Now I've obviously played all of the series bar this special edition on the PS2, and when I found out you could play through the original story with Vergil (Dante's twin brother), I knew I had to have it and simply could not wait until the end of September for the PS2 version. While it's a fairly basic game structurally, it's pulled off with a flair and style that is lacking in many hack and slash games. As you progress through the game you earn and unlock new abilities that allow even more outlandishly crazy moves to be pulled off. Enemies can be slashed, blasted and juggled as you cut a bloody path through waves of foes using surprisingly sophisticated combos.
Controlled from a third-person viewpoint, the series plays very much like a gothic-themed Dynasty Warriors on speed, and high on the cool factor. The player controls Dante, a moody half-demon warrior who makes a living killing evil creatures. If you're not familiar with Devil May Cry, I'll briefly explain the formula. Now, over a year later and Capcom have released Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition, a final cut of the game that adds a new playable character, a new game mode and an extra level of difficulty. The speed of the game was better, the moves cooler, the characters colder. On its release in 2005 for the PS2, fans were once again blown away the series had its style back. After a fairly weak sequel, Capcom had the task of rescuing the reputation of the franchise in the third game, Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening. A collection of new and familiar weapons are available, including quick pistols, powerful shotguns, and even a deadly guitar.Ĭapcom released Devil May Cry back in 2001 and blew PS2 owners away with its speed, graphics and style. The "Evasive" style emphasizes Dante's speed and dodging abilities, while the "Close Combat" style allows the hero to make good use of melee skills and the "Long Range" style focuses on gunplay. Though fans of the series know that Dante's supernatural powers are a product of his demonic heritage, this game introduces the hero's half-brother - another supernaturally gifted half-demon named Virgil, who is just as dedicated to advancing the forces of evil and darkness on Earth as Dante is devoted to promoting justice and good.īuilding upon the fast-paced gameplay offered in earlier editions of Devil May Cry, Dante's Awakening allows players to choose from a selection of fighting styles as they take control of the hero. This third episode in Capcom's "gothic action" saga serves as a prequel to the first two releases, set before the events of the original Devil May Cry.
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