
A sequel to DmC could use these unique qualities and expand upon them. Instead of being a human-demon hybrid, DmC's Dante is half-demon, half-angel, and so he has a number of both angelic and demonic weapons at his disposal. The game also attempts to introduce new aspects to Dante's backstory. DmC displays its own take on this type of playstyle, offering new techniques for players to perform and allowing for more aerial combos and more mobility than previous games. The Devil May Cry series is known for its gameplay, with players being able to perform flashy combos against enemies. Related: 20th Anniversary Devil May Cry Dante Statue Costs $4299

Still, there were many parts of DmC that gave the title its identity, including a high skill ceiling, and those aspects could be carried over to a sequel.

Both Dante and his brother Vergil were redesigned, but each was met with controversy Vergil's new fedora was met with such disapproval that it was removed as part of a later update to the game. While the original Dante had his own brand of brashness, DmC's Dante is younger, displaying a rebellious punk personality with a bit more vulgarity. Much of the criticism of DmC: Devil May Cry has been directed at the new representations of its characters. Still, the legacy of DmC: Devil May Cry is not completely negative (retaining solid Steam and Metacritic scores even now), and the game's image could potentially be redeemed with a well-done sequel.

Of all the games in the Devil May Cry series, arguably one of the most controversial is DmC: Devil May Cry, a game that received mixed reviews following its original release in 2013. In addition, the game developed a level of infamy among some longtime fans of the series in response to creative decisions applied to the characters and story.
