DMC3 improves on the first game immensely. Like in DMC1 it's so much fun mowing down enemies and with the much faster combat, it allows me to switch and combo into moves much faster as well. Not only that but there are many more moves that Dante can do, coupled with a set of new combat styles Dante can apply and a library of new weapons Dante can get, there is so much more depth in the combat that I can sink my teeth into and the game greatly rewards experimentation as a lot of enemies and bosses are weak against certain weapons, making fighting enemies so much more satisfying. The biggest improvement and the best part of DMC3 though has to be the bosses: They are all super unique in terms of design, attacks and personalities, making fighting each an exciting challenge as you dodge and figure out their attack patterns and activate Devil Trigger to wallop them when they’re vulnerable, making for a very fun back and forth manner of combat. (Also thank goodness there is a lock on in this game)
The thing I found the most surprising about DMC3 however is how much better the story is. Though simple it gives a lot more depth into Dante’s character that I really enjoyed, how he doesn’t really enjoy being associated with his infamous father and how underneath his party loving exterior is a man who takes things seriously when he needs to be. Which makes the character of Vergil that much more interesting as despite being Dante’s twin is the direct opposite in terms of personality and ideology, displaying a much more elegant exterior and wanting to embrace his demonic side to gain more power, their dynamic is incredible to experience in game and makes the story really engaging. The cutscenes in this game are also so fucking cool, truly exemplifying the badasses that are the sons of Sparda and Lady.
This game isn’t without its flaws though, needing to buy Air Hike for every single weapon seems a little unnecessary and I don’t really enjoy how you need to level up each style individually considering how slow the process is. (sure there is new mode Bloody Palace to sort of remedy that, but still)
But overall, this is a fantastic game, if you’re looking for a tight, challenging and cool as hell character action game on the PS2, there is no better offering than Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening.
The thing I found the most surprising about DMC3 however is how much better the story is. Though simple it gives a lot more depth into Dante’s character that I really enjoyed, how he doesn’t really enjoy being associated with his infamous father and how underneath his party loving exterior is a man who takes things seriously when he needs to be. Which makes the character of Vergil that much more interesting as despite being Dante’s twin is the direct opposite in terms of personality and ideology, displaying a much more elegant exterior and wanting to embrace his demonic side to gain more power, their dynamic is incredible to experience in game and makes the story really engaging. The cutscenes in this game are also so fucking cool, truly exemplifying the badasses that are the sons of Sparda and Lady.
This game isn’t without its flaws though, needing to buy Air Hike for every single weapon seems a little unnecessary and I don’t really enjoy how you need to level up each style individually considering how slow the process is. (sure there is new mode Bloody Palace to sort of remedy that, but still)
But overall, this is a fantastic game, if you’re looking for a tight, challenging and cool as hell character action game on the PS2, there is no better offering than Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening.