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− | {{--}} Bad performance caused by sound files.<ref> | + | {{--}} Bad performance caused by sound files.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/6550/discussions/0/864969320373351964/|title=The DMC3SE PC Survival Guide. UPDATED 06/05/2015! - Steam Community Discussions|date=2023-04-11}}</ref> See [[#Poor performance|Poor performance]]. |
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+ | {{ii}} It is recommended update the game version to [[#Patches|1.3]] (for the retail version) before installing any of these mods on a clean installation of the game. | ||
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====Style Switcher==== | ====Style Switcher==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Although no longer maintained by the original developers, an unofficial continuation of Style Switcher for the 2006 port of Devil May Cry 3 can be found [https://github.com/muhopensores/dmc3-inputs-thing/releases here] and can be applied on top of previous versions of Style Switcher.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D6Bad8hVMA|title=DMC3 OG port mods update - YouTube|date=2023-04-11}}</ref> | ||
{{++}} Offers many video options (including resolution, FOV and improved visual effects), optional gameplay modifications (including style switching), and XInput controller support. | {{++}} Offers many video options (including resolution, FOV and improved visual effects), optional gameplay modifications (including style switching), and XInput controller support. | ||
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# Download and install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784 Visual C++ x86] and [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 DirectX] packages. | # Download and install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784 Visual C++ x86] and [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 DirectX] packages. | ||
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====Devil May Cry 3 Starter Pack==== | ====Devil May Cry 3 Starter Pack==== | ||
{{++}} A preconfigured compilation of community made mods and fixes meant to fix the game while keeping the game vanilla. | {{++}} A preconfigured compilation of community made mods and fixes meant to fix the game while keeping the game vanilla. | ||
− | {{++}} Includes Style Switcher as a core, fixed HQ music, XInput controller support without necessity of using middleware software and different button prompts. | + | {{++}} Includes Style Switcher v3.1.3 as a core, fixed HQ music, XInput controller support without necessity of using middleware software and different button prompts. |
{{--}} The included version of Style Switcher is outdated. | {{--}} The included version of Style Switcher is outdated. | ||
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/912-devil-may-cry-3-starter-pack/ Devil May Cry 3 Starter Pack] and extract the files. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/912-devil-may-cry-3-starter-pack/ Devil May Cry 3 Starter Pack] and extract the files. | ||
# Follow the instructions in the <code>readme.txt</code> file. | # Follow the instructions in the <code>readme.txt</code> file. | ||
# Download and install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784 Visual C++ x86] and [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 DirectX] packages. | # Download and install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784 Visual C++ x86] and [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 DirectX] packages. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
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+ | {{ii}} If using the unofficial continuation of [[#Style Switcher|Style Switcher]], it is recommended to move or delete {{file|DMC3SE.ini}}. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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Revision as of 20:23, 11 April 2023
This page is for the original release. For the HD Collection re-release, see Devil May Cry HD Collection.
Developers | |
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Capcom | |
Windows | Sourcenext |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Russia | Noviy Disk[1] |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 28, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Hack and slash |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Devil May Cry |
Devil May Cry | |
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Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition | 2006 |
Devil May Cry 4 | 2008 |
DmC: Devil May Cry | 2013 |
Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition | 2015 |
Devil May Cry HD Collection | 2018 |
Devil May Cry 5 | 2019 |
Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition is a singleplayer third-person action and hack and slash game in the Devil May Cry series.
Key points
- Bad performance caused by sound files.[2] See Poor performance.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM disc check. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- The Japanese version has an end-of-game option, but the Steam version doesn't.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest version is 1.3
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | Game does not contain microtransactions. |
Skip intro videos
Skip intro[citation needed] |
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Modifications
- It is recommended update the game version to 1.3 (for the retail version) before installing any of these mods on a clean installation of the game.
Style Switcher
- Although no longer maintained by the original developers, an unofficial continuation of Style Switcher for the 2006 port of Devil May Cry 3 can be found here and can be applied on top of previous versions of Style Switcher.[3]
- Offers many video options (including resolution, FOV and improved visual effects), optional gameplay modifications (including style switching), and XInput controller support.
