Action · January 24, 2013
DmC: Devil May Cry (2013)
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action, fluid combat and self-assured protagonist that have defined the iconic series but inject a more brutal and visceral edge. The Dante of DmC is a young man who has no respect for authority or indeed society in general. Dante knows that he is not human, but also that he is not like the demons that have tormented him throughout his life. Caught between worlds, he feels like an outcast. Thanks to his twin brother Vergil, leader of the anti-establishment group called “The Order”, Dante is now discovering and coming to terms with what it means to be the child of a demon and an angel. This split personality has a real impact on gameplay with Dante being able to call upon angel and demon abilities at will, transforming his Rebellion sword on the fly to dramatically affect both combat and movement. For DmC Capcom has teamed up with UK development studio, Ninja Theory, renown for delivering action titles with compelling characters and narrative coupled with high production values. The combination of Ninja Theory’s expertise and Capcom’s unrivalled heritage in producing combat focused action titles will ensure that this latest addition to the over 11-million selling series will remain true to the Devil May Cry DNA so cherished by the fans, while bringing a new level of cinematic quality to the title. Key Features Survive Limbo - The world of Limbo is a living and breathing entity, out to kill Dante. The world will transform in real-time and try to block off and even kill our hero. Our protagonist will have to master demonic powers to shape Limbo the way he sees fit, while perfecting his angelic skills to traverse this hazardous, twisted world. Who is Dante? – Explore a retelling of Dante’s origin story in a gripping narrative featuring familiar faces from the series alongside all new characters, including Vergil, Dante’s twin brother. Unbridled action – The intense and iconic sword and gun based combat returns with the addition of new Angel and Demon weapons and abilities, all designed to dispatch the demonic spawn back to hell with style and panache. Weapons include: “Rebellion” : Dante’s trusted sword, given by his father Sparda, provides a great mix of combos and attacks, great for sending enemies skyward. “Ebony & Ivory” : These guns are good for keeping enemies at bay, maintaining combos and juggling enemies in the air. “Arbiter” : a demonic axe that can deliver massive blows and break through enemy shields. “Osiris” : an angelic scythe with fast attacks and great for crowd control. “Eryx” : powerful demonic gauntlets that pack enough punch to parry even the strongest attacks and juggle the heaviest enemies. Retaining the Devil May Cry DNA – Capcom staff, including team members from previous Devil May Cry titles, have been assigned to the project from the outset to ensure DmC is a true addition to the Devil May Cry franchise. Unrivalled production values - Ninja Theory will take advantage of the latest performance capture technology to deliver a level of character design, story-telling and cinematics that perfectly complements DmC’s high-octane combat.
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104 Action titles launched in 2013 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 30.0k Steam reviews | Top 18% in Action |
| Positive rating | 93% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 24% |
| Metacritic | 85/100 | Genre average 77 — top 19% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 107 players | Top 33% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 9 h average | Top 50% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action · 918
- Hack and Slash · 885
- Great Soundtrack · 480
- Spectacle fighter · 461
- Demons · 430
- Adventure · 382
- Third Person · 355
- Singleplayer · 343
- Character Action Game · 311
- Reboot · 253
- Controller · 248
- Gore · 237
- Stylized · 175
- Beat 'em up · 166
- Atmospheric · 159
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Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (9)
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- Portuguese - Brazil
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Full audio (6)
- English
- German
- French
- Italian
- Spanish - Spain
- Russian
Reception Metrics
Steam community
93%Very Positive · 30.0k reviews
27.9k positive · 2.1k negative
Metacritic
85/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
5.4/10
Curator recommendations
19.4k
Peak concurrent players
107
Press Quotes
“Action at its finest” 8.9/10 – IGN “Superb” 9/10 – Destructoid “A slice of heaven” – Kotaku
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
9h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
5h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
58
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jan 24, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Ninja Theory |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Base price | $7.49 -75% |
| Required age | 17+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 4 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
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