When thinking of games I’m usually a fan of, the Devil May Cry series fits neatly into place. It’s got a supernatural story, challenging combat, and an abundance of style, but beyond attempting the first as a tween, I regrettably never truly dove head-first into the story of demon hunter Dante. So for all intents and purposes, Devil May Cry 5 is my first foray into the series. Here’s what I thought as a newcomer.
I didn’t think I’d have too much trouble jumping into it, combat or story-wise, but man, I was fairly confused within the first five minutes. Though, yes, chronologically DMC 5 is set after 2 and 4, it also thrusts veterans and newcomers alike into generally unknown territory. Nero is being shepherded by an entirely new character, V, into the demon world to assist Dante. Nero’s inexplicably missing an arm, and Dante is getting his backside beat.
Source: IGN.com Devil May Cry 5 Preview: Daunting but Rewarding for Newcomers