95
Mitchell Saltzman
IGN
“Devil May Cry 5's trio of outstanding combat styles set a new high bar for the series, and its mysterious story keeps things interesting along the way.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Great character variety
- Beautiful visuals
- Exceptional soundtrack
- Embraces its absurdity
- Exciting combat system
- Three distinct playstyles
Points of Contention
- Story pacing
- Learning curve
- Open plot threads
- Environment variation
- Load times
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics90
Jason Coles
TechRadar
“Devil May Cry 5 is a magnificently over‑the‑top action game that serves as a good reminder of just how important showing off is.”
90
Hayden Dingman
PCWorld
“It’s one of the rare missteps though in an otherwise excellent game.”
85
Gabe Gurwin
Digital Trends
“It’s quickly becoming one of our favorite games of 2019 so far, and it’s the second time Capcom has delivered a knockout entry in one of its classic series this year.”
