Devil May Cry 5

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1066 Ratings

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  1. Awanka
    Jun 17, 2023
    5
    This wasn't nearly as fun as it should have been. DMC5 felt like a chore to play, and I had no desire to complete it on higher difficulty levels, which is one of my favorite parts about the series. DMC is one of the few franchises to get difficulty settings right.

    The core problem is that the combat is poorly designed, overcomplicated, and very sloppy. When I think back to the    This wasn't nearly as fun as it should have been. DMC5 felt like a chore to play, and I had no desire to complete it on higher difficulty levels, which is one of my favorite parts about the series. DMC is one of the few franchises to get difficulty settings right.

    The core problem is that the combat is poorly designed, overcomplicated, and very sloppy. When I think back to the original Devil May Cry, and how simple the combat controls were, and how the fights were elegant dances fighting a few enemies at a time, I don't understand how that PS2 game could be so much superior to this one. Let's starting with targeting. You have to hold down a button to target an enemy, which is terrible design. Switching targets is also wonky, and it seems that your character has to be perfectly still to do it. This is among the worst targeting systems I've ever seen, and for a fast-paced action game fighting 4-5 enemies at once, it kills the gameplay. The end result is that I ended up spamming attacks against waves of poorly visible enemies. It didn't feel tactical or fun.

    DMC5 has ridiculously complicated controls for an action game. There are 3 different characters that you switch around, who each have very different move-sets. Dante for example has 4 different stances, 5 different weapons, different attacks depending on subtle directional and positioning cues. It just ends up being annoying, and reminds me of the problems with Doom Eternal. These are action games. They should have 1 button to attack. They're not that deep. DMC also has a wide variety of special moves for each weapon, character, stance if you've unlocked them, which are like Street Fighter combos. I hate controller combos, and they're the last thing I want to try to pull off while juggling many threats at once. Some commands also have the same combo. I can't count the number of times I jumped on my golem, when I didn't want to. The resulting game is chaotic mess that was so annoying that I stopped caring after a while.

    The story also has a lot of cringe in the form of family drama and emotional outbursts like some crappy anime. This is Devil May Cry. What is going on here?    … Expand
  2. Broyax
    Feb 4, 2023
    0
    Les DMC se suivent et se ressemblent… à moins qu’ils ne s’aggravent. Cela reste du « jeu » (?!) presse-bouton à combos (con-bos, cons beaux ?) avec des beaux cons, sortis ici d’un Twilight : poseurs, bling-blings, ridicules… insupportables.

    En outre, ça fatigue le pouce, l’index et la manette et ça fait sa pause et ça prend la pose… toutes les cinq minutes (des fois, toutes les 30 s)    Les DMC se suivent et se ressemblent… à moins qu’ils ne s’aggravent. Cela reste du « jeu » (?!) presse-bouton à combos (con-bos, cons beaux ?) avec des beaux cons, sortis ici d’un Twilight : poseurs, bling-blings, ridicules… insupportables.

    En outre, ça fatigue le pouce, l’index et la manette et ça fait sa pause et ça prend la pose… toutes les cinq minutes (des fois, toutes les 30 s) pour des cinématiques avec ralentis pour poseurs ; les voix en japonais accentuent le phénomène et la drôlerie pathétiquement beauf de l’ensemble. Notons néanmoins la petite nana « Nico » avec son petit short et ses multiples tatouages dont deux pistolets pointent directement vers son… ah j’adore les Japonais, ils osent tout… mais on peut pas jouer avec « Nico », seulement avec le poseur de base.

    Et pour le reste… eh bien… c’est pas trop vilain et ça tourne à 60 im/s. Mais c’est pas vraiment… beau. Et ça ne suffit pas face à l’ennui qui nous assaille de toutes parts alors qu’on dégomme des démons crabeurks, via une maniabilité déficiente et un système de combat peu clair et fatigant. Franchement, il est temps d’arrêter de produire ces conneries à tambourinage de manette, totalement grotesques et inutiles. Si on veut se faire des démons, on joue à Doom !…    … Expand
  3. JaydonYT
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing sequel to an already great franchise! The Devil May Cry series has always been an enjoyable one, and this game is no different. Great combat, a compelling story, characters that you know, hate and loves, and also Dante is back! A game with Dante in it is just perfect. You have to learn how to play different characters, which I think makes the game more immersive.

