Devil May Cry 5 (2019)
Devil May Cry 5 is a 2019 hack and slash/beat 'em up video game made by Capcom Development Division 1 and Capcom.
A demonic tree has taken root in a city and a mysterious demon-arm dealer called V has hired Dante's agency to deal with it. Devil May Cry 5 gives you three playable characters, each built around a different combat philosophy: Nero fights with a prosthetic arm that has more tricks than a Swiss army knife, V commands demon familiars from a safe distance, and Dante rotates through a rotating arsenal of weapons and styles that rewards mastery. The RE Engine gives every fight the clarity of a showcase, and the game takes visible pride in letting you look spectacular.
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What is Devil May Cry 5 about?
A demonic tree has taken root in a city and a mysterious demon-arm dealer called V has hired Dante's agency to deal with it. Devil May Cry 5 gives you three playable characters, each built around a different combat philosophy: Nero fights with a prosthetic arm that has more tricks than a Swiss army knife, V commands demon familiars from a safe distance, and Dante rotates through a rotating arsenal of weapons and styles that rewards mastery. The RE Engine gives every fight the clarity of a showcase, and the game takes visible pride in letting you look spectacular.
When was Devil May Cry 5 released?
Devil May Cry 5 was released on 8 March 2019.
Who made Devil May Cry 5?
Devil May Cry 5 was made by Capcom Development Division 1 and Capcom.
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A few thoughts on Devil May Cry 5
Devil May Cry is the franchise's anime adaptation, capturing the same swagger and supernatural politics in a shorter format. The Devil May Cry 3 comic fills lore gaps for anyone wanting more Dante between games.
Stylish demon hunters carrying a family curse into every fight
Dante, Nero and V each fight demons their own way in Devil May Cry 5, but the family tangled up in all of it, Dante's especially, is never far from the surface. These picks share that same mix of stylish combat and blood ties: the franchise's own anime continuation, a half-demon monster hunter, two brothers paying for a shared mistake, and armored warriors bound by an old prophecy.
Rock and metal albums as theatrical as a Dante boss fight
Devil May Cry 5 has always paired its demon-slaying with a rock-star sense of style, guitars included, and these records match that energy beat for beat. A screaming heavy metal classic, an occult-drenched extreme metal record, a dramatic prog-metal album built around fantasy and horror, and a landmark prog rock record swinging between menace and beauty all go as big as Dante does.