The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
The three playable characters - Nero, Dante, and V - each boast radically different combat styles and movesets, allowing players to explore a vast array of options and combo possibilities. Nero can equip a variety of "Devil Breaker" arms that grant him unique offensive and traversal capabilities. Dante seamlessly switches between multiple weapon types, including swords, guns, and gauntlets, enabling him to fluidly transition between distinct combat styles. V commands his familiars to do battle, offering a more ranged, summoner-based playstyle. Mastering the game's advanced techniques, such as animation canceling and style switching, is crucial to achieving the highest damage output and "style" rank. The sheer number of unlockable skills and weapons ensures the combat system remains deep, rewarding repeated playthroughs as players continually discover new ways to express their mastery.
The diverse enemy types each possess unique attack patterns and weaknesses that players must learn to overcome. Boss fights, in particular, are epic, multi-stage affairs that test one's command of the mechanics. Higher difficulty settings not only increase the challenge, but also introduce new enemy behaviors, further expanding the depth of combat. This combination of deep, expressive combat and punishing, replayable encounters drives players to continuously improve their skills. Mastering the intricate interconnections between a character's moves and abilities is key to devising increasingly efficient and stylish ways to vanquish the demonic hordes.
The game's environments facilitate this depth of gameplay, featuring multiple paths, secrets, and environmental hazards that players can utilize in their battles. Mastering the traversal and movement mechanics is just as important as mastering the combat, as it allows players to navigate the battlefield more effectively and set up their attacks. The level of interconnectivity between a character's moveset encourages experimentation, as players discover new synergies and combo sequences. The more a player understands these nuances, the more creative and expressive they can become in their playstyle.