    I love how you can also play as Vergil if you buy the DLC for it. Sure, the story gets repetitive at that point, but you get to play the story again as a completely new character, the villain! Also, there’s multiple difficulty levels so you can play the game over and over again until you master the game.

    The only thing I really disliked in this game was playing as V. Spoilers ahead: V is the human side of Vergil. Vergil stabbed himself with the Yamato, splitting himself and V into separate bodies. V actually goes to work for the good guys until he suddenly turns when he tries to kill Dante. For starters, I don’t like how his story plays out, and also I hate how his combat works. It’s boring as all of your companions do all the fighting for you and there’s not really any combos to learn as V, his combat is just boring and bland. However, I do admit, V’s companion Griffin makes playing with V much better. I love Griffin as a character and he has an actual motive. His sassy and trash talking personality always make me laugh.

    This game is very good despite a few flaws and is definitely a must play, especially for the Devil May Cry fanatics.    … Expand
  4. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  5. GrumpyParrot
    Jan 4, 2023
    1
    Started the game with the combo set to auto. Tutorial level. First wall jump and the guy couldn't even get on the platform. Seriously Capcom?
  6. dan-man
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    The game starts off as incredible but halfway devolves into some weird cringe anime show. Doesn't feel like they pulled it off, and they got confused with the development halfway. Great gameplay, style and graphics though. Also Nico is a babe.
  7. ElRSempai
    Jan 29, 2022
    5
    Es un juego que le es fiel al puro estiló de devil may cry, tiene una historia que ata los cabos sueltos de sus precuelas y cuenta con un giro de trama bastante bueno que sin duda le facinara a todo fan de DMC
  8. akirakitamura82
    Dec 16, 2021
    8
    Das erste Spiel auf der Series X durchgespielt. Devil May Cry ist zurück und es ist eine Verbesserung gegenüber dem vierten Spiel, das einfach Schlecht war. Der 5 Teil stellt den neuen Charakter V vor, der ebenso spielbar ist wie Nero und Dante. Das erste Spiel wird immer das Beste sein, aber Teil 5 katapultiert sich direkt auf Platz 2. Beim Gameplay hat sich nicht viel verändert, zwarDas erste Spiel auf der Series X durchgespielt. Devil May Cry ist zurück und es ist eine Verbesserung gegenüber dem vierten Spiel, das einfach Schlecht war. Der 5 Teil stellt den neuen Charakter V vor, der ebenso spielbar ist wie Nero und Dante. Das erste Spiel wird immer das Beste sein, aber Teil 5 katapultiert sich direkt auf Platz 2. Beim Gameplay hat sich nicht viel verändert, zwar gibt es neue Aktionen und jeder der Spielbaren Figuren hat seinen eigenen Kampfstil. Aber wir
    müssen immer noch auf die Knöpfe Hämmern um Gegner ins Jenseits zu befördern, am meisten gefiel es mir mit Dante zu spielen, Trish und Lady sind auch mit an Bord aber nicht als Spielbare Charaktere. Die Story ist sehr spannend mit einer tollen Wendung, der Bösewicht ist sehr bedrohlich, und seine Identität einfach genial. Die Grafik ist fantastisch, das Gleiche gilt für den Sound. Leider ist stellenweise die Kamera im Spiel extrem nervig. Insgesamt ist Devil May Cry 5 ein sehr gutes Actionspiel. Neue Charaktere, spannende Story und Dantes Gameplay ist immer noch das Beste. Ich gebe 8/10    … Expand
  9. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    After and HD port of the original trilogy and a stupid Emo freaking Dante, Capcom FINALLY brought this series back from the dead. Not only was Dante done right but Nero got what he deserved in the sense of a much more likeable character.
  10. DrZomboid
    Jun 22, 2021
    7
    Played od Series X. Better than DmC but still boring locations and too much of underworld.
  11. sparkyshark
    Jun 12, 2021
    9
    Not sure how I missed this game and overlooked it for so long. First game in the franchise I played, and 0 disappointment. Aside from the cutting-edge gameplay, lovable characters, and awesome villains, the graphics beat that of even Rocket League, GTA, and other massive titles on the XBOX One. Amazing game.
  12. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    9
    Holy crap this is one of the best action games I’ve ever played. Even with having little knowledge of DMC before playing 5, I didn’t feel that lost. It definitely feels like it’s own stand alone story & I appreciate that as a newcomer! The visuals are some of the best I’ve ever seen, Capcom & the RE Engine have been getting back to back W’s lately and I love it. Probably my favorite engineHoly crap this is one of the best action games I’ve ever played. Even with having little knowledge of DMC before playing 5, I didn’t feel that lost. It definitely feels like it’s own stand alone story & I appreciate that as a newcomer! The visuals are some of the best I’ve ever seen, Capcom & the RE Engine have been getting back to back W’s lately and I love it. Probably my favorite engine out rn. The slick stylish combat is addictive & it’s appropriately over the top! I definitely have to play the rest of the series at some point. Also the soundtrack is full of bangers & makes the moment to moment gameplay all the more better. Dante, Nero & V are all incredibly fun to play as & they all play differently. Literally cannot recommend this game enough. Also Nero could get it.… Expand
