In Devil May Cry 2, the player guides either Dante or Lucia through an urban environment, fighting groups of demons in fast-paced combat. The game itself consists of missions with specific goals in the play area of the game itself. The player’s performance in each mission is ranked from D (poor/Don’t Worry) to S (excellent/Showtime) based on the time taken to complete the mission, the amount of Red Orbs collected, the overall “style” displayed during fights, item usage, and damage taken.