Choose DmC: Devil May Cry if Dante, the Devil May Cry setting and a stylish-action retelling appeal to you. Choose Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance if you want to play as Raiden in the Metal Gear universe and make swordplay—especially its Blade Mode cutting mechanic—the centerpiece. Neither is a universal winner; the better fit depends on the protagonist, setting and combat style you prefer.
How the games differ
| What matters | DmC: Devil May Cry | Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance |
|---|---|---|
| Protagonist and setting | Dante, in a retelling of his origin story. Steam’s description presents it as a fresh take on the Devil May Cry series. | Raiden in the Metal Gear universe. PlatinumGames describes the story as taking place after Metal Gear Solid 4. PlatinumGames’ game page |
| Combat identity | Stylish action built around Dante and the retold origin, as described on Steam. | Aggressive, sword-focused action. Blade Mode lets you control Raiden’s blade and target enemy weak points, according to PlatinumGames. |
| Series connection | A distinct retelling of Dante’s character and origin within Devil May Cry. | A Metal Gear spin-off with a stronger action focus than the stealth focus associated with other Metal Gear games, in PlatinumGames’ description. |
Which one should you choose?
Choose DmC for Dante and a stylish-action retelling
Pick DmC if you want a Devil May Cry experience centered on Dante’s reimagined origin. Its appeal, based on the official description, is the character and stylish-action approach rather than a new take on Metal Gear’s world.
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Choose Revengeance for Raiden and sword-focused action
Pick Revengeance if Raiden and the Metal Gear setting matter more to you, or if Blade Mode’s controlled slicing is the combat hook you want to explore. PlatinumGames sums up its design premise this way: “The heart of Metal Gear Rising is the simple notion of being able to slice up anything at will with your sword.” That is the developer’s product description, not a quote from an individual speaker.
Are they good choices for newcomers?
The official descriptions establish different entry points, but they do not provide a direct beginner-difficulty comparison. You can use series context to decide: DmC is a retelling of Dante’s origin, while Revengeance is an action-focused Metal Gear spin-off set after Metal Gear Solid 4. The latter connection may matter if you want the surrounding story context; the available descriptions do not establish how much prior series knowledge either game requires.
#1 Best Overall
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Platform history is not proof that a game is currently available for purchase or compatible with your particular hardware. Listings differ by source, so confirm the exact edition and region-specific compatibility before buying.
| Game | Platforms listed in the cited sources | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| DmC: Devil May Cry | Steam lists PC; GameSpot’s catalog lists PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. GameSpot catalog | Check the store listing for the platform and edition you intend to play, and confirm that it runs on your hardware. |
| Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance | PlatinumGames and Konami list PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. PlatinumGames; Konami | Confirm the current, region-specific listing and compatibility for your device before purchase. |
Release dates and review-score context
Both games released in 2013, but the dates below refer to specific platform or regional listings rather than every edition: PlatinumGames lists Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’s North American release as February 19, 2013; Steam lists DmC’s PC release as January 24, 2013. PlatinumGames; Steam
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- Rising's stealth elements will emphasize Raiden's considerable speed and agility through what Matsuyama describes as "hunting stealth."
- Gameplay will focus on two key elements: swordfighting, and a style of stealth that is more fast-paced and action-oriented.
- "Cutting" entails sophisticated swordplay that lets players engage in third person melee combat, as well as precisely slash enemies and objects "at will" along a geometrical plane using a "free slicing" mode.
There is no directly comparable statistic in the cited product and catalog pages that establishes one game as better. GameSpot’s DmC review index lists Mark Walton’s 2013 review score as 8; that is one outlet’s score for one game, not a head-to-head verdict. GameSpot
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