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Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition

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Release Date: March 1, 2005

Action, TPP, Co-op, Slasher, Urban Fantasy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, LAN

The third installment in the third-person perspective action hack-and-slash series. The story of Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening takes place before the events shown in the first installment of the series. It reveals more details about Dante’s past and motivations. The gameplay mechanics return to the roots of the series while adding an innovative feature – the possibility to choose a combat style, slightly altering Dante's abilities.

8.4

OpenCritic

6.2

Steam

7.7

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Another reincarnation of the famous Devil May Cry game series about adventures of Dante, half-man, half-demon, who follows the steps of his father, the demon Sparda, in defending humanity from evil. Devil May Cry 3 is set before the events in the first installment of the game and the momentous duel between Dante and his twin brother Vergil, who chose to follow the evil. You can learn many surprising facts from the hero’s past and face off hideous opponents, e.g. a man named Arkham or a huntress called Lady, devoted to killing demons. Since the PC owners get a special edition of Devil May Cry 3, they can play as Vergil and learn the story from a completely different perspective.

In terms of core gameplay, the third game is no different from its predecessors. This is still a dynamic action game filled with spectacular combat and compelling storytelling. A huge innovation is the mechanics of special combat styles. You can decide which one of four combat styles to use in fights: Close-range (focus on sword fighting), Long-range (fire arms), Evasive (a defensive style) and Counter attack. Moreover, exclusively for the Special Edition an additional style was prepared: Dark Slayer.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows June 30, 2006

PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2 March 1, 2005

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch February 20, 2020

Developer: Capcom

Publisher: Capcom

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Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition

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Devil May Cry Game Series

A series of action games with gameplay focused on spectacular combat sequences, considered to be some of the best slashers on the market. Devil May Cry ranks among the most important brands in the publishing portfolio of Japanese company Capcom.

Devil May Cry Game Series

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Originals

December 18, 2017

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow of Devil May Cry series

For a game that wasn’t even planned, the first Devil May Cry turned out to be truly groundbreaking. Of course, this generated subsequent follow-ups. The history of the franchise is one big sinusoid, but that just makes the story all the more interesting.

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow of Devil May Cry series
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow of Devil May Cry series

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Pentium III 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card 256 MB (GeForce FX5700 or better), 2 GB HDD, Windows 2000/XP .

Sony PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2

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memory card 8 MB

Ratings

Game Ratings for Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition Video Game.

8.4

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 93% of Critics. There are 29 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Nintendo Enthusiast: 9.5 / 10 by Arthur Damian

The Switch port of Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition is a wonderful upgrade to an excellent action-adventure video game.

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GBAtemp: 7.5 / 10 by Pranavsingh Dhunnoo

Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition for the Nintendo Switch offers the fun, fast-paced, over-the-top action that's characteristic of a Devil May Cry game but carries with it unwanted remnants that reminds us it's not a new game, despite its new features.

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TheSixthAxis: 8 / 10 by Dominic Leighton

Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition has learnt some new tricks on Nintendo Switch. It might be a bit creaky in places visually, but with the new Freestyle Mode spicing up its already brilliant action, this is the new definitive version of the game.

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62%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (3,975)

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The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Combat System: The game is praised for its fast, responsive, and satisfying combat mechanics, allowing players to perform combos and utilize a variety of weapons and styles.
  • Strong Story and Characters: The narrative, focusing on Dante's rivalry with his brother Vergil, is well-received, with well-written characters and engaging cutscenes.
  • High-Quality Soundtrack: The game features an exceptional soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • Boss Fights: Many boss encounters are highlighted as epic and well-designed, particularly the final confrontation between Dante and Vergil.

The main cons of the game

  • Poor Port Quality: The Steam version is criticized for being unplayable due to numerous technical issues, including lack of controller support, bugs, and crashes.
  • Limited Settings: Users express frustration over the absence of in-game settings for resolution, graphics, and sound, along with being locked at 30 FPS.
  • User Interface Issues: Menus are described as janky and difficult to navigate, further diminishing the user experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Controller Support: Many reviews highlight the lack of native controller support, making it difficult to play without extensive troubleshooting or modding.
  • Fullscreen Option: Players are frustrated by the inability to play in fullscreen mode, being restricted to a small window.
  • Technical Fixes: Users note that there are no official updates or fixes for the port, leaving many issues unresolved.
  • Improved Enemy Variety: While bosses are praised, the regular enemy variety is criticized for being repetitive, leading to a less engaging experience during combat.

Summary

  • Overall, while Devil May Cry® 3 Special Edition is recognized as a classic with strong gameplay and narrative elements, the poor quality of the Steam port significantly detracts from the experience, leading many to recommend alternative versions or emulators instead.

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