  13. Uradisur
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Один из лучших слешеров. Игра очень красивая, классные катсцены, графика и лицевая анимация на высоте. Крутые персонажи, Данте вообще красавец. Много разных врагов, внушительные боссы и много разного оружия. Я получал удовольствие от этой игры от начала до конца. Определённо лучшая игра 2019 года.Один из лучших слешеров. Игра очень красивая, классные катсцены, графика и лицевая анимация на высоте. Крутые персонажи, Данте вообще красавец. Много разных врагов, внушительные боссы и много разного оружия. Я получал удовольствие от этой игры от начала до конца. Определённо лучшая игра 2019 года.
  14. gotterpotter56
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    Хороший, динамичный слешер. Графика на высоте, персонажи приятны и интересны.
  15. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Oct 17, 2020
    9
    Thankfully, the Xbox One version of DMC 5 performs better than Resident Evil 7 ever did. Of course, it's still inferior to the PS4 edition due to a lower resolution and less stable frame rate. The game is terrific fun bogged down with the occasional loading screen. Any fan of the previous titles will have a blast. With this fifth main installment, players get to control three characters;Thankfully, the Xbox One version of DMC 5 performs better than Resident Evil 7 ever did. Of course, it's still inferior to the PS4 edition due to a lower resolution and less stable frame rate. The game is terrific fun bogged down with the occasional loading screen. Any fan of the previous titles will have a blast. With this fifth main installment, players get to control three characters; Nero, Dante and new hero V. Each have their own fighting style. The game includes 20 missions, 12 hidden bonus challenges and 6 difficulty levels. Also, the Bloody Tower was added as free DLC. Overall, this is another great addition to the series. I would rate it with a 9 out of 10… Expand
  16. AlexvaderII
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Así es como se hace una continuación, el sistema de combos y armas es perfecto y podemos utilizar a tres personajes que se diferencian entre ellos lo suficiente para que el juego no se sienta repetitivo. En cuanto a la historia tengo que decir que tiene sus defectos pero no lo mencionare para no dar spoilers y con esto no digo que sea mala pero hay detalles que quedaron a mi parecer en elAsí es como se hace una continuación, el sistema de combos y armas es perfecto y podemos utilizar a tres personajes que se diferencian entre ellos lo suficiente para que el juego no se sienta repetitivo. En cuanto a la historia tengo que decir que tiene sus defectos pero no lo mencionare para no dar spoilers y con esto no digo que sea mala pero hay detalles que quedaron a mi parecer en el aire, por lo demás todo bien. En general me pareció una entrega muy correcta en todos los aspectos y mas en lo jugable ya que aquí cumple y de sobra, jugar a Devil May Cry V es una locura. Si te gustaron los juegos anteriores vas a amar este, yo lo considero uno de los mejores de la saga.… Expand
  17. 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.
  18. ProfAmateur
    Aug 10, 2020
    7
    + Mehrere coole Charaktere zu spielen
    + Schnell neue Skills zu erlernen (kein in die länge gezogenes farming)
    + Lustige Filmsequenzen
    - Levels sehr linear
    - Etwas wenig Content
  19. Doom5layer
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This game is absolutely badass. I really only have 2 complaints with the game. Using rb to lock on to enemies is fine, but switching targets seemed to be a big issue all game. Combos are difficult and must be timed perfectly, and sometimes just fail to work. However switching between 3 characters and remembering the best combos was my only other problem. Nero and Dante are fairly easyThis game is absolutely badass. I really only have 2 complaints with the game. Using rb to lock on to enemies is fine, but switching targets seemed to be a big issue all game. Combos are difficult and must be timed perfectly, and sometimes just fail to work. However switching between 3 characters and remembering the best combos was my only other problem. Nero and Dante are fairly easy to play, and have kickass moves and weapons you can upgrade. V is much more difficult since you have to controls 3 followers, and make sure he doesn't get hit. Also he is boring as hell to play as.

