Every so often a game becomes so prolific that it creates an entire sub-genre, with the most recent example being Dark Souls and the Soulslike. Long before that, however, one game completely redefined the action genre, and helped coin the moniker “character action game.” 21 years ago, the first Devil May Cry was released on PS2, and its ingenious use of fighting game mechanics and arcade sensibilities was something that would invariably change the industry forever.
