I NEED MORE REVIEWS POWER! I’ve loved the Devil May Cry franchise for far too long. I was there when it became more than just a spin-off of Resident Evil, and I was there when the game had its finest hour in Devil May Cry 4. But times changed, and so did attitudes towards keeping the game development for this franchise in-house at Capcom. Ninja Theory unleashed their vision for Devil May Cry in 2013, and it was an underrated thrill-ride of note. It has now of course joined a long list of “remastered” titles. And it looks like this definitive version of DMC is for the fans.
IGN – 8.9/10
DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition brings the same great game to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, along with a couple of tweaks to make it feel different for returning veterans. The sharper visuals, smooth 60-fps gameplay, and other features and enhancements gave me plenty of reasons to be happy about coming back, and to recommend that you pick it up for the first time.
Gameinformer – 9/10
No game is perfect. Even when we play the best ones, we find things that we wish the developer had done differently. Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition is a rare case where the developer goes back and fixes those things, big and small. Whether you’re a newcomer or a devoted fan, this is a remaster done right.
Polygon – 8/10
It’s a nice collection for the completionist, especially if you’ve been looking for a great character action game on PS4 or Xbox One. But if you already played DmC: Devil May Cry on last-gen consoles, there’s not a lot of reason for the return trip.
Destructoid – No score
I’m kind of torn on the “Definitive” concept given its price point, though. In many ways much of it could have been delivered in a free update (especially if there’s a PC version in the works, which hasn’t been confirmed yet), but if you haven’t already experienced DmC, getting this package at a discount would be the best way to do it.
Videogamer – 9/10
It may be another HD remake, but DmC does more than dust off and polish up an old title. In fact, it doesn’t really improve its looks much beyond the resolution and frame rate, but rather gives players the tools to tailor the experience. This is a remake that’s been created based on community’s feedback, upping speed, increasing difficulty and moving items to keep player’s on their toes, meaning there’s plenty here to justify a return, especially at a budget price point.
The Definitive Edition is out from today where it’ll most likely be torn to shreds on Metacritic once again, thanks to some whiny crybabies. Feel free to post that GIF now. I know you guys have been waiting to do it all day.
Last Updated: March 10, 2015
Ranting Raptor
March 10, 2015 at 13:36
Lol @ header
Admiral Chief
March 10, 2015 at 13:45
That HAIR!
hairyknees
March 10, 2015 at 13:37
Holy crap how did I miss that article that Geoff wrote all those years ago? SO MUCH HATE XD
Admiral Chief
March 10, 2015 at 13:48
I’m tempted to go back in time and banhammer those fools
Pariah
March 10, 2015 at 13:51
The choice comment?
“I am wholly convinced that the only people who rave about this posittively are either paid to do so or are not people. Humanity is not simply given, it must be earned and can be lost. A level of ignorance this grand is a sin no God can forgive, a forfeit of the gift of life and knowledge given to us as a species. Hopefully they all die off quickly and are written off as an unfortunate generation of mentally-diseased so normal, actual people can live in the world as it should be.”
Just. WOW.
Umar
March 10, 2015 at 13:53
Where is this from?
Pariah
March 10, 2015 at 13:53
The article from 2 years ago. It’s linked at the end of this article.
Umar
March 10, 2015 at 13:56
Ahh okay. I still stand my stance that this game, while it is good, is not amazing and lacks a ton of combat depth. But it is by no means as bad as the fanbois made it out to be.
Pariah
March 10, 2015 at 13:56
Nor is praising it worthy of the kind of vitriol spewed forth from the bowels of the internet. Like that comment above. Damn.
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:06
I laughed at this one :
“Fuck you!”
-Dante 2012
Jesus Christ, Geoffrey, apply yourself.
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 13:56
LOL pulled from that article. “The game is bad because it’s too different. The funny thing is these are probably the exact same people who’ll moan that Call of Duty is the same every year.” The thing is, don’t change to good for worse and keep the mediocre the same. COD AW tried something new at least
Pariah
March 10, 2015 at 13:41
Oh it’s like that? Is that really the way it is?
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 13:43
Yeah no. I’ll wait for a proper sequel. Not the hold the kiddies hand,western influenced, press just X to win,spoeg and plak for the veterans, remastered because money version.
Umar
March 10, 2015 at 13:52
DMC 5, play as Sparda…That’s my dream.
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 13:58
YES!
Loftus
March 10, 2015 at 14:14
Agreed!
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:16
The game in itself as a non canon DMC title is very,very good. But it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I’ll admit I’m being overly nostalgic but you cant even begin to compare previous DMC titles to this.
Nikola
March 10, 2015 at 13:48
So have to get this a well and I don’t even have time to play the games I have now:( damn you life!!
Umar
March 10, 2015 at 13:51
Might aswell rename it EmC. Emo’s May Cry.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p123/FFantasygrl/1184816592938.gif
Pariah
March 10, 2015 at 13:52
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 13:58
Even the hair is accurate XD
Umar
March 10, 2015 at 14:01
YUP XD Dante the demon hunter.
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:04
hahahaha that bold!
RinceThis
March 10, 2015 at 13:52
Header win!
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:03
On the bright side it’s up from 2.9 to 5.2. Also the user score section from Metacritic = Youtube comments. You either like or you don’t. Now to finalize my two eyed Solid Snake design for Hideo Kojima. NUUUUUUUUUCLEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAARRRRRR
Goal9
March 10, 2015 at 14:04
The original was torn apart on Metacritic by fans whom Ninja Theory gave the middle finger to. Now Capcom is trying to buy back some credibility by adding all the things the fans originally complained was lacking.
