honestly this is just a little nostalgia post xD, a little over a year ago (15th of april 2025) I made a post on here raging about DMC 3. I was stuck on mission 8 and it was my first ever time playing. i remember being so genuinely mad i was so close to dropping the game and just never picking it back up. I know it was a huge skill issue for me lol but a lot of kind people on here gave me loads of tips that actually helped me learn! i actually ended up finishing my first ever playthrough on the 6th of august 2025 and god was i proud of myself T-T
now skipping to today, devil may cry has become my favourite game franchise! I am DEEPLY in love with all of the games (but 2 will always be the hated child.) my favourite being 4. which yes I know is controversial since the game seemed so rushed out but DMC 4 Nero will always be one of my favourite experiences in DMC. I constantly replay the games whenever I'm having a rough time or needing a distraction to the point I'm very willing to say they are my comfort games. through breakups, illness and even getting kicked out and almost losing my house, DMC was always there for me to pick up and just chill.
I guess the point of this post is to anyone who was like me a year ago. on mission 8 of DMC 3, raging and wanting to just give up. don't. see devil may cry through for the beautiful game that it is. from when you finally get your first SSS on Dante in DMC 3 to finally perfecting the 3 judgement cuts on Vergil in DMC 5. you'll always get excited and happy when you learn something new because the game will always keep you learning. to this day i still am! i'm currently doing Dante Must Die on DMC 3 and 5! and yes while it's a struggle that little hit of dopamine when something works for you is to die for.
TLDR: don't give up on devil may cry, you'll love it eventually even if it takes time!