I’m not really into anime or cartoons, but as a kid, I couldn’t resist watching Devil May Cry. That’s where I met Dante for the first time — not through the games, but the anime. And since the anime was based on the games (and not the other way around), Dante became, for me, that unhinged, cocky, demon-slaying lunatic who cracks dumb jokes, doesn’t care how ridiculous he seems, and still absolutely demolishes everything in his way.

After watching the anime, I went back to play the earlier DMC games… and honestly? I was disappointed. The gameplay felt clunky, and the Dante I met in the games lacked the wild energy and charm I saw in the anime. So, I put the series aside — but never forgot that version of Dante I loved so much.

Then came DMC: Devil May Cry in 2013 — and holy hell, THIS WAS IT.
That insane, chaotic, no-filter demon hunter was finally back. From the first cutscene to the last boss fight, I was hooked. I couldn’t stop until I 100%’d the entire thing. And what made it even better?
• The controls were tight and fluid
• Combat was flashy, responsive, and stylish
• The combos felt like an endless playground
• The soundtrack? Pure fire — aggressive, energetic, and perfectly fitting the chaos
• And of course… Dante. Just as mad, funny, reckless, and badass as I always imagined

The game flopped because hardcore fans of the original series refused to accept the reboot. They didn’t want a version that was more accessible, more wild, more expressive. They wanted the same formula — and in doing so, they buried a title that could have opened up the DMC universe to a whole new generation.
The potential for expansion was huge. The story was bold, easy to follow, yet powerful, and the game offered tons of replayability. But the door was slammed shut.

Years later, I tried DMC5, and honestly, it didn’t hit the same. The gameplay was polished, sure — but the soul was missing. It felt like the series had locked itself into a corner, catering only to longtime fans instead of trying to evolve. The result? No continuation. No new vision. Just stagnation.

A new Devil May Cry anime dropped recently — and of course I watched it. While it started off a bit slow, by the end it delivered the same rush and madness that DMC: Devil May Cry (2013) did. That hype made me reinstall the game and replay it all over again. And wow… it still hits just as hard.

I could play it a hundred more times and still enjoy every second.
If you’re coming into the series fresh, maybe after watching the Netflix anime, then THIS is the game you should play.
It’s accessible, fast, stylish and above all - crazy.

From “what the hell is this?” to “10/10 masterpiece.” My Death Stranding journey:

My first contact with this game was back in 2022. A friend who had just bought a PS5 told me over coffee:
“Bro, today I played this wild game… I had to help the president, failed, she died, and then I carried her to a crematorium and burned the body.”
I was like, what the hell is this chaos? A courier? President? Burning corpses? Sounded like absolute nonsense — but I was intrigued.

So I downloaded it on my laptop. Tried it. Didn’t get it at all. Deleted.

Round two — 2024. Now I had a PS5, learned more about Kojima and the universe. Sounded interesting. But then I got stuck on how to charge the damn bike… uninstalled again. Too complicated, didn’t understand the gameplay loop, lost interest.

Then I read an article explaining the deeper point: it’s not just about deliveries. It’s a metaphor about loneliness, connection, and helping others. Even though Sam is a lone wolf, the game’s about rebuilding a broken world — a message rooted in real Japanese societal issues like hikikomori.
That’s when I realized: this game isn’t nonsense — it’s genius.
But I was too lazy to start over… until Death Stranding 2’s trailer dropped in 2025. It looked insane. So I said, okay, I’m playing the first one for real this time.

Downloaded it on ROG Ally, because why not? It’s the kind of game you want to play anywhere — not get stuck sitting at a desk for 40-minute hikes. Played it in bed, on breaks, on the go.

This time, I played without skipping anything. Read everything. Studied the lore. Planned every route.
And now… I’m hooked. Completely. This game is a masterpiece.

What I’ve learned:

– The story is incredible. Higgs, Sam, BB, Die-Hardman, Cliff — the characters are deep and unforgettable.
– Gameplay goes from painful “carry 200kg over a mountain” hell to fully optimized logistics paradise with bots, bikes, ziplines and power suits.
– The world is stunning. The atmosphere hits hard. The music? Chef’s kiss.
– The online system surprised me — people leaving ladders, building bridges, dropping supplies. Suddenly you care about strangers.
– You’ll lose cargo, crash vehicles, drown in rivers… and still have fun. Because this world feels real, and overcoming the pain is the point.

I’ve finished over half of the game and already bought part 2 — can’t wait to dive in right after.
Death Stranding isn’t just a game. It’s an experience.
Challenging. Slow. Deep. But if you get it — it grips you harder than 100 other games ever could.

10/10. GTA in the apocalypse — if instead of crime, you were saving the world one delivery at a time.