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Devil May Cry 2

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4 star:		(45)
3 star:		(32)
2 star:		(26)
1 star:		(15)

 

 

The Gothic thriller taken to new hype. And in that last sentence there is one word that does not belong: Gothic. DMC 2 is essentially Shinobi Redux. There is no story, no mystery, and little more than pressing the buttons to acheive moves.

Pros:

I strain to find any. But, Disc 2...Lucia's quest is a little better than Dante's. Still has all the cons, though she reminds me of BloodRayne.

Cons:

1. Lack of a storyline, of any kind.
2. The camera angles are so bad that most of the time you are lost or don't know what you are fighting.
3. Dante's modeling is from a far distance and the combat is rhetorical at best.
4. It mimics Shinobi in most aspects. There's the empty city, deranged tanks and even copies of those hated dogs from Stage 3-A.
5. The swordplay was taken directly from Onimusha & Onimusha 2, it's that obvious. But, in this game...the sword will get you killed. It's all guns, no glory.
6. Dante is slow. He runs through the city in a crawl-like way and it takes forever to get from one place to another.
7. The beginning takes a lot from Tomb Raider and is quite pointless. You don't know where you are in this game and there's nothing to find.
8. It takes forever to power-up and there's not enough enemies in a single mission to get you the orbs to power-up.
9. The attack method is not similar to the original and The Matrix stunts won't get you the high demon rank.
10. Graphics. Twice the graphics, huh? The graphics can't hold a candle to Onimusha 2 in gameplay. The cutscenes aren't anywhere near Onimusha (1 or 2)and there is a scene where Dante slides down a pipe - similar to Final Fantasy X, though far less impressive. The main gameplay is reminiscent of BloodRayne...though...not in its league.

Ok, I gave you 10 reasons for the my point. Capcom has been in a frenzy to produce so much this past year and ahead with Resident Evil Zero, RE 1 remake, and RE 4. The company has given us high quality games such as the Onimusha series, the original Devil May Cry and others. This leads me to believe that this DMC was overhyped and underdeveloped.

This wasn't intended as a bash review and I didn't want to write it in that way, honestly. I looked forward to this game for so long. My suggestion is that you rent this one first, see if you like it, and during that week rental...surely you can pick up the game if you are into it. I'm sorry fellow gamers, but the hype doesn't fit the game. This is not Devil May Cry...it's a confusing mess. It is not Gothic, not dark, and holds no bearing to the namesake.

I'll probably get a lot of unhelpful votes from the hardcore, but I'm in the top 5000 reviewers (feel free to check my rank) and I won't steer you wrong.

Robert Eldridge (...)

Intro - Let it be known that I have not finished this game. I have enough information to write a temporary review, which will be properly enhanced and revised once I have beaten the game. The reason for me posting this now is because I know many gamers and people alike are interested in reading up on this highly anticapated sequel, due to the great success of the awesome original. For now, everything I say is worth reading if you are interested in this game, and want feedback from someone who actually played it, and does not work for the game company.

Regarding the first, I loved the first DMC, but the end was terrible. The guys at Capcom really didn't know how to end it, which is ashame because everything flowed perfectly until then. It is obvious that you don't through mini-games at the end of a action/adventure. The whole red airplane (for those who beat the original) idea was cheesy and lame. The game also didn't need that silly space shooter at the end before you fight the big boss who killed Dante's father.

Enough said about the original, the second seems to have really improved over everything thus far ... except the story which is less involved. I guess this could be a good thing, because the first DMC built up this story about Dante's father in hell and Dante never saw his father. Devil May Cry 2 is not focused on building up a big story, therefore we can't be disappointed when the end story becomes weak and chiche' like the first.

DEVIL MAY CRY 2 - Sorry, I had to get that off my chest. Now, this is my thus-far review on DMC 2! Dante hero has returned to continue his war against the underworld of demons and super-villains. Joined by a hot chick named Lucia, you can choose which character you want in the beginning of the game. Each character plays extremely differently regarding moves, speed, and style. Lucia has some awesome martial arts that will attract many gamers. Choosing either character will create alterations in the story. Each character gives you a different ending (I have read) which adds nice replay value for the majority who buy this game.

Gameplay - Devil May Cry 2 took a little bit of time to grow on me due to the huge change of enviroment and open spaces. The game isn't twice the size of the first, it is like five-ten times the size! This should give gamers 20-30+ hours of gameplay. The game is very simular to the original in terms of gameplay, but the moves in this one are amazing! The same engine is used, however, Dante is really modified. Two examples are the famous double-jumping, as well as running up walls like in The Matrix! At first I was expecting something different, but in time I realized that this game was very addictive and makes you explore more than the first. The levels are so much bigger, and the detail is much more impressive over-all, as opposed to the first. I did not notice any jaggies, slowdown, clipping, etc ... all gripes I had with the first Devil May Cry. Hopefully the game will stay like that, because the draw distance is damn impressive, probably the best seen yet on the PS2. You can make it to the top of the buildings and see for miles, running across the roofs and jumping from building to building, all while battling monsters in the air and on ground. It is really a site to see.

