Sequels have it tough. They must live up to the reputation of the original while making tangible improvements to justify their own existence. Some do it with great success. Others, like Devil May Cry 2, fail miserably.
It’s widely considered the worst entry in Dante’s demon-hunting escapades. In my opinion, it’s even worse than the God-awful DmC: Devil May Cry which has virtually nothing in common with the series besides the name.
Devil May Cry immediately struck my attention with its quirky name and stylish protagonist, Dante. I can play as a silver-haired, near-immortal demon half-bred who taunts enemies ten times bigger than him? Just tell me where to sign already.
Today, six games in, it’s among the most recognizable action series in gaming. Even despite several ups and downs, it remains true to the original game’s tenets: stylish combat and relentless difficulty.
It took me a while to replay the original and come to a sudden conclusion that Devil May Cry feels like playing Dark Souls.
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