All the while, the story exudes a charismatic charm that keeps you constantly intrigued as you’re refining your skills. Rarely does the game stumble, consistently leveraging its spectacle and mechanical depth to push aside any small frustrations. Includes additional content released separately from the original version. New gameplay modes Made possible by the increased processing power. It sticks to tradition above all else, pursuing a few ambitious new ideas along the way, but mostly maintaining the series’ focus on intricate fighting systems and campy bravado. Blood burns with a blue Flame as Vergil joins the fight Powered up for the next-generation of gaming Hardware. In my review, I awarded DMC5 a 9/10 and said,: "DMC5 thrives on the stylistic and mechanical prowess of its predecessors. Check back often as we post more guides in the coming days.
You can also read up on how to unlock the secret ending. If you're looking for DMC5 features, check out our secret mission locations guide. Below you'll find references pointing as far back as 2001's DMC1, as well as fun nods to Capcom's other franchises. Both Dante and Nero need no introduction their personalities and traits.
It helps, of course, that the story is upheld by a stellar cast of characters, all of which are tremendously voiced. We've compiled the most noteworthy Easter eggs and references in DMC5. Devil May Cry 5 instills that iconic over-the-top vibe exceptionally well, with story beats that, although predictable, never fail to satisfy overall. In addition, there's a surprising amount of extended-universe lore acknowledged in DMC5 that even hardcore fans might not even recognize. I have no problem if people think DMC5 is a 6/10 game, that's totally fine, but saying that Bayonetta 2 and Nier: Automata push the genre forward is weird, when Bayonetta 2 hews pretty closely to the stylish action mold and Nier's combat depth plateaus within the first few hours. While it has plenty of new ideas, this latest sequel is laced with entertaining callbacks that are sure to bring a smile to your face. Devil May Cry 5 isn't shy about being a pure celebration of the series' past.