Devil May Cry
Play Dante in the first Devil May Cry, fighting through his assignment on Mallet Island with sword-and-gun combos. Jumping and the demonic transformation of Devil Trigger add to the actions available during the hunt.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.7 / 10
About this game
Dante accepts Trish's assignment and travels to Mallet Island to confront Mundus. You control the demon hunter in combat, combining sword attacks with dual guns and using jumps as part of his action repertoire. This is the first Devil May Cry rather than a later sequel or collection. The adventure also includes puzzle solving between fights. Dante can release his demonic power through Devil Trigger and transform, linking his supernatural identity to an ability you use in play. The Switch release is a solo game with TV, tabletop and handheld play support.
Collected in series
Devil May Cry is Capcom’s demon-hunting action series, where sword strikes, gunfire and evasive moves flow into elaborate combos. Its flamboyant heroes bring different fighting styles, and much of the pleasure comes from making each battle look as good as it feels.
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AI review
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A focused prospect for players drawn to sword-and-gun combat and a demonic alter ego.
Combining melee attacks with gunfire could appeal to players who enjoy expressing themselves through attack combinations. Devil Trigger gives Dante's supernatural identity a playable expression, while puzzles offer a different activity between encounters. Those features support a design-based recommendation, without establishing difficulty or combat feel.
Strengths
- Sword-and-gun combinations may appeal to players who want both attack types in the same combat toolkit.
- Devil Trigger could strengthen the connection between Dante's demon-hunting role and his own demonic powers.
Who it is for: Solo action players interested in combining melee and ranged attacks, with some puzzle solving alongside combat.
Play notes: This release lists single-player play; the cooperative features of later entries are outside its scope.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Puzzles sit alongside combat encounters. Their presence may suit players who want changes of activity, while those seeking only uninterrupted fighting may prefer a different structure. | Reviewed | 7.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The sword and dual guns provide the premise for building attack combinations. That may suit players who value choosing how to attack as well as defeating the enemy. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Dante's transformation makes his demonic power an action rather than only part of the setup. It may appeal to players who like a character's abilities to reinforce the supernatural premise. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension TV, tabletop and handheld support, together with Pro Controller compatibility, offer choices of play setup. These verified options do not establish frame rate, loading speed or responsiveness. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- CAPCOM
- Publisher
- CAPCOM
- Release date
- 2019
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Linear LevelsReal-time CombatSolo-friendlyThird PersonDodgeMain Story Under 10 HoursFast-pacedReplayable3D GraphicsPlatforming
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2019
Game gallery
Sources
- www.capcomfrance.frSource revision: 1
- www.capcomfrance.fr