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Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry box cover
Developer(s) Capcom Production Studio 4[1]
Publisher(s) Capcom
Designer(s) Hideki Kamiya (director)[2]
Shinji Mikami (executive producer)[2]
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Release date(s) JPN August 23, 2001[3]
NA October 17, 2001[3]
EUR December 7, 2001[3]
Genre(s) Hack and slash, Action
Mode(s) Single player
Rating(s) ESRB: Mature (M)[4]
ELSPA: 15+[5]
PEGI: 15+ (Finland) / 16+[6]
OFLC: MA15+[7]
Platform(s) PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
Media 1 DVD
Input Dual Shock 2
This article is about the first game in the series. For information on the series as a whole, see Devil May Cry (series). For information about the anime series, see Devil May Cry (anime).

Devil May Cry (frequently abbreviated as DMC) is a hack and slash action game developed by Capcom Production Studio 4 and published by Capcom in 2001 for the PlayStation 2. The events in the game are second in the series storyline's chronological order, taking place after events in Devil May Cry 3 and before Devil May Cry 2. The game has received generally positive reviews, and has sold more than 4 million copies.[8] Download high resolution version (479x681, 95 KB)Front cover of Devil May Cry from the NTSC-US version, showing Dante wielding his Alastor Sword, and his shotgun. ... A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual) that creates video games. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For the original NASA meaning, see capsule communicator. ... A game designer is a person who designs games. ... Hideki Kamiya ) is a video game designer employed by Capcom and Clover Studio, best known as the creator of Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe. ... Shinji Mikami, circa 2002. ... 480i is the shorthand name for a video mode. ... This article is about the country in East Asia. ... is the 235th day of the year (236th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... is the 341st day of the year (342nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Video games are categorized into genres based on their gameplay. ... HACK/slash is the name of a graphic novel from Devils Due Publishing. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... In computer games and video games, single-player refers to the variant of a particular game where input from only one player is expected throughout the course of the gaming session. ... The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory organization that applies and enforces ratings, advertising guidelines, and online privacy principles for computer and video games and other entertainment software in the United States and Canada (officially adopted by individual provinces 2004-2005). ... The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (or ELSPA) is an organisation set up in 1989 by British software publishers. ... PEGIs logo Pan European Game Information, or more commonly PEGI, nicknamed Peggy, is a European video game content rating system. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... “PS2” redirects here. ... The PlayStation Portable , officially abbreviated as PSP) is a handheld game console released and currently manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ... Size comparison: A 12 cm Sony DVD+RW and a 19 cm Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. ... The DualShock (officially DUALSHOCK and occasionally referred to as Dual Shock) is the standard game controller available for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 video game consoles. ... The series takes its name from a shop owned by Dante, the main character Devil May Cry is a series of video games set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ... Devil May Cry is an anime series based on the video game series created and owned by Capcom. ... HACK/slash is the name of a graphic novel from Devils Due Publishing. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... For the original NASA meaning, see capsule communicator. ... 2001 2001 in games 2000 in video gaming 2002 in video gaming Notable events of 2001 in video gaming. ... “PS2” redirects here. ... The series takes its name from a shop owned by Dante, the main character Devil May Cry is a series of video games set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ... Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening (デビルメイクライ3) is the second sequel to Devil May Cry, starring the cocky hero Dante. ... Devil May Cry 2 (frequently abbreviated to DMC2) is an action game developed by Capcom Production Studio 1 and published by Capcom in 2003 exclusively for the PlayStation 2. ...


Set in modern times on the fictional Mallet Island, the story centers on the characters Dante and Trish and their quest to confront the demon lord Mundus. The story is told primarily through a mixture of cutscenes, which use the game's engine and several pre-rendered full motion videos. Dante is the main protagonist of the Devil May Cry video game series, published by Capcom since 2001, currently consisting of three released games and a title under production. ... Devil May Cry is an action-horror series set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ... Devil May Cry is an action-horror series set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ... A cut scene or cutscene (sometimes also referred to as a cinematic) is a sequence in a video game over which the player has no control. ... A game engine is the core software component of a computer video game or other interactive application with real-time graphics. ... Pre-rendered graphics, in computer graphics, is a video footage which is not being rendered in real-time by the hardware that is outputing or playing back the video. ... Screenshot of an FMV from Final Fantasy VIII using Bink Video. ...

