I don't understand the whole appeal to the original story. Its inconsistent (especially Dante). Nothing about the story, except for the the first one, has any values. The only reason dmc3 seems like a good story is because of how good the combat it. Its been a new Dante in every DMC game. The only thing that stasy consistent is how many cheesey one liners Dante can say, and sometimes Dante just recycles the same lines. If DMC5 is going to be released in the future. Something needs to change for the better, and not just a bunch of plot hole fixer uppers. And which Dante would you like to see in DMC5? the first one? the second one? the 3rd one? or the ever so popular 4th one?
It really just seems like you miss white hair, red jackets, and kinda cool guy.
I'd rather watch Trigun again for a better brother vs brother story.
Sometimes, it only seems inconsistent because of the chronology of how things happened.
If you read through the lines and the awesome combative game play, you'd see that the games actually had a good storyline...with one being a cliffhanger though. (GOD Still can't get over how DMC2 was ended. :|) When you say that every game, it's a new Dante, that's true. I'm not contesting that, but at the end of the day, it's still the same Dante we got used to starting from the very first game. Contrary to how people say his character had no development at all...WELL. That's not true. Every game, his character does have some development, but his wit, cheesy lines, and in other times dry humor along with the flamboyant antics cover that up. Dante's all about living his life the way he wants, never turning back from a challenge and never escaping from his fate. I mean, come on, he takes the heat for his dad, some people would just flip them off. He on the other hand just shoves it up their giant behinds and still carries the burden even if he doesn't want to. He grows to accept that as much as he hates it. Knowing that the world is this and this kind of place, he tries to change it in his own way without being the usual ideal type of hero. He knows better.
And you can't blame the fans for missing the aesthetics of the game. But it's more than just his devilish good looks, red leather jacket and the silver hair. (GOD. As long as it's Dante, I don't care what hair color he has.) Because if it's just the hair...people would have been satisfied with Nante having the white hair for his angel DT or whatever it's called. Not all gamers are alike, but some people like Dante because of how it feels like after playing the game. The attitude he has makes players thinks everything's a piece a' cake. He's always smirking, has absolute confidence in himself and knows he can do anything without even having to beat a sweat. All in good fun, as they say. Nante's gloomy look on the other hand is so overbearing. Like the world is crumbling before him...it just feels too...I don't know. And for a game in the same franchise...it may just be me, but it's too serious. Serious may not be the term...I dunno but yeah...definitely has that overbearing feel to it. Just can't sit to well with that.
Besides, just think about it. Say, suppose Nante was far longer in existence...they suddenly decide..."OH HEY, let's rehash, reboot it." How would they feel? Getting so used to Nante then suddenly, BANG. Nante gone, replaced with some other unrecognizable character claiming to be Nante. :| And how will his fans feel? Feel like ****. Of course condition wise, if they improve Nante to the level of expectation that his fans have, they'd be overjoyed. BUT, if they think he degenerated into something less of what he was before. Fans will not take this lightly...as you can see with what's happening at current.
People had a lot of expectation when the new DMC was coming into light. They see one hell of a change, their expectations crashed...of course most would bash it. This is very understandable because they felt that the character that they're so used to has been leveled down in so many levels...not to mention even his origin has changed. From half human/half devil to half angel/half devil. Change is good yes, but it's not always liked. People are not always willing to compromise.
I liked Devil May Cry for the characters and the story. They're so feel good. x_x I mean, for example...I personally really don't like Nero, but hell...the kid does grow on you. Makes you not hate him so much after playing the game. -face palm. Yes Nero, you kicked Dante's face. I still want to punch your nose in because of that, but we're all good now.- 8D
Not to mention any game/anime/book series that has been around for a while has an inconsistant story, to just dump it while it's incomplete while the fans are patiently waiting is irritating. All will be good and well with Nante fans untill he gets inconsistant and "disposable."
^ This. At least, if they were giving it a reboot, they should finish it FIRST. There's still no viable conclusion to the series....yet. >__> Game/anime/book series...would be easy to patch up so long as you know the sequence. Novel 1, DMC3, DMC1, Animated series, DMC4, DMC2 Novel, DMC2. From this...it's easy to patch up, you get an idea. Like for example the novel takes place 1 year before DMC3...-speculation due to the "It's been a year since we last saw each other" line from DMC3.- It's not so inconsistent. -Or just likes to thread things together.- It's irritating when you're made to expect and then they break that expectation. Just imagine them promising to give you a cookie then they end up giving you a broccoli.
THERE ARE TWO DANTES ON THIS SCREEN....MY EYE STRAYS TO THIS ONE ------->
Yes, I'm quoting your sig because I can. 8D
<------This side is like a shadow.
------------> This side...Smiling crowning glory. 8D Besides, Ivory stares right at you. Why not stare back. xD
Did I make sense just now?
>> Long rant. Sorry~ <3
