Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition Reviews

Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
4 / 5.0
Feb 27, 2021

Overall, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is a lot of fun gameplay set with beautiful graphics. While light in the storytelling department, there’s enough here to keep fans happy and more than enough stylish demon slaying to keep this series engaging.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 20, 2021

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is everything fans could want from this game and more. Introducing new characters and implementing new mechanics, was the way that Capcom managed to sustainably mature this series. Its extremely captivating and rewarding soundtrack and setting, allows the players to immerse themselves in this world for the duration of the entire experience. We can only hope that Capcom will continue to invest in this series and confirm how it will be able to reformulate in future titles.

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Ben Sellwood
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Jan 10, 2021

DMC5SE occupies its own tried and tested safe space within the world of video games. It hasn't really progressed much since 4 and doesn't seem to have broken through any genre-defining boundaries to evolve itself beyond what it already was. As a series, DMC5SE is truly the pinnacle in terms of polish and content but by way of freshening things up: it plays it far too safe and sadly won't really blow your mind.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 17, 2020

I’ve played every game in this series now and Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition has been the best so far. The variety of gameplay, the over the top stylish action, the amount of customization, and the just sheer fun of how it plays. I had a really good time with the game. That’s before even considering the graphical improvements. I would have liked to see more unique content in the Vergil playthrough, but that’s a minor gripe and his addition to the roster was very welcome.

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84 / 100
Dec 14, 2020

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition takes the action to a different level with updates such as 120 FPS.

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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 14, 2020

For those who have not played it, it is one of the best action games of the last years and if you enjoy a good story, great soundtrack and addictive gameplay, then buying it is essential.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Dec 9, 2020

Devil May Cry V Special Edition is a rocking pack that really showcases the new hardware, while still remaining one of the best action games ever created.

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9.8 / 10.0
Dec 9, 2020

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is every bit as good as the original release, if not even more, thanks to the many additions like playable Vergil, Turbo Mode and Legendary Dark Knight difficulty. While ray tracing and DualSense support are not massive game-changers, they round up the package nicely and help making it a worthy purchase for every Devil May Cry fan and for those who did not have yet the pleasure to experience one of the best character action games released in recent years.

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Unscored
Dec 7, 2020

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is an incredible action game. It's very addictive with an intense combat and the posibility to get more frantic with turbo mode. Graphically it is incredible and the Ray Tracing gives it very good detailed, but its inability to be used with the turbo mode and the new difficulty, again it. Finally, in sound themes it shines with its own light, indeed it earned a nomination for the best soundtrack of the year in 2019. In general, it is a very good game which I recommend anyone who does not have DMC 5, but I advise against to people who they already have it because the innovations in relation to the 2019 edition are insufficient.

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Expansive
Tom Hynes
Loved
Dec 5, 2020

It was just a real pleasure to get to replay the game again. I loved this the first time around but now I absolutely adore it. All of my main issues have been resolved, the game has aged like a fine wine, and it now looks and plays better than ever. Devil May Cry 5 is now where it always belonged.

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8.8 / 10.0
Dec 4, 2020

Capcom lands on next gen with the Special Edition of Devil May Cry 5 and does so with a slightly weak edition as regards the contents: the character of Vergil, also sold separately at the price of 5 euros, certainly brings new life to the gameplay but in addition to this we would have expected to be able to play specific missions for the character or at least to enjoy some more cutscenes. For the rest, the title is always an excellent Japanese hack'n'slash that continues to be one of the best in recent years with amazing gameplay and excellent next-gen quality. If you haven't played Devil May Cry 5 yet, this edition has to be yours.

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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 3, 2020

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition makes a great action game even better. Although it doesn't quite contain as many additions as I was hoping it would, it's still an excellent game, especially for those who don't already own the vanilla version.

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75 / 100
Dec 1, 2020

Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is not a true remaster, but it does add the graphical niceties associated with games that do get the updated treatment. In this sense, the graphics are enhanced enough to make it look and feel new, while the addition of a bunch of new features and game modes help increase replay-ability. Despite the subtle improvements, and considering how the game has not even been out for a full year, the asking price is a bit of a cheek. While it is 20 dollar’s less than the original $60 USD price tag, it still stings too much for anyone who may have bought the collector’s editions in 2019, thinking they would get free upgrades to the next-gen version (and rightfully so). Qualms about the price notwithstanding, the game is wonderfully executed in both design and narrative. It is a decent sequel to the events of Devil May Cry 4, and a great point of entry for any new fan. The Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition might be the best bang for buck entry as well, though no one will argue that the first three titles are still the strongest.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 1, 2020

Very good choice for new consoles, however not as special as it should be.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 30, 2020

Boasting the contents of the original package, the DLCs that can be purchased on old-gen platforms and a series of new delicacies, among which Vergil stands out and support for the new generation machines, the Special Edition is confirmed as the definitive edition to enjoy in all its splendor and without any kind of compromise of one of the most amazing and adrenaline-pumping hack 'n' slash of recent years.

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Nov 30, 2020

Last year Capcom brought the next instalment of its DMC series; Devil May Cry 5 to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. The fast-paced hack & slash was a big success and brought Devil May Cry back into the limelight. Building on this success Capcom has re-released Devil May Cry 5 as; Devil May Cry 5: Special Editon which is naturally targeted towards the current generation of consoles – Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 30, 2020

There is no doubt that all players can enjoy one of the best action games through DEVIL MAY CRY 5: SPECIAL EDITION

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9 / 10
Nov 26, 2020

Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is the definitive version of an already outstanding action title. In terms of gameplay, we'd go as far to say that Vergil is one of the best designed characters that the genre has ever seen, and his inclusion alone is enough to have us grinning from ear to ear. Devil May Cry 5 is still an utter joy to play, and remains one of the greatest action games to ever grace PlayStation.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2020

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition just made my 2019 Game of the Year pick even better. Vergil is arguably now the best character to play in the game, with a playstyle that's fast, aggressive and super-stylish - and best of all, it contrasts beautifully with the core group of characters.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2020

just like the 8th generation version, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is still a masterpiece hack and slash, but this time with playable Vergil and much more faster loading of the game and technical improves like Ray-Tracing. Isn't playable Vergil just enough to go for Devil May Cry 5 again in 9th generation? Yes, it is!

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