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DmC Devil May Cry
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DmC Devil May Cry is a reboot of the series from developer Ninja Theory, featuring a redesigned Dante and a new take on the franchise's fiction.
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"The character action genre hasn't been this stylish or crazy in a good long while."
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Dante looks like a crackhead but the game is solid.

Originally written: 12-2-13 The half demon with an attitude, Dante, is waking up after a party in his trailer; suddenly he's attacked by a demon known as a Hunter. He then receives a visit from a girl… Read more

Ninja Theory Did Not Take A Devil May Care Approach With This Devil May Cry

Yes, the sound effects and reload animation for this Shotgun is exactly the same as in DMC. That's what you call attention to detail kids. Also, love. Also, crazy. DmC Devil May Cry comes with my full… Read more

Great For A Newcomer

The New Dante I've never been a DmC fan, nor was I ever interested enough to pick the previous games up in all honesty. I've played Devil May Cry over at a friends house years ago and to be honest I d… Read more

A year on, terrific action and set pieces make this a great deal.

When it comes down to it, I probably wouldn't have paid $60 for Devil May Cry, even though it's a genuinely terrific game. It seemed like a bit of a steep entry point for an action game, and it's in a… Read more

DmC: Devil May Cry combines stylish action, dynamic combat and a vibrant world to make a truly great action experience.

Faced with the always daunting challenge of rebooting a long-running, beloved series, Ninja Theory has outdone themselves in creating not only a great game in its own respect, but one that maintains a… Read more

Do you like interruptions in your action games?

things that would make DmC a better game: Character facing should dominate which objects can be interacted with, not the camera. Secrets should not be stuck in areas the camera is directed not to go.… Read more

How Reboots Should be Done

DmC Devil May Cry wasn't even close to being on my radar, and I think that's what made it so surprising to me! Some background: I played Devil May Cry back in the day, but it didn't leave a huge mark,… Read more

Wait! What colour is his hair?

We never asked for this! What did Capcom do to our beloved action series? Why isn’t Dante’s hair white?! Feelings of outrage assaulted the brains of the Devil May Cry fan base when DmC Devil May Cry w… Read more

This is a title that gets most of the important parts right when it comes to an action game

From its initial reveal, DmC: Devil May Cry ( DmC ) was slapped in the face with a lot of negativity. Let’s be honest with each other: As gamers, we shout out for refreshing new ideas and mechanics, b… Read more

Much Needed Change

I have not been a fan of the first four Devil May Cry games. If not my affection for new developer Ninja Theory, I would've likely ignored this entry. I am glad I didn't as this was the first DMC titl… Read more

Speak of the Devil.

Very rarely can a reboot truly capitalize on the strengths of its origins with the modern conceptions of solid game design. DmC is one of those games. Whether we're discussing the brilliant fighting m… Read more

This game is an utter dissapointment

Gameplay: Considering how DMC3 and DMC4 the gameplay in this one rather simple, shallow and a bit annoying. First of all the stances do not work really well. It breaks the combat fluidity, and the fac… Read more

DMC Devil May Cry Review: Dante Must Die

Devil May Cry is one of the big names in the Capcom roster of franchises and is commonly held as the pinnacle of its genre, along with Ninja Gaiden. It has had some rough entries in its history but de… Read more

DmC is a fresh, great new take on the story aspect of the classic franchise that maintains its gameplay exhilaration.

We all know the many reactions that came with the territory when it was revealed that Capcom would not only be handing the next Devil May Cry game to a different developer, but also be rebooting the f… Read more

OBEY.

Ninja Theory's inspired reboot doesn't just revive Capcom's aging hack-and-slash franchise, it transforms it. In 1893, after writing twenty-four short stories and two books chronicling the life and ti… Read more

Ninja Theory manages to make combat more accessible and kept focus on the difficulty and style the series is known for.

Never in the history of gaming in my lifetime have I seen the build up from announcement to release of a game be so powerfully torn, and if there is one thing I can accomplish with this piece, I hope… Read more

DmC is back and with NinjaTheory at the helm, is this the swan song or the rejuvenation of the series

The newest game in the Devil May Cry series is finally here, and the most asked questions have been, "Is it good?" and "Is Dante still Dante?". I'm glad to say give the affirmative on both those quest… Read more

THIS 30-HIT AERIAL IS FOR YOU, KURT COBAIN

DmC kinda came out at a bad time. Now, more than ever, are we actively discussing sexism, crassness of anonymous internet types and a general lack of social elegance, or rather social standards, in vi… Read more

This is DMC5. Deal with it.

