Devil May Cry HD Collection Reviews
The past which really may make the devil cry.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Devil May Cry HD Collection is one of the most lackadaisical remasters that I've ever played – featuring little improvements on the same collection that released for older consoles back in 2012. That being said, the sheer strength of the games included (Devil May Cry 2 notwithstanding) and the modest asking price still make it a more than viable way to experience these games before an inevitable sequel.
Devil May Cry HD Collection is worth getting if you have never played the games before as they all offer frantic and enjoyable gameplay rarely seen in this generation. It will also give you some experience until Devil May Cry 5 gets released in the near future as speculated. That said, this HD Collection seems pretty redundant if you already played it on PS3 and Xbox 360. Not to mention visually the game still looks very outdated by modern day gaming standards…
I was a bit torn on what to rate this collection. If you're basing it on the games alone and you're a first-time player, then this is easily a 4/5 star title. On the flip side, if you've already played, owned and beaten these games and already have the HD Collection that was released in 2012, then this is a 2/5 because Capcom didn't even bother adding anything worth re-purchasing this title for outside of owning it on current gen for convenience.
Coming back to the Devil May Cry series is kind of a bittersweet experience; the games are still relatively competently made and the first and third entries stand out as pinnacles of the Hack-n-Slash genre, but the overt lack of care that has been afforded to this collection makes me reticent to recommend it to all except those who possibly haven't experienced the series yet and are curious to see what all the fuss is about.
This is very much Devil May Cry 1, 2, and 3, with pretty much all the good and bad that came with the original titles.
Devil May Cry HD Collection is a lazy work by the developers: compared to the previous HD remastered it doesn't add anything and it even more accuses the old age of the saga.
Review in Italian | Read full review
If Capcom wanted to use this re-release as a way to drum-up interest in a new Devil May Cry game then I feel they've gone about it the wrong way, as there's nothing here that's going to expand the series' player base. But, for those who simply want to play the games and rekindle memories of times gone by, the Devil May Cry HD Collection may just suffice.
The smooth frame rate doesn't get in the way of the grandeur of your greatest combos.
Devil May Cry HD Collection despite its graphical and camera controlling issues, is a quite good choice for the fans of hack and slash. However if you have experienced the trilogy before, you wouldn't miss something.
Review in Persian | Read full review
The Devil May Cry HD could deliver better performance and an acceptable graphics level rather than transferring the same version of previous generation devices to existing platforms with little change except for 1080p resolution and 60 frames, making collection unworthy experience for those who have already played The game before, but the newcomers will undoubtedly face many problems with the collection within graphics or camera or the level of enemies except the third part
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Devil May Cry HD Collection brings to the current generation consoles the progenitor of an entire genre and one of the best games ever created. The collection is recommended for PS4 owners who have never played any games of one of Capcom's most important series before.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
It always feels great to be able to play enhanced versions of good old titles on new consoles; but in Devil May Cry case, there's not enough to get excited about, as visuals are dated and old issues are still there. If you are not a fan of the series, you should probably ignore this one.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Devil May Cry HD Collection is recommended for those who have never played before. It's a great resource for watching the progress of the video game world. But there is no innovation for those who played this video game before.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
A classic trilogy of games featuring the titular hero Dante, which is now available to play with its warts and all on the current generation consoles and PC.
This is nothing more than a modern way to play the first three entries in the Devil May Cry series, with little enhancement being done to three games that range from good but simple, to simply a misstep and finally a masterpiece, but this will have to do for now.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
For those itching to revisit these classics, then look no further. It’d be best to temper your expectations, however, if you were looking for a meatier collection with in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes videos. Otherwise, prepare to grit your teeth and scream at your TV screen as you try and slay demons and get them “Stylish” combos. Now that this collection is available on current generation console, you can experience every entry this franchise and prepare yourself when Capcom finally announces the long-awaited Devil May Cry 5.
Devil May Cry was once the pinnacle of action games, but 2001 is 17 years ago. Back then we had no smartphones, no Twitter, no Youtube, no Facebook and barely had online gaming. In gaming years it's ancient and should perhaps remain in the past. We have a new demon slayer and her name is Bayonetta.
Devil May Cry HD Collection delivers the best, as well as the weakest, game of whole franchise in a single package. Unfortunately, Capcom didn't put in the effort to refresh Dante's stories for the standards of today. It's a shame, these games deserved more attention.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
With the outright lazy porting treatment and entirely token presence of DMC 2, it’s difficult to recommend the Devil May Cry HD Collection, especially at its current price. If you have a console from the previous generation, you can find the exact same experience at 720p for significantly cheaper. As for the games themselves, though, they still hold up for the most part, so if you’ve never played them before and are a fan of the hack and slash genre, you owe it to yourself to play the first and third. Just wait for a price drop first if you don’t have any other way to play them.