Devil May Cry 2

In all aspects, DMC2 is the red-headed stepchild of the series. Without even being offered the chance to develop the game, the original team’s talents never touched this sequel and it shows in more ways than one.

Capcom quickly assembled a team to make a sequel that would address complaints some critics had with the first. Instead of elegantly designed corridors, DMC2 presents bland yet spacious battlegrounds. Instead of knocking your head against the wall, hoping for a new power-up, DMC2 starts you off over-powered and only gets easier.

DMC2 is a disappointing sequel, but it’s not a necessarily bad one. The improvements to combat and controls are noticeable, even if the enemies and systems surrounding them are a step back. Furthermore, the game’s drab caves and cityscapes don’t look all that much better in the HD release. Seeing grey and black textures spread across a large building isn’t exactly eye-candy. The little improvements in this sequel mean nothing when compared to other entries in the series but for those desperate for more Dante, you could do worse.