Metacritic 8517+

DmC: Devil May Cry

Ninja Theory|2013ActionAdventure

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

65/ 100

GOOD

120+ min/day recommended

Growth

52/100

Growth Value

Strategic Thinking
Critical Thinking
Creativity

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the game's mature content, including intense violence and language. It's best suited for older teens and adults. Encourage discussions about the game's social commentary on mass media and capitalism to enhance critical thinking.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5

Critical Thinking5/5

Creativity5/5

Adaptive Challenge5/5

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.

Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.

Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.

Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance

1/3

Ethnic diversity

1/3

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Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— N/A — no named characters

Not enough information in the description to determine if there are two female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can significantly boost a player's strategic thinking, problem-solving, and motor skills due to its demanding combat and puzzle elements.

What your child develops

DmC: Devil May Cry offers significant cognitive benefits through its complex, fast-paced combat system, which demands strategic thinking, critical analysis, and creative combo execution. Players will develop strong hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time as they master the intricate Angel and Devil modes. The game's puzzles and platforming also engage problem-solving and spatial awareness.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~6hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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Parent Tips

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Try playing the first session together with your child — it's a great way to understand the game's tone and set expectations around time and spending before they play independently.

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About this game

DMC: Devil May Cry is a hack-and-slash adventure game, the fifth installment in Capcom’s Devil May Cry franchise and reboot of the series. This is the first game in the series not developed by Capcom, but rather by English studio Team Ninja.