Francesco De Meo
WccftechDevil May Cry 5 Special Edition Review – This Is Power
Published 12/9/2020
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98
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Series X|S / PS5 - 11/10/2020
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition features improved visuals and gameplay at up to 120 frames per second. Alongside all previously-released downloadable content, other additions include Vergil as a playable character, ray tracing graphics options, and two additional game modes: Legendary Dark Knight mode, which significantly increases the number of enemies in each level, and Turbo mode, which increases the game speed by 20%.
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- Capcom Development Division 1
- Publisher
- Capcom
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Critic avg
86
12 scored reviews
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12
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70–98
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Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 86 across 12 scored reviews, with a 28-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–1007 reviews · 58%
80–894 reviews · 33%
70–791 review · 8%
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Ken McKown
ZTGDDevil May Cry 5 Special Edition (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 12/9/2020
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobert Ramsey
Push SquareDevil May Cry 5: Special Edition (PS5) - The Definitive Version of a Truly Exceptional Action Game
Published 11/26/2020
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Paley
COGconnectedDevil May Cry 5: Special Edition Review – Super Sexy Demon Slaying
Published 11/23/2020
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKhari Taylor
CGMagazineDevil May Cry: Special Edition (Xbox Series X/S) Review
Published 11/19/2020
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70
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Beck
Hardcore GamerReview: Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
Published 11/17/2020
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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DualShockersDevil May Cry 5 Special Edition Review — Featuring Vergil From the Devil May Cry Series
Published 11/12/2020
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition Review
Published 11/11/2020
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalStefan L
TheSixthAxisDevil May Cry 5 Special Edition Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 11/9/2020
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoe Juba
Game InformerDevil May Cry 5: Special Edition Review – Keeping The Tradition Alive
Published 11/9/2020
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85
-1 vs critic avg
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