Before the eminence that is today comes the Witch of Umbra, the now prominent genre of hack and slash I was already dominated by a franchise that you will know, not only for your successful fifth installment Recently launched on other platforms, but for all the legacy it brings behind it: Devil May Cry returns to Nintendo Switch, this time with what is probably your best delivery.
That's right, thanks to that Capcom still in his eagerness to bring the mythical franchise of Dante, Vergil and company to Nintendo Switch, today we come to tell you about Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition, the latest addition to the hybrid catalog of the saga that, as a novelty, this time has not been satisfied with being a mere port, but that incorporates certain elements that will delight both those who want to try it for the first time and those who already know the title as the palm of your hand.
In that way and as is customary, we will proceed to shed gradually for you what exactly this delivery brings, as well as its playable firsts and, first of all, answering the question of whether we are before a product worthy of your time, whether you are first time in the franchise or become a veteran rather than experienced. That said, What do you say, followers of the children of Sparda? Are you about to accompany me to the very heart of this classic adventure? Without further delay, We start!
Reviewing the origin of Sparda's children
Although many of you already know it and by far it is not one of the most important aspects of the game at hand, we can do nothing but start talking about the story that this delivery offers us, which is characterized by being a plot prequel to the original which answers many questions (for example, why exactly is the franchise called «Devil May Cry»?) despite being the third in order of release. So, anyone can enjoy this title, either first time in the franchise or an expert You have enjoyed previous deliveries.
That way, this time our story will begin by introducing us to a Dante
Consequently, Dante will interpret all this as a challenge and will set out to venture inside the devilish tower, facing endless terrifying creatures along the way with sword and guns in hand as well as knowing the odd character that the followers of the franchise will know, as certain lady named lady (validate me the redundancy) that we will have to face and that will end up being of vital importance for the plot.
As you can imagine, we are not facing a very complex storyHowever, it is an incentive more than worthy for let's keep the interest in adventure at all times, being the perfect excuse for the game to focus on what is best given to it: Let us give cakes with everything that moves!
Epic and devilishly frantic
There is little to talk about Devil May Cry 3 gameplay that cannot be intuited when playing it or watching its trailers: it is a pure hack and slash; frantic and untamed. However, this revision of the title introduces a new game mode that unleashes its maximum qualities, making it reach previously unimaginable proportions: Free Style mode.
And what exactly is it, you ask me? Well, as some of you will know, throughout the adventure we will find different weapons (starting with our faithful guns Ebony and Ivory for ranged attacks as well as with our legendary magic sword, Rebellion, for melee attacks) that we can improve and that will condition our attacks, to which the choice of different styles which will also modify the qualities of our dear Dante (we will start with Trickster, which allows us to avoid attacks more easily, Swordmaster, which powers melee attacks, Gunslinger, which does the same with ranged attacks and Royalguard, which reduces the damage that demons provide us, joining later two more modes once we are well into the adventure).
Before, we could select which weapons, as well as which style we preferred before starting each mission (since the game is divided into individual missions), however, thanks to the new mode we can now change all this with the press of a buttonbeing able trigger the most varied combos that before would have been unthinkable and unleashing the full potential of the title. So, in this way, if you want to observe a live demonstration of all thisDo not hesitate to take a look at the videos that we have left at the end of this section, as well as at the beginning of the previous one. This is the cane!
Finally, and since we have touched the best, it is also necessary to notify you of what we found less good
What's new, Dante?
As you know, despite its improvements, this version of the title has its origin in the original trilogy compilation of the franchise that came out in its day for other platforms, which means we can expect from it HD graphics, as well as a decent rate of 60 fps that makes the action go as smooth as it deserves. Of course, the work done still has some fringes to cut (like the videos, which look a little more blurry than they should, or the menus, to give a couple of examples), but as regards the gameplay, as we mentioned before, the game is sublime.
This is also based on the appearance of another of its great novelties: the real cooperative, and although it is quite limited (only for two players and at home), the truth is that it's a step forward which gives rise to the most fun situations and extends the game to unsuspected limits. Specifically, to access the desired mode we will only have to select it in the main menu of the title, choosing if we want play as Dante or as Vergil and I feel automatically transported to Bloody Palace, where hordes of monsters to which to hunt will be waiting for us to finish off the task as best we can through an unprecedented number of floors
Another point that we can never leave without mentioning when we talk about the title is the involvement in it of the teacher Kazuma Kaneko, which was in charge of design the Devil Trigger of our protagonists, Dante and Vergil. As a curiosity, thanks to this it is precisely that Dante appeared as a guest star in the legendary Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (since, as you will know, back then Kaneko He was already the main designer of the franchise), thus creating what could be one of the most famous memes in the history of the video game: Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry Series.
Leaving this curiosity aside, we can not leave without mentioning either the sound section, with a soundtrack composed of Tetsuya Shibata and cane like her alone, with themes that trigger adrenaline while we slice monsters wide. Believe us, if you are looking for a relaxed moment, do not listen to the soundtrack of any Devil May Cry, because all your songs sound such that:
conclusion
Devil May Cry 3 is a real gem which does not weigh the years. Assuming a reference of hack and slash at its best, the origins of the eternal discord between Dante and Vergil they have come back to meet on Nintendo Switch in which we could consider their final edition, not only for incorporating everything offered by the past revisions of other platforms, but for containing inside news such as the cooperative mode in the Bloody Palace or the exciting Free Style mode, which will allow us to execute infarction combos that previously seemed impossible.
Whether you are first time in the franchise or have enjoyed it before, if yours is the plentiful action and the games with classic touch reminiscent of arcade, you have a mandatory appointment with Devil May Cry franchise, and more specifically with this delivery that concerns us if you want to experience the greatest of its charms. Of course, not everything will be a path of roses, and you may have some problem with the camera, or get frustrated with your erratic difficulty sometimes (something totally normal, but hey, you will always have left easy mode, do not? … Ha, not even with a pussy!), But as a whole, This title deserves all the praises it has reaped Over the years, and that is what we have come to reflect today with our analysis.
Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition is already available in digital format by means of the eShop from Nintendo Switch At a price of € 19.99, occupying a space of 5179.00 MB and meeting texts in Spanish as well as with voices in English.
Finally, if yours is the physical format and it doesn't bother you to import, you would like to know whate Capcom has launched the Devil May Cry Triple Pack in Japan, which includes the first installment of the franchise in cartridge and the two later in digital format for the Japanese Nintendo eShop. Yes, it could be better, But less is nothing!
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