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It had several good ideas under the belt, but failed to execute many of them properly. But the significant changes to beloved characters and their personalities left the story completely redundant in the overall arc.ĭue to so many inconsistencies with the rest of the games, it felt too foreign, even for a re-imagining, and showcased just how much a simple change in hair colour could affect a character. Conversations still contained the familiar humour of the series, and boss battles were as spectacular as ever. And Mundus, the Prince of Darkness from the original game, now promoted as Demon King, ruled over the human world as a powerful businessman.ĭmC: Devil May Cry featured the same fast-paced and rewarding combat as its brethren. Other characters, even fan-favourite – Vergil – didn’t stand out as particularly memorable or likeable, either. From a charismatic, handsome and intelligent man, he turned into a brash and selfish punk, possibly still going through puberty.īut it wasn’t just Dante who experienced an unusual overhaul. Dante lost a lot of his signature appeal with this now dull, reimagined version. While this reboot by Ninja Theory remained true to the demonic action of the series, its story and characters left a lot to be desired. And were it not for the relatively solid combat mechanics, it would more than likely reside at the very bottom of our list. When it comes to deviating from previously established characters and lore, DmC: Devil May Cry takes another stale slice of the pizza. Even Dante himself changed from a witty loudmouth into a rather grim-looking and silent character. And Lucia’s inclusion, in particular, felt redundant, which is likely why she hasn’t returned to the series ever since. It hardly placed a new perspective on the plot, which was already marred by a subpar villain: Arius. Though both characters boasted varying sets of skills, playing through their stories seldom felt unique. And definitely nothing of the sort that we later experienced in Resident Evil 4 between Leon and Ada.

It featured the same grim, gothic environments, but this time, bigger and more expansive. What looked great on paper though – two playable characters with potentially different scenarios – was actually far from it. Receiving the torch from the excellent original, the sequel brought back Dante and introduced a new playable character: Lucia. Or pizza, to coincide with Dante’s favourite food.

It might be debatable whether Devil May Cry 2 is the worst story-wise, but in terms of lacklustre action, it takes the metaphorical cake. For anyone familiar with the series, this shouldn’t come as a surprise.