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Devil May Cry

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First release
Aug 23, 2001
Publisher
Capcom
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PlayStation 2

Originally intended to be the fourth installment in the Resident Evil series, Devil May Cry is an action-adventure game that introduced a host of new elements to the gaming community. Chief among them is the Stylish Rank, which grades the player's performance in combat. The game is split into Missions, which are individually scored according to various factors, such as Orbs gathered and damage taken. Additionally, Devil May Cry did away with the pre-rendered backgrounds of prior Resident Evil games in order to allow for a dynamic camera system.

Also known as DMC, 鬼泣

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Storyline
Set in modern times on the fictional Mallet Island, the story centers on Dante, a demon hunter who uses his business to carry out a lifelong vendetta against all demons. He meets a woman named Trish who takes him on a journey to defeat the demon lord Mundus, who is responsible for the deaths of Dante's brother and mother.Read more

Set in modern times on the fictional Mallet Island, the story centers on Dante, a demon hunter who uses his business to carry out a lifelong vendetta against all demons. He meets a woman named Trish who takes him on a journey to defeat the demon lord Mundus, who is responsible for the deaths of Dante's brother and mother.

Release dates
PlayStation 2
Aug 23, 2001
PlayStation 2
Oct 16, 2001
PlayStation 2
Dec 07, 2001
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
5h
Main + Extras
15h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
gothic, upgradable weapons, demons, castle, fixed camera
… All 8, underwater gameplay, unlockable difficulty level, adjustable difficulty

At a Glance

Critic Score
85
Main Story (IGDB)
5h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
15h
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How it plays

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IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026
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Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026