Contents

Gameplay

The events in Devil May Cry take place in an ancient castle on a remote island. The gameplay consists of levels called "missions", where players must fight numerous enemies, perform platforming tasks, and occasionally solve puzzles to progress through the story. The player's performance in each mission is graded from D (poor) to S (excellent). Grades are based on the time taken to complete the mission, the amount of "red orbs" gathered (the in-game currency obtained from defeated enemies), how "stylish" their combat was, item usage, and damage taken.[9] In computer and video games, a level (sometimes called a stage, course, episode, round, world, map, wave, board, phase, or landscape) is a separate area in a games virtual world, in modern games typically representing a specific location such as a building or a city. ... A simple platform sequence from the game Wonder Boy Platform game, or platformer, is a video game genre characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles. ... Minesweeper, a popular computer puzzle game found on many machines. ...

Dante attacks a foe with Alastor. Note the gameplay elements mentioned in the text.

"Stylish" combat is defined as performing an unbroken series of attacks while avoiding damage, with player performance tracked by an on-screen gauge. The more hits the player makes, the higher the gauge rises. The gauge starts at "Dull"; progresses through "Cool", "Bravo", and "Absolute"; and peaks at "Stylish". The gauge terms are similar to the grades you get at the end of the missions. When the character receives damage, the style rating resets back to "Dull". Players can also maintain their style grade by taunting enemies at close range.[9] These combat mechanics are used for most of the game, with three areas that are exceptions. The first is an underwater first-person shooter area, where the player battles enemies with a needle gun. Secondly, during the final boss battle, the gameplay switches to a rail shooter-type environment, and finally a similar rail-shooter level is used for the character's escape from the island by airplane. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article is about video games. ... Flag Ship from the video game Gorf A boss is a particularly challenging computer-controlled enemy in video games. ... For the video/computer game genre, see Shoot em up. ...


The player can temporarily transform the character into a more powerful demonic creature by using the "Devil Trigger" ability. Doing so adds powers based on the current weapon and changes the character's appearance. The transformations typically increase strength and defense, slowly restore health, and grant special attacks. It is governed by the Devil Trigger gauge, which depletes as the ability is used, and is refilled by attacking enemies or taunting in normal form.[9] Henshin ) is the Japanese phrase for transformation. It is also a visual sequence for transformation prevalent in Japanese media, in both tokusatsu and anime. ...


Devil May Cry contains puzzles and other challenges besides regular combat. The main storyline often requires the player to find key items to advance, in a manner similar to puzzles in the Resident Evil games, as well as optional platforming and exploration tasks to find hidden caches of "orbs". Side quests, called "Secret Missions" in the game, are located in hidden or out-of-the-way areas and are not required for completion, but provide permanent power-ups. They typically challenge the player to defeat a group of enemies in a specific manner or within a time limit. Rewards for all optional puzzles and challenges come in different types of "orbs" which give bonuses such as allowing the player to purchase power-ups, extend the Devil Trigger ability, or boost total health. Resident Evil, known in Japan as Biohazard ), is a survival horror video game by Capcom and is the inaugural title in the Resident Evil series. ... A quest in a gaming context, especially in MMORPGs, is generally a task or series of tasks, which a player or group of players may complete in order to gain a reward. ... Upon contact with this Super Mushroom, Mario earns 1000 points and doubles in size In video games, power-ups are objects which add extra abilities to the game character, and/or increase the players score upon being collected. ...


Plot

See also: Characters in Devil May Cry

Devil May Cry begins with Dante being attacked in his office by a mysterious woman named Trish. He impresses her by easily brushing off her assault, and tells her that he hunts demons in pursuit of those who killed his mother and brother.[10] She says the attack was a test, and that the demon emperor Mundus, whom Dante holds responsible for the deaths of his family, is planning a return.[11] The scene jumps to their arrival at an immense castle, whereupon Trish abruptly leaps and vanishes over a high wall. Devil May Cry is an action-horror series set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ... Devil May Cry is an action-horror series set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ... Devil May Cry is an action-horror series set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ... For other uses, see Castle (disambiguation). ...