Story and Complaints - The only complaint I have is that the story and plot is pretty weak. DMC 2 seems less involved in story than the original. It is pretty straight-forward and simplistic. I believe we learn more about both Dante and Lucia as the game progresses, but I havn't reached that far to review that. In a nutshell, Dante returns with this hot, new girl (Lucia) to take care of business and kill the demons and monsters sent from Hell to cause chaos. It is a cheap excuse to make such a storyline, but everyone knows that if you want a deep, engrossing story, you play Metal Gear Solid. Anyway, DMC2 will be the biggest game of this year, next to Halo 2, Silent Hill 3, and Fable AKA Project Ego. (if that ever gets released) Also, I have seen several official cut-scene's on www.ign.com. I wish that DMC2 didn't copy off The Matrix during several parts. I really hate when games rip-off other things, but that is a minor gripe.

Devil May Cry 2 totally surpasses the original in terms of graphics, size, and gameplay. To say DMC2 is a little better is a joke. DMC2 is awesome from the start. I have only seen part of it so I can not fully judge the game as a whole. Trust in mine though, the gameplay is identical to the first one in every way perfect, stylish, and flawless. Do not expect as much innovation at first. If there is innovation, it will come later in the game after you've earned it. I truly hope there is martial arts for Dante, as that was damn awesome in the original.

In Conclusion - Devil May Cry 2 is highly recommended. It is the greatest action/adventure game I have ever played to date, next to Zelda - Ocarina Of Time and Metal Gear Solid 2. The camera angles simular to the first one, yet they seem to have been better tweaked and adjusted, giving you the best possible view on every angle. Most times, the camera simply follows you while changing angles and it all works great, just like a movie. For me, this technique is excellent, not boring like the still shots that have plagued the Resident Evil games. DMC2 stays true to the coolness of the original, but improves and adds so many things that I can't wait to see all the things in the upcoming missions. New moves may take some time for gamers to "get" but the learning curve is fairly easy, whether you're familiar with the first or not. The new enemies are very different and more relentless. The boss fights are once again very competitive and impressive. I have only seen the first boss fight. I will not spoil anything. Buy this game when it arrives. It is flat-out awesome!

Considering Capcom's track record with sequels outshining the originals, I anxiously awaited the release of Devil May Cry 2. The original game, while not without its flaws, was a greatly executed game that combined great 3-D action of today's new era with older action gaming elements. Devil May Cry 2's problems come into play with the improvements made from the original. While the levels are quite larger than the original's, the level of detail and personality are nowhere to be found. The environments just look so generic and unappealing that they will become instantly forgettable. Dante has a few new moves that are easy to pull off, but are worth nothing more than to improve your stylish action rating. Dante also has a partner named Lucia, but her levels are pretty much the same as Dante's only shorter and some go in a reverse order. Also, Dane's ultra cool attitude that he had in the original we hardly see any of until late in the game, but then again the game is rather short, and players will walk away feeling disappointed. All in all, fans of the original should pick this up as a rental, but prepare to be disappointed.

This sequel really surpasses all expectations. It is much better than the first. Itz not as riduculusy difficult anymore, and has many more cool moves. So what if Dante doesnt really talk? The fight system has been really improved and so has the camera. The bosses are awesome and have plenty of health to offer some challenge. The jumps have become better and Dante's motorcycle is really cool. The guns and swords have great upgrades, and its awesome being able to turn into many different types of demons. The missions are all very different which is quite suprising. The plot isnt that great, but lets face it, most good things nowadays have very little storytelling.Some things that you get to do in this game dont really need explaining. Everything is pretty much perfect except for Lucia. She really didnt need to be added. Instead Capcom should have added more gameplay with Dante. Also, the changing music gets kind of annoying because the change warns you when your going to be attacked. The monsters pop out of nowhere, but hey, its really fun killing them. There isnt even an apparent reason for this game to get an M rating. So if you liked the first Devil May Cry then you absolutely MUST get the second, or you would miss out on a great game. Happy demon killing!

At one point in Devil May Cry 2, Dante tells another character, "Devils never cry..." However, if Dante laid the money down to buy this game, The "coolest character ever made" (said Playstation Magazine) might actually cry. The saddest part about this game is that Capcom took a sure winner with amazing potential and took a HUGE step backwards with this sequel. To fully see why this game is literally so-so, you have to look at the positives and negatives.

