John-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseDevil May Cry 5: Special Edition Review (PS5) - PlayStation Universe
Published 11/9/2020
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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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70–98
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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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Ron Burke
GamingTrendGamingTrend Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition Review
Published 11/9/2020
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