Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition (2006)

While I'm not totally convinced Devil May Cry 3 is the masterpiece I heard it was, it certainly was a damn good time. I've never been all that great at hack n' slash games but I keep playing them anyway, and this one was more than happy to kick the shit out of me. Pretty tough game, but the kind that rewards perseverance.

Here are my scores on each mission! I uh... guess I'm a B-tier DMC player, if nothing else.

DMC3 definitely feels like a massive improvement over the previous game (it was a very low bar) and also feels like it outdoes the first game in every way except maybe that sweet medieval castle atmosphere. The cutscenes are a joy to watch and the variety of weapons and combat styles gave me much more than I could reasonably explore in a single playthrough.

I do feel that the game is a bit overlong. There are a few chapters near the end (14-18, mainly) that feel padded with backtracking and refighting bosses. I was pretty close to giving it 4 stars as a result but the game does pick back up in those final couple missions and I liked the ending so much I couldn't bring myself to knock off the last star.

And come on, like, he said the thing!! Almost... sorta...

I get why this seems to be the fan favorite of the franchise, even if it isn't mine. It holds up pretty well and is worth a play for any fans of hack n' slash games. It is a bit difficult to be someone's first foray into the genre though, so I might recommend one of the later entries first if you have yet to dive into a game of this style. But hey, if you're a masochist, go for it.

NOTE: I've played this on the HD Collection, but hey it's DMC 3 SE after all.

[ENG] With every video game franchise, there will always be a low point for each one, & Devil May Cry is no different with the abomination of a sequel, Devil May Cry 2. As Devil May Cry 2 ruined the franchise, the sequel to DMC 2, Devil May Cry 3, left an everlasting impression of one of the most iconic rivalries in any video game while massively improving on its predecessors. Aside from the iconic lines and gameplay, there is a reason to why many consider Devil May Cry 3 the peak of the franchise. So, if you enjoy hack & slash games, there is no reason you shouldn't play it. (unless you hate backtracking but that's really minor) Overall, this is one game you must play before you die due to how iconic & revolutionary it is.

[RUS] У каждой франшизы видеоигр всегда будет низкая точка, и Devil May Cry ничем не отличается от отвратительного продолжения, Devil May Cry 2. Поскольку Devil May Cry 2 разрушил франшизу, продолжение DMC 2, Devil May Cry 3, оставила неизгладимое впечатление об одном из самых знаковых соперничеств в любой видеоигре, в то же время значительно улучшив своих предшественников. Помимо знаковых линий и игрового процесса, есть причина, по которой многие считают Devil May Cry 3 пиком франшизы. Так что, если вам нравятся hack & slash игры, нет причин не играть в них. (если вы не ненавидите возвращаться назад, но это действительно мелочь) В целом, это одна из игр, в которую вы должны сыграть, прежде чем умрете, из-за того, насколько она культовая и революционная.

[NOR] Med hver videospill franchise vil det alltid være et lavpunkt for hver enkelt, og Devil May Cry er ikke annerledes med avskyeligheten til en oppfølger, Devil May Cry 2. Ettersom Devil May Cry 2 ødela franchisen, oppfølgeren til DMC 2 , Devil May Cry 3, etterlot et evig inntrykk av en av de mest ikoniske rivaliseringene i et hvilket som helst videospill, samtidig som det ble kraftig forbedret i forhold til forgjengerne. Bortsett fra de ikoniske linjene og spillingen, er det en grunn til at mange anser Devil May Cry 3 som toppen av franchisen. Så hvis du liker hack & slash-spill, er det ingen grunn til at du ikke bør spille det. (med mindre du hater backtracking, men det er egentlig lite) Totalt sett er dette et spill du må spille før du dør på grunn av hvor ikonisk og revolusjonerende det er.

Juegazo, uno de los mejores y mas completos sistemas de combate que existe en un hack and slash con una variedad abrumadora. Esta versión en especifico es aun mejor que el lanzamiento original porque tiene freestyle y la posibilidad de tener equipadas las 10 armas en todo momento, contra 4 que permiten las otras versiones., una brutalidad. Muchos jefes y de gran calidad. Historia interesente y muy cool. Mucha rejugabilidad con las distintas dificultades y el bloody palace. Además de que incluye a vergil que te permite jugarlo nuevamente con otro personaje.

Si tuviera que destacar algo malo seria que el royalguard es muy difícil. Me dirán manco pero en god of war por ejemplo, contraatacar es bastante mas fácil y satisfactorio. Lograr un royalguard no compensa el riesgo cuando simplemente puedes saltar o esquivar. Otra cosa seria la cámara, que usa controles invertidos y es poco funcional. Aparte de eso me parece casi perfecto.