DmC: Devil May Cry

The reboot of the much loved Devil May Cry series not only lives up it's reputation of high energy demon slaying and challenging gameplay, it also exceeds the previous games through it's more refined story telling and accessibility to newer players

While Dante's redesign had done nothing but stir up division in the fanbase, the game's story will engage you in his growth over the course of the story.
The narrative opens with this new Dante living a hedonistic lifestyle of booze, nightclubs and sleazy sex. Oh, and killing demon's on the side. But it's after he meets the young witch Kat that he finds new purpose for his life, and the powers from inside of him.

The story is told effectively through cinematic cutscenes and artwork cutouts, and the voice acting is largely consistent. Unfortunately, good as the story as it was, it started to fall flat and rushed towards the end, which is a shame considering how engaging some of the characters can be.
The story is told with a more serious tone, unlike the B-movie narrative style of DMC games past. The dialogue contains a substantial amount of coarse language as well, contrasting with what was used in the past.
That's not to say that the dialogue is never witty, however. Deep down, Dante is still the same kickass demon hunter that he always was. His attitude is more displayed in his actions, instead of his words this time around.

Along the way, you meet both new and old characters, each with a distinct trait that fits the gritty atmosphere of the city they inhabit. The demon lord Mundus is now a corporate tyrant and every bit as evil as his DMC1 counterpart, and Vergil is the dedicated head of a liberation group but no less power hungry than he was in DMC3. 

Combat is as visceral and satisfying as ever, thanks to updated sound effects and an upbeat heavy metal soundtrack composed by UK rock group Combichrist. Just like past DMC games, the game rewards players through stylish, well executed combos. This is made much easier thanks to the addition of Angel Lift and Demon Pull, giving you more control over the relentless demonic hoards that you encounter. Players are encouraged to mix up what weapons are used in combos by the traditional Style Meter, giving them more ranking points towards the final score of each mission.
But encouragement isn't needed, as DMC: Devil May Cry's combat is as fun to perform as it is to watch.

No matter how you feel about the reboot, fans of beat 'em up games should definitely give this title a chance to prove itself. And since this is a reboot with a larger focus on story, it looks like the games have a bright future ahead.