Install Style Switcher[citation needed] |
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Devil May Cry 3 Starter Pack
- A preconfigured compilation of community made mods and fixes meant to fix the game while keeping the game vanilla.
- Includes Style Switcher v3.1.3 as a core, fixed HQ music, XInput controller support without necessity of using middleware software and different button prompts.
- The included version of Style Switcher is outdated.
Install Starter Pack[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\DMC3SE.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6550/pfx/[Note 2] |
- If using the unofficial continuation of Style Switcher, it is recommended to move or delete
DMC3SE.ini
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save0.sav[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6550/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Style Switcher or Widescreen Fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Style Switcher or Widescreen Fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Style Switcher or Widescreen Fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Style Switcher. | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
Change FPS limit[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse support. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Use Style Switcher for XInput support. | |
Full controller support | Exiting the game is done with Alt+F4. | |
Controller remapping | Use Style Switcher for XInput support. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | See Button prompts. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
Add XInput support[citation needed] |
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Controller X-axis inversion
Set standard camera[citation needed] |
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Button prompts
- The game uses numbered button/generic gamepad prompts by default.
Add Xbox 360 or Xbox One button prompts[citation needed] |
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Add DualShock button prompts |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Retail version only. | |||
Polish | Retail version, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; Gamevicio. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | Official localization by Noviy Disk; local retail only. Patch for the Steam version. |
Issues fixed
Force Feedback Driver (XInput) cause issues
- Force Feedback Driver (XInput) interfere with Style Switcher XInput causing issues.
Uninstall driver |
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Xbox One Controller issues
- The automatically installed Xbox One controller drivers have issues.[citation needed]
Install older drivers[citation needed] |
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Missing music
- Some of the music that was present in the PlayStation 2 version is missing.
Add missing music[citation needed] |
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Poor performance
- A number of sound files can cause severe frame rate drops.
Force Mode 0[citation needed] |
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Delete sound files[4] |
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Battle_01.bin Battle_01b.bin Battle_03.bin Battle_05.bin Battle_06.bin Battle_07.bin Battle_08.bin Boss_01b.bin Boss_02b.bin Boss_03b.bin Boss_04b.bin Boss_05b.bin Boss_06b.bin Boss_08b.bin Jester.bin Jikushinzou.bin Kaze_01.bin Kaze_02.bin Kaze_03.bin Kaze_04.bin Kaze_05.bin Kaze_06.bin Maguma.bin Mizu_01.bin Mizu_02.bin m_demo_04_004.bin m_demo_04_004v.bin m_demo_09_003.bin m_demo_09_003v.bin m_demo_10_002.bin m_demo_10_002v.bin m_demo_15_001.bin m_demo_15_001v.bin m_demo_19_001.bin m_demo_19_016.bin Nausica.bin Room_01.bin Stage_01.bin Stage_02.bin Stage_02b.bin Stage_03.bin Stage_04.bin Stage_04b.bin Stage_05.bin Stage_05b.bin Stage_06.bin Stage_07.bin Stage_08.bin Stage_09.bin T_bossb.bin |
Start the game in fullscreen
Force fullscreen[citation needed] |
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Hide mouse cursor
Hide cursor[citation needed] |
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Enable cutscenes
Enable cutscenes[citation needed] |
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Enable music and sound
Enable audio[citation needed] |
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Game has a short lag when loading a BGM track
- Fixes the short lag after entering a room.
- Fixes the BGM looping and is best used with Style Switcher.
Replace the original snd.drv file[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | 4.7 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 7500 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6550) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Devil May Cry 3 Dante`s Awakening. Специальное издание - last accessed on 2023-03-20
- ↑ The DMC3SE PC Survival Guide. UPDATED 06/05/2015! - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2023-04-11
- ↑ DMC3 OG port mods update - YouTube - last accessed on 2023-04-11
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 DMC3SE PC Survival Guide