Our DMC Devil May Cry review. I’ve heard some call it emo and others criticise for it not being like its’ predecessors. This is a much more modern feel than previous games in the Devil May Cry series. If it is emo, then cut my arm off and tell me I am perfectly capable of playing a game with a controller with ease! I imagined if it were emo then Dante would be sulking off into a corner and complaining to all his friends that the demons hate him.
This game is all about a young man named Dante an angel-demon hybrid also known as Nephilim, fighting demons to find out more about himself, his family and to stop 
humans being controlled by demons in everyday life. Having just started the game you get introduced to Dante in a cut scene. Having spent a night with two girls Dante gets interrupted by a demon. Now being female or male with this cut scene has it’s advantages. Ladies you get to see a bit of Dante’s crotch. Not what you get in many games, granted. Guys, you know you are playing a cool character as he’s managed to score a threesome with two ladies even before you have had chance to kick demon ass.
Dante is a fiery character with an attitude. His dialogue is creative in the sense that, he says what you are thinking. I find myself swearing at enemies if they hit me and he would be doing exactly the same. His rants with the demon bosses are somewhat amusing and honest. In other words if a demon is downright ugly he’s not afraid to tell them, and not in a sensitive way either. Don’t worry the makers have not forgotten the previous games, there are a few references throughout.
Game play is varied. You get various different weapons throughout the story and have to use different combinations to defeat different types of enemies. The more combos you use in a fight the higher your rating is at the end of the chapter. A particular enemy I was not fond of was the Ravager. Demons wielding chainsaws, they like to rev them up just before charging at Dante. If they hit you they stop all movement and take a chunk of his health. Various amounts of swear words emerge with those gits.
Metal is the general theme for music in this game, this is well suited to Dante’s personality along with demons. I couldn’t really imagine fighting demons with violins or rap music in the background.
When not engaged with the enemy you are either in limbo or the human world, jumping buildings, using your weapons/skills to jump various obstacles to reach your destination. There are side achievements to be had. Unlocking doors with different types of keys to complete secret missions to get health rewards. Collecting lost souls in the game will give you souls to buy items. You can always tell these are around by the sound they make, you may end up plummeting to your doom with some of them as they can be a little tricky.
The levels on the game are linear in the sense the game will generally not allow you anywhere you are not meant to be. Once finishing one difficulty level, like previous games you can continue with your current skills to the harder difficulties. On the PS3 and 360 there are seven difficulties in total, three that you can select to start off with. Hands up! I haven’t tried the harder levels. I’m not sure I would want to face the Ravagers in the higher difficulties, something may end up getting broken.
If you like a good action-adventure game this is one definitely for you. Enjoyable to play all the way through, with a good story. You won’t be disappointed.
