Devil May Cry is a hack-and-slash action video game developed and published by Capcom for the PlayStation 2 in 2001. The game features fast-paced, stylish combat with a variety of weapons and abilities, as well as exploration and puzzle-solving elements. Players take on the role of Dante, a demon hunter with supernatural abilities, who is tasked with stopping an invasion of demons from the underworld. Devil May Cry was highly praised for its stylish and challenging gameplay, as well as its impressive graphics and music. It spawned multiple sequels and spin-offs, and has become one of Capcom’s most successful and beloved franchises.