Reviews VideoGame / Dm C Devil May Cry

Don't believe the hate... (Definitive Edition)

DMC 3 will always be the best in the series, but Dm C deserves praise too. First, it eases up the learning curve for newbies (this should not be seen as a negative for older fans, since it welcomes more players without scaring them off), and improved the atrocious platforming of the series. Controls are still customizable but are smooth like the previous entries.

Even with the easier set up, the game provides opportunities to reach SS Stylish, or rather SS Sensational. Using L2/LT and R2/RT, Dante can switch between fast, crowd-control Angel weapons, slow, powerhouse Demon weapons, and the neutral Rebellion. Gunplay is still great, with twin pistols Ebony and Ivory, shotgun Revenant, and sticky detonator Kablooey, which works like Lucifer in DMC 4. Like Nero's Devil Bringer, Dante can pull-in or zip towards enemies with the Ophion Chain, which is also mandatory for platforming/exploring.

You will acquire new Angel/Demon weapons later, Revenant and Kablooey are also obtained later on. The ability to bring every weapon into combat at once serves as this game's fighting mechanic innovation. Using the D-Pad Up for Guns, Left for Angel weapons, and Right for Demon weapons, switching between the 8 weapons available is frantic and rewarding.

Combat shines in midair, lifting several enemies and subjecting them to flashy, explosive moves is breathtaking. New moves can be purchased along with various items to help you along the way (separate currencies for items and skills). Collectibles and Secret Missions are there, per DMC tradition.

Vergil is available too (Vergil's Downfall), and his playstyle is similar to the older games.

Story-wise, Dante is initially a jerk, but his character develops throughout the story. The story has funny moments, and is less anime-ish. The "fight-for-freedom" premise is mostly background plot, as the story is really about Dante's development, and he is actually less escapist and more relatable this time.

The music, composed by Combichrist and Noisia is insanely headbang inducing, and stands out in the series' music.

For the hardcore, old fans, the Definitive Edition adds Hardcore mode to rebalance the game to emulate the older games. (Style System Rebalance, Evade/Parry window adjustment, etc. It also affects Vergil's Downfall)

Satisfactory in most ways, this is a great game for old and new fans.

9/10