Demonstrating Devil May Cry's dark fantasy world is protagonist Dante, a half-demon mercenary tasked with rescuing his brother from a group of demonic forces.
The gameplay revolves around a mix of fast-paced action and challenging combat mechanics. Players can switch between three different styles: the sword-based "VampireSlayer" style, which relies on close-range combat; the dual-wielded sword style, which excels at medium-range combat; and the gun-hoisting "Devil Trigger" style, which unleashes a powerful demon state to take down enemies.