Another fun installment in the series. Life did get in the way while I was experiencing this game, so I'll admit that I didn't care about the plot that much. (Not like you were supposed to care)

Nero took me a while to like, in terms of character and playing as him. He's very one note, always trying to save his girlfriend (who is also one note) and didn't make me attached to him. Playing him is fun... when you get the moves you need. His swordplay is nice, trying to time attacks to get an extra kick with the Exceed ability was quite fun. His Buster arm? Goddamn was it ever fun to grab an enemy and smack the fuck out of them, whether it'd be suplexing an angel or giving a beating to a priest. Like DMC3 though, you're pretty much expected to quickly master Nero to not get an ass-kicking. I didn't do so well as him, my ranks being rather low with him for a while.

Dante on the other hand? Holy. I felt right at home with him after playing DMC3, he's just as fun to play (I managed to get A ranks in all of his missions somehow!) and a great character throughout the story. Not a fan of how he backtracks through Nero's missions, it removed some uniqueness he should've had. Playing as him is great, love how his shotgun was a default acquired weapon and I love the style switching mechanic. Didn't use Gunslinger or Royal Guard a lot (if not at all), but I'm so mad at how they nerfed Trickster to only one dash! It caused me to appreciate Swordmaster more though. What I am glad is that you don't have to grind enemies to level up your styles. Someone has to explain to me how the Lucifer works though.

Soundtrack is bopping as fuck. Nero's theme is so damn catchy to listen, and I love how Dante's theme is a remix of his DMC1 battle theme. I loved that game's soundtrack.

And to whoever designed the secret mission challenges: What is wrong with you.