Holy crap this was by far a massive improvement over the previous installments and easily one of the best action games I've ever played. The sheer amount of options the game lets you utilize in terms of guns and melee weapons is crazy. The style system was also a really cool way to get a lot of variety in moveset dynamics, I enabled a style switching mod which opened up so many fun possibilities to really get the most out of this combat.

Story wise they really found their mark here, this younger Dante is a lot more interesting and his carefree spirit is a joy to watch. Some of the cutscenes are here are easily some of the most entertaining I've ever seen in a video game.

Sadly there are a few things that hold this game back from being a masterpiece like some of the non-linear levels being an absolute chore to play and the inconsistent camera can really lead to some unfair hits especially when the targeting system really struggles around walls and obscures your view.

Now THIS is the Devil May Cry I’ve heard so much about. Fast paced and full of style, energy and character. The combat sandbox is fluid, satisfying and allows for a fair bit of improvisation. I do think the style system is a bit rigid, I would’ve loved to combo the Trickster’s aerial warp with the Swordmaster’s aerial combos, but even as is the system has a lot of depth, and each style offers something for every playstyle. Against that is a diverse assortment of creative enemies that get more and more challenging as you progress, and not through just reskins with health and damage turned up, they’ll actually behave in more challenging ways, they’ll flank you, they’ll rebound and counter attack, etc. Dante himself is such a goofy, shit-talking, pizza loving frat boy, someone who loves to show off, perfect for a game about kicking everything’s ass in the most stylish way possible. Vergil as well is a great contrast, cold, self serious, he and Dante play off each other well. The story itself isn’t some masterpiece, but it is well structured and implemented in the context of the game, with Vergil, getting strong enough to beat him, hanging there as your ultimate goal through everything.

As great as this game is, I did still have a couple flaws with it. A couple of missions I found really obtuse, #15 in particular I had to look up a guide for after running around like a headless chicken for a half hour. The camera, while a vast improvement on 1 and especially 2 solely for the fact that you can actually adjust it this time, did still sometimes dick me over, sometimes it was in too tight and I couldn’t see all the enemies around me, sometimes it would drift into an awkward spot in the middle of the action, when I couldn’t focus on adjusting it back. I also thought some of the bosses were a touch weaker than others, Arkham was an especially underwhelming runner up to the true final boss.

As a whole, this game was great. I can easily see how it set the standard for this type of game and in many ways still does. I’m looking forward to playing DMC4 and 5 somewhere down the line.

SIMPLESMENTE DO CARALHO! PQP!!!
Que jogo magnífico, de verdade. Eu sempre via meu primo jogando no PS2 quando era criança e ficava com medo dos bichos, isso me afastou de muito jogo maneiro. Mas cara, Devil May Cry 3 é lindo demais, os personagens são fodas, o Dante é foda, as armas são maneiras (menos a guitarra), o Dante é foda, a história é bem escrita, o jogo é bem feito, e eu já disse que o Dante é foda????????
Fazer combo e trocar de arma toda hora é muito satisfatório. Porra, mano! Como que o Dante consegue ser tão estiloso sem fazer porra nenhuma?????

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What a treat this game is to play! The combos are fast and fluid, there's an insane level of depth than can be used to take on higher difficulties, and there's an engaging and fun story to boot. It's crazy that despite the fact that the first two games were rough, they pulled through and made a game that was this fun. This is a must play for anyone who likes this style of combat. My only complaint is that this game drags a little bit toward the end, but that's hardly a problem.

This game more or less takes what made stuff like DMC1 fun and just makes it better, and takes the stuff that made it not fun and cuts it down. Being a prequel lends it very well to making an origin story for Dante and contextualizes a bit of 1.

The style system is amazing as you're able to do so much with it for your own playstyle and weapon switching is great because the types of combos you can pull off are amazing.

Fuck the final boss though.

"Devil May Cry 3" é um clássico do gênero hack and slash que cativa os jogadores com sua ação intensa, combate fluido e enredo envolvente. Lançado em 2005, destaca-se pela narrativa que explora as origens de Dante, o protagonista, e apresenta um sistema de combate aprimorado em comparação com os títulos anteriores. A variedade de armas e estilos de luta adiciona profundidade à jogabilidade, permitindo aos jogadores personalizar sua abordagem. Os chefes desafiadores e os níveis bem projetados contribuem para uma experiência empolgante. No entanto, a dificuldade elevada pode ser intimidadora para alguns jogadores. Em resumo, "Devil May Cry 3" continua sendo um marco no gênero, oferecendo uma combinação impressionante de ação, narrativa e desafios.