DMC1: It's a decent start that admittedly I didn't really like at first. The controls felt really limited for an action game and you can really feel the Resident Evil DNA that stuck after the game switched gears. However, I got my hands on more weapons as I gave it more time and this ended up becoming a solid game that while the rest of the series probably does better (haven't played them as of writing this) I think might still worth going back to. 8/10.
DMC2: What an absolute downgrade from the original. It somehow makes the flaws even worse from the original and takes away the good elements at the same time. The story is absolutely boring, Dante became a cardboard box, and I don't care about Lucia or how she plays into the narrative. The gameplay is repetitive and boring, with empty and dull missions to play through. This is one of the only games that I have put down because I actively wasn't having fun. Do not waste your time, play DMC1 and skip right to 3. 3/10.
DMC3: An excellent return to form that introduces a few fan-favorite characters (Vergil is fucking awesome). The combat loop has returned from monotony to engaging and fun, especially with the weapon variety this time around. You really think about your loadout and how to spend Red Souls upgrading them, as well as your health and Devil Trigger guage. The story this time around was fun as well, getting to meet new characters like Lady and Vergil make the story really fun and Dante is back to his loveable goofy self after losing his way in DMC2. Just an absolute banger all around. 9/10.
Overall Rating: 7.5/10
DMC2: What an absolute downgrade from the original. It somehow makes the flaws even worse from the original and takes away the good elements at the same time. The story is absolutely boring, Dante became a cardboard box, and I don't care about Lucia or how she plays into the narrative. The gameplay is repetitive and boring, with empty and dull missions to play through. This is one of the only games that I have put down because I actively wasn't having fun. Do not waste your time, play DMC1 and skip right to 3. 3/10.
DMC3: An excellent return to form that introduces a few fan-favorite characters (Vergil is fucking awesome). The combat loop has returned from monotony to engaging and fun, especially with the weapon variety this time around. You really think about your loadout and how to spend Red Souls upgrading them, as well as your health and Devil Trigger guage. The story this time around was fun as well, getting to meet new characters like Lady and Vergil make the story really fun and Dante is back to his loveable goofy self after losing his way in DMC2. Just an absolute banger all around. 9/10.
Overall Rating: 7.5/10