    IDK why I started talking about the things I didn't like because I beat this game in 3 days it was so addicting. If you are a fan of hack n slash games, with cool combos, and weapon upgrades this game is for you. Story is ok, and has a cool ending. Graphics are some of the best I've seen on the current generation of console.    … Expand
  20. 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.
  21. Kovenant94
    May 24, 2020
    8
    Awesome action and graphics, with a really cool entry at the beginning for newcomers to the series, wish more games would do this.

    Really worth playing if you like dmc and even if you haven't played any of the previous entries.
  22. Liam247
    May 5, 2020
    8
    Devil May Cry 5 controls excellently, looks amazing, and is the best in the series since Devil May Cry 3
  23. Nightshroud0
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    El Juego es muy divertido de jugar y entretenido que es el objetivo principal.
  24. Vlad101
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Лучший слешер года.
    Прекрасная музыка, развитие лора и характеров, персонажи, катсцены и боёвка - всё в игре на высшем уровне.
  25. 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.
  26. Refreshment
    Feb 25, 2020
    7
    Devil may cry 5 is one of the best action games of the year. Due to its frenetism is really addictive and what is more important: FUN; which is the main reason to play videogames. In addition the graphics are great (one of the best of this generation) and the soundtrack fits really well with the gameplay, so you'll soon get hooked on this game.
    The story unfolds in a good way along    Devil may cry 5 is one of the best action games of the year. Due to its frenetism is really addictive and what is more important: FUN; which is the main reason to play videogames. In addition the graphics are great (one of the best of this generation) and the soundtrack fits really well with the gameplay, so you'll soon get hooked on this game.
    The story unfolds in a good way along stunningly designed levels; It's a pity that we couldn't explore them more deeply. Dante and Nero are awesome characters; very charismatics and with an enough variety of combos to perform. However, the new character V, has one of the most boring gameplay i've ever seen in a Hack and slash game... You feel like you don't have the control on him. Despite this, he plays an important role in the story.
    Devil may cry 5 might be a great and one of the most addictive action games of the genre. But i really miss much more content.... The main story is kinda short and there are not more gamemodes... So if you want to keep playing you are forced to play the campaing over and over again; what can turn into boring in the long run.    … Expand
  27. Simone7
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Mi é piaciuto molto, V su tutti. Unica cosa il braccio di Nero non é il massimo.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. NeoconTom
    Dec 16, 2019
    7
    Devil May Cry V an enjoyable game overall. Graphically outstanding, narratively confusing, character dynamic is decent, enemy variety great, music varies to okay to great, overall gameplay is good. Certainly worth playing if you into these type of games.
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#6 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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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
  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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