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The divisive second entry leans on gunplay and spectacle over the series' trademark combo depth. It offers two playable campaigns with Dante and Lucia and an amulet system for customizing Devil Trigger, but it's far easier and less stylish than the rest of the series.
What defines Devil May Cry 2:
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The closest matches for Devil May Cry 2 are Berserk and the Band of the Hawk, Castlevania: Lament of Innocence and Evil West. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Devil May Cry 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Fantasy setting
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Action-packed real-time combat
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Fantasy setting
A gothic hack-and-slash in which the knight Sieg summons legions of demonic creatures to fight alongside him against swarms of enemies. Combat is fast and stylish, and the story follows a forbidden book and a fallen friend.
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Fantasy setting
A roguelite brawler in Mike Mignola's comic-book style: as Hellboy you fight through a nightmarish haunted realm full of monsters while searching for a missing agent. Heavy-hitting melee combat and a BPRD hub base define the experience.
89 %
Fantasy setting
As Hector, a former servant of Dracula, you hack your way through gothic castles and lands in a 3D action adventure. Its standout feature is Devil Forgery, which lets you raise and evolve Innocent Devil companions that fight alongside you.
88 %
Action-packed real-time combat
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88 %
Fantasy setting
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Fantasy setting
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Fantasy setting
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