After playing the first 4 games back-to-back, and even checking out the crappy mobile game that came out, I have now (technically) played every game in the Devil May Cry franchise. I consider this somewhat of an accomplishment since most franchises with more than 3 entries will have handheld or PC exclusives that I’ll never be able to play. When I say “technically”, that’s because I haven’t played Dmc: Devil May Cry. I really don’t know whether to count it since it’s more of a spinoff/reboot, and I haven’t decided whether I’m interested in playing it.
Anyway, I decided to return to 5 for a 5th playthrough to compare it to the rest of the series.
It’s interesting just how different this is to the previous games. No fixed cameras, completely new artstyle, zero backtracking, and way less "puzzles". Reviving is easier than ever, with an exponential red orb price for reviving on the spot as well as Gold Orbs. You will get an absolute abundance of gold orbs, since you get one per day and other people can give you stylish ratings if you encounter them.
Speaking of, the ‘multiplayer’ is quite interesting. Because of the overlapping storylines of the 3 characters you can sometimes see other players in later missions as the other characters. Then in mission 13 you can have up to 3 of you actually interacting and fighting enemies in the same arena. Because the game is a few years old now you hardly run into other people but I did once get 3 people in mission 13 which was super awesome. It's not at all necessary to the experience but it's a nice thing to encounter every once in a while.
The world design is a little less intricate than 1 or 3, since most levels are normally a straight line with the occasional diverging paths. However, the combat is so damn satisfying that I don't really care. Hands down the best combos, weapons, enemies and bosses in the series.
An amazing soundtrack to boot; 'Devil Trigger', 'Bury The Light' and 'Any Special Orders?' are my personal highlights. Songs reacting to your rank is a neat touch that really encourages you to keep hold of high ranks.
Unfortunately I don’t have the Special Edition since I got the game about a year before my Series X, but luckily all of the extra content is available as DLC. Most of it is Crapcom selling individual cosmetics for £1.50 each (which they have gotten plenty flack for in the Resident Evil remakes and Dragons Dogma 2). Kind of scummy but it's not like I was interested in getting anything other than the Vergil DLC, real life cutscenes and maybe a some DMC3 tracks. I would say it's almost a requirement to have the Vergil DLC, that's how fun it is. And the Real-Life cutscenes are the funniest thing ever. Therefore I definitely recommend getting the Special Edition instead, since it's an objectively better deal than getting the original version, for basically the same price.
If you only ever play one hack-and-slash in your life, it has to be this one. And put in at least a couple of playthroughs.
Anyway, I decided to return to 5 for a 5th playthrough to compare it to the rest of the series.
It’s interesting just how different this is to the previous games. No fixed cameras, completely new artstyle, zero backtracking, and way less "puzzles". Reviving is easier than ever, with an exponential red orb price for reviving on the spot as well as Gold Orbs. You will get an absolute abundance of gold orbs, since you get one per day and other people can give you stylish ratings if you encounter them.
Speaking of, the ‘multiplayer’ is quite interesting. Because of the overlapping storylines of the 3 characters you can sometimes see other players in later missions as the other characters. Then in mission 13 you can have up to 3 of you actually interacting and fighting enemies in the same arena. Because the game is a few years old now you hardly run into other people but I did once get 3 people in mission 13 which was super awesome. It's not at all necessary to the experience but it's a nice thing to encounter every once in a while.
The world design is a little less intricate than 1 or 3, since most levels are normally a straight line with the occasional diverging paths. However, the combat is so damn satisfying that I don't really care. Hands down the best combos, weapons, enemies and bosses in the series.
An amazing soundtrack to boot; 'Devil Trigger', 'Bury The Light' and 'Any Special Orders?' are my personal highlights. Songs reacting to your rank is a neat touch that really encourages you to keep hold of high ranks.
Unfortunately I don’t have the Special Edition since I got the game about a year before my Series X, but luckily all of the extra content is available as DLC. Most of it is Crapcom selling individual cosmetics for £1.50 each (which they have gotten plenty flack for in the Resident Evil remakes and Dragons Dogma 2). Kind of scummy but it's not like I was interested in getting anything other than the Vergil DLC, real life cutscenes and maybe a some DMC3 tracks. I would say it's almost a requirement to have the Vergil DLC, that's how fun it is. And the Real-Life cutscenes are the funniest thing ever. Therefore I definitely recommend getting the Special Edition instead, since it's an objectively better deal than getting the original version, for basically the same price.
If you only ever play one hack-and-slash in your life, it has to be this one. And put in at least a couple of playthroughs.
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I'll probably check it out eventually even if it's not the most intriguing game on my wishlist
LavenzaVantas
1 month ago