    If you like running straight forward and press all keys whenever something moves ahead, that's a game for you.
    If you want to use a couple of brain cells once in a while or make you own choices, forget it.
    Graphics are cute, but very artificial and so not immersive. While running right ahead, the alternance of dumb video sequences and easy fights gets quickly boring. I managed to    If you like running straight forward and press all keys whenever something moves ahead, that's a game for you.
    If you want to use a couple of brain cells once in a while or make you own choices, forget it.
    Graphics are cute, but very artificial and so not immersive.
    While running right ahead, the alternance of dumb video sequences and easy fights gets quickly boring. I managed to continue playing while making a coffee in the other room and passed a level: Whenever I heard the fight's music, I quickly pressed all buttons randomly, otherwise just the front.
    I'm sure a monkey could be trained to play this game.    … Expand
  90. Lttrev
    Mar 15, 2019
    2
    At best this is an Ok game. It's not bad, but not entirely good. V's dialogue in particular was insanely grating. Some of the worst dialogue ive heard within a game in a long time. V is basically a human version of Shadow the Hedgehog. By that i mean that he is a total edgelord. He's SO CRINGY.
    Story jumps back and forth between past and present so its not always coherent. Combat is so    At best this is an Ok game. It's not bad, but not entirely good. V's dialogue in particular was insanely grating. Some of the worst dialogue ive heard within a game in a long time. V is basically a human version of Shadow the Hedgehog. By that i mean that he is a total edgelord. He's SO CRINGY.
    Story jumps back and forth between past and present so its not always coherent. Combat is so split up between the three fighters that it seems like you never get a good chance to learn any of them. It would have been better off getting to play this with your choice of character. A 6 to me seems like a fair grade.    … Expand
  91. zerolag
    Mar 11, 2019
    0
    Emo button smashing game with no sense, no ability to play, bad story. Camera and dodge move are so awful. Try ninja gaiden or bayonetta and you will not play dmc another seconds.
  92. Modio
    Mar 9, 2019
    2
    levels are boring, new characters are boring, the combat system is broken, the plot is primitive, the camera is broken, the visual is nasty, the bosses are not memorable, the music is miserable, rock music is not in sight. THIS is not DMC!
  93. fil0sofen
    Mar 8, 2019
    7
    I Just ended main campaign and this is my short review.

    Im DMC fan from DMC3. First of all, im a little dissapointment about leve design. I f you played demo, this i show looks 50% of the game. If you saw prolog, this is second part of the game. Nothing changes about it. Colors are dull, dark, everything looks the same. It is one of the main issues in my opinion. Co-Op is a joke. By    I Just ended main campaign and this is my short review.

    Im DMC fan from DMC3.

    First of all, im a little dissapointment about leve design. I f you played demo, this i show looks 50% of the game. If you saw prolog, this is second part of the game. Nothing changes about it. Colors are dull, dark, everything looks the same. It is one of the main issues in my opinion. Co-Op is a joke. By whole campaing i saw ONCE that i fight with another player in same location. The rest of "coop" time i didnt see player and funiest thing, you need to mark performance of your partner after mission. There is only two marks, "Excellent" and "dont mark". Good Job Capcom. And you cant invite your friend ofc, you will get random playrtd in these levels.

    Gameplay is excellent. I had a lot of fun with slaying demons. It feels better than 3 and 4
    Music is ok
    Graphic on Xbox One X is AMAZING. RE ENGINGE looks beatiful.

    I still will be playing DMC V because its good game. But im dissapointment with level design... Its boring. DMC not deserve for that after 11 years waiting for true sequel    … Expand
  94. era86
    Mar 16, 2019
    0
    This game is a joke. 30 minutes in and i have literally smashed 2 buttons, the rest is idiotic cutscenes. If you want to make a movie, make a goddamn movie! This is a game! Besides that, the control scheme is completely idiotic (Xbox) and you need to have a **** dictionary with all combos by your side at all times in order to even remotely play this piece of crap (if you can find gameplayThis game is a joke. 30 minutes in and i have literally smashed 2 buttons, the rest is idiotic cutscenes. If you want to make a movie, make a goddamn movie! This is a game! Besides that, the control scheme is completely idiotic (Xbox) and you need to have a **** dictionary with all combos by your side at all times in order to even remotely play this piece of crap (if you can find gameplay anywhere in this movie).

