Original Devil May Cry to return..... probably

[HailTheKing]

As we all know when DmC releases next year, we will be seeing new Dante with his own story. However, Capcom has made it quite clear that this is not a replacement of the original Devil May Cry but rather an expansion of it. As for the future, Hideaki Itsuno stated that:

“If people are still interested in exploring the other world of Devil May Cry that exists, we’re happy to go back to that as well.”

They've told that the team are working very hard for the upcoming DmC game but they've also made clear that nothing is necessarily permanent.

“Opening one door does not mean that another has to close automatically. We are leaving all options on the table, so to speak.”

So, my question is: If Capcom decides to just revert the franchise back to what it was, what is the point of making DmC? This will be a good news for Hardcore gamers (myself included) but there will be no point making just one game and ending the series that hasn't even properly started yet! Why all the mess? I think DmC has its own potential to make a mark in the Hack n' Slash genre or even surpass the original DMC series!

With Ninja Theory's stunning visuals and Capcom's fighting mechanics, DmC can be successful. First, Capcom didn't even finished the original DMC series properly and there were so many plot holes that were unexplained but if they revert back to the series now isn't it quite the same thing again? As one says "Don't start something if you can't finish it." Also, Creating two Devil May Cry titles at the same time can create even much more confusions and chaos. I love the original series to make a comeback but not now.

If DmC doesn't sell well as expected then I'm sure Capcom will scrap the game and go back to the original title. After all, the whole reboot was for more money! Anyway, let's wait for Jan 15th for our final judgement. Should this franchise continue further or the original series should be back? I'm keeping my mind open for all the possibilities.

 

[AngelMode]

I think Capcom is simply waiting out to see how DmC does, and if it gets a good fan-base then they will just continue the story of DmC. Like you said, DmC has enough potential to stand on its own and there is no actual need to go back to the originals. Or what is the point of a reboot if you are just going to continue the old series anyway?

Capcom literally threw the idea out there as just that, an idea. It's something they "might" go back to "someday" if they feel like wanting to release a sequel/prequel to a classic series. They have not set in stone that "Yes, we will release a DMC5 within the next few years while continuing DmC." It's more of a "well, maybe in the far future if some old fans of the series really ask for it."

 

[somekidfromthe90's]

I guess it's more of a pacifier for the stubborn people of the fan base than an outright confirmation

 

[HailTheKing]

I guess it's more of a pacifier for the stubborn people of the fan base than an outright confirmation

I think you're right but you see we're talking about CAPCOM here! They always have dirty tricks up in their sleeves! Well anyway, all things will be decided after Jan 15th. Let's hope for the best!

 

[berto]

Like I said before, if the series was more succesful it would get the Resident Evil treatment an have multiple titles on multiple plataforms going, but aperently an average of two million units sold per release do not justify such a strategy.

 

[Railazel]

This actually isn't the first time an entertainment company has made multiple universes for its product. Take Marvel and DC comics for example, they have multiple universes telling slightly different stories for each of their characters. So while its a new thing for games, I'm not too surprised that Capcom would do something like that. And its a simple thing to do, too.

As multiverses go in the comic book industry, each universe is handled by a different set of writers and artists, so Marvel and DC aren't handling these things themselves. Capcom could, and basically is, doing the same thing. The DmC universe could be handled by NT while the Original could be handled by Capcom's internal. Heck, if they wished, they could have Platinum Games give a proper continuation to DMC 1 as its own universe and the internal team can give DMC 3 its own unvierse by continuing after DMC 4.

Confusing? Kind of is, but it is common. Marvel did the same thing with the Ultimate and Zombie universes. The new Dark Knight movies are a seperate universe than the original Batman canon. The Amazing Spider- Man is a different universe than the original movies. The new Young Justice cartoon is seperate from the Teen Titans and, naturally, there are several different verisons of them.

Now, again, this all comic books and movies. I guess it wasn't too long until someone decided to do it in Gaming. Capcom must've beaten everybody else to the punch.

 

[berto]

This actually isn't the first time an entertainment company has made multiple universes for its product. Take Marvel and DC comics for example, they have multiple universes telling slightly different stories for each of their characters. So while its a new thing for games, I'm not too surprised that Capcom would do something like that. And its a simple thing to do, too.

As multiverses go in the comic book industry, each universe is handled by a different set of writers and artists, so Marvel and DC aren't handling these things themselves. Capcom could, and basically is, doing the same thing. The DmC universe could be handled by NT while the Original could be handled by Capcom's internal. Heck, if they wished, they could have Platinum Games give a proper continuation to DMC 1 as its own universe and the internal team can give DMC 3 its own unvierse by continuing after DMC 4.

