Agreed. Though I was hoping for a classic DMC after this but make it clear that they enjoyed collaborating with NT and plan to do a DmC sequel. This would give NT more time to work on ideas and story, etc. I would think that would be a good move from Capcom's POV to cash in on the fanboy rage they have riled up that are begging for a classic DMC.
I am curious about which specific ones you don't like. I'm not too fond of of the whip pull stuff, but I don't see them taking it from Dante. Maybe instead create a second non demon/angel pulling type character... but then I get flashbacks of DMC2....
That and Demon Dodge. Tone that **** down or better yet make it a tougher powerup to acquire like like building up the Royal Guard or Disaster Gauge, and definitely tone down the DT+Demon Dodge combination.