Dante encounters Phantom
Dante encounters Phantom

Dante explores the castle and encounters the game's stock enemies, demonic marionettes. He also finds a new sword called Alastor, and battles the first boss, a giant spider demon named Phantom. Dante wins the battle, but in what becomes a recurring theme, the defeated boss monster reappears a short time later in a corridor, forcing the player to choose a narrow escape or to fight in the tight confines. After further exploration and combat, Dante battles a demon named Nelo Angelo, who impresses Dante with his confidence.[12] The demon wins, but suddenly flees upon seeing the half-amulet Dante wears. The demon attacks twice more in later missions, and is eventually revealed to be Dante's identical twin brother, Vergil. After Vergil's final defeat, his amulet joins with his brother's half, and "Force Edge", the game's default sword which belonged to the twins' father, becomes the powerful Sparda sword. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Flag Ship from the video game Gorf A boss is a particularly challenging computer-controlled enemy in video games. ... Diversity 111 families, 40,000 species Suborders Mesothelae Mygalomorphae Araneomorphae  See table of families Wikispecies has information related to: Spiders Spiders are predatory invertebrate animals that have two body segments, eight legs, no chewing mouth parts and no wings. ... An amulet from the Black Pullet grimoire An amulet (from Latin amuletum, meaning A means of protection) or a talisman (from Arabic tilasm, ultimately from Greek telesma or from the Greek word talein wich means to initiate into the mysteries. ... For other uses, see Twin (disambiguation). ... Devil May Cry is an action-horror series set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ... Devil May Cry is an action-horror series set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ...


When Dante next meets Trish, she betrays him and reveals that she too is working for Mundus. But when her life is endangered, Dante chooses to save her. Saying he only did so because of her resemblance to his mother, he warns her to stay away.[13] Yet when he finally confronts Mundus, who is about to kill Trish, Dante again chooses to save her and is injured. Mundus tries to finish him off, but Trish takes the attack instead. This unleashes Dante's full power.[14] Dante and Mundus then battle on another plane of existence. Devil May Cry is an action-horror series set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ...


Dante is victorious, and leaves the amulet and sword with Trish's immobile body before departing.[15] Mundus returns and corners Dante, who is now back to his regular strength, before he can flee the island; Trish also returns and lends Dante her power. Dante defeats Mundus, who vows to return and rule the human world.[16] When Trish tries to apologize she begins to cry, and Dante tells her it means she has become human and not just a devil, because "devils never cry".[17] Dante and Trish escape on a plane as the island collapses. After the credits, it is revealed that Dante and Trish are working together as partners, and have renamed the shop "Devil Never Cry".


Development

Development drawings featuring some scenarios and an early version of Dante.
Development drawings featuring some scenarios and an early version of Dante.

Devil May Cry began its development life as a Resident Evil title for PS2, after the completion of Resident Evil 2, under the direction of Hideki Kamiya and "Team Little Devil".[18] Early research and development work included a trip to Spain, to examine various castles as a basis for the game's environments. However, in prototype status, the game proved to be a radical departure from the established Resident Evil formula and the survival horror genre in general. Rather than abandon the project entirely, the premise was changed and the game eventually became Devil May Cry.[19] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 535 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (747 × 837 pixel, file size: 237 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) // Sketch from Devil May Cry Dante Site Informative use The image is web-resolution This image is an illustration of a character or characters in a... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 535 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (747 × 837 pixel, file size: 237 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) // Sketch from Devil May Cry Dante Site Informative use The image is web-resolution This image is an illustration of a character or characters in a... Dante is the main protagonist of the Devil May Cry video game series, published by Capcom since 2001, currently consisting of three released games and a title under production. ... This article is about the video game series. ... Resident Evil 2 , Biohazard 2) is a survival horror game by Capcom originally released for the PlayStation in 1998 and the second installment in the Resident Evil series. ... A game director is a person who is in-charge of significant creative aspects of a video game. ... The phrase research and development (also R and D or, more often, R&D), according to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, refers to creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use... For other uses, see Prototype (disambiguation). ... Three enemies from Silent Hill 4: The Room, a survival horror title released by Konami in 2004. ...


