- The Gothic thriller taken to a new level.
- Much broader environment than the original.
- Play as Dante or a new heroine.
- Difficulty level auto-adjustment.
- Enhanced Devil Trigger.
Product Description
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Devil May Cry 2, the sequel to the gothic horror classic,
features more and bigger environments, including a Gotham-like
city and an old European town. There are now two playable
characters--allowing you to play as Dante or a brand-new
heroine--and Dante is even more stylish and tough than before,
having gained plenty of experience fighting demons.
The level of animation and visual detail rivals a Hollywood
action flick. Devil May Cry 2 also tracks the player's skill
level and adjusts the enemy challenge according to how well
players perform. Dante now has more moves and attacks plus an
enhanced Devil Trigger: once Dante's devil meter is full, he will
be able to transform into a demon. This demon form features new
visual effects and allows Dante to destroy enemies with one
smashing blow.
.co.uk Review
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Devil May Cry 2 brings us back to Dante's world, and this time
his fellow demon-fighter friend, Lucia, has her own disc. Okay,
she sounds a little like Celine Dion, and her plot's a little
silly, but at least she's got a reasonable 13 missions of her
own. She's refreshingly well clothed for a female character, and
like Dante (whose disc holds 18 missions) can transform using
Devil Trigger--the equivalent of rampage mode in other games.
Both characters can jump off the walls, Matrix-style, shooting
from mid-air, and the game allows for limitless ammo and energy.
Visually stunning, Devil May Cry 2 offers minute details that
envelope the player; walking on the roof of a little Italian
villa, you can hear the distinct sound of tiles under your feet.
This is one game where it really pays to pick up the strategy
guide ( /exec/obidos/ASIN/0744002273/${0} ), and here's why:
players need to complete the mission in as little time as
possible. Since lots of great powerups are found in secret rooms,
you would waste a lot of time endlessly inspecting doors without
it, and never reach the coveted "S" status that comes with a fast
run through a level. The overall grade is a combination of your
rankings in style, collected number of orbs, the a of items
you used (the fewer the better), damage and your overall clear
time. This isn't just an attempt to get you to buy more: you'll
get far more orbs, find many more secret chambers and enjoy the
nuances of the game better with the guide.
As with the original Devil May Cry, this is not a game for
children. It comes with a gore warning, but a stronger argument
could be made that the Gothic elements--like the Demonochorus
(possessed cherubs) or Infestants (energy-sucking insect-like
things)--would be likely to disturb even an adult's ing
pattern.
There are many facets that recommend Devil May Cry 2, even if
many fans find it less engaging than the first version. It's just
as addictive as other sequels from successful franchises--Final
Fantasy comes to mind--and as such, let's hope there will be many
more reincarnations. --Jennifer Buckendorff
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Manufacturer's Description
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Prepare for the next stylish chapter in Capcom's ultimate action
thriller, Devil May Cry 2. Dante, the mysterious half-man,
half-demon action hero is back to battle the legions of the
underworld. Sporting t-talking attitude and rock star good
looks, Dante launches into a new adventure with twice the
environments, twice the graphic sizzle and twice the gameplay of
the original.
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