Confusing? Kind of is, but it is common. Marvel did the same thing with the Ultimate and Zombie universes. The new Dark Knight movies are a seperate universe than the original Batman canon. The Amazing Spider- Man is a different universe than the original movies. The new Young Justice cartoon is seperate from the Teen Titans and, naturally, there are several different verisons of them.

Now, again, this all comic books and movies. I guess it wasn't too long until someone decided to do it in Gaming. Capcom must've beaten everybody else to the punch.

Don't forget MegaMan.

 

[Railazel]

Don't forget MegaMan.

Oh yeah! So Capcom did this already!

(Dang, why is it that I keep forgetting MegaMan? I played like 7 of its games. I must be losing my touch.)

 

[HailTheKing]

This actually isn't the first time an entertainment company has made multiple universes for its product. Take Marvel and DC comics for example, they have multiple universes telling slightly different stories for each of their characters. So while its a new thing for games, I'm not too surprised that Capcom would do something like that. And its a simple thing to do, too.

As multiverses go in the comic book industry, each universe is handled by a different set of writers and artists, so Marvel and DC aren't handling these things themselves. Capcom could, and basically is, doing the same thing. The DmC universe could be handled by NT while the Original could be handled by Capcom's internal. Heck, if they wished, they could have Platinum Games give a proper continuation to DMC 1 as its own universe and the internal team can give DMC 3 its own unvierse by continuing after DMC 4.

Confusing? Kind of is, but it is common. Marvel did the same thing with the Ultimate and Zombie universes. The new Dark Knight movies are a seperate universe than the original Batman canon. The Amazing Spider- Man is a different universe than the original movies. The new Young Justice cartoon is seperate from the Teen Titans and, naturally, there are several different verisons of them.

Now, again, this all comic books and movies. I guess it wasn't too long until someone decided to do it in Gaming. Capcom must've beaten everybody else to the punch.

It's a valid point but we are talking about the overall people. Many people won't think like you did. If Capcom decides to continue DmC franchise with the original DMC franchise then I can see a huge profit in sales, maybe like Resident Evil? I also agree that each new writers or artists add certain new elements to the character and the world which makes the story more deep and dynamic. Wish Capcom were smart, all they've done lately is bad choices and p*ssing off the fans.

 

[Railazel]

It's a valid point but we are talking about the overall people. Many people won't think like you did.

Actually, I think it would be a pretty easy change to accept as long as Capcom doesn't do something stupid like make one of the universes replace the original.

I also agree that each new writers or artists add certain new elements to the character and the world which makes the story more deep and dynamic.

It's also a good way to appeal to different types of gamers.

Wish Capcom were smart, all they've done lately is bad choices and p*ssing off the fans.

I don't know what it is, but it seems that they are trying to mix economy with mass fan appeal. If that's the case, it's not working for them.

 

[Dante47]

I wouldn't mind both series being made simultaneously. Sort of like Amazing Spider-Man and Ultimate Spider-Man.

 

[DragonMaster2010]

As much as I would absolutely love for both series to come out, It's not gonna happen. I don't think Capcom has enough budget in the bank to be able to pull that off. If they are going to continue a series, it's going to have to be the Devil May Cry that's the most popular of the two. In my opinion DMC3 was the best DMC of all the Devil May Cry original games, so DmC is somehow gonna have to surpass that nmber of sales if Capcom's gonna do a continuation of that. Personally I would rather have the new one as the one series, because say the new one ends with a cliff hanger, I don't want to just forget about it and go back to the original like nothing happened. Plus there isn't much you can do with the original anyway, cause all the places have been filled. can't do a Sparda game cause then he'd lose his mystery and greatness. They won't do a continuation from DMC2 since fans hated that one. And it would be a waste of time to do a game telling who Nero is, since you can do that with just diaoluge.

 

[Railazel]

As much as I would absolutely love for both series to come out, It's not gonna happen. I don't think Capcom has enough budget in the bank to be able to pull that off. If they are going to continue a series, it's going to have to be the Devil May Cry that's the most popular of the two. In my opinion DMC3 was the best DMC of all the Devil May Cry original games, so DmC is somehow gonna have to surpass that nmber of sales if Capcom's gonna do a continuation of that. Personally I would rather have the new one as the one series, because say the new one ends with a cliff hanger, I don't want to just forget about it and go back to the original like nothing happened. Plus there isn't much you can do with the original anyway, cause all the places have been filled. can't do a Sparda game cause then he'd lose his mystery and greatness. They won't do a continuation from DMC2 since fans hated that one. And it would be a waste of time to do a game telling who Nero is, since you can do that with just diaoluge.

