Review · Action · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · PC
Devil May Cry 5
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4
Capcom · 2019
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
73 /100
Devil May Cry 5 is an action game that develops problem solving and strategic thinking through challenging combat, but is rated M for violence.
Growth (BDS)
57
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.74 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.17 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Devil May Cry 5 offers a challenging and engaging action combat experience that demands strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and problem-solving. Players can develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while enjoying a rich narrative and diverse combat styles.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game's M-rating indicates mature content, including significant violence and potentially strong language. While it avoids manipulative monetization and social risks, the intense action and demonic themes may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: 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.