What Devil May Cry games should I play first?

Start with 3. And ignore 2, it's a total waste of time and it barely fits in the story at all. It's enough if you play 4, but if you really want to know everything, then 3 (which is prequel to 1) and after that 4 (same), it will fill you on everything you need to know.
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In what order should I play Devil May Cry?

The chronological order of the Devil May Cry series does not follow the release order of the games. The first game in the time line is Devil May Cry 3, followed by Devil May Cry, then Devil May Cry 2, Devil May Cry 4 and Devil May Cry 5.
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Do I have to play every Devil May Cry?

It doesn't really matter in the end which order you play them in as long as you're having fun with each game. If you're on the fence about jumping into this series for the first time like I was, I would just encourage you to make the leap and get into Devil May Cry 5 for yourself.
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Is the first Devil May Cry worth playing?

What's perhaps most remarkable about Devil May Cry is that while it serves as a fascinating time capsule, it's also still a lot of fun to play in 2019. Action games don't necessarily age that well; they often feel clunky and slow compared to more modern releases.
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Can I play Devil May Cry 5 without playing the others?

Yes definitely not necessary to play the previous games. Thats coming from a DMC fan who played all previous games. Whether or not you enjoy the game will come down to if you like the "heavy metal over the top bloody" DMC style or not.
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Do I need to play previous games before Devil May Cry 5?

In essence, to learn more about Dante's involvement in Devil May Cry 5, you'll need to play Devil May Cry 3. And to understand why Nero matters in Devil May Cry 5, you'll need to play Devil May Cry 4. And since you'll likely want a full grasp on DMC5's story, you should probably play both.
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Is DmC definitive edition a remake?

DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition is a remaster of the reboot of the original beloved series of the same name.
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Is Devil May Cry a hard game?

Devil May Cry 3. Devil May Cry 3 is said to be the most difficult game in the series, and the original release is often regarded as one of the most difficult games of all time. Enemies and Bosses generally get tougher while the player gets weaker as the difficulty increases.
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Is DMC underrated?

Devil May Cry (DmC) might have been possibly the most confusing and underwhelming titles for a game, but the game itself was far from underwhelming. DmC, as a franchise, has a storied history in the games industry and has a dedicated fanbase, unlike any other game franchise.
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Is Devil May Cry 3 a prequel?

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening is a 2005 action-adventure game developed and published by Capcom. The game is a prequel to the original Devil May Cry, featuring a younger Dante.
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Can I play Devil May Cry 4 first?

-DMC4 contains a new main protagonist, Nero, but you still have access to the old main protagonist Dante. Knowing about the previous games doesn't really matter as much, a few references here and there. DMC3 or DMC4 are my recommended options.
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How many hours is DmC 5?

When focusing on the main objectives, Devil May Cry 5 is about 11 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 66½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Is DmC: Devil May Cry canon?

Capcom just confirmed DmC: Devil May Cry is canon and takes place before 3.
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Is Devil May Cry 5 a sequel to DmC?

We had these people that didn't work on DmC and people that did. Because we had these two sides mixing, it was like alright, we're going to make Devil May Cry 5 – it's not going to be a sequel to DmC, but we definitely want to do what we can to take what we learned from that game too."
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Is Devil May Cry a beat em up?

After 2000, the beat 'em up genre began seeing a revival in the form of popular 3D hack and slash games in the style of Devil May Cry (2001 onwards), including Ninja Gaiden (2004 onwards), God of War (2005 onwards), Heavenly Sword (2007), Afro Samurai (2009), and Bayonetta (2009).
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Which DmC games are canon?

Canon
  • The Chronicles of Vergil.
  • DmC: Devil May Cry.
  • Vergil's Downfall DLC Story.
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Is Dark Souls or Devil May Cry harder?

8 Devil May Cry 5

Hands down, Devil May Cry V, is more difficult than Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 if gamers already played the first Dark Souls. Playing previous Devil May Cry games doesn't make this game any easier.
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What is the hardest game of all time?

10 Most difficult games out there
  • Contra. ...
  • Mega Man 9. ...
  • Flywrench. ...
  • 1001 Spikes. ...
  • Dota 2. ...
  • Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Zelda II is the black sheep of the Zelda series. ...
  • Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. A game so hard, it wasn't released outside Japan. ...
  • Ghosts 'n Goblins. Ghosts 'n Goblins is for the most hardcore players.
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Is Devil May Cry 5 Too easy?

Devil May Cry 5 is most difficult at the beginning, when you're only playing as Nero and trying to figure out things like his grapple hand. As you learn more skills and combos, and become more experienced, you'll find yourself having an easier time.
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What's the difference between DmC and DmC definitive edition?

DmC: Devil May Cry -Definitive Edition-

Aside from the significant technical upgrades of running at 60 fps and at 1080p, the definitive edition includes all the downloadable content that has been released for the game. Below are a few of the noteworthy additions, you can find a full list of changes here.
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Why did DmC: Devil May Cry fail?

When it was first released DMC: Devil May Cry was review bombed by fans on Metacritic because the developers removed Dante's pretty white mop for a generic hairdo commonly found on “edgy” and “rebellious” failed abortions.
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Is DmC: Devil May Cry connected?

Announced in late 2010 during the Tokyo Game Show, the game is set in a parallel universe to the mainline Devil May Cry series. The game's story focuses on the player character Dante, a young drifter who secretly hunts demons, who live among and rule over humans.
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How long is Devil May Cry?

When focusing on the main objectives, Devil May Cry is about 6 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 17½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Is Devil May Cry 5 a reboot?

While overloaded to the point of exhausting, Devil May Cry V is another brilliant reboot from Capcom and a genre-capping turn from the series that made hack-and-slash an artform.
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Will there be a Devil May Cry 7?

It is the eighth game in the original Devil May Cry series and the sequel to Devil May Cry 5: Bloodlines. Devil May Cry 7 marks the first game in the series to take on more of an Action-Horror route with elements of Psych-Horror added, being adapted directly from the Cthulhu Mythos written by H.P. Lovecraft.
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