According to Kamiya, Devil May Cry was designed from the ground up around Dante's acrobatics and combat abilities.[20] The decision was made late in the development process to change the game to a more mission-based advancement, instead of the more open-ended structure of the Resident Evil games.[21] Devil May Cry's difficulty was intentional, according to Kamiya, who called it his "challenge to those who played light, casual games."[22]

Reception

Reviews
Compilations of multiple reviews
Game Rankings 92.2% (based on 72 reviews)[23]
Metacritic 95% (based on 36 reviews)[24]
Publication Response
Edge 8/10[25]
Electric Playground 9/10[26]
Eurogamer 9/10[27]
Famitsu 8/10, 8/10, 9/10, 9/10[28]
GamePro 4/5[29]
GameSpot 9.1/10[30]
GameSpy 4.5/5[31]
GameCritics.com 9/10[32]
Game Informer 9.5/10[33]
IGN 9.6/10[34]

Devil May Cry received prominent coverage in the video game media, high overall scores from professional reviewers, and has sold more than four million copies.[8] Reviews from video game news Web sites typically praised the title's gameplay innovations, action, visuals, camera control, and gothic ambience.[30][34][29][32][31][27][26] The game also received positive reviews from video game print publications for similar reasons. Game Informer summarized their review by saying the game "makes Resident Evil look like a slow zombie".[33] The average review score at Game Rankings, based on input from 72 publications, was 92.2 percent.[23] Game Rankings is a website which keeps track of video game reviews from other sites, and combines them to present an average rating for each game. ... Metacritic is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows, DVDs and books. ... Edge is a multi-format computer and video game magazine published by Future Publishing in the United Kingdom. ... The Electric Playground is a TV show focused on video games. ... Eurogamer homepage Eurogamer is a Brighton-based website focused on video games news and reviews. ... Cover art for Issue 1 of Famitsū magazine, June 1986, then known as Famicom Tsūshin Famitsū abbreviated ファミ Fami) is a Japanese video game magazine published by Enterbrain, Inc. ... GamePro is an American video game magazine published monthly. ... GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. ... GameSpy, also known as GameSpy Industries, is a division of IGN Entertainment, which operates a network of game Web sites and provides online video game-related services and software. ... Game Informer (often abbreviated to GI) is an American-based monthly magazine featuring articles, news, strategy and reviews of popular video games and associated consoles. ... For other uses, see IGN (disambiguation). ... Strawberry Hill, an English villa in the Gothic revival style, built by seminal Gothic writer Horace Walpole Gothic fiction is an important genre of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance. ... Game Informer (often abbreviated to GI) is an American-based monthly magazine featuring articles, news, strategy and reviews of popular video games and associated consoles. ... Game Rankings is a website which keeps track of video game reviews from other sites, and combines them to present an average rating for each game. ...


The game was also subject to criticism. Next Generation Magazine objected to the difficulty level, wondering if the challenge was added to prolong the gameplay.[35] Electric Playground pointed to the unusual control scheme and lack of configuration options.[26] GameSpy cited the camera's behavior, the learning curve for the controls, and graphical shortcomings such as flickering and jagginess.[31] GameSpot criticized the game's conclusion for its dramatic change in gameplay to a rail shooter-like style at the story's climax, as well as a leveling-off of the difficulty.[30] Lastly, Gamecritics felt that the story was overly short and the characters were underdeveloped.[32] The cover of the January 95 issue of Next Generation. ... Flicker is visible fading between image frames displayed on cathode ray tube (CRT) based monitor. ... jaggies are those sharp edges that you see in all the wii games Jaggies is the informal name for aliasing artifacts in raster images, often caused by non-linear mixing effects producing high-frequency components and/or missing or poor anti-aliasing filtering prior to sampling. ... For the video/computer game genre, see Shoot em up. ...


