Devil May Cry contains many similarities reminiscent to Resident Evil because it was intended to be part four in the sequel, but midway through production someone suggested refashioning it into a whole new game instead. The camera has many of the same characteristics that Resident Evil has such as a static positioning that requires the constant adjustment of the analog stick causing a disorienting feeling for the player; however the camera is positioned farther back giving the player an ample view of what is going on all around the character. The castle and the grounds surrounding the castle where the game takes place are also redolent of the Resident Evil games, although altered the basic feel screams reproduction.

The hero of the game is named Dante, he is a half-human, half-demon private investigator of the super natural who works out of a place called Devil May Cry. Dante is the son of Sparda who was a legendary dark knight that also fought against evil. He carries his father