DmC: Devil May Cry - Vergil's Downfall

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• GGameSpot

  Mark Walton · Mar 22, 2013

  7.0

  Despite its foibles, Vergil's Downfall is a commendable piece of DLC. Its combat walks a very different path to that of the main game but is no less entertaining because of it. And the additional content is a looker, too; the 2D, anime-style cutscenes are a particular triumph, even if they don't tell the best of stories. No, you don't get to go another round with the excellent Dante, but Vergil's still quite the slugger, and different enough to offer a challenge to even the most technical of players.

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• PUPlayStation Universe

  Don Oliveira · Mar 13, 2013

  5.5

  There is some fun to be had with Vergil’s Downfall—mainly the experience of playing as Vergil himself—but you’ll have to ignore some of the add-on’s own downfalls to be fully satisfied with this package. It doesn’t do the standard game justice, but it does give me hope for Vergil as a playable character in a DmC sequel—if that’ll ever happen. Fingers crossed.

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• DDestructoid

  Chris Carter · Mar 06, 2013

  7.5

  In a way, Vergil's Downfall represents the game DmC might have been -- less fluff, more style. But at the same time, like many areas of DmC, it lacks substance. You'll fight very samey enemies across five areas that also bear a resemblance to stages from the core game, which at the end of the day, just isn't quite enough to justify DLC pricing for everyone.

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• CCOGconnected

  Daniel Kozlowski · Mar 05, 2013

  7.5

  All in all the Vergil’s Downfall, the first DLC for Devil May Cry, is a solid experience as Vergil’s unique combos are fun and the narrative is actually pretty good, all which make the $7.99 (720 MS Points) worth the price of admission. The collectibles and additional difficulties deliver a fair amount of content for the coin too. If you found yourself a fan of Devil May Cry’s narrative it would be wise to pick this up.

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• CCheatcc

  Angelo M. D'Argenio · Mar 05, 2013

  8.0

  Vergil’s Downfall has some noticeable problems. It’s short (only three to five hours), it feels highly reused, and it’s a huge departure from the tone of DmC. However, the tragic story of Vergil and the comic-book way it is told, as well as the ability to play as Vergil himself, make these few short chapters more than worth getting. This content may not be quite as good as the original game, but it’s a must-have for any fan of the Devil May Cry series.

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• EGEuro Gamer

  Martin Robinson · Mar 11, 2013

  7.0

  You can't accuse Vergil's Downfall of being more of the same, and Ninja Theory should be commended for offering up a punchy side dish with action that boasts its own distinct flavour. Whether you'd rather just return for a second helping of the main course is really just a matter of taste, though it's still hard to not walk away thinking that Vergil's a fighter who's condemned to stay in Dante's shadow.

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