Critics praised the gameplay, artstyle and story of the game, as well as the redesigned Dante. Early reaction to the game was widely negative, generally as a result of Dante's visual redesign nevertheless, DMC received positive reviews from critics and players upon release. Capcom chose Ninja Theory to develop the game, assisting them to ensure that gameplay was reminiscent, but distinct, compared to previous titles. The re-imagination of the Devil May Cry series was requested by Capcom, resulting in a total reboot. The game also introduces Angel Mode and Devil Mode, which are modifiers to Dante's moveset. Players can use Dante's iconic sword, Rebellion, and signature handguns, Ebony and Ivory, as well as a variety of other melee weapons and firearms to defeat enemies. He is partnered with his twin brother, Vergil, and is on a quest to kill the Demon King Mundus, who murdered their mother and condemned their father to banishment. Dante is a Nephilim half-angel, half-demon. The game's story focuses on the player character Dante, a young man at the start of his saga.

Announced in late 2010 during the Tokyo Game Show, the game is set in an alternate reality in the Devil May Cry series. It is the fifth instalment of the Devil May Cry series, serving as a reboot. DmC Devil May Cry Download Free Full Game is an action-adventure hack and slash video game developed by Ninja Theory and published by Capcom for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows.

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