DmC - Devil May Cry

The popular Devil May Cry gets a reboot.

Lead character Dante battles the evil forces in Limbo City - where humans are fooled by ruling demons into believing they're living content lives (like a Hades Matrix).

The demons live in Limbo, a parallel plain - the lines blur between these realms and people can get pulled into this evil, decaying reality of death and destruction. Dante is not brainwashed and is set on destroying the controlling evil force. The main villain Mundus (aka Kyle Ryder) rules over all demons and humans, and operates as a powerful corrupt banker. He has some age old beef with Dante to settle.

Saved by a psychic, Dante encounters The Order, and has a conundrum to unravel - after killing a hunter demon, he calls him ‘Son Of Sparda’. So you're set to find out Dante's origin, and the parents he never knew.

In dispatching the variety of demons in Limbo, small and gigantic, Dante's attack methods include shooting Ebony & Ivory, his two pistols (bringing everything but harmony to those in its way), and wielding Rebellion, his more lethal sword.

Enhanced battle is made possible in the new Angel & Devil modes while Devil Trigger mode slows down time. You can free lost souls along the way and collect souls to help with healing, allow for many skill upgrades, and buy items that will help you wreak more havoc amoung the demons. By collecting slain enemies' white, red, green, and gold orbs, you can upgrade in many different ways, from weaponry to skills. Collecting copper keys allow you to open essential doors.

There are almost 2 dozen secret missions to unlock and extras like concept art, stats and prize code access.

Difficulty setting choices escalate from Human (to experience the story), to Devil Hunter (for those familiar with melée action games) and Nephilim (for DmC experts who can take the heat).

Even though it is filled with action and battles, it often feels a bit like you’re more along for a ride than controlling the game...

The heavy / electronic soundtrack is provided by Noisia and Combichrist.

The violence, sex & language content earns it a 16 age restriction.

While the action is fast it can sometimes get too messy, and at times Dante thinks he's just a little too damn cool.
Some die-hard Dante fans may not like his revamp (even some comic jabs made about his previous platinum longer haired incarnation along the way).

3 / B
- Paul Blom

A - Multiple Playing Prospects
B - Can be taken for another Run
C - Once Should Suffice