The Bad: Beyond the horredous story (Never truly fleshed out when it is and why Dante showed up), the biggest fault with this game is that it is extremely short and way too easy. I sat down at 9 in the morning on a day off and by 10 PM, with a few breaks, I had finished every nook and cranny of the game, including the lame Diesel costume changes. (Perhaps Diesel gave Capcom money to help finish the game). That's about 10-11 hours of playing (without cheats) to find everything...on two discs.

With the gameplay dumbed down and with a story of almost porn quality, you would think other aspects of the game would make you happy. Unfortuantely, you'd be wrong. To begin with, there's the blasted camera. Many a time I cursed Dante as I could not see the action since the camera would not move. Capcom, please, make the camera moveable with the right analog stick. In one level I got stuck behind a pillar of light and could not see where the enemies were or what I was attacking. Ugh.

The enemies: Not much variety here and you know there's something wrong when they bring back baddies from the first game (that was annoying).

The graphics: They are exactly the same as the first. Barely a step up. That's weak. Also the Music is monotonous. Except for the "power up screen", the musis stays the same for the whole game.

Again, I have to emphasize: The script and the voice acting are very bad.....and somewhat rehashed from the first game.

Where are the awesome weapons from the first game. I loved upgrading the gloves and cool sword. In this one, you can upgrade, but it doesn't really do much.

Is there some good: Yes, but not much. This game is great for blowing off steam since all you do is blast baddies the whole game. While there is alot to be annoyed at throughout the game, it can be fun, especially trying to build up to "S" level combos (the ONLY place I found something challenging was trying to get the combos).

Some of the bosses are well designed. Not necessarily difficult, just pretty to look at until the level ends.

I was a huge fan of the first DMC and I thought this one would be great, but I have been very disapointed by this game and Capcom should be ashamed for putting out what feels like an extremely rushed game that takes a great character and premise and sullies it. Poor Dante is probably sobbing somewhere.

Bottom line: You can RENT it if you dare, but DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.

This just might be the worst video game sequel of all time. Extremely disappointing. Here goes:
-No story whatsoever. There doesn't even seem to be a reason why the characters move from one "area" to the next.
-Overrated graphics (How can anyone tell if they're any good when the game is so dark)
-Repetetive, repetetive, repetitive. Don't be fooled by the "twice the gameplay" line, Lucia's missions are more or less carbon copies of Dante's.
-Dante's attitude is gone. Now he just comes across as self-serving.
-Pointless in-game maps.
-Bad dialogue and voice acting. What is up with Lucia's accent?
-Unappealing villains (with bad accents!).
-Absolutely horrible environments! Gone is the gothic eeriness of the castle and deserted island from the original. Instead we get garish high-rises and generic city streets. None of the atmospheric tension that made the original so much fun.
-Stupid stupid stupid stupid monsters that are horribly drawn. I guess the "graphic sizzle" went into making cobblestones, because most of the monsters are just clumps of dark color. And all the incarnations of said monsters (as they level up) look exactly the same. Cherub babies? Devil monkeys? Seriously?
-Numbing soundtrack that never changes. Ever.
-Pointless upgrade system that only rewards hardcore gamers who care to replay the same game over and over and over again in order to reap the rewards of maxed out weapons. Hey game designers! Not all who buy your products are video game addicts who spend all their free time in front of the TV, paddle in hand! We part-time gamers deserve a rich gaming experience as well!
-And the worst thing about this game: the grading system that rewards players for rushing through each level as quickly as possible. See my previous comment. Also, Capcom: doesn't it stand to reason that the faster someone blasts through this game, the sooner they will be back in the store, spending money on your competitor's products? Why reward gamers for finishing your title in one day? I could go on and on about how little business sense that makes, but I won't. Point is, from the point of view of a gamer who only plays one or two titles a year and likes to relish them while they last, this grading system seriously detracts from the fun.
If and when DMC3 comes out, DMC2 has taught me to rent first.

For those of you who actually take the time to read the reviews don't miss this one because I will tell the truth. Any fan of the original Game is in for a big disappointment. While the moves and had stayed about the same it gets a little boring. The ranks for your combos are corny, the difficulty is not the same, and Dante (Our devil hunter) has lost his charter. In Devil May Cry the action would heat up when enemies would appear and give you a more stylized view of the game, there is not much of that in this game. To tell you the truth I beat this game in a Day; the last one took a week or more on easy.

