We shall see where Ninja Theory goes with the upcoming downloadable content entitled: Vergil’s Downfall and the inevitable sequel. Once an almighty rival to his brother, he has now become an admittedly weaker, conniving disappointment. Likewise, Dante’s twin brother Vergil returns from Devil May Cry 3 fame as an ally and he is not treated with the respect the character would seemingly command. The entirety of the narrative builds towards his all powerful godlike power, a sentiment echo’d by him as well and when it is all said and done, you wonder what the fuss was all about. Mundus, the antagonist from the original game returns in his role as the focus of all evil. Sadly, the same cannot be said for other characters in their transition. The backlash is a testament to this new design and hits close to home for some because, we’ve all met someone just like him and probably aren’t too fond of him either. Well as realistic as a half demon/angel Nephilim can be. What we have now, for better or worse, is an actual character with realistic tones. In prior games, the character was simply a parody, and as charmingly iconic his design was, Dante was little more than a series of nonsensical catch phrases that always came off as silly and misplaced, defended with statements of “ the game doesn’t take itself too seriously“. What that difference ultimately becomes is up to you, but the perceived faults of this new Dante are highly exaggerated.

What they are replaced with is something…different. Gone is the trademark white hair, goofy party quotes and endearing aloofness. Let’s address the elephant in the room, Dante. Comparisons will never cease in the new to the old, but DmC forges its own path through franchise worthy combat and its show stealing world. Yet, casting DmC aside for the simple reason of disliking Dante’s new coat of paint would be a mistake and given the chance, this more realistic offering will grow on long time fans and newcomers alike. This reboot begins and ends with Dante and though not necessary, ones ability to enjoy DmC may hinge on whether you buy in at his inception. The catch? Take the iconic main character Dante and make him as different as you possibly can. Developer Ninja Theory were hired to do exactly this to one of the most beloved action franchises of all time. Reimagine: to imagine again or anew especially : to form a new conception of. Sounds simple enough to most.

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