| File Size | 1.8GB |
| Genre | Action-adventure, hack and slash |
| Console | PS2 |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Region | USA |
| File Format | ISO |
| Released Date | 2001 |
Description
The Devil May Cry is a type of hack-and-slash video game, which is the 1st installment of the main series. The game is set in modern times on the fictional island of Malet. The story revolves around Dante. The main storyline of this game is about a monster hunter who uses his trade to wreak lifelong vengeance against all monsters. As he is a demon hunter, he meets a woman named Trish who takes him with him to defeat the demon lord Mundus, who is solely responsible for the death of Dante’s brother and mother. This story is told before the start of the game through some cut-scene videos.
The game is largely based on the Italian poem Divine Comedy. Here the main protagonist character of this game is Dante, and other characters such as Trish and Virgil. The game received prominent coverage in the media as it greatly influenced the action-adventure genre. The game has sold over three million copies since its release and is ranked among the best video games of all time.
Gameplay
The gameplay of this game is very interesting because its story and graphics are unbelievable. The game’s gameplay includes a mode called Missions where players must fight numerous enemies as well as perform platforming tasks and solve occasional puzzles to progress through the story. Each mission also assigns a grade to players, starting with D, going up to C, B, and so on, with s marking the highest grade. “Red orbs” are collected based on the time it takes to complete the mission. The game has a track called Gauge which starts at “Dull”. To increase the gauge, the player must perform and hit more. Repeatedly using the same moves stops gauging growth. The player can use every move in their arsenal in this series. In. If Dante is damaged in focus, the style rating is reset to “Dull”.
The player uses the “Devil Trigger” feature to transform Dante into a more powerful demonic creature. Adds more power and changes Dante’s appearance based on the game’s current weapon. The game’s enemy trigger is controlled by the gauge, which decreases as it is used. There are puzzles and other challenges in addition to the regular battle gameplay. As well as playing optional platforming to find hidden caches of “orbs”. Side quests, which are called secret missions, are located in hidden or out-of-the-way areas. They usually challenge the player to defeat a group of enemies in a specific manner.
Features
- The player can use the “Devil Trigger” ability to temporarily transform the main character Dante into a more powerful demonic creature.
- The player can increase the gauge by hitting enemies.
- Style rating resets to “Dull” if Dante is damaged.
- At the end of each mission, a grade is given i.e. grades A, B, C, and D.
- Along with the regular combat gameplay, there are also puzzle and other challenge modes.
- The game has many types of missions and easily customizes the character Dante.
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