Depending on the rank, the player is awarded the relevant number of orbs (the game's currency), which can be used to upgrade Dante's abilities and buy health and energy items either between levels, or at specific altars within a level. At the end of each level, or 'mission', the player is ranked according to their performance on a D, C, B, A, S, SS and SSS scale. In other words, the player should perform varied attacks and combos whilst avoiding taking damage from enemies. The gameplay in Devil May Cry 3 revolves around the concept of 'stylish' combat. It is widely known for its stylish combat and it is often ranked as one of the most difficult games of all time.
While it is the third game in the series, it takes place before the events of the original game. Devil May Cry 3 is an action game developed by Capcom for the PlayStation 2.
