Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

November 10, 2020

Action PlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

DEVIL MAY CRY IS BACK, BABY!! The legendary stylish action game is better than ever in the ultimate version of this multi-award winning hit. New features: - New playable character - Dante&s;s brother and arch-rival, Vergil - Legendary Dark Knight mode - an extremely challenging horde mode featuring huge numbers …

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Critic Reviews (36)

Adam Beck Hardcore Gamer Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

32.0

"It has been almost two years since its initial release and yet Devil May Cry 5 remains on the pedestal as one of the best character action games available."

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Nov 2020
85.0 /100

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition makes a great action game even better. Although it doesn&s;t quite contain as many additions as I was hoping it would, it&s;s still an excellent game, especially for those who don&s;t already own the …"

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Andrea Maiellano Spaziogames Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

78.0

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition perpetuates the formula already proposed by Capcom for the previous iterations of the saga. New modes, playable Vergil and next-gen support are the workhorses of a package that, especially at the proposed price, can …"

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Antonello Bello Everyeye.it Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Boasting the contents of the original package, the DLCs that can be purchased on old-gen platforms and a series of new delicacies, among which Vergil stands out and support for the new generation machines, the Special Edition is confirmed as …"

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Ben Sellwood GBAtemp Nov 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"DMC5SE occupies its own tried and tested safe space within the world of video games. It hasn&s;t really progressed much since 4 and doesn&s;t seem to have broken through any genre-defining boundaries to evolve itself beyond what it already was. …"

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90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

80.0

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition doesn&s;t offer any massive surprises for veteran fans, but as a fresh chapter for newcomers? It makes one of the best action games of the last generation one of the most thrilling of the …"

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David Jagneaux CBR Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition makes a great game even better with a new character, new modes, and overhauled visuals for next-gen consoles."

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David Martinez Hobby Consolas Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Devil May Cry 5 was one of the best hack´n slash of the current generation, and gets even better with ray tracing, up to 120 FPS (in performance mode) and the new Dark Knight difficulty level. The new character, Vergil …"

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Elton Jones Heavy Nov 2020
98.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Capcom managed to fulfill fans’ biggest requests for DMC5 and also freshen up its overall experience with the inclusion of new modes and visual enhancements. Vergil’s gameplay adds a new layer of excitement to all the demonic destruction thanks to …"

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Nov 2020
98.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

94.0

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is every bit as good as the original release, if not even more, thanks to the many additions like playable Vergil, Turbo Mode and Legendary Dark Knight difficulty. While ray tracing and DualSense support …"

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Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho PSX Brasil Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

84.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

76.0

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is the definitive edition of one of the best games released by Capcom. Whoever played the original can take advantage of technical improvements, new modes and Vergil. But, in general, the game remains basically …"

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James Paley COGconnected Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

78.0

"This game is kind of a rare beast. The gameplay is more accessible than ever, while the story has reached a new plateau on Mount Convoluted. Players who missed it the first time will be thrilled, but even experienced fans …"

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Joe Juba Game Informer Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

73.0

"Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is the best way to play an already-good game, but the fine-tuning doesn’t elevate the experience to new heights."

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"A fantastic way for newcomers and lapsed series fans to get back into the Devil May Cry franchise alike, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is a value stuffed offering that lays a coat thick, next generation paint across the …"

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Jonathan Bushle Gameblog Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is still a very good game, with graphics ehancements for PS5 and Xbox Series X and a few bonuses modes for the fans."

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83.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

84.0

"This Special Edition completes one of the best hack n&s; slash in recent years, but its novelties may be insufficient for those who have already played DMC 5."

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Nov 2020
100.0 /100

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition adds even more style to what was already an amazing action game. Not everyone may feel inclined to pay for this again especially since Vergil is coming to the older versions as paid DLC. …"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

86.0

"Devil May Cry V Special Edition is a rocking pack that really showcases the new hardware, while still remaining one of the best action games ever created."

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Khari Taylor CGMagazine Nov 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is the definitive way to experience the latest chapter in the DMC saga and makes a fantastic showpiece for your new PS5 or Xbox Series X/S console and TV, and offers plenty of challenge …"

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Mark Fajardo Just Push Start Nov 2020
92.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

78.0

"There really isn&s;t a whole lot of new things to say about Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition. It&s;s a stunning game that added a new character, giving players something new to experience, plus various improvements to the overall experience. …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

72.0

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is yet more proof that Capcom can remaster a classic, even one as young as Devil May Cry 5. Visually it&s;s stunning, the mix of characters and abilities will keep gamers engaged, and that …"

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90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is arguably the game Capcom should have always released. While the original was a powerhouse in every sense of the word, its pristine quality simply meant any imperfections were all the more noticeable. Vergil&s;s …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is the ultimate version of Devil May Cry 5. Including all of the additional content released for the original version and more, it makes a great game even better, it’s as simple as that. …"

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

60.0

"Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is the definitive version of an already outstanding action title. In terms of gameplay, we&s;d go as far to say that Vergil is one of the best designed characters that the genre has ever …"

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Ron Burke GamingTrend Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

88.0

"From a purely technical perspective, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is a triumph. Delivering gorgeous ray traced lighting, blistering framerates, and high resolution, coupled with speedy load times and eye-popping visuals, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is the …"

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Saeed Aghababaie Gamefa Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

73.0

"just like the 8th generation version, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is still a masterpiece hack and slash, but this time with playable Vergil and much more faster loading of the game and technical improves like Ray-Tracing. Isn&s;t playable …"

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Shannon Grixti Press Start Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition pulls out all the stops to give players enough reason to come back. The loading is insanely fast, the ray-tracing is absolutely delicious and the frame rates are buttery smooth. If you&s;ve previously struggled …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

35.0

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is the definitive experience for the latest Capcom title. It&s;s worth getting for those who haven&s;t played it on PS4 or Xbox One, with technical improvements and the addition of Vergil."

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Stefania Sperandio Spaziogames Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is Devil May Cry at its finest. If you skipped the original release this is a must buy: otherwise, the add-ons are fun but far from being essential."

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Stefan L TheSixthAxis Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"DMC5 Special Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S builds on the excellence of the original release. It&s;s not the most essential purchase, since you will soon be able to buy Vergil as DLC for the original release, but with …"

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Stefano Calzati The Games Machine Nov 2020
92.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

85.0

"Devil May Cry V debuts on the new consoles with a definitive Special Edition, which confirms its status as the best stylish action of the last generation. The new modes and the presence of Vergil as a playable character are …"

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Táňa Matúšová SECTOR.sk Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Very good choice for new consoles, however not as special as it should be."

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Theo Weber XGN.nl Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition brings Vergil to the party. The new character gets his own share in the game and you get to complete the whole story as the katana-wielding demon slayer. It brings a whole new dimension …"

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Wojciech Gruszczyk PPE.pl Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

87.0

"Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is a pleasure for players who still haven&s;t had the opportunity to embark on the latest demon ride. Capcom reminded players of this blissful series in a great way. However, it is difficult to …"

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عصام الشهوان Saudi Gamer Nov 2020
100.0 /100

"An enhanced version of the best hack &s;n slash game on the market, with some nice additions that don&s;t necessarily elevate the experience but do enhance it. The only missed opportunity is playable Trish &a; Lady."

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棘皮动物的野望 Gamersky Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"There is no doubt that all players can enjoy one of the best action games through DEVIL MAY CRY 5: SPECIAL EDITION"

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