Well, for me, the countdown is on. Tomorrow morning I'll be heading to the video game store to pick up DMC4 and Culdcept Saga. I already know I will definitely love Culdcept Saga and, while I am excited about DMC4, I am not digging what the early adopters are writing in their reviews. For the most part, the negative reviews are expected. Repetitive gameplay.. Hmmm.. That's a problem with any hack-and-slash title... But the claims that this DMC is up there with DMC2, just a bit better.. That's some heavy accusations.
If Devil May Cry 4 is the DMC2 of the current generation, that's cool with me. DMC2 may have been easy and formulaic, but it was enjoyable. The DMC franchise not meant to be super-deep, like an epic, immersive RPG, for example. I think (and hope) what most people find disappointing is the fact that you barely get to play as Dante. Fair enough.
I love Dante as much as the next guy but introducing a new character is not so bad. I for one plan to avoid the spoilers and reviews for the game and just enjoy some simple, bloody fun. Some folks were saying that battles are slow. From what I played in the demo, the battles were anything but slow but I guess it all depends on the person. ADD seems to run rampant these days so who knows what those reviewers consider "slow gameplay".
My excitement level is still up there. I don't expect much from the DMC series so, for me, it'll just be a nice break from the same old stuff. I see DMC4 as an arcade game: fast-paced, action-packed, high-scoring, and stylish. In a word: seksy. If you have't played the game yet, do yourself a favor and keep your expectations reasonable. Enjoy the game for what it is - that's what I plan to do!
People expect way too much, which is why I always try to keep my expectations in check. Yeah, I'm eager.. It's zero hour.. But I don't let the hype drive my expectations to unrealistic, unreasonable levels. Don't believe the hype, I say!
Tomorrow (later) will mark a few days of me being a hermit and doing what I rarely do: beating the game (usually cause of lack of interest and incessant distractions/diversions, not because of challenge/difficulty). Oh yeah.. DMC and Culdcept - here I come! :D
Random Thought: DMC can be a good franchise to make for a Diablo-like online game.. OR something to that effect. That'd be sweet... Not gonna happen but it feels cool in my mind. An Action-RPG with a sexy combo system and hot customizations. Let's not forget scantily-clad demons.. NOICE!