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Devil May Cry 5

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Deep and stylish combat system
    • Engaging characters and soundtrack
    • High replayability with multiple difficulties
    • Smooth performance and impressive graphics
    • Strong personal skill growth and mastery

    Cons

    • Linear and repetitive level design
    • Story is not very deep or complex
    • Lack of cooperative or multiplayer modes
    • Some players find early tutorials intrusive
    • Microtransactions present despite being optional

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game features a high skill ceiling with complex combos, challenging bosses, and a rewarding combat system that encourages mastery and provides clear performance feedback."

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      "The game features a high skill ceiling with complex combos, style rankings, and challenging boss fights that reward mastery and technical skill."

    • Competition

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      1

      "Ranking system encourages players to improve performance, but competition is mostly personal rather than direct comparison with others."

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      "While primarily a single-player experience, the ranking system and style scores encourage self-comparison and mastery, but lacks direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report long play sessions, replayability through score chasing and multiple difficulties."

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    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

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    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players can experiment with various combos, weapon styles, and character-specific moves, expressing creativity in combat execution."

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      "Players can creatively combine moves, weapons, and styles to develop unique combat approaches and combos."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Interactions are mostly individual and respectful; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

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      "Players use the game as a fun, immersive fantasy experience to relax and escape real-life stress."

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      "Players use the game as an adrenaline-pumping, stylish action outlet, often describing it as a way to relieve stress and immerse in a fantasy world."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "The combat system encourages trying new combos, styles, and tactics, rewarding experimentation with different weapons and moves."

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      "The combat system encourages trying new combos, styles, and weapons to discover effective and stylish moves."

    • Exploration

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      "Game is mostly linear with limited exploration, focused on progressing through set scenarios."

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      "The game is mostly linear with limited environmental variety and exploration, focusing on combat arenas and corridors."

    • Expression

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      3

      "Players customize playstyle through weapon and item choices, though no cosmetic customization noted."

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    • Fantasy

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      "The game is deeply rooted in imaginative fiction with demons, supernatural powers, and over-the-top characters."

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      "The game is set in a supernatural world with demons, magic, and over-the-top action, fully embracing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship

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      "The experience is primarily single-player with minimal social or community interaction."

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      5

      "Players develop skills, learn mechanics, and improve performance over time."

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      "Players develop skills, learn complex combos, and improve performance over time, reflecting strong personal growth."

    • Health

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      -4

      "The game involves sedentary play with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    • Idle

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      -4

      "Requires continuous attention and focus due to fast-paced combat and timing-based mechanics."

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      "Requires constant attention and focus due to fast-paced combat and timing-based mechanics."

    • Intimacy

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      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within gameplay."

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      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

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      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

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    • Progression

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      4

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, EX skills, and collectibles, progressing through ranks and unlocking content."

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      "Players accumulate new moves, weapons, and upgrades, progressing through ranks and unlocking content."

    • Relaxation

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      -2

      "Gameplay is intense and challenging, inducing tension and adrenaline rather than relaxation."

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      "Gameplay is intense and adrenaline-fueled, with some tension and challenge rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "The game provides strong sensory stimulation through flashy visuals, dynamic combat, and energetic music."

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      "The game provides strong sensory stimulation through flashy visuals, dynamic combat animations, and an energetic soundtrack."

    • Status

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      1

      "Some social recognition through achievements and leaderboards, but not a major focus."

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      "Some recognition through style rankings and leaderboards, but mostly focused on individual achievement rather than social status."

    • Story

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      2

      "Narrative is present and moderately engaging with character development, but not the main focus."

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    • Strategy

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      "Combat requires tactical thinking, timing, and planning combos, but level progression is linear with limited strategic variation."

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    • Thrill

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      "Players enjoy suspense and thrill from challenging boss fights and intense combat sequences."

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    • Value

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      "Players perceive strong value for time and money due to deep gameplay and replayability."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026