It’s been said that it’s better to deal with the devil you know than the devil you don’t. Apparently, it’s a saying that carries a lot of weight for fans of the “Devil May Cry” series.
Following Capcom’s announcement that it was handing off the reins to U.K. developer Ninja Theory for the latest entry in its beloved franchise, many unhappy fans took to the Interwebs to prove that humans may cry, too. The fact that main character Dante in “DMC: Devil May Cry” looked more like a young Morrissey than his traditional, white-haired self made this particular half-devil even more like a stranger to the aforementioned upset fans.
Despite its different look, however, it doesn’t take long to realize that this game, spiritually, is cut from the same cloth as its predecessors. It’s a realization that becomes obvious the moment you first try racking up style points by chaining ground- and air-based combos with your sword and dual guns.
Yep, this sure feels like the same devil that I know. The game even pays homage to the series’ irreverent humor right off the bat, courtesy of an “interesting” slow-mo wardrobe equip and misplaced wig. Stylish, baby!
Ninja Theory does try its hand on a more fleshed-out story, which likely will be hit-or-miss based on one’s fan preferences. Given its nice graphic style, solid combat — including use of demonic or angelic triggers — and good challenge, however, this is one devilish game worth signing a pact with for action fans.
Original RGJ review: http://on.rgj.com/12auWA5
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