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DmC: Devil May Cry - Definitive Edition

Ninja Theory · Mar 10, 2015

PS4 · Xbox One

Mature

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The Dante of DmC is a young man who has no respect for authority or society in general. Dante knows that he is not human, but also that he is not like the demons that have tormented him throughout his life. Caught between worlds, he feels like an outcast. He is now discovering and coming to terms with what it means to be the child of a demon and an angel. This split personality has a real impact on gameplay with Dante being able to call upon angel and demon abilities at will, transforming his Rebellion sword on the fly to dramatically affect both combat and movement.

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Scores by platform

PlayStation 4

Critic 8.3 (25 critics) · Gamer 9.2

8.5

Xbox One

Critic 8.5 (8 critics) · Gamer 8.0

8.1

Critic reviews

  • TechRaptor

    Adrian Winters · Mar 30, 2015

    9.0
    Ultimately, DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition is a steal for its $39.99 price tag. It provides fantastic gameplay which is accessible to all, an ingenious redesign to a beloved franchise, some very memorable moments (including some of the finer voice acting in gaming, even if some of the dialogue is as cheesy as the game’s predecessors), fascinatingly executed social commentary, plenty of replay value and – something many games are missing these days – tons of good, pure fun.
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  • Den of Geek

    Aaron Birch · Mar 16, 2015

    8.0
    With combat so fluid and well-implemented, my only real concern would be the same issues I've had with the game in the past, and others of its ilk. Instead of levels that flow along, with enemies to fight and kill, DmC repeatedly locks you in an arena-style fights, and these instances are often easy to telegraph. ...Now, this is Devil Mary Cry, not an open world sandbox, but I feel it could be a little less rail road and more flexible, but it's a minor concern, and there's plenty of game here in the decent length campaign.
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  • PlayStation Trophies

    Richard Walker · Mar 11, 2015

    9.0
    DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition proves that DmC is still brilliant. A slight resolution upgrade, frame rate boost and additional content make for a good value package, but if you've already played DmC on last-gen platforms, you may want to carefully consider re-purchasing this, despite it remaining deliciously devilish.
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  • Games Radar+

    Tom Senior · Mar 10, 2015

    8.0
    As impossible as that sounds, DmC’s frenzied monster-clobbering is moreish enough to tempt me back. Given the current release crop on Xbox One and PS4, DmC should be the go-to choice for hack-and-slash connoisseurs. Who knows, maybe you'll even come to not-hate punk Dante.
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  • Video Gamer

    Brett Phipps · Mar 10, 2015

    9.0
    It may be another HD remake, but DmC does more than dust off and polish up an old title. In fact, it doesn’t really improve its looks much beyond the resolution and frame rate, but rather gives players the tools to tailor the experience. This is a remake that’s been created based on community’s feedback, upping speed, increasing difficulty and moving items to keep player’s on their toes, meaning there’s plenty here to justify a return, especially at a budget price point.
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  • PS Lifestyle

    Mark Labbe · Mar 10, 2015

    8.0
    Clearly, Capcom and Ninja Theory put their time into creating DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition. Between the upgraded visuals and new features and modes, the Definitive Edition is worth buying for fans of the series or complete newcomers. There is enough new material here to allow players who have already completed the original game to go back and enjoy the Definitive Edition, and, besides the few cutscene errors and the poor writing, it is a must-buy title.
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Gamer reviews

  • Only Ace

    Apr 21, 2021 · PS4

    7.8

    Nowadays I see why people really disliked this game, but it wasnt horrible.

  • Quentin Brandon

    Jun 9, 2020 · PS4

    8.5

    If you like beat them all, it's definetely a game to do. I thought this new Dmc style was brilliant. The combat design is flowless : many weapons easy to use for an unstoppable killing spree. I played it on PS3 and then on PS4, and I didn't really see a difference, I'm just glad they included the Virgile's DLC.

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