Devil May Cry HD Collection

Devil May Cry HD Collection is a compilation of remastered versions of the first three installments of the Devil May Cry series, which debuted on the PlayStation 2 console. The set developed by Capcom originally came exclusively to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but years later it was also released on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Storyline

The main hero of the games included in Devil May Cry HD Collection is Dante, half-man half-demon, who fights against the forces of darkness. In the first Devil May Cry his task is to defeat Mundus (the ruler of the underworld). In the second part of the series the hero has to face the businessman Arius, who plans to take over the world thanks to resurrecting one of the demons; the protagonist is helped by the warrior Lucia, who is the second playable character. Devil May Cry 3 is set before the events of the first game in the series, and the player has the opportunity to learn more about Dante's past and his conflict with his brother, Vergil.

Mechanics

Productions included in the released on PC, PS4, etc. Devil May Cry HD Collection released on PC, PS4 etc. represent the slasher genre. Each of these titles is divided into missions, in which we explore diverse locations (Devil May Cry takes us to the fictional island of Mallet, where Gothic buildings dominate; the action in Devil May Cry 2 takes place in a modern metropolis; while the places we explore in Devil May Cry 3 combine the best features of the locations prepared for both previous games) and fight against enemies.

On our way there are both smaller enemies (we're talking about monsters from hell) and huge bosses, whose defeat requires not only perfect reflexes and deft fingers, but also mastering the secrets of the extensive combat system. Clashes take place in real time and Dante faces his adversaries using a sword and two guns - a wide range of combos allows for spectacular attacks.

By charging up a special gauge, the hero can transform into a demon, wreaking even more havoc on enemy ranks. In addition, the combat in Devil May Cry 3 is made more attractive by the ability to choose the style of combat to individual preferences - for example, the Swordmaster technique is based on precise sword slashes, Royal Guard is used in defense, while Gunslinger is the most effective in the offensive.

During the game we observe the action from cinematic shots - as the series is based on prerendered backgrounds with a static camera. The above-described gameplay elements are complemented by simple platform segments and uncomplicated puzzles consisting mainly of searching for objects. It is worth remembering that our actions are constantly supervised by a scoring system; the marks awarded to us are determined by the time it takes to complete a particular stage, the style of combat, the items used and the injuries sustained.

Technical Issues

For the Devil May Cry HD Collection, the developers have revamped the visuals - while all games run in 720p on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners can enjoy them in 1080p, while PC gamers can run every single element of the compilation in 4K mode. Regardless of the platform, Devil May Cry HD Collection runs at sixty frames per second.