I have now played and finished all five console-based Devil May Cry games. I do not count myself among the hardcore superfans who do speedruns or complete Bloody Palace mode holding the controller wit… Read more

This devil won't make you cry

<p>I have now played and finished all five console-based Devil May Cry games. I do not count myself among the hardcore superfans who do speedruns or complete Bloody Palace mode holding the contr… Read more

Look at this Punk!! an unexpected reverence for DmC: Devil May Cry

note: I initially posted this on my blog, PATRICK RAINVILLE VIDEO GAME BLOG , but figured I should post it as a review on Giant Bomb as well. DmC: Devil May Cry (2013) is a game that should have come… Read more

D's for Never Dirty, MC's for Mostly Clean...

Character action games aren’t exactly my strong suit, but I’ve played them from time to time. However, outside of Bayonetta and two of the present day Ninja Gaiden titles, I’d struggle to name which o… Read more

If it were only true

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The reboot of Devil May Cry misses some steps, but certainly makes some strides in the visual department

DMC - the reboot of the Devil May Cry series - is not the perfect game many are totting it to be. I find it hard to swallow when a reviewer goes as far as to highlight issues within a game but then do… Read more

The reboot that converted a long-time nonbeliever

When the first Devil May Cry was released, my friends fell in love with its stylish action, intricate combat system, and dark tone. The first time I played it was at my cousin's house, and within 45 m… Read more

A decent character action game

DmC does not break the mold. It does not reinvent the wheel. Honestly, it really doesn't deserve the fuss it's gotten since it was announced. As a character action game in the same vein as Bayonetta a… Read more

reboot

the reboot of dmc is not bad but i prefer the old one cause he was so such badass when he had the original coat and white hair and nephilim ? come on ! what happened the real dante ? This is crap , da… Read more

Cool but Deficient...

DmC is the reboot of the Devil May Cry series by Ninja Theory. It is intended to direct a franchise in a new direction and gain a broader audience. I had no cons about the ideas behind the revitalizin… Read more

Bringing relevancy back to an inconsistent franchise

When it comes to rebooting a beloved franchise it’s probably best to go all out, balls to the wall. The Internet’s furore may cast doubt over any such tactic, but in the case of Ninja Theory’s reimagi… Read more

Decent game, poor imitation.

Finished this on the middle difficulty. Had an overall decent time (awesome pc port averaging 100 fps on my rig). Started out pretty strong but it seemed to dragged more I played of it and gotten into… Read more

The best entry in the franchise

DMC; a game that sends furious rage up the spines of the supposed hardest of hardcore Devil May Cry Fans, showing once again that for whatever reason Capcom’s fans are some of the most passionate and… Read more

Devil May Cry reborn, and better than ever.

Since its announcement DMC Devil May Cry hasn't been short on controversy. Long time fans of the hack and slash franchise have called foul, shouting from metaphorical rooftops (internet forums) in dis… Read more

Ninja Theory Gambles and Wins Big

Ninja Theory shows how a reboot is supposed to work. Many fans cried afoul when the announcement of a new Dante was made. Thing is, he isn't so much new as he is slightly different and one could defin… Read more

Shattering Expectations

Its been three years. Its been three years since a trailer for a new Capcom flashed across everyone's screen. The trailer inexplicably turned out to be a new Devil May Cry game. There was much bewilde… Read more

I loved the old games. I love this just slightly more.

The Rad Though not without fault I still found the narrative to be engaging and enjoyed the different take on some classic characters. Less punishing then previous games in the series. Rad soundtrack.… Read more

Fantastic Reboot

Welcome back, Dante . Now before I go on with praising up Ninja Theory 's reboot, I have to throw in a disclaimer because of just how ridiculous all of the hate this game is getting, simply for being… Read more

A solid action game with a troubled story

This is more or less from a forum post I made outlining my personal impressions of the game as a whole. Please be aware that I travel pretty far into spoiler territory, so fair warning. Having finishe… Read more

Hell of a good game

DMC: Devil May Cry is the 2012 reboot of the popular Playstation hack n’ slash series of the same name. Originally developed and published by Capcom, they have handed off the reigns to developer Ninja… Read more

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