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DmC: Devil May Cry

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 • 2013

Should you play it?

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

What works
  • Fast-paced and fluid combat system
  • Unique angel and demon weapon mechanics
  • Imaginative level design and limbo world
  • Excellent soundtrack by combichrist and noisia
  • High replayability with multiple difficulties and dlc
Things to keep in mind
  • Story considered cliché and shallow by some
  • Boss fights often too easy
  • Lack of lock-on mechanic can frustrate players
  • Color-coded enemies limit combat options
  • No multiplayer or cooperative features

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • No More Heroes

  • Batman™: Arkham Origins

  • Devil May Cry HD Collection

  • STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®

  • Shadow Warrior

  • Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

  • Roundabout

  • Devil May Cry 4

  • SUCCUBUS
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Helskate

  • Advent NEON®

  • Bionic Bay
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Violence

    DOOM Eternal
  • Autonomy

    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
  • Creativity

    FISHGUN

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DmC: Devil May Cry: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have significant freedom in character builds, demon fusion, and combat strategies, allowing personal control over gameplay."

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    "Players have freedom to choose weapons, combos, and switch between angel and demon modes dynamically, allowing personal control over combat style."

  • Competence

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    3

    "Combat system has depth and complexity with combos and strategy, but can be simplified; skill development and mastery encouraged"

    Capsule for Tales of Berseria™ Tales of Berseria™

    "Combat system is accessible yet offers depth and skill mastery; players feel effective as they learn combos and advanced techniques."

  • Competition

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    "Includes leaderboards and score comparisons but primarily a single-player experience without direct player-vs-player competition."

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    "Includes leaderboards and ranking systems encouraging comparison, but primarily a single-player experience focused on personal performance."

  • Continuation

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    "High replayability with multiple modes, achievements, and difficulty levels encourage repeated play."

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    "High replayability with multiple difficulties, collectibles, and DLC content encourages habitual and repeated play."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

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    "Entirely single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

  • Creativity

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    4

    "High creativity in weapon combinations, power-up mechanics, and movement; players experiment with builds and combos."

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    "Players experiment with weapon combos, styles, and movement abilities; level design and limbo world are highly imaginative."

  • Domination

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    "Interactions are balanced; no evidence of trash talk or exerting superiority over others."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players describe immersion in a surreal, mind-bending world with unique mechanics and music providing a strong escape from reality."

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    "Players immerse in a surreal, stylized world with heavy music and intense combat, providing strong escape from reality."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and challenge; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

  • Experimenting

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    "Encourages trying new movement combos, exploring secrets, and testing different weapons."

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    "Encourages trying new combos, weapon switching, and exploring limbo environments with dynamic mechanics."

  • Exploration

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    "Game features secrets and hidden content encouraging discovery beyond the main path."

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    "Game features hidden doors, secret levels, and collectibles encouraging discovery beyond main paths."

  • Expression

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    "Some customization through character and weapon choices, but limited cosmetic or avatar personalization."

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    "Some character customization via skins and weapon choices, but limited compared to full avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy elements with supernatural themes, afterlife, angels, monsters, and sci-fi settings."

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    "Strong fantasy elements with demons, angels, surreal limbo world, and supernatural combat."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary and individual."

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary and individual."

  • Growth

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    "Players unlock new abilities and combos, learning to master combat mechanics and strategies."

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    "Players learn combos, master combat mechanics, and unlock new abilities and weapons, supporting skill development."

  • Health

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    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during platforming and combat sequences."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Limited to scripted character interactions; no meaningful social or emotional player relationships."

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    "Limited to scripted character interactions; no meaningful player social or emotional connections."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; purely single-player experience."

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  • Progression

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    "Players accumulate weapon and power upgrades, unlocking new abilities and improving effectiveness."

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    "Players accumulate weapons, unlock combos, upgrade abilities, and collect items to enhance power."

  • Relaxation

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    "Slow-paced gameplay with moments of flow, but also some tension in combat and management."

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    "Fast-paced combat with moments of flow, but also some tension from platforming and boss fights."

  • Sensation

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    "Vibrant visuals, dynamic music, and impactful combat provide strong sensory stimulation."

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    "Intense visual effects, dynamic music, and impactful combat provide strong sensory stimulation."

  • Status

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    "Leaderboards provide some recognition, but social status is limited due to single-player focus."

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  • Story

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    "Narrative is present with character development and plot twists, though some find it shallow or unengaging."

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    "Narrative is present with character development and plot, though considered somewhat cliché and less deep than originals."

  • Strategy

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    "Combat requires timing, skill management, and some tactical switching between characters and skills."

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  • Thrill

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    "Combat and boss fights provide suspense and excitement; platforming challenges add tension."

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  • Value

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    "Good value for price due to replayability, frequent updates, and engaging gameplay."

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  • Violence

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    "Core gameplay centers on violent combat, gore, and destruction of demons."

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  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid damage and manage health, but game is generally easy and forgiving."

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