Okay, personal opinion: the culture of applying a numerical value to an experience has never much resonated with me. The more I think about it, the less I know what the numbers are supposed to mean. 

That’s why I encourage you to actually read the content of the following reviews, and not just complacently accept that DmC: DefinitiveEdition is currently sitting at an 86 on MetaCritic with more than ten 90+ scores and even a perfect 100 out of 100. 

At the end of the day, only we can decide what we want out of our entertainment and what works deliver on our personal needs. But it’s sure nice to know that people who don’t even work for Capcom have great things to say about DmC:DE. 😉

Now without further ado, here are just some of the swimming reviews out there today:

Slant Magazine – 100/100
“Thankfully, the people at Ninja Theory aren’t cynics. The Definitive Edition is nothing short of digital worship. The graphics have been given a serious jolt. Environments and characters teem with detail and color at an unwavering 60 frames a second. The visual feast would’ve made the game worth the second purchase alone, but the Definitive Edition’s real show of love and respect has gone toward the hardcore.”

God is a Geek – 95/100
“If you didn’t buy DmC when it was first released, you can rectify your mistake. Buy this game, and let’s pray to God that Capcom get Ninja Theory working on a sequel, lest DmC go down in history as the greatest game never to get a deserved follow up. What a game: absolutely phenomenal.”

Gaming Age – 91/100
“It’s a clear improvement over a game that was already pretty damn good, and it offers up enough in the way of changes and additional modes to make it worth a second, third, or even fourth playthrough.”

PlayStation Universe – 90/100
“Ninja Theory has crafted not only a great Devil May Cry but a great action title. With so many additions and improvements this Definitive Edition is one of the best re-releases to date.”

Gamespot – 9/10
“DmC in its Definitive Edition form isn’t just a lick of paint and a technical upgrade. It’s a hardcore twist on already impressive game, making the hack ‘n’ slash action more difficult, but also more compelling than before.”

Game Informer – 9/10
“No game is perfect. Even when we play the best ones, we find things that we wish the developer had done differently. Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition is a rare case where the developer goes back and fixes those things, big and small. Whether you’re a newcomer or a devoted fan, this is a remaster done right.”

IGN – 8.9/10
“The sharper visuals, smooth 60-fps gameplay, and other features and enhancements gave me plenty of reasons to be happy about coming back, and to recommend that you pick it up for the first time.”

Jimquisition – 8.5/10
“…DmC is a beautiful, bold, and supremely enjoyable videogame in its own right. It deserves to be praised.

That’s what I said back then, and I’m sticking with it.”