On it's own compared to the hundreds of action games out there it is a good game. The ability to turn in to a Devil and wreck havoc is a fun prospect. There are many well-rendered scenes and cool moves. The weapons of both characters are unlimited which means no looking for special ammo to defeat the special boss. The boss battles lend a fair amount of difficulty having you find a different way to defeat each one.

Its flaws are few but strong enough to take away from the overall experience of the game. As I mentioned before Dante has lost the cool, cocky, elegance of the previous game, making him a bland straightforward action version of himself. The levels lack activity for there size. This makes you, sometimes, bored. The random battles help fill in the blanks but you can get annoyed every so often because of this.

In short I'm disappointed with CAPCOM for making a bad sequel of a great game. So bad in fact that I'm actually thinking of selling my game. Save your money and buy it used because otherwise it will leave you with the feeling of being used.

Anyone that has played the first Devil May Cry game will understand this review. By no means is DMC2 a bad game. The problem is the original DMC is still so much better. The first game put the player in a win or [lose] situation so suspenseful it made the game scary and fun to play. What really sets them apart is the gameplay. DMC1 is still ahead of its' time. You were rewarded for pulling off some nasty combos, and the moves were not hard to execute. In DMC2 things are quite different. The mood is spooky but the suspense is gone. Dante is to slow, but then so are the enemies. Actually there more like cannon fodder because you can practically walk the entire game without taking much damage. The combo system is the most frustrating part. Once again those who played DMC1 will understand. You start hacking away and by the time you have D score the enemy flops over dead. The bosses for DMC2 rock. The most fun to be had will be facing those oversized uglies.

If DMC2 were its' own game without Dante and the Devil May Cry name it would be a pretty decent game. Unfortunetly,it follows are superb game in DMC. The creators of the game may have to go back to the original formula if they plan on continuing the series.

Devil May Cry 2 was one of the most anticipated games of 2003 for me. Needless to say, I am dissapointed. Where the first game was extremely cool and fun, the second is a shadow of it's prequel. Where to begin:

Graphics: While this sequel looks better, the backgrounds are boring and see uninspired compared to the first. They really make no sense, and seem like they were just looking for some generic looking open areas for you to fight in.

Gameplay: Ouch, this really hurt. Now Dante can run up walls and flip off them Matrix style and dive bomb enemies with both guns first. Sounds cool. Looks cool. But in realty, they are quite useless. Gone are the cool moves you could perform with your sword, to rack up that style meter. Now, you will be lucky to not use Stinger and fly your enemy across the screen ending your combo. Dissapointing. You also get to use Lucia, a second female character on a second disc, but this seems more like an afterthought...her missions are boring.

Story: Ok, this is an action game so story shouldn't count right? Well, in case it does for you, don't bother because there is none, and what is there makes no real sense. Seriously, this game makes very little sense.

Misc: The game is easy. Ridiculously easy. I didn't die once. I didn't come close to dying once. I never used a single healing item. In fact, I never used a SINGLE item in the entire game. Unbalanced indeed. You can now basiclly use Ebony and Ivory to shoot everything and never get shot, and now you don't evenm have to hold the R button to draw them. Good for people who never played games before. Bad for fans like me. I played without using the guns, and had the same problem. Just too easy.

The list could go on about how the sum of the parts in DMC2 just don't add up, but I never thought I'd be blasting a Capcom game. Even the menus are boring...in the first, when you switched weapons, there was an animated image of that weapon. Now there's nothing. It is fun for a little while, but it's boring compared to the first game. I wanted to like this game, believe me. Pick up the original which is now a Greatest Hits title. And hope 3 is a true sequel.

I've heard a lot of people complain about the lack of plot for Devil May Cry 2. I'd like to point out, not too many people go to see an action movie for plot, so why should a game be different? Bearing that in mind, I have to say DMC2 lived up to MY expectations, and surpassed them.

DMC2 is the first two disc game for the PS2, so far as I know. This allows you to play as either Dante or a new character, Lucia. The introduction of Lucia (who, actually looks like a real woman, a plus for this female game player) is a welcomed addition. Also new is the Bloody Palace mode, which allows players to fight through 9999 rooms just to test their mettle, while earning orbs along the way. The controls have been improved, as have the graphics. Along with a few new moves, abilities like Air Hike from the original DMC are now automatically incorporated for both characters.

Gone are the (rather cheesy) lines of DMC, at least for Dante. (The main villain is another story. Fortunately, we don't have to see him too much.)

If I have one complaint, it would be that there's really not enough gore to warrant that warning on the opening screen.

If anyone is looking for a Devil may Cry CLONE, you will be disappointed. If you want a solid action game with smooth moves and solid visuals, (and a hero who kills with much style), then I highly recommend Devil May Cry 2.