The original Devil May Cry series stands as one of the most beloved and creative franchises of the PS2 generation, and protagonist Dante took up the mantle of one of gaming’s coolest leads with ease. Fights were brutal and spectacles to watch, and combat was a flowing test of skill that took more than restless button mashing to master. But when a reboot, DMC: Devil May Cry, featuring a young Dante (sans white hair) was announced, fans (as always) immediately freaked out and dismissed the game before giving it a go.
It’s their loss, though, as those ignorant enough to let a change of hair color affect their decisions missed one of the most entertaining games of the year. Dante’s younger self truly embodies the Devil May Cry attitude, injecting DMC with tons of humor and personality. The level designs were also absolutely brilliant and combat remained as stylish and challenging as always, making finishing off hordes of demons with a flourish more fun than ever.
Even if you cried foul at the first sign of a change to the series, give DMC: Devil May Cry a chance just to witness the insane environments and flowing combat. The first time a wall of buildings smashes together in an effort to destroy Dante, you’ll swear that DMC is hands down one of the coolest games of the year.