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Devil May Cry

Review · Action · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · Xbox One

Devil May Cry

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PC · PlayStation 2 · PlayStation 4

Capcom · 2001

Ludograph rating

B

Good

66 /100

Devil May Cry is an action game that develops hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but features intense violence and mature themes.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 50 · R 2
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

50

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.64
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.70

Devil May Cry offers an engaging and challenging action experience that significantly develops hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking through its deep combat system. Players learn to adapt to diverse enemy types and master complex combos, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence and mature themes, consistent with its M-rating. While it avoids manipulative monetization or social risks, parents should be aware of the high level of combat and occasional suggestive content.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is Devil May Cry safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Devil May Cry a rating of 66/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Devil May Cry appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Devil May Cry, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Devil May Cry?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Devil May Cry: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Devil May Cry?

The game features intense violence and mature themes, consistent with its M-rating. While it avoids manipulative monetization or social risks, parents should be aware of the high level of combat and occasional suggestive content.