Devil May Cry
Also known as: DMC
Originally intended to be the fourth installment in the Resident Evil series, Devil May Cry is an action-adventure game that introduced a host of new elements to the gaming community. Chief among them is the Stylish Rank, which grades the player's performance in combat. The game is split into Missions, which are individually scored according to various factors, such as Orbs gathered and damage taken. Additionally, Devil May Cry did away with the pre-rendered backgrounds of prior Resident Evil games in order to allow for a dynamic camera system.
Hack and SlashAdventure
Released
23 Aug 2001
25 years ago
PlayStation 2
N/A
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84
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Overview
Summary
Originally intended to be the fourth installment in the Resident Evil series, Devil May Cry is an action-adventure game that introduced a host of new elements to the gaming community. Chief among them is the Stylish Rank, which grades the player's performance in combat. The game is split into Missions, which are individually scored according to various factors, such as Orbs gathered and damage taken. Additionally, Devil May Cry did away with the pre-rendered backgrounds of prior Resident Evil games in order to allow for a dynamic camera system.
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About This Game
Debuting in 2001, Devil May Cry® is the game that redefined the action genre with its stylish combo system and over-the-top, non-stop action. Wielding twin handguns and a demonic blade, the iconic white-haired devil hunter Dante slashes through legions of monstrous minions in a battle to save humanity from utter damnation.
