An exciting and engaging action gaming experience. Devil May Cry 3 combines an over-the-top and fun narrative, strong level and enemy design, and a tight, flexible combat system to create one of the most enjoyable games I've played in a good while.
I like the story a lot despite the simplicity. Vergil makes for an effective antagonist - we constantly see his POV, on top of fighting him multiple times throughout, creating a true sense of rivalry with him that connects with the player. The other additions are fun ways to shake things up, and Dante is at his craziest and most exciting, with a real sense of attitude that's fun to watch.
The combat is easy to grasp but there's an astounding amount of ways you can approach a fight and plenty of tools to get the job done. It's very much about creating your own ways to deal with a situation, and looking damn good in the process. Dante is able to switch between many different styles and weapons, affording him startling flexibility and customization in a fight, based on your needs. There's a lot of unlockables as well as a ranking system that encourages replayability, so the game is constantly pushing you to get the most out of its deep and enriching combat.
There are some minor gripes I had, such as the thankfully occasional camera issues, and a few enemy types which I feel messed with the flow of the game, but they hardly put a damper in the experience. All in all, recommended for any fan of intense action combat and over-the-top fun. If you're new to the DMC series, this is also a fantastic entry point.
I like the story a lot despite the simplicity. Vergil makes for an effective antagonist - we constantly see his POV, on top of fighting him multiple times throughout, creating a true sense of rivalry with him that connects with the player. The other additions are fun ways to shake things up, and Dante is at his craziest and most exciting, with a real sense of attitude that's fun to watch.
The combat is easy to grasp but there's an astounding amount of ways you can approach a fight and plenty of tools to get the job done. It's very much about creating your own ways to deal with a situation, and looking damn good in the process. Dante is able to switch between many different styles and weapons, affording him startling flexibility and customization in a fight, based on your needs. There's a lot of unlockables as well as a ranking system that encourages replayability, so the game is constantly pushing you to get the most out of its deep and enriching combat.
There are some minor gripes I had, such as the thankfully occasional camera issues, and a few enemy types which I feel messed with the flow of the game, but they hardly put a damper in the experience. All in all, recommended for any fan of intense action combat and over-the-top fun. If you're new to the DMC series, this is also a fantastic entry point.