![]() Not to spoil anything, but this consolidation is probably Devil May Cry 5‘s greatest storytelling strength direct references to prior events, enemies, weapons, and more aren’t just found in cutscenes, but in enemy files and unlockable documents as well. The first game to sequentially follow up a previous title, Devil May Cry 5 isn’t just a sequel to Devil May Cry 4, but also has strong ties to Devil May Cry 1 and 3, and even canonizes the Devil May Cry Animated Series for the first time in a game. Touted as the end of the “Sons of Sparda” storyline, Devil May Cry 5 really serves as an intersection of the entire series thus far. I know better than to write off Devil May Cry 5‘s storytelling outright due to the game’s crazy action or anime trappings while the series has a rep for obtuse lore and a disjointed timeline, Devil May Cry is still capable of some incredible storytelling when it takes the time to flesh out its characters. It’s a simple setup, but Devil May Cry 5 uses it to evolve the series’ storytelling in fascinating ways, though the result isn’t always satisfying. ![]() Together, the trio must topple a demon king who seeks to use the Qliphoth, a tree that feeds on human blood, to create a fruit that will make him invincible. Refined combat mechanics, tight controls, loads of replay value, and a heap of polish all combine to make Devil May Cry 5 the defining character action game of this console generation.ĭevil May Cry 5 sees the return of series protagonist Dante and Devil May Cry 4 protagonist Nero, along with a mysterious new character named V. From Bayonetta to the Souls-like craze, to even 2018’s God of War reboot, the character action genre has gone through so many iterations since Devil May Cry 4, I began to wonder how Devil May Cry 5 would fit into a modern gaming landscape. It’s safe to say I had high expectations going into Devil May Cry 5. ![]() It’s a series that introduced me to some of the first stories in games I really cared about and gave me an addiction for fast-paced hack n’ slash action. Playing Devil May Cry 4 in middle school, discovering the HD Collection in high school, and playing DmC my senior year cemented a lifelong love of challenging action games and stylish characters. ![]() As a series, Devil May Cry means a lot to me. ![]()
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