V Paving the Way for Tag Combat?

[Foxtrot94]

Do you remember the Arkham fight in DMC3? Specifically, the latter half, where they strip you of the Style you have equipped and replace it with Vergil? Yeah that was a really bad way of implementing a very rudimentary form of tag combat but I think V showed there is potential in having and controlling more than one character on screen at once.

I myself am not the biggest fan of V's gameplay but that has more to do with a few execution annoyances. I think with a bit more polish, the concept can truly flourish in DMC.

Ever since I beat 5, my personal idea of DMC6 involves a proper Dante/Vergil duo gameplay mechanic to go with the story scenario of them being stuck in the Underworld together. Haven't given it an in depth thought yet but I figured something similar to how the DMC3 mechanic worked only with holding and directional inputs given to the B button like V's familiars. If they keep Styles for Dante, it could work like Darkslayer did in 4, double tapping a Style to switch to "tag team" mode and have Vergil enter the battle.
Or maybe it could be a mode you're forced into in specific segments like in DMC3 but I bet that would feel restrictive to a lot of people.

What do you think?

 

[VergilReborn]

I'm rather intrigued! I believe you're onto something...

I'm, additionally, in hopes there could be an additional 2 players swap setting, i.e., like in the Resident Evil 5 & 6 games. Since the DMC game series are strictly 1 player, it'd be extravagant to add a 2 player choice but only for certain parts, keeping it mainly 1 player for nostalgia sake.

Going back to your post, the fact that you thought of them fighting in hell sounds like a dream needed to be surfaced into reality. That there, alone, is something mention worthy to/for Capcom! Have you considered contacting them & requesting such a brilliant idea?

Thanks for sharing this post!

 

[berto]

Personally, my idea for a two character switch mechanic has always been the Viewtiful Joe 2 approach.

 

[Foxtrot94]

Personally, my idea for a two character switch mechanic has always been the Viewtiful Joe 2 approach.

Hmm, which is to say? I've never played those games.

 

[berto]

Hmm, which is to say? I've never played those games.

You push a button to switch between characters.
The tutorial starts around the 8:00 mark.

 

[BrawlMan]

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is still the best action game with tag combos/combat.

You push a button to switch between characters.
The tutorial starts around the 8:00 mark.

I am still upset VJ2 never got co-op like the original E3 trailer implied. Capcom had the bright idea to remove it early on during the development process.

 

[VergilReborn]

I fantasize over a split-screen play for 2 players, even if temporary. It'd be a miraculous addition!!

 

[Carlos]

Do you remember the Arkham fight in DMC3? Specifically, the latter half, where they strip you of the Style you have equipped and replace it with Vergil? Yeah that was a really bad way of implementing a very rudimentary form of tag combat but I think V showed there is potential in having and controlling more than one character on screen at once.

I myself am not the biggest fan of V's gameplay but that has more to do with a few execution annoyances. I think with a bit more polish, the concept can truly flourish in DMC.

Ever since I beat 5, my personal idea of DMC6 involves a proper Dante/Vergil duo gameplay mechanic to go with the story scenario of them being stuck in the Underworld together. Haven't given it an in depth thought yet but I figured something similar to how the DMC3 mechanic worked only with holding and directional inputs given to the B button like V's familiars. If they keep Styles for Dante, it could work like Darkslayer did in 4, double tapping a Style to switch to "tag team" mode and have Vergil enter the battle.
Or maybe it could be a mode you're forced into in specific segments like in DMC3 but I bet that would feel restrictive to a lot of people.

What do you think?

They even teased that in the ending of DMC5, in that bloody palace scene w/ the duo bros.