Devil May Cry 5 Review 11 May, 2020   

Devil May Cry has always been renowned as one of the best action game franchises around and with Devil May Cry 5, it truly reflects that reputation. DMC5 is a true culmination of everything that made Devil May Cry great. The kickass music, incredible combos, and that "Hell yeah" attitude is all present while adding some new content such as new moves and a new character in "V". “V” is a stark difference when compared to the two returning characters of Dante and Nero. He is a more ranged and positioning based rather than in the face action that the other two possess but a welcome change. Nero gains the new “Devil Breaker” which gives him access to eight different arms each with different abilities from slowing time to and evasive dash. It really fleshes Nero out and makes him feel as a worthy successor to Dante who also is not left out. He gains access to one the best weapons I have seen in gaming: a demon motorbike. Throw in the stance switching and Dante is just outrageously fun. The story is wonderfully over the top almost to the point of absurdity but manages to hold together to tell a conclusive narrative.

There is only a few hiccups worth mentioning. There is some stages and backgrounds that become a bit more of the same after a while as they are very familiar to what has come in previous stages. Overall, Devil May Cry 5 is everything that series veterans were hoping for. An incredibly layered action experience with a quirky charm that newcomers are still able to sink their teeth into. Rating: 9.5/10.