iGG: I’ve been a fan of Capcom’s Devil May Cry series longer than some of today’s gamers have been alive, and certainly longer than many gamers today have been playing. Now, Ninja Theory’s controversial taking of the development reins for the latest installation of the series has some fans of the series (of all ages) worried, others curious, and perhaps a select few excited for a new adventure. Here, I’d like to offer my thoughts on the different sides of the issue, as well as share some conclusions about the direction the series seems to be headed, and what that might mean for its loyal fan base.
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Because the anime is on Netflix and we gotta ride that DMC in the news again wave.
It’s been sitting in my backlog for a while now. One of the first games I wanted to try for this current gen due to the long load times of previous gen. I’ll get around to it soon!
One of the best, stylish, and fun action slasher on the system. You definitely should get to it, as soon as you can.
The DMC5 team went on to make Dragons Dogma 2, the DMC director (3,4,5) left capcom to make an action game at another studio and the rumor is that a DMC remake is next...so i wouldn't hold my breath on DMC6.
Everytime its on sale I think about buying it but never do. I only played the orginal and somr of 3 so I guess that's part of it.
Steam's Summer Sale looks primed for Steam Deck players - with a huge collection of titles on offer for the handheld.
I think the obvious way we can send a message to Capcom is too not buy it when it comes out
Instead of saying "Oh I'll get it JUST to try it"........why, all your doing is giving them a happy sale. All you have to do is wait untill it's going cheap, look at Enslaved that didn't do very well in sales and you could get it really cheap after a few weeks.
So guys if you don't like the look of this game DON'T buy it. Let's let Capcom know you don't f*ck with a franchise people know and love.
*you
Author: "Like it or not, fans need to understand that DmC represents the next step of Dante’s official development as a character, and the series’ development as a whole."
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-Who say so? What if the game turns out to be worse than the others, will that really be the next step?
I for one, I liked the series for what it was and not for what it could become. DMC has never been about story and it doesn't need it but it had great characters like Trish and Vergil. I really don't like the new serious/bleaker tone, I don't like the new Dante, I don't like the fact that this game runs at 30fps. The lower frame-rate will fundamentally change the core gameplay of the series even if they kept the exact same combos but most people doesn't realize how much of an outrage this is.
Beside, DMC4 didn't sell well because it came out relatively early to this console generation, PS3 wasn't even at 20m nor it had trophies but the game sold the most on it anyway. If DMC4 would have come out now it would have sold twice as much I tell you. Also if you play MvC3 online you'll see that 90% of the people you'll fight against have Dante in their team and this proves that people still loves the character. A lot.
whatever. I choose not to buy, but I just don't want people out there to encourage me to try at least. Yea, I will try if it's free.
seriously no news on it yet? well back to waiting i go.