When comparing Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance vs Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition, the Slant community recommends Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition for most people. In the question“What are the best hack and slash PC games?” Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition is ranked 22nd while Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is ranked 28th.
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Pros
Pro Gore galore
Very satisfying and brutal fighting mechanic.
Pro Hideo Kojima's touch is present
The humor of the game is perfectly fit to it's ridiculousness.
Pro It is a great standalone title
While bearing the name Metal Gear, the game itself is a completely different experience in a positive way!
Pro Excellent story, well rounded abilities and insane combos
Pro Hardcore difficulty mode
New to the series is a hardcore difficulty mode that is meant for only the most extreme players. This adds a level of difficulty to the game for those that are interested.
Pro New character with new gameplay mechanics
DMC 3 focuses on a new character, Dante's brother Vergil. Vergil offers a whole new moveset when compared to previous games, which makes the gameplay fresh for those that are familiar with the series.
Cons
Con It can get really ridiculous at times
It definitely is a more humorous title, so if you want something that takes itself seriously then better choose a different game.
Con Lacks widescreen support
The game only plays in 4:3, there is no widescreen support.
Con Terrible controller support
The default controls for the game with a controller do not work that well and will most likely require a third party fix.
Con It's practically impossible to play with mouse and keyboard
A keyboard binding exists, but it is impossibly complicated for anyone to use.