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Score Breakdown Based on 12197 ratings
  1. 10 (4545)
  2. 9 (6015)
  3. 8 (1130)
  4. 7 (258)
  5. 6 (91)
  6. 5 (54)
  7. 4 (20)
  8. 3 (14)
  9. 2 (14)
  10. 1 (56)

Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews

  • Rating:9.4

    A great way to start an awesome series.

    When a game has a title as cool as Devil May Cry, you already know it’s a winner. However, the game itself proves to be one of the most enjoyable virtual journeys that have come around in a long time. Its like this, you ... Read Full Review

    9 of 9 users found the following review helpful

What Gamespot Users have to say about Devil May Cry

  • Rating:3

    A classic hack n' slash ruined by terrible camera

    Good- this game is a pioneer to hack and slash. The action is a lot of fun.- variety of different weapons, and combos.- the bosses and enemies had interesting designsBad- the camera is god awful. This isn't a big issue f... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    The father of the Hack & Slash games, defined a new genre

    Devil May Cry is considered the father of the hack and slash genre, the one that initiated a new era on gaming, a masterpiece, the game that many series like God Of War took inspiration on, a new way to play never seen.T... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    Passion, pain, and demon slayin'.

    So begins my run through the "Devil May Cry" series. What started as one of the MANY unused prototypes for "Resident Evil 4" (in fact, it was actually the first), "Devil May Cry" would carve out its own identity as a mor... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    Slaughters monsters in a fancy way

    There are almost no players who like action games who don’t know “Devil May Cry”.Most people’s first impressions of “Devil May Cry” must be cool.It has a sense of cynicism.Not to menti... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    God will remain God

    according to all Devil may cry series the first devil may cry will always be the most awesome game in series shinji Mikami was the director for the first devil may cry and I was hoping doing the same for other parts but ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    The father of Hack 'n' Slash.

    I am and always will be a fan of God of War, my favorite saga alongside Metal Gear and The Witcher, but it is undeniable that Devil May Cry is the father of Hack 'n' Slash, the genre that I have the most fun in games , I... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    Not as good as I remembered

    There are some times where You want to thread on a familiar ground.Heaving just beat Devil May Cry 3, 4 and DMC: Devil May Cry recently I noticed I did not finish the first two installments, when I had them back in the d... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    Amazingly Addictive! Devil May Cry is a must have! With Dante's wit and charismatic attitude you are instantly drawn in!

    It may not have the awe inspiring graphics DmC or other games have, but its a great game that will make you turn that volume up and kick some ass! Dante's charisma is well know, "Flock Off, feather face! Unless you wanna... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    A very fun game, but very difficult

    When I first got this game, I had no idea what it was about. I didn't see any reviews and no one told me about it so I had to go in hoping that it was a good game. It wasn't a good game... It was an amazing game! Okay, l... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5.5

    Fast flashy action but overtly repetitive.

    I recently began this game, having never played any of the Devil May Cry's. Thought I'd start with the original. I haven't finished the game yet. I'm currently on mission 17. So far it's an okay game, not impressiv... Read Full Review

    1 of 3 users found the following review helpful