    How low have standards for games stooped, that crap like this, the Witcher etc. are highly rated games...    … Expand
  95. Zeydlitz
    Mar 8, 2019
    1
    Well, this game was not so bad until secret mission 5. But this piece of crap made it insanely bad.
  96. PS4_PC_LIFE
    Mar 9, 2019
    5
    A 5, why you ask, the censorship, why bother putting nudity in a game if its going to be censored in the worst way possible, a lousy lens flair,Developers treating its audience like children, by censoring a bit of nudity that never bothered nobody other then the NPC snowflake outrage culture. shame to i really like the game, but the censorship is really off putting. yes its also censored on PC.
  97. lostsol
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    I enjoyed the HELL out of this game. I just wish the characters had faster progression, and more depth to the story!
  98. roi1000
    Mar 20, 2019
    5
    Devil May Cry 5, unlike 1 and 3, made me pick it up and put it down so many times throughout my first playthrough for just how boring it became after every 3 missions. After finishing the game on the highest difficulty avaliable at that time I didn't feel like trying the higher difficulty for just how tired I was from playing this game.

    Despite the Devil Hunter mode meant for veteran    Devil May Cry 5, unlike 1 and 3, made me pick it up and put it down so many times throughout my first playthrough for just how boring it became after every 3 missions. After finishing the game on the highest difficulty avaliable at that time I didn't feel like trying the higher difficulty for just how tired I was from playing this game.

    Despite the Devil Hunter mode meant for veteran players of the series, it's still the easiest game in the series. Though I don't mind low difficulty as long as it's still fun, this game is so easy I can just mash tringle to beat the game, even on boss fights. If a game made me look at the other TV screen to see a movie while hitting the tringle button mindlessly and still defeating all the enemies without noticing than I know something is very wrong. It didn't happen to me with DMC1 and 3. The large variety of abilities can be bought by red orbs only make the game more of a button masher than it was without them, unlike in DMC1 and 3 where I had to be a little more patient with movement (I mean I could still button mash but not as much as here). The secret missions can be found within missions are helping a bit, making this game a 5 out of 10 for me, but overall DMC5 feels like a handheld game brought to consoles (a game you play only for short moments to not burn yourself up).    … Expand
  99. DaemonXHUN
    Mar 9, 2019
    7
    This is a competent game. It has likeable characters and a relatively interesting story. The gameplay is okay as well, but it has some quite glaring problems and to be honest, I expected way more based on the reviews.

    Some journalists have stated that DMCV has the best combat system in the entire hack & slash genre. I completely disagree with that. In a proper hack and slash game...    This is a competent game. It has likeable characters and a relatively interesting story. The gameplay is okay as well, but it has some quite glaring problems and to be honest, I expected way more based on the reviews.

    Some journalists have stated that DMCV has the best combat system in the entire hack & slash genre. I completely disagree with that. In a proper hack and slash game...

    ...the player should be able to fight effectively against multiple enemies at once. Yet in DMCV, most fights are 1v1 between the player and one enemy NPC, even if there are surrounding enemies in the given area. It feels like a glorified souls-like rather than an actual hack & slash title.

    ... the player sould have at least as many ranged attacks as close-combat moves, because that way he can fight effectively against multiple enemies that are in the area at different distances from each other and from the player. Yet in DMCV, basically all moves are close-combat moves (even though you can use a pistol, for example), and even the close-combat moves have way smaller range that I've seen in other games (Darksiders, DmC, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Bayonetta, God of War, etc.).

