Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The main draw here is still DmC: Devil May Cry itself. This Limited Edition includes the game on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, so your time with it begins in the same place as it would with a regular copy.

What separates this release is what waits outside the disc case. It is aimed at the fan who wants the game as an object to own, not merely something to finish and trade away. That makes it an easier recommendation after you already know you want DmC than as the cheapest route to simply playing it.

The extras do not need to compete with the game for your attention. Play first, then treat the art book and soundtrack as ways to linger with the release once you have put the controller down. If you care only about getting the game, a standard edition is the more practical choice; if collecting is part of the hobby, this has a much clearer purpose.

Graphics

The DMC x Dense Material Collection art book is the visual centerpiece of the package. A physical art book has more value than a small printed insert because you can actually spend time with it away from the console, making it a meaningful extra for anyone who enjoys game artwork on the page.

Story

This edition’s story value comes from including the full game rather than from a separate narrative item. The listed bonus material is focused on art, music, and a wearable replica-inspired piece, so the package does not distract from making the game itself the central experience.

That focus works in its favor. The soundtrack can bring back the mood of your time with the game, while the art book gives you another angle on its imagery without turning the box into a pile of unrelated merchandise.

Collectors should also note the regional angle: this is a Japan-exclusive Limited Edition. That gives it extra appeal if you enjoy importing unusual console releases, though it matters less if your only interest is experiencing the game once.

Overall Experience

This is a nicely judged collector’s bundle because every extra connects directly to DmC: Devil May Cry. The soundtrack disc and art book are dependable fan items, but the Ebony and Ivory necklace is the item that gives the edition its personality.

The white-and-black pistol-themed necklace will either be exactly the kind of memorabilia you want or something that stays in the box. That is the honest dividing line. Its presence makes the edition feel more special than one padded out with generic trinkets, but it also means the value is highly personal.

For a committed DmC fan, especially one who values Japanese-exclusive physical releases, this is a rewarding version to hunt down. For everyone else, it remains the same game wrapped in premium memorabilia. Buy it for the art book, soundtrack, and necklace—not because you expect a fundamentally different play experience.

Retro Replay Score

7.5/10