Devil Kings

by Capcom

Product Features

• Six characters each with unique fighting styles
• loads of weapons: dual spears, swords, a shotgun, dual pistols, military axes and more
• Elemental Attributes that enhances the powers of weapons; fire damage, lightening burst and more
• Master combos to create unlimited chains and defeat enemies swiftly

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000A8NXCO
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: February 27, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,635 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

DEVIL KINGS is a fast-paced, beat-em-up action game that puts players in the role of one of 12 powerful fighters in the middle of a mystical fantasy world. DEVIL KINGS revolves around a number of factions battling for control of the world. The conquest mode follows each of the 12 characters through cut scenes and anime-inspired clips. Each character has a unique look and style, from the wicked Devil King to the elegant Lady Butterfly to the cute, mysterious girl known as Puff. By clearing story mode with each, players will unlock the other half of the cast.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Feudal Japan meets Mythology, December 22, 2005

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Devil Kings (Video Game)

Devil Kings is a Dynasty Warriors style game where you choose a main character, start on a map, and plow your way through literally thousands of enemies.

The game is set in feudal Japan, but in a bizarre twist, they decided to "rename" every single Japanese historical character to have a made-up name. In the original Japanese version of the game you get the real characters. In the US game, we have to play with "dragons", "minotaurs" and "devil kings". Why? Do they think a historical game with cool characters would be too boring for us US folk?

Playable Characters:

Azure Dragon is Date Masamune

Scorpio is Sanada Yukimura

Devil King is Oda Nobunaga

Lady Butterfly is Nouhime

Frost is Kenshin Uesugi

Red Minotaur is Shingen Takeda

Puff is Itsuki

Q-ball is Zabi

Hornet is Mori Ranmaru

Venus is Kasuga

Talon is Sarutobi Sasuke

Iron Ox is Honda Tadakatsu

Non Playable Characters:

Zaan is Shimasu Yoshihiro

Lark is Maeda Toshiie

Bramble is Matsu

Reaper is Akechi Mitsuhide

Irdene is Ieyasu Tokugawa

Arslan is Shosokabe Motochiga

Orwik is Hojo Fujimasa

Kahz is Mori Motonari

Muri is Imagawa Yoshitomo

In any case, you start out with a few of the characters and unlock more as you go. Each character has strengths and weaknesses, and you really do find favorites that match your personal gameplay style best. Gameplay in general involves wading into giant groups of enemies, swinging with massive combo strikes, and taking them all out at once.

Instead of authentic feudal Japanese music, you get a rock music track, just like in Dynasty Warriors. I suppose if they had to turn the people into mythological monsters, there was little chance of authentic sounds :) The vocals are reasonably good, and there isn't much to "sound effect" here besides CHING! and BASH!

The graphics are rather good, with a very long range of the battlefield and hundreds of enemies massing against you at once. Characters in the background often look like they're actually "awake and active" many times, as compared to Dynasty Warriors where the enemies often seemed to be hanging around chatting until you reached them.

There are even special, reasonably long anime sequences that are quite nicely done. They are triggered at different times during the game and help to move the story along.

The combat system does have many cool features. You can pre-weaken people sometimes with certain powers, or hook up your fury gauge to build up your super attack. In general, though, this is a lay-back-and-have fun button masher that gives you a GREAT sense of achievement as you see the bodies flying and the counter ratchet up. This isn't a stealth planning game, or a long term strategy game. It's a fun game that you can pick up the controller when you've got an hour, bash through a few levels, then save and go off to whatever else you want to do.

The gameplay itself does move from feudal Japan into fantasty rather quickly. There are robots, Egyptians, shotguns and double-hand-shooting going on. This isn't just a game of swords and armor.

In general, we found this quite a lot of fun to play!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dynasty Warriors meets Devil May Cry..., December 3, 2005

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Steven W. Johnston - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Devil Kings (Video Game)

first, let me say i am an avid fan of the 'Dynasty Warriors' series by Koei. this game reinvents the genre by far.

it is the typical hack and slash war epic. not much to controls or strategy. but the simulation of fighting in a large scale, primitive war is awesome. the line of sight goes beyond the latest Dynasty Warriors game. this entitles more enemies on the battelfield. the footsoldiers to an extent, are endless. i've reached well over 3000 KOs in one battle. the enimies range from soldiers, samurais, ninjas, mythological creatures, and mechanical robots. because of this, every battle seems individual and not repetitive.

the game takes place in an unkown continent, with the time period around 1500's or so. depending on your character, you can be armed with various swords, axes, spears, shotguns, or dual pistols. all upgradable through expirence points. various equipible items are also found throughout battles. each having it's own attributes.

the best part about the game, in my opinion, is that it takes its physics from the Devil May Cry trilogy. if you are a big fan, you'll appreciate the fighting visuals. Samurai Warriors tried intergrating firearms into a game like this, and it just didn't seem to work. one character in this game uses dual revolvers, (with infinate ammo and no reloading just like DMC games) and she fluidly transitions from each target.

overall, this is an amazing game. if you like roaming hack and slash games. this one definately outshines the rest with superior graphics and much better voice acting. with all kinds of unlockable items, levels, weapons, and characters, ensuring tons of replay value.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Devil of a Game, March 27, 2007

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LeviDevi "Bubman" (Frankfort, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Devil Kings (Video Game)

I had ordered this game previously--I broke it--so, I had to order it again! Some people have said this is simply a "mash button" game, but you know what? That doesn't bother me one iota! The game pretty much plays itself (thank God for simplicity), therefore, you won't have to pay $25-$30 for some guide to let you know all the "tricks." You have three modes: easy, normal, and hard. I've only tried a couple of times on the hard mode. I don't see how anyone can beat it. The easy and normal modes are the best. You have several characters to choose from and you'll find hidden and ornate treasure chests along the way filled with goodies! Although classified as a "fighting" game there really is no blood or carnage, so even the kiddies can enjoy.

The game is a lot of fun--not offensive to anyone. Enjoy.