Devil May Cry HD Collection groups the first three DMC games in HD. Dante in all his hack-and-slash splendour, from the founder of stylish combos to the outstanding DMC3. A must for stylish action fans.
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Category
Action1 player16+
Description
Capcom HD collection bundling the first three Devil May Cry entries remastered in high definition. Published by Capcom, released in Europe in March 2012. Complete Devil May Cry 1, 2 and 3 Special Edition, Dante's stylish combat with demonic weapons, classic levels and rock metal soundtrack. European version.
Devil May Cry - HD Collection review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
More flamboyant still, the game pushes its gothic baroque toward outsized settings and combat of choreographic virtuosity. Dante's insolent style and the spectacular effects compose a permanent action opera. This visual extravagance, dark and elegant, marks the aesthetic peak of the saga.
From the legendary "Snake Eater", an open homage to the James Bond themes, to the taut jungle pads, the music elevates 1960s espionage. Each infiltration bathes in a cinematic atmosphere of rare elegance. This sonic richness, polished down to the detail, remains a peak of the Metal Gear saga.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Three founding adventures of the stylish brawler gathered together, where you chain flamboyant combos and pixel-tight dodges against hordes of demons: nostalgia mixes with intact action pleasure. Mastering the grading system to reach S rank delivers an exhilarating satisfaction. Snappy, generous and built for virtuosity, an ideal compilation to rediscover a cult series.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Weaving combos of flamboyant style to chase the S rank in every encounter turns each room into a stage for expression where you always want to do better. Unlocking weapons and techniques reignites the urge to replay. The collection shows its age and some cameras grate, but the snappiness of the combat and the hunt for the perfect score keep a fearsome grip.
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Three full adventures bundled together, including the famously demanding DMC3 Special Edition, multiply difficulty tiers, combat styles and rankings to chase. Mastering Dante's stylish combos, replaying missions for an S rank and unlocking the harder modes keeps action fans busy for ages. This triptych endures as a benchmark for anyone keen to polish their craft.
Technical info
💾10 GB📅13/03/2012
Published by Capcom
Devil May Cry - HD Collection (PS3) price, value & rarity
Devil May Cry HD Collection, a compilation gathering the series' first three entries in upgraded versions, a handy gateway to Capcom's stylish action saga. Still common, its desirability rests on this convenient bundling rather than scarcity; the Japanese and Asian version remains a little harder to find. An accessible piece for fans of nervy action of the generation.
Memorable bosses
Bringing together the original trilogy, this collection recalls why stylish combat owes so much to Dante: fratricidal duels against Vergil, guardian demons like Cerberus or Griffon, and fights that grade elegance as much as efficiency. Each boss pushes you to vary weapons and dodges to polish your flair. Pace, charisma and challenge make these classics a still-valid lesson in edge.
Is Devil May Cry - HD Collection still worth playing in 2026?
This HD Collection gathers the first three Devil May Cry games, the birth and the crowning of the stylish hack-and-slash. The first founded the genre, the second remains the weak link, and the third ranks among the absolute peaks of action, with a combat system whose depth is still exemplary. Watching Dante evolve from one entry to the next holds real historical value. The remasters are functional without being dazzling, and some period stiffness remains. For the fan of demanding action or the curious about the genre's roots, the set keeps all its interest.
