Capcom and Ninja Theory's hack and slash beat 'em up DmC: Devil May Cry has finally released. The alternate reality reboot of the long-running series focuses on the player character Dante, a supernatural begin of both heavenly and hellish origins. Dante finds himself warring against a sentient town known as Limbo City that is populated by demons.
The game is the first triple-A title of 2013 and so far the reviews are pretty positive. Here is our review round up of DmC: Devil May Cry:
Game Informer notes that the game's developer Ninja Theory stays faithful to the core experience of the series while reimagining certain elements. The reviewer says, "The last few missions aside, the mechanics, gameplay, and environments in Devil May Cry are exactly what I wanted. A reboot is a chance to revitalize a flagging series, and Ninja Theory has done that with a striking vision for the DMC universe and top-notch combat. Maybe this version of Devil May Cry will need rebooting in another 12 years, but for now, I can't wait to see what's next for Dante." Game Informer give the game a 9-out-of-10 score.
IGN also notes that the reboot stays faithful to the core experience and that it redefines the relationship between Vergil and Dante in a sort rebirth fashion. The reviewer says, "Long-time Devil May Cry fans unsure of Ninja Theory's treatment can abandon their fears. DmC hurls Dante into a newer, better world, complete with a glorious combat system and enough style to make old Dante proud. This is digital action at its finest, steeped in the blood of angels, spiced with gunpowder, and garnished with a middle finger." IGN give the game a score of 8.9-out-of-10 for a "Great" rating.
Eurogamer notes that Dante's chains in the game are an inheritance from Devil May Cry 4's protagonist Nero. The reviewer says, "So close. Ninja Theory has succeeded in revitalising a classic series, but DmC is almost a classic in its own right. Don't think too much about the lows, because the highs here are so very high, and show without question that Capcom has faith in the right developer. Ninja Theory has absolutely nailed the leading man and the combat system - by far the most important things - and DmC is clearly a labour of love, a tribute as well as a new beginning." Eurogamer gives the game an 8-out-of-10.
GameSpot notes that boss battle aren't as fun as the game's regular form of combat and the ending falls short of the game's all around narrative. The reviewer says, "DmC succeeds both in its story and in its brilliant combat.Sure, you may baulk at Dante's trendy new haircut, or maybe even miss a little of that B-movie Devil May Cry insanity, but the heart of what makes the series so enticing and so much fun to play holds true here. DmC pulls off that unlikely reboot trick of feeling fresh and inviting while still holding onto what made the original series so appealing and so special." Gamespot gives the game an 8-out-of-10 score.
DmC: Devil May Cry arrives on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on Jan. 15, 2013 across North America and Europe with a PC version shortly after. The game will be available for digital download for Windows PC on Jan. 25, 2013.
Capcom released a demo of DmC on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on Nov. 20 and you can check out our review of the demo here. Do these reviews ease your apprehensions about the reboot? Are you excited that the game is finally here? Let us know in the comment section below...
