Devil May Cry 5

A demonic invasion takes root in Red Grave City, where young demon hunter Nero arrives with his partner Nico to fight the spreading threat. The campaign follows Nero, Dante, and the mysterious V, each bringing a different approach to the battle.

Combat centers on chaining attacks, mixing weapons, and keeping combos going while dodging and countering demons. Nero uses mechanical Devil Breaker arms with different powers, Dante switches among weapons and fighting styles, and V directs demon companions to attack for him.

Missions pit the hunters against groups of demons and large bosses, then grade performance from D to SSS based on combat style. Earned points can unlock skills and combos, while replaying missions gives players room to improve their ranks and experiment with each character.

Players repeatedly praise the fast, responsive combat and the freedom to build stylish combos, with practice making the system increasingly rewarding. They also enjoy how the three main characters change the feel of fights, along with the energetic soundtrack and striking presentation. Some reviews note that the controls and deeper techniques take time to learn, and opinions differ on V’s combat sections.