Platinum Report: DmC: Devil May Cry

I got the platinum for DmC: Devil May Cry. I had been looking forward to playing this game for a long time and let me tell you I was not disappointed! Here are some of my thoughts on the game.

First of all, let me address the issue of the reboot/Dante redesign. Like many hardcore Devil May Cry fans I was skeptical about Capcom’s decision to redesign the DmC characters and reboot the series, but I figured as long as the combat and gameplay were top notch I would enjoy the game just fine.

Once I had the game in hand and started playing, I actually started to appreciate the reboot. The newly redesigned DmC world is a world parallel to our own, but the twist is that demons are controlling the populace with subliminal messages and media propaganda. So you spend the game fighting demons and eventually face Mundus, whose appearance and role in the series has been completely revamped. Plot-wise the game draws elements from Devil May Cry 1 and 3 and I think it really sets the foundation for future successful DmC sequels.

In terms of the combat, this game offers the same addictive gameplay that is expected of a Devil May Cry game. Most of Dante’s signature moves and weapons are back, which makes the combat instantly recognizable. The problem for me and most fans of the series is that the difficulty this time around has been severely reduced. I think that maybe the developers were trying to keep this game from being overly difficult so as not to scare away new players to the series. To give you an idea of the difficulty reduction (and this is entirely my opinion), I would say that playing DmC on ‘Dante Must Die’ mode is easier than playing Devil May Cry 4 on ‘Son of Sparda’ mode. While the game is easier this time around there is still challenge to be had on the upper difficulties should you wish to attempt them. DmC isn’t as brutal as past Devil May Cry games, which may be a plus or negative for you depending how much of a gamer you are.

Surprisingly, the shining star in this game is the level design. The game offers some of the most creative levels and backdrops I’ve seen in a while, there are even some fun platforming sections that do a good job of breaking up the combat. DmC also has great bosses, some of which I found genuinely disturbing my first time through the game.

All in all, I liked this game a lot. Sure there are things that I would like to see changed for DmC2, but I am just happy that Devil May Cry is back and getting the attention it deserves. To me, this game will always be the king of the hack ‘n slash genre.

My Favorite Charlie Sheen Quotes

Like you, I am currently caught up in America’s latest celebrity obsession, Charlie Sheen, and his bizarre life. I think his recent TV and radio appearances have been nothing short of epic! Here, in no particular order, are my favorite Charlie Sheen quotes. Feel free to share any I missed in the comments. Winning!

• Put down your sword and join the winners.
• I will love you violently with the fire of 1,000 suns.
• It’s all passion… you borrow my brain for 5 seconds and just be like, “Dude! Can’t handle it, unplug this bastard.” Because it just fires in a way that is… maybe not from this particular terrestrial realm.
• I’m bi-winning. I win here and I win there. Now what? (when asked if he is bi-polar)
• I blinked and cured my brain.
• ‘Can’t’ is the cancer of ‘happen’.
• I am on a drug. It’s called ‘Charlie Sheen’. It’s not available because if you try it once you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body.
• Stay off the crack. Drink chocolate milk.

Here’s the awesome interview Howard Stern did with Charlie on 3/1.

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