DMC - Devil May Cry [360/PS3] review

[dataDave]

Until I hear some in depth gameplay discussion I'm not giving it chance... Over to you guys. I'm done here.

[rmoxon]

Until I hear some in depth gameplay discussion I'm not giving it chance... Over to you guys. I'm done here.

The gameplay is great, it plays very much like DMC 3. I think thats all anyone needs to know really.

You're also going on about the game being too easy on normal difficulty and then you mention Bayonetta, a game that can be completed with your eyes closed when played on normal. So I'd say its harder than Bayonetta, not that that says much.

[nakamura]

Not on your gamertag and it isn't out on the PC yet. I guess you played down a mates house.

What is your bizarre obsession with gamertags? For a start I have several gamertags and I certainly no not buy every single game that comes out. Some of us still really enjoy gaming together rather than sitting miles apart using headsets. I have played more current gen games on other people consoles than my own.

[dataDave]

The gameplay is great, it plays very much like DMC 3. I think thats all anyone needs to know really.

You're also going on about the game being too easy on normal difficulty and then you mention Bayonetta, a game that can be completed with your eyes closed when played on normal. So I'd say its harder than Bayonetta, not that that says much.

I was on Nephilim mode. I don't ever remember saying I was was on Devil Hunter.

[parkinho]

The gameplay is great, it plays very much like DMC 3. I think thats all anyone needs to know really.

You're also going on about the game being too easy on normal difficulty and then you mention Bayonetta, a game that can be completed with your eyes closed when played on normal. So I'd say its harder than Bayonetta, not that that says much.

I think Dave's point was that reaching the end credits is not the be-all and end-all for many people who play this style of game, rather achieving the highest grades on the hardest difficulty is where the challenge lies. I haven't played DmC beyond the demo (which I thought was decent and will pick up further down the line) but the extensive comments I have read suggests that there is little in the way of challenge here.

Of course not everyone will be obsessed over grades/ratings so YMMV, but for me aiming for Pure Platinum in Bayonetta is where the game really shines.

[Team Andromeda]

In a shop, for almost a full afternoon.

lol , That's say it all

Why not? DMC3 was played for years after its release and Bayonetta is still being played

And I bet they'l be some playing DMC a year down the line .People still play the likes of LP 2 and RE 5 Dragons Dogma - does that mean Capcom are great ?

What is your bizarre obsession with gamertags

If you're going to post views or scores on a game it be better to play and own them, don't you think ? . That way your impressions and views count for far more imo, than playing a game down a mates house or in a shop;I seem to remember the likes of you asking how much or long have I played the likes of Zelda or Need For Speed HP after posting some negative views on the games

[Team Andromeda]

You're also going on about the game being too easy on normal difficulty and then you mention Bayonetta, a game that can be completed with your eyes closed when played on normal. So I'd say its harder than Bayonetta, not that that says much.

Spot on. Compared to this Bayonetta is childs play and piss easy to finish

[parkinho]

So how long did you play this before scoring it 9/10? As your gamertag shows that you have acquired 3 out of the 50 available achievements. And you only played Bayonetta on normal difficulty...

[Goemon]

Capcom gave the series to ninja theory because it was failing, regardless of critical acclaim.
For this reason I think it is slightly naive of people to think ninja theory would create the next DMC3, if capcom wanted that they could have just made the game themselves!

Ninja theory's goal was to make the series more appealing to the mass market and I can say right now having a game that is more straight forward and easier was far higher on the agenda than making a super in depth fighting system to appease the hardcore (which is probably about 1% of the market).

From what I've seen of the game I think ninja theory have made this happy medium but I can understand why fans are annoyed. However I imagine if this hadn't been done we wouldn't have seen a new DMC game.

[rmoxon]

I was on Nephilim mode. I don't ever remember saying I was was on Devil Hunter.

Well you didn't. Guess I was mistaken.

Although I'm still not sure you've actually played it at all to be honest. Find it hard to believe you stood in a game shop playing all afternoon, and I also find it hard to believe that you played it on hard but there you go.

[rmoxon]

I think Dave's point was that reaching the end credits is not the be-all and end-all for many people who play this style of game, rather achieving the highest grades on the hardest difficulty is where the challenge lies. I haven't played DmC beyond the demo (which I thought was decent and will pick up further down the line) but the extensive comments I have read suggests that there is little in the way of challenge here.

Of course not everyone will be obsessed over grades/ratings so YMMV, but for me aiming for Pure Platinum in Bayonetta is where the game really shines.

Actually that was my point. Dave's point seems to be its not hard enough at the originally selectable difficulties, he never mentioned the unlockable ones. Probabably didn't even realise it had them, the way he's acting.

Just for those who don't know. The game has 3 standard difficulties and then 4 unlockable ones. Including one hit kill mode and stuff like that. So there is a lot of challenge here if you want there to be.

[FelixofMars]

Yeah, from my point of view I just don't find it appealing in the first place. I played DMC 2 which I know isn't the best. It was competent but in general there just isn't any interest there for me... and well... Bayonetta is superior in almost every way.

Capcom gave the series to ninja theory because it was failing, regardless of critical acclaim.
For this reason I think it is slightly naive of people to think ninja theory would create the next DMC3, if capcom wanted that they could have just made the game themselves!

Ninja theory's goal was to make the series more appealing to the mass market and I can say right now having a game that is more straight forward and easier was far higher on the agenda than making a super in depth fighting system to appease the hardcore (which is probably about 1% of the market).

From what I've seen of the game I think ninja theory have made this happy medium but I can understand why fans are annoyed. However I imagine if this hadn't been done we wouldn't have seen a new DMC game.

[rmoxon]

Yeah, from my point of view I just don't find it appealing in the first place. I played DMC 2 which I know isn't the best. It was competent but in general there just isn't any interest there for me... and well... Bayonetta is superior in almost every way.

The fact that you mentioned DMC 2 makes your statement practically worthless as compared to every other game in the series it's a complete pile of ****e and didn't even play very much like the other games in the series. Still kind of enjoyed it, but it was nothing like a DMC game if you compare it to the others.

This game plays like a proper DMC.

[nakamura]

. Find it hard to believe you stood in a game shop playing all afternoon, .

You have never done that?

[rmoxon]

You have never done that?

Nope. I'm a typical man, I generally spend as little time in any shop as possible.

Plus I'd just feel daft standing in HMV all afternoon playing a game..... It's no wonder all these places are closing down if people are just standing in the shops playing games rather than buying any!