In the late 1990s and early 2000s, “character action” games were all the rage, with countless titles that focused on fast-paced combat, like God of Wår, Ninja Gaiden, and Prince of Persia. Over the years, however, one series has had a bigger impact on the genre than any other, and in 2019 it nearly perfected the character action formula. Devil May Cry 5 is the pinnacle of an already fantastic series, and the tightest most complex version of a combat system that changed action games forever. With Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition joining Sony’s PS Plus lineup as of January 17, there’s never been a better opportunity to play one of the greatest action games of all time.