Almost every reason you gave to end the original series are precisely the reasons why they need to continue it.

 

[Dante47]

Why can't we have both? :'(
The gaming world isn't fair...

 

[Railazel]

Why can't we have both? :'(
The gaming world isn't fair...

They can. They can easily make both games at the same time. They have the manpower and the money.

 

[V's patron]

I'm probably the only one who doesn't want both because i dont think we need both and they should have concentrated on making one DMC that was great rather than splitting it into two.

I felt that the main problem with the original DMC coming back was whether or not Capcom can keep the old series interesting. I'm not saying the series is running out of interesting things, im just saying the creators dont know how to keep going so that becomes a problem.

Plotholes arent that big a problem if you dont notice them or if you are dedicated to solving them which unfortunately capcom isnt given how the series is.

 

[Frantix]

I'm also in favor of seeing both games continued simultaneously. This game is turning out to be pretty awesome, and I'd like to see where they can take it in sequels.

It'll be the best of both worlds.

 

[Stylish Nero]

The next DMC game(not DmC) could either be inbetween DMC3 & DMC1(since the gap between them is so large probably the largest gap in the entire franchise), inbetween DMC1 & DMC4(but we have the anime for that), between DMC4 & DMC2(most likely a Nero game), or after DMC2(the most likely option).

There is another option Capcom can take but seems kinda unlikely(a DMC2 remake) or there is another option a DMC4 special edition(Why its possible? Capcom has a history of literally making a special edition of a lot of their games & its not just DMC3 special edition & RE5 Gold Edition I consider games like Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3 & Super Street Fighter IV to be special editions to their previous sequel & I heard they're making a special edition for Street FighterXTekken. Why its not possible? Its been over 4 years since DMC4 they would've done it by now & if they do its mostly as a stall tactic to either A. make up for DmC if the game doesn't meet their sales expectation or B. to stall more time while building up publicity for the next DMC(or DmC) game pulling in any new fans who just joined the DMC bandwagon because of DmC so Capcom can integrate them into the franchise).

 

[V's patron]

The next DMC game(not DmC) could either be inbetween DMC3 & DMC1(since the gap between them is so large probably the largest gap in the entire franchise), inbetween DMC1 & DMC4(but we have the anime for that), between DMC4 & DMC2(most likely a Nero game), or after DMC2(the most likely option).

There is another option Capcom can take but seems kinda unlikely(a DMC2 remake) or there is another option a DMC4 special edition(Why its possible? Capcom has a history of literally making a special edition of a lot of their games & its not just DMC3 special edition & RE5 Gold Edition I consider games like Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3 & Super Street Fighter IV to be special editions to their previous sequel & I heard they're making a special edition for Street FighterXTekken. Why its not possible? Its been over 4 years since DMC4 they would've done it by now & if they do its mostly as a stall tactic to either A. make up for DmC if the game doesn't meet their sales expectation or B. to stall more time while building up publicity for the next DMC(or DmC) game pulling in any new fans who just joined the DMC bandwagon because of DmC so Capcom can integrate them into the franchise).

I'm not against the idea of doing more with the between years of DMC3 and DMC1 but that would be better suited for anime or live action territory given that Dante has more opportunity for character development than the post DMC1 period.

Best would be post DMC4/pre DMC2 or post DMC2.

im against special editions being made because at this point it seems like a waste of resources unless the changes are that drastic. But i rather have a awesome DMC5 than a awesome remake of 2 or 4.

 

[Stylish Nero]

I'm not against the idea of doing more with the between years of DMC3 and DMC1 but that would be better suited for anime or live action territory given that Dante has more opportunity for character development than the post DMC1 period.

Best would be post DMC4/pre DMC2 or post DMC2.

im against special editions being made because at this point it seems like a waste of resources unless the changes are that drastic. But i rather have a awesome DMC5 than a awesome remake of 2 or 4.

If they make a DMC4 special edition(which they might not but a boy can dream) they should have new artwork, new bonus features, a audio room(like the HD collection), & all that obvious easy stuff Capcom can cram in but what should be in there is new modes like Boss Battle Modes & Boss Survival Modes, an improved Bloody Palace Mode(almost like DMC3) or is that too much, a few extra missions, slightly altered story with extra cutscenes, new enemies, actual costumes(not just Super Costumes) that even appears in story cutscenes, a few new bosses(make Nero a boss), & most importantly the option to select Nero or Dante for ANY mission(once completing the game once).