: In the first game, manage Gold Orbs carefully; since there is no checkpoint system, dying without one forces you to restart the mission from your last save.

For a complete visual walkthrough of combat basics and the opening missions in the HD Collection, watch this guide:

: Use a controller if playing on PC, as keyboard support is limited and there is no mouse support. In DMC1 , use the D-pad for underwater sections to avoid inverted controls.