Item: Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition
Rating: 9
Author: Craig Desmond

Oh boy this game truly embodies the smoky sexy style the series is known for. The game is a prequel to the other 2 games and while on the surface the story is a one liner action junkie fest, the story manages to have nuisance through the portrayals of the younger Dante, his brother Virgil and Lady. As for the gameplay it is a massive step up from the prior games 2 especially. The weapons have more moves than in prior games and there are greater variety in the weapons including dantes trademark sword nunchucks and a guitar. The ability to switch between 2 of your weapons mid combo gives you far more tools than previously and tickles the experimental side of my brain that normally only fighting games manage to achieve. You can also swap 2 fire arms while playing dante. Adding to the combat sandbox is the introduction of styles that give you an extra option in combat of your choice. One is a dash good for dodging, another gives your devil arms more moves another gives gun abilities and royal guard is a parry that can be used on any attack in the game. There are also a few unlockable ones that can't level up but still provide even more variety to the gameplay. Adding to the masterfull gameplay of course is the rogues gallery, After All if the enemies didn't challenge you much of the sandbox provided would be useless. Enemies are tough but boss fights add a spice to the combat due to their diffrent methods of function. Some you can only attack when they do certain moves some create shields and some are just giant monsters. The fights with vergil however are a highlight and the final fight is one of the best I have ever played. Virgil is also playable after beating the game, gameplay wise he's awesome with unique weapons and moves. He only has one gun but you can switch through all 3 weapons in gameplay and his unique teleporting style makes another playthrough worthwhile in it's own right. Unfortunately besides a unique opening cutscene there are no changes in virgils campaign to dante's no cutscenes are included at all and you still fight virgil and not dante which was disappointing however he is a worthy reward for the gameplay alone. Devil may cry 3 is the game that not only lets me see why so many love this franchise but also made me fall in love with it, It's gameplay has aged like a fine wine and any action gamer fan needs to give it a go

Oh boy this game truly embodies the smoky sexy style the series is known for. The game is a prequel to the other 2 games and while on the surface the story is a one liner action junkie fest, the story manages to have nuisance through the portrayals of the younger Dante, his brother Virgil and Lady. As for the gameplay it is a massive step up from the prior games 2 especially.  The weapons have more moves than in prior games and there are greater variety in the weapons including dantes trademark sword nunchucks and a guitar. The ability to switch between 2 of your weapons mid combo gives you far more tools than previously and tickles the  experimental side of my brain  that normally only fighting games  manage to achieve. You can also swap 2 fire arms while playing dante. Adding to the combat sandbox  is the introduction of styles that give you an extra option in combat of your choice. One is a dash good for dodging, another gives your devil arms more moves another gives gun abilities and royal guard is a parry that can be used on any attack in the game. There are also a few unlockable ones that can't level up but still provide even more variety to the gameplay. Adding to the masterfull  gameplay of course is the rogues gallery, After All if the enemies didn't challenge you much of the sandbox provided would be useless. Enemies are tough but boss fights add a spice to the combat due to their diffrent methods of function. Some you can only attack when they do certain moves some create shields and some are just giant monsters. The fights with vergil however are a highlight and the final fight is one of the best I have ever played. Virgil is also playable after beating the game, gameplay wise he's awesome with unique weapons and moves. He only has one gun but you can switch through all 3 weapons in gameplay and his unique teleporting style makes another playthrough worthwhile in it's own right. Unfortunately besides a unique opening cutscene there are no changes in virgils campaign to dante's no cutscenes are included at all and you still fight virgil and not dante which was disappointing however he is a worthy reward for the gameplay alone. Devil may cry 3 is the game that not only lets me see why so many love this franchise but also made me fall in love with it, It's gameplay has aged like a fine wine and any action gamer fan needs to give it a go

Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

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Craig Desmond