Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition Reviews
Comfortably earns its place as one of the Nintendo Switch 2’s best action games
If you don’t have access to the Special Edition of Devil May Cry 5, or just want another banger of a port for the Nintendo Switch 2, Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition is another miracle port that makes you realize that Nintendo’s second hybrid has quite a lot of horsepower under the hood. Either that or the RE Engine really is capable of reaching for the moon and creating wonders. Either way, Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition is in my opinion a must play for fans of action games and owners of the Nintendo Switch 2.
While the core gameplay the series has always offered is in full intense effect, it’s the variety as you move between characters and play styles that helps this iteration stand out
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition brings Capcom’s fast action game to Nintendo Switch 2 with Vergil, extra Devil Breakers, colour options, and music options included. The combat still makes you chase better ranks, smarter timing, and better control over Nero, Dante, V, and Vergil. The visual cutbacks, missing Legendary Dark Knight mode, and reused Vergil campaign structure stand out more if you already know the game well. If you missed Devil May Cry 5 before, this is a great place to start, and returning fans should come back for portability more than new content.
Devil May Cry V: Devil Hunter Edition is a wild ride, and one that rewards effort and practice. Is this the best port I have ever played? No. Ironically, Capcom’s recent Pragmata release was an extremely solid day-one release for the platform that I might use as an example for the issues here. Dante and friends are still in top form on the Nintendo Switch 2, so if this is your first time, or 100th, slaying demons with the fate of the world at stake, you should be just fine.
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition delivers a phenomenally optimized, near-locked 60 FPS portable showcase of Capcom’s masterclass character action. While it structurally strips away the demanding Legendary Dark Knight and Turbo modes, DLSS upscaling keeps the visual flair remarkably clean, offering a superb entry point for newcomers.
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition delivers an uncompromised, handheld way to experience one of the best hack-and-slash adventures out there. Whether you have never touched a Devil May Cry game in your life or you are a hardened veteran looking to practice your Dante combos on the go, this is an essential purchase and an incredibly easy excuse to double dip. Once again, Capcom has absolutely smashed it out of the park on the Nintendo Switch 2, which should leave Nintendo gamers very, very happy.
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition doesn't reinvent the game. It doesn't need to. What you're getting is the complete version of one of the best action games Capcom has ever made. The combat remains incredibly satisfying, the characters are memorable, and the amount of content packed into the package gives you plenty of reasons to keep coming back.
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition is an excellent Switch 2 port that preserves the game's stylish and endlessly replayable action while delivering smooth 60 FPS performance in both handheld and docked modes. There's no new content, but basically everything essential for DMC5 is here, making this an easy recommendation for anyone looking to experience one of the best action games in recent memory.
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition brings the best in show of character action to the Switch 2, and it runs so damn perfectly there.
Almost 7 years after its original release, Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition makes it clear that Capcom's action game stands the test of time. Playing on a Nintendo Switch 2 comes with little to no compromises, so if this is your first time experiencing it, know you'll get the real deal and a game worth absolutely every penny.
The Switch 2 version of Devil May Cry 5 is a phenomenal port of an already amazing game and great for first timers, but it adds nothing new to those who have already played it on other platforms.
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition is a great way to play one of Capcom’s best action games on Nintendo Switch 2. The game still looks impressive, the combat still feels fantastic and the included extras give returning players enough reasons to jump back in. Vergil is a great addition, the Mega Buster and other bonus weapons are fun to use and the 60fps performance makes sure the action remains fast in both docked and handheld mode. If you never played Devil May Cry 5 before, this Devil Hunter Edition is an easy recommendation.
The Hunters Edition of DMC 5 suffers from a few shortcomings on NS2 compared to current-gen platforms, but it preserves the smoothness we know from Devil May Cry 5, successfully delivering a portable experience worth trying for Nintendo Switch 2 owners.
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Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition works wonderfully on the Nintendo Switch 2, finally giving Nintendo diehards the chance to experience one of the best Capcom games of the last decade. It looks fantastic and runs incredibly well, once again impressing me with how far ahead the Switch 2 is of its predecessor. This is a great way to play Devil May Cry 5, and it’s never a bad time to revisit such a brilliant title.
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition on the Switch 2 proves that stylish action can thrive on handheld hardware without losing its edge. With its trio of distinct characters, slick combat systems, and definitive DLC package, it delivers the depth and replayability the series is known for. It might not be worth the double dip, especially if you've already played the earlier current generation versions, but those who haven't will definitely want to consider this.
Devil May Cry 5 was great back in 2019, and it's just as good now. Getting this quality of an experience on a mobile device would have blown my mind back then. It's becoming the norm for CAPCOM's Switch 2 ports.
One of the best games in its class — Capcom's RE Engine delivers a remarkably smooth experience on Nintendo Switch 2, making this an absolute must-have for fans of the series and the genre alike.
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