Legacy

Devil May Cry has spawned a sequel (Devil May Cry 2) and a prequel (Devil May Cry 3); both of which have sold more than one million copies. A fourth game, Devil May Cry 4, is in development for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The game has likewise resulted in the release of two novels by Shinya Goikeda,[36][37] and an anime series. On October 15, 2004, three years after the game's release, a soundtrack containing the game's music was released alongside the soundtrack to Devil May Cry 2. Devil May Cry 2 (frequently abbreviated to DMC2) is an action game developed by Capcom Production Studio 1 and published by Capcom in 2003 exclusively for the PlayStation 2. ... Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening (デビルメイクライ3) is the second sequel to Devil May Cry, starring the cocky hero Dante. ... Devil May Cry 4 is the second sequel (Devil May Cry 3 being a prequel) to the Capcom action game Devil May Cry. ... The PlayStation 3 , trademarked PLAYSTATION®3,[3] commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment; successor to the PlayStation 2. ... It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... A personal computer (PC) is a computer whose price, size, and capabilities make it useful for individuals. ... This article is about the literary concept. ... Devil May Cry is an anime series based on the video game series created and owned by Capcom. ... is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Devil May Cry series has seen the release of three seperate soundtracks. ...


Devil May Cry has been cited as the beginning of a sub-genre of action games called "Extreme Combat", which focus on powerful heroes fighting hordes of foes with a focus on stylish action.[38] The game has also been described as being the first game that "successfully captured the twitch-based, relentlessly free-flowing gameplay style of so many classic 2D action games".[30] The series has become the game against which other 3D action games are measured, with comparisons in reviews of games including God of War,[39][40] Chaos Legion,[41] and Blood Will Tell.[42] 3D computer graphics (in contrast to 2D computer graphics) are graphics that utilize a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images. ... God of War is a video game for the Sony PlayStation 2 console released on March 22, 2005. ... Chaos Legion is a third-person action video game developed and published by Capcom. ... Blood Will Tell is a PlayStation 2 game released by Sega. ...


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  10. ^ Dante: Well the way I figure it, in this business a lot of your kind come along, and if I kill each one that comes, eventually I should hit the jackpot sooner or later. (Devil May Cry) Capcom, 2001
  11. ^ Trish: Yes, his powers were sealed by Sparda, he's attempting to take control of the human world again. He has been preparing to open the gate on... Mallet Island. (Devil May Cry) Capcom, 2001
  12. ^ Dante: This stinking hole was the last place that I thought I’d find anyone with some guts. (Devil May Cry) Capcom, 2001
  13. ^ Trish: Uh... Dante! Dante why did you save my life? Dante: Because you look like my mother... Now get out of my sight! The next time we meet it won’t be like this. Trish: Dante! Dante: Don’t come any closer you Devil! You may look like my mother but you're nowhere close to her. You have no soul! You have the face but you'll never have her fire! (Devil May Cry) Capcom, 2001
  14. ^ Dante: How much longer are you going to keep zapping? Come out and show yourself, Mundus! (Devil May Cry) Capcom, 2001
  15. ^ Dante: This was my mother's. Now I'm giving it to you. My father's also here now. Rest... in Peace. (Devil May Cry) Capcom, 2001
  16. ^ Trish: Dante, use my power! Dante: Trish! Okay! (Devil May Cry) Capcom, 2001
  17. ^ Dante: Trish...devils never cry... These tears, tears are a gift only humans have. (Devil May Cry) Capcom, 2001
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See also

Dante in a fresco series of famous men by Andrea del Castagno, ca. ... This article is about the video game series. ... For the original NASA meaning, see capsule communicator. ... Onimusha (Japanese: 鬼武者, literally Oni Warrior) is a PlayStation 2 action-adventure game series by Capcom. ...

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Characters • Music • Novels • Manga • Anime MobyGames is a website devoted to cataloging computer and video games, both past and present. ... The series takes its name from a shop owned by Dante, the main character Devil May Cry is a series of video games set in the modern day, developed by Capcom and created by Shinji Mikami. ... Devil May Cry 2 (frequently abbreviated to DMC2) is an action game developed by Capcom Production Studio 1 and published by Capcom in 2003 exclusively for the PlayStation 2. ... Devil May Cry 4 is the second sequel (Devil May Cry 3 being a prequel) to the Capcom action game Devil May Cry. ... The Devil May Cry series has seen the release of three separate soundtracks. ... Capcom developed two light novels in the Devil May Cry universe, written by Shinya Goikeda, illustrated by Shiro Miwa and published by Kadokawa Shoten. ... A manga based on the best selling video game Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening was released in Japan and later an English translation was released in 2005. ... Devil May Cry is an anime series based on the video game series created and owned by Capcom. ...


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