DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition
Release Date: March 10, 2015
Action, TPP, remaster/remake, slasher, urban fantasy, singleplayer
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The complete edition of the game DmC: Devil May Cry released for PC and seventh generation consoles in 2013 as the fifth installment in Capcom's popular hack-and-slash franchise. The game, which is a reboot of the whole series, takes place simultaneously in two worlds: the human one and the infernal one.
DMC: Devil May Cry is a reboot of one of the most popular franchises produced by Capcom. Ten years after the release of the first installment, the Japanese publisher decided to freshen up the series and entrust a British studio Ninja Theory with the development. Ninja Theory are known for such games as Heavenly Sword and Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. It's worth noting that the developing process was supervised by the Japanese and British divisions of Capcom — this way the seasoned fans can feel at home, while the new ones don't have to worry about being unfamiliar with the plot of the series so far.
Plot
DMC: Devil May Cry for PS4 and XONE takes place simultaneously in two worlds: the human one and the infernal one (Limbo), with hordes of demons finding a way of traveling between the realms with the use of interdimensional gates. Only an uncompromising, vengeful warrior can face this threat. The player is cast in the role of Dante, a young short-tempered man of difficult character, keeping his distance from the rest of the society. His remarkable talent for handling all kinds of weaponry turns out to be invaluable during the invasion. The game begins just as Dante gets attacked by a powerful demon called Hunter, and is helped by a mysterious girl named Kat.
Mechanics
DMC: Devil May Cry is very similar to its 2001 predecessor. It's an astonishingly action-packed TPP slasher. The protagonist fights his demonic opponents both on the ground and in the air, attacking them with series of spectacular blows. Dante can also use a wide range of weapons, such as the Rebellion sword, the Ebony and Ivory pistols, the Arbiter axe and the Osiris scythe.
One of the most interesting features of the game is Dante's ability to activate one of two modes — Angel and Devil. It's not only useful when fighting specific types of monsters, but can also help with puzzle-solving (for example, by using chains to drag interactive objects). The developers also included the Devil Trigger mode, which makes Dante invincible for a few seconds, known from the previous installments.
The visual layer of DMC: Devil May Cry for PS4 and XONE is remarkably well-done and the levels have been designed in an interesting way. The player spends most of the gameplay traversing the infernal realm of Limbo, which has its own specific set of laws. Dante' attacks are visually impressive, and the game is complemented by a powerful dubstep soundtrack.
Technical aspects
Definitive Edition features improved graphics, running at 60 FPS and in 1080p. It also includes every DMC: Devil May Cry DLC ever released, and exclusive content created specifically for the new edition. The exclusive content includes: the Bloody Palace mode, allowing to repeal waves of opponents while playing as Vergil, more hardcore difficulty levels (Gods Must Die and Must Style), the Turbo mode, accelerating the gameplay, the Hardcore mode, which makes the gameplay similar to that in the game's predecessors, and a set of outfits for Dante and Vergil, inspired by the previous installments in the series. The studio also listened to the critics of the original game and took care of many of its issues by patching the combat system and introducing manual targeting, among others.
Last updated on April 26, 2016
December 18, 2017
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow of Devil May Cry series
For a game that wasn’t even planned, the first Devil May Cry turned out to be truly groundbreaking. Of course, this generated subsequent follow-ups. The history of the franchise is one big sinusoid, but that just makes the story all the more interesting.
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Digital Spy: 4 / 5 by Liam Martin
DmC: Definitive Edition is more than just a HD remaster with better graphics and some DLC thrown in. Representing the best of both worlds, it improves on the original game in almost every way, adding the challenge that long-term fans have been craving, without sacrificing its newfound accessibility.
Game Informer: 9 / 10 by Joe Juba
Optional difficulty and gameplay modifiers let you customize the experience to be exactly what you want
GameSpot: 9 / 10 by Mark Walton
In its Definitive Edition form, DmC Devil May Cry isn't just a better version of DmC--it's a bonafide hack 'n' slash classic.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 135 votes. 18 players anticipated the game.
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Game Series
Devil May Cry Series
A series of action games with gameplay focused on spectacular combat sequences, considered to be some of the best slashers on the market. Devil May Cry ranks among the most important brands in the publishing portfolio of Japanese company Capcom.
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DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition Summary
Platforms:
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