The criticisms were justified on Metacritic and everywhere else online. Fans weren’t happy and Capcom needed to know. This definitive edition is proof that they heard it loud and clear.
Take your hyperbole about gamers being crybabies somewhere else.
RinceThis
March 10, 2015 at 14:05
But many self privileged gamers ARE cry babies.
Goal9
March 10, 2015 at 14:08
I’ll give you that. But to call fans of the series who gave valid criticisms cry babies is just low. DmC didnt deserve all the flack it got, but it sure deserved what it got from the fans.
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:10
It was free on PS+. I tried it, deleted it and forgot about it.
AceZero911
March 10, 2015 at 14:56
I wish I could upvote this more than once. I got the 1-3 hd collection and I am happy. Still deciding if I want to get 4, didn’t really appreciate Nero…
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 15:44
4 was all right, easier than 3 but it’s a bit old now. I’m holding out for the sequel
Spathi
March 10, 2015 at 14:11
“valid criticisms” – That’s the problem. Go and read some of the comments in the article linked above. Most people acted like utter and complete assholes. Criticism is good, acting like a dick is not. Not speaking about anyhing you said, but rather about the way some people handled the whole thing.
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:12
It was like that Dragons Dogma review back in the day. No FFD was ever that good.
Spathi
March 10, 2015 at 14:13
Dude, I’m still not over that. Gave Skyrim 10/10, destroyed DD. What a load of shit 😀
RinceThis
March 10, 2015 at 14:19
Ahhh, legend article!
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:08
I’m over it now but this was the worst.
https://img0.etsystatic.com/035/0/6909654/il_340x270.514252348_jh55.jpg
Pariah
March 10, 2015 at 14:27
Doesn’t it disturb you that there are 3 gingers in one place? That’s horrifying!
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:29
My word, they’re REAPERS!
Pariah
March 10, 2015 at 14:27
Doesn’t it disturb you that there are 3 gingers in one place? That’s horrifying!
Spathi
March 10, 2015 at 14:08
(refresh)
http://mrwgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Now-Comes-The-Part-Where-We-Throw-Our-Heads-Back-In-Laughter-In-George-Of-The-Jungle.gif
RinceThis
March 10, 2015 at 14:10
I played the game that broke the internet and I had a load of fun with it. Loved where he put the wig on tehehe *toosoon?
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:12
Don’t wanna talk about it………..
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2sbp.gif
RinceThis
March 10, 2015 at 14:18
Shame! http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bryan-Cranston-Holding-in-Tears-Godzilla.gif
Hendrik
March 10, 2015 at 14:11
what GIF?
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
March 10, 2015 at 14:16
ugh that damn hair…. I just can’t get over the fact that this character is as lame as the new Lobo. AAARRGHH!!!
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:23
Please don’t tell me this is it, this portrayal of an office temp look a like, who commutes every at 5:30 to keep a shit job where he has to kiss his bosses ass the whole day?
http://www.placesandpredators.com/5252/Lobo1f.jpg
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
March 10, 2015 at 14:44
Just kill it with fire…
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:56
[want to say something but will probably sound like an entitled crybaby ]
Goal9
March 10, 2015 at 14:23
I also dont understand who this game was supposed to have been marketed to. Capcom pretty much gave the middle finger to the old fans and instead try to grab the grunge/emo types? But wasnt this when the hipster movement became large and everybody who saw this just thought that the game was trying too hard to be counter-culture?
Also interesting to consider for a game about fighting evil corporations who control the media; it was the DMC fans that ended up fighting Capcom who were paying off videogame sites to put in a good word for the game.
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:29
They tried selling New Coke for new players. But die hard fans preffered Classic Coke. Time will tell what we get next.
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 14:29
They tried selling New Coke for new players. But die hard fans preffered Classic Coke. Time will tell what we get next.
Pariah
March 10, 2015 at 14:29
http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140627004142/degrassi/images/1/14/JessNotThisShtAgain.gif
Goal9
March 10, 2015 at 14:36
Dont like fair comment and discussion about videogames?
Pariah
March 10, 2015 at 14:42
I love fair comment and discussion about video games. That’s why I’m here. But all I see is “This game sucks and you’re being paid off with your good review and that makes you a cunt because I’m a fan who doesn’t like something.” Instead of “I don’t like this – Capcom, please can you look into this?”
Goal9
March 10, 2015 at 14:56
Unfortunately a lot of people (including Capcom and videogame sites) bundled both those examples together.
You may be tired of hearing it, but it needs to be said. Developers need to know it’s not cool to flip off an existing fanbase to try and get a bigger profit. Videogame journalists need to show more integrity and tact – especially before attacking their very own readers by calling them crybabies.
Umar
March 10, 2015 at 15:00
Yup, completely agree, and people might laugh at the whole mop wig thing, but it is a HUGE middle finger to fans. I don’t think it’s fair that Capcom and ESPECIALLY Ninja Theory and Tameem treated the fans the way they did.
Hammersteyn
March 10, 2015 at 16:42
I would have been fine if the mop cutscene was not in the game, it feels like they put it there to rub it in.,
Pariah
March 10, 2015 at 15:14
This I can actually agree on. It happens too often where the innocent, legitimate complaints get lost in the vitriol. It’s more a symptom of the current internet culture than it is of any specific news agency or game developer.
Saying that, the devs who do care sift through the shit and listen to the genuine complaints.
Final note: you’re keeping it civil and not name-calling and the like, hence a discussion is possible.