Devil May Cry

Devil May Cry, developed and published by Capcom, is a stylish action-adventure game released for the PlayStation 2 on August 23, 2001 in Japan and October 16, 2001 in North America. The game follows Dante, a demon hunter with supernatural powers, as he battles through the cursed Mallet Island to confront the demon emperor Mundus, who is responsible for his family’s tragedy. Blending fast-paced sword and gun combat with gothic horror themes, the game introduced the now-famous "Stylish" ranking system that rewarded players for creative and skillful combos. Praised for its challenging gameplay, atmospheric design, and charismatic protagonist, Devil May Cry became a landmark title for the PS2 and laid the foundation for one of Capcom’s most iconic franchises.