Devil May Cry 2

January 25, 2003 Capcom Production Studio 1 Capcom
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure
PS2
About

Devil May Cry 2 is the sequel to Devil May Cry. From the start of the game, the player controls Dante or his new partner Lucia through various levels as they battle waves of demons. This game features an Amulet system, with different parts being acquired throughout the levels that can be equipped by accessing the pause menu. The different parts of the amulet can be equipped to change aspects of the characters Devil Triggers form like elemental moves, time stop abilities, faster movement, flight abilities, etc.
Storyline

Set in modern times in the fictional Vie de Marli island, the story centers on demon hunter Dante and island guardian Lucia in their fight to stop a businessman named Arius from raising the demon Argosax and achieving supreme power.
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User Score
49.6
Critic Score
52.7
Total Score
233
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Game Info

Release Date January 25, 2003
Developer Capcom Production Studio 1
Publisher Capcom
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Horror