I never saw previous sequels of this game, but for now on, I will be watching for news of Devil May Cry.  This game has good graphics. The gameplay is fast paced but distinctly console/arcade style. I wanted to write this to help any PC gamers who were considering spending their hard earned cash on it.

First, an Xbox style controller is pretty much a must. If you do not own a console and are not accustomed to playing on those types of controls, you’re going to find the controls cumbersome and awkward. As someone who exclusively plays PC games, I at least found this to be the case. Even if you somehow come up with a key scheme using keyboard and mouse you may find it quite unwieldy.

The camera angles work like the Prince of Persia approach where it switches as you move around, to random locations. This can also feel odd. The camera can be controlled and rotated, but only sometimes.

The combat is fast paced but straight up arcade style. It combines Matrix style “physics” with quick gamepad combo button play, reminiscent of a new school Mortal Kombat in some ways. Basically, it feels like a 2008 video game standing in an arcade at the mall. For some, that may be a huge plus. It is what it is.

For those who are into this kind of thing, I’d give it a 7. You’d probably be happier passing on it. I really think you’ll be disappointed. I’m not bashing the game, I just think it is an acquired taste. Unless you are very comfortable with xbox and console style controllers and gameplay, you will probably find this outside of your comfort zone and range of appeal. It’s very old school in its core mechanics, although the graphics are solid.

Just an honest review, not bashing the title. Some of the things above may be a huge positive to others. I can only review this from my perspective, and I am not much of a fan of this type of game.