Devil May Cry 5

Devil May Cry 5 is the fifth main entry in Capcom's series of stylish action games (character action, where style of execution matters as much as winning) and a benchmark of the genre. The main goal is to kill demons with style: after each fight the game gives a rank from D to the legendary SSS for combo variety, no damage taken, and pace. The city of Red Grave is overrun by the Demon Tree Qliphoth, and three hunters head for its roots.

Three characters, three completely different play styles. Nero is a young hunter with Devil Breaker prosthetics (single-use mechanical arms: rocket punch, grab, overload) and the Red Queen sword with a gas throttle for stronger strikes, the most accessible start. V commands three demon familiars (the panther Shadow, the bird Griffon, the golem Nightmare) and finishes weakened enemies with his cane, a strategic rhythm with almost no direct fighting. Dante is the series legend: four fighting styles (Trickster / Swordmaster / Gunslinger / Royal Guard) and an arsenal that includes the Cavaliere chainsaw motorcycle, a full combo sandbox for experienced players.

Despite the "5" in the name, the game is a good entry point to the series. The story is self-contained: knowing DMC 1-4 beforehand is not required. Auto-Assist mode lets you perform complex combos with a couple of buttons (at the cost of fewer style points), and a full tutorial is built in from the first minutes. Difficulties unlock in a chain: Human / Devil Hunter are available at once, then Son of Sparda, Dante Must Die, Heaven or Hell, and Hell and Hell, the last being a "die in one hit" mode for hardcore players.

The main endgame is Bloody Palace: a free arena of 101 floors of rising difficulty with a timer. Mini-bosses appear on floors 10 / 30 / 50 / 70, full bosses on floors 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 / 90, and the last 21 floors run on Dante Must Die difficulty. It unlocks after finishing the campaign on Human or Devil Hunter. This is the main combo training ground for those who want to polish their style for hours.

Localization: Russian subtitles and interface (official, no voice-over). The original voice-over is in English and Japanese; this is normal for AAA releases before 2025 and for Capcom in particular. There is a fan voice-over by the ChPoK STREET team, installed as a separate mod at your own risk and unrelated to the official product.

The game runs on RE Engine, the same engine as Resident Evil 2 Remake and RE Village, and is one of Capcom's best-optimized PC ports: it runs stably even on mid-range 2019 hardware. HDR, full controller support, Steam Cloud, achievements, and Trading Cards are supported. There is optional online co-op and the Cameo System, where other players occasionally appear in your session.

Steam: 96% Overwhelmingly Positive across 161,498 reviews, Metacritic 88. The Netflix Devil May Cry anime (Studio Mir, Adi Shankar) had its first season released on April 3, 2025 and caused a jump in sales: DMC5 became Capcom's bestseller in Q1 FY2026 (about 1.78 million copies in the quarter, lifetime over 10 million). Season 2 was released on May 12, 2026. Playable Vergil is a separate paid DLC ($4.99) and is not included in the base key.

A reference Capcom action game: three demon hunters with distinctive fighting styles, a rank system from D to SSS for combo style, and the Bloody Palace arena with 101 floors. The fifth entry, but friendly to newcomers. Russian subtitles. Steam: 96% Overwhelmingly Positive, 161,000 reviews.