    ... is supposed to be tough, but fair and should have a combat system that is easy to learn, but difficult to master. The enemies should be fearful and strong but they should also have their weaknesses. For example, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a very tough game, especially on Paladin difficulty, but because the combat system is so excellent, if you master it, you can complete the whole game without ever getting hit - and you can also exploit the weaknesses of the countless different and unique enemies of the game. However, DMCV is stupidly easy even on the hardest difficulty because the A.I. barely do anything at it makes enemy encounters quite boring after a couple of hours.

    ---

    The other problem is that because the combat system is very much centered around one on one fights for multiple reasons, there's practically no reason to ever not use the Lock-On system. Yet, the only way to use the Lock-On feature (lock-on enemy target) is to use the Right Bumper button (if you are using an Xbox controller). This makes my hand hurt after a while, it just feels weird to constantly hold that button down, especially the same time that I'm continously doing combos using the X and Y buttons. In other hack & slash games, it's basically a standard in terms of controls is to toggle Lock-On using the Right Stick (click), then switching between targets by tilting that stick to left or right. I don't understand why DMCV didn't use this. It feels just as weird as shooters did on PS3, because you had to use the upper shoulder buttons to aim and fire instead of the triggers.

    TL;DR: The combat system feels very limited because as a player, you don't really have the chance nor the tools to fight against multiple enemies at the same time, the game rather chooses to focus on 1v1 fights instead and because of that, the overall combat feels way less satisfying and chaotic. Also, the game is stupidly easy because the A.I. most of the time stands still even on the hardest difficulty so it removes all the challenge and it makes the game boring after a while.    … Expand
  100. Underr8ted
    Mar 18, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a descent game all round but nothing special as some people are saying here (its their opinion) and this is mine.Keeping in mind i never played any devil may cry games ever and went and bought a copy due to its high inflated scores..Combat is kind of fun but there is just way to many upgrades for moves gadgets that you barely use or for me to even care. The only thing i can somewhat find rewarding is upgrading your health bar ( vitality gauge) and your trigger gauge and i will also throw in a couple of moves to upgrade but that"s about it, you don"t need 20+ moves for a character. The game is over the top, using two half's of a motorcycle as your weapons? is kind of stupid and lame. Also the fact that you have to play with 3 characters kind of ruined it for me majorly. You start to get good with one player (nero) and here comes V with his crappy fighting stile to ruin it.Who thought of V, they should have done him much better then this.Using a Griffin and a Panther as your weapons, and then making those weapons practically useless..You can barely hit with the panther, because the panther has a mind of its own to wonder off where ever it feels like. So when you hit that hit button (Y) it hits into thin air, into nothing, and you cant control or move it, it decides when it wants to go up to the enemy for you to hit it. As for the griffin? It also goes its own ways but at least you got long range magic powers to somewhat hurt the enemy.But still griffon is no good either. Dante is ok but i enjoyed nero's combat moves more so then dantes. They should have just made 1 character usable or just 1 mission where you can use all 3 and that"s it, the others can be just in the story fillers.The graphics however are really good i got no complaints about them.As for the design it"s kind of mweh with invisible walls but that didn't ruin the game for me much.Story is ok with a demonic tree absorbing all the life energy of red graves and turning it into a fruit of power which can be absorbed to become more powerful.. There is obviously a little more to the story then that, but it was ok nothing special. And i give the game a 5/10 it was an average experience with no replay value for me, i don't plan on playing it again..… Expand
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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
  1. VGC
    May 2, 2019
    100
    The onslaught of things to shoot, crush or skewer demons with is always exhilarating, and done ample. justice by Capcom’s RE Engine
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 9, 2019
    80
    At 15 hours long, and with the unlockable Son Of Sparta mode upping the difficulty while switching enemies around, Dante’s latest is both stylish and generously stuffed. Though occasionally intimidating and repetitive in places, you’ll still relish making Satan sing.
  3. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Apr 7, 2019
    90
    Distilling everything that's made the series great to this point and offering a razor sharp modern take on the combo-heavy character action genre that DMC helped instigate, Devil May Cry 5 is a juvenile-yet-very-adult game for those who like their monsters grotesque, their combat stylish and their demon-hunting boys and girls dumb but outrageously sexy.
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