Devil May Cry (デビルメイクライ) is a PlayStation 2video game created by Capcom. It has a dark gothic tone that is contrasted with a mix of heavy metal, industrial and ambient, melodic music. Players control the trash-talking protagonist Dante, a laid-back demon hunter who is a half-demon himself. There have been three games released in the series to date, plus a special edition of Dante's Awakening released as part of the Greatest Hits series.
The first game of the series developed a strong fan-base and, although not the only one, it became an important killer app in early years of the PlayStation 2. This led to disappointment when the second installment failed to be as innovative as the first title. The third was billed as a return to the formula of the original and has been well received.