DmC: Devil May Cry - Definitive Edition
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About DmC: Devil May Cry - Definitive Edition
Ninja Theory made DmC: Devil May Cry back in 2013, but this Definitive Edition brought the game to PS4 and Xbox One in February 2015. It is an action title where you play as Dante, a modern demon hunter with a rebellious edge. The story takes place in a gritty urban setting where demons invade a city that looks more like Los Angeles than a fantasy kingdom. This version includes the Vergil's Downfall campaign and fixes many issues from the original release. It runs at 1080p and 60 frames per second on current consoles. The package aims to be the final word for anyone who wants this specific take on the series without needing older hardware.
Gameplay
You control Dante with a controller that maps his attacks to buttons in a tight rhythm. Combat involves chaining light hits into heavy combos while dodging enemy strikes. You switch between weapons like the Rebellion sword, guns, and magical items mid-fight to maintain momentum. A style meter tracks your performance and ranks you from D up to SS. The game features a story campaign plus the extra Vergil mission which offers different abilities and a separate difficulty curve. You explore levels, solve minor environmental puzzles, and defeat waves of demons. Each session feels fast because you constantly move between attacking, parrying, and using the Devil Trigger ability to heal or boost damage output.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows players gave this Definitive Edition a Metacritic score of 84 out of 100. The community completion rate sits at 68 percent, suggesting many people start but do not finish every mission. Average playtime for a standard run is 12 hours, while completionists spend closer to 18 hours collecting all secrets. Review snippets often mention the visual upgrade as a major plus, with 82 percent of recent reviews calling the graphics "stunning." Community moods lean heavily toward energetic, with 45 percent of users tagging their sessions as intense. Some players note the controls feel responsive at 60 fps, though only 30 percent have unlocked all achievements. The price point on sites like Green Man Gaming sits around $24.98, which aligns with positive value ratings.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth your time if you enjoy fast-paced combat where positioning matters more than raw health bars. You will need to invest in learning enemy patterns to reach higher style ranks. The price of roughly $25 makes it a solid entry point for the series without buying older discs. Players should expect around 12 hours of content before finishing the main story and Vergil's campaign. Achievement hunting requires patience since some tasks demand perfect playthroughs. Skip this if you hate frequent reloading after dying or prefer slower, methodical combat. The 60 fps performance on PS4 and Xbox One makes every swing feel immediate and satisfying.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
82.5
RAWG Rating
3.9
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