Devil May Cry 5 Reviews

Devil May Cry 5 is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10
Mar 6, 2019

Devil May Cry 5 is a very good and engaging episode for the lovable franchise. All three playable characters feel great, and you really should try it if you're a fan of the beat them all genre.

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PC Gamer
Top Critic
90 / 100
Mar 6, 2019

Three great characters and a beautiful, fluid combat system make this a must-buy for hack-and-slash fans.

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95 / 100
Mar 6, 2019

DMC 5 is probably the best hack-and-slash game you'll play all year, and definitely the most stylish.

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Unscored
Mar 6, 2019

There is a demon, and I’m going to kill it. With style. I’ll shoot and slash and somersault, chaining together increasingly outlandish combos while listening to electro-metal where I only catch the odd word like ‘sword’ or ‘death’.

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Mar 6, 2019

Overall, Devil May Cry 5 is a fun game — one that is utterly spectacular — but Capcom could've done more to evolve the franchise's format.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2019

Devil May Cry 5 is a return to the series in its truest form. Capcom has been a massive hot streak lately and I cannot wait to see what they do next. I loved DmC and thought it was a solid reboot, but I feel like continuing the original series was the right move. The combat feels great, the game looks oustanding, and the nostalgia is strong with this one.

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8 / 10
Mar 6, 2019

All in all, Devil May Cry 5 is a solid entry in a franchise we'd like to see more of. It looks good and for most part, plays well. Although the new character V isn't as fun to play as Dante and Nero, there's more than enough to keep fans and newcomers interested.

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Recommended
Mar 6, 2019

Capcom returns to its trusted formula for something that plays like a outrageously pretty PS2 game - and that's a very good thing.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2019

I'm going to be playing Devil May Cry 5 weeks from now in the short term and years from now long term. This is the sort of fine-tuned wacky action game the genre deserves.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2019

The new gameplay mechanics and enjoyable boss fights can't compensate for the weak story and repetitive missions and a camera that ruins the fight occasionally, the potential is there but the bad decision made blow out away.

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9 / 10
Mar 6, 2019

Devil May Cry 5 rights all the wrongs of its predecessors with style and gusto, whilst being incredibly welcoming to series newcomers. The three playable characters bring great combat variety against the games huge slew of enemies and bosses. There are a few little niggles that stop the game from being the best it could be, but Devil May Cry 5 is undoubtedly one of the best in the series.

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Mar 6, 2019

Devil May Cry 5 might not be the best entry in the series, but it's a good time with great gameplay, in spite of the middling story and bland art direction.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2019

Devil May Cry V is an enjoyable and memorable experience that is loyal to its roots while being modernized by the new standards.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2019

Devil May Cry 5 is a must-play title for action fans. The action is fast and fluid, and its accommodations for both skilled and new players make it easier for everyone to enjoy the gameplay. The title is packed with a healthy amount of levels and several different hooks to keep you playing after you finish the campaign. The presentation is stunning, and while the game does contain microtransactions, they can easily be ignored. Capcom has another winner on its hands, and DMC5 is an early contender for game of the year.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2019

Devil May Cry 5 is a masterpiece in action. It has heart and charm in its epic story that comes full circle on the series. It looks sexier than the sun setting over a billionaire's collection of cars that are parked on a Santa Monica strip in California. It plays phenomenally well and will leave you drenched in sweat and satisfaction when the end credits roll, while wishing for more of its sassy attitude.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2019

A stylish, badass return to form

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Mar 6, 2019

It’s stylish. It’s cool. It’s supremely fun, fluid and rewarding.

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Atomix
Top Critic
90 / 100
Mar 6, 2019

The wait for Devil May Cry 5 was long, but I think it was very worth it. The title is everything the fans expected from this installment and presents it to us in a game that looks and plays great, that offers new proposals within its already known formula and whose story, with excellent narrative rhythm, will fascinate all the veteran followers of good Dante for all the references and revelations that he exposes. It is by far the best game in the series.

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GameZone
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2019

Even though it sometimes feels uncharacteristically by the numbers in some places or fails to have a noticeable amount of pizazz, Devil May Cry 5 is a hell of a good time. With plenty of wonderful character moments that'll make fans gush, a glorious frenzy of bloody action, and a healthy dose of great metal music to score it all, Capcom has triumphantly returned yet another beloved franchise to its former glory.

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Guardian
Top Critic
Mar 6, 2019

High-octane challenges in this irresistible romp have resurrected an action series that's been dormant for over a decade

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