Yes it's Devil May Cry 1. When you play it you'll reeeeallly feel that 1. In comparison to other DMC games it lacks a TON. Lucky for me I decided that DMC 1 should be my first one, so judging it with that viewpoint... yeah it still feels like a 1. There's like 2 main weapons, 1 aerial attack, you can't switch between weapons on the fly, 3 guns, rudimentary combos, and you can't switch between weapons on the fly. Even with all of those limitations, DMC 1 still manages to create an engaging combat system. Engaging in the sense that everything will kill you in like 3 hits but hey that still counts. It's less about stylish combos and more of observing and capitalizing on openings. You'll be jumping more than you'll be slashing basically. With all that in mind DMC 1 still carves its niche due to its atmosphere. It's weird you'd think this will be a loud game with a rocking soundtrack, and it still is, but it's mellowed out with quieter moments, disturbing sounds, and just those moments where you can hear the wind. It's a rough game with a solid foundation, so that leaves room for the sequel to fully realize this game's vision... !

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023


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