Devil May Cry 3: Insane New Footage!

Now this is what we call a videogame trailer.

We're pleased to bring you this utterly awesome trailer from Capcom's forthcoming Devil May Cry 3. Trust us, it's not your average video download... (Update - Oct 6 - sorry, we have been informed this video is actually quite old now, yet Capcom were showcasing it at this year's TGS so we assumed it was new. We still reccomend a download if you haven't seen it!)

In fact, DMC3 is a prequel to DMC. Dante is not fully aware of his demon powers; and we learn of his evil twin brother Virgil. This lack of knowledge that Dante possesses on his own origins allows Capcom to introduce a clever addition to the DMC series. Players can choose how Dante develops his abilities and powers by upgrading them in different classes. These classes include Gunslinger (long-range combat), Trickster (speed based attacks and stealthy abilities), Sword Master (close range), and Royal Guard (defensive techniques and counters).

Several thousand years have passed since the demon warrior Sparda raised his sword against the unholy demon world to save the human race. After a long and arduous battle, Sparda emerged victorious and joined mankind to father Dante, a half human-half demon son infused with the power of a supernatural lineage. However, Dante was not the only son Sparda had sired. As devoted as Dante was to defeating the forces of evil, his twin brother, Virgil, was consumed by dark power and upheld the legacy of his sinister ancestors. One moonlit night, a mysterious tower materialised beside Dante's "Devil May Cry" investigative agency. On the rooftop stood his brother along with his inhuman minions goading Dante into a confrontation.

Devil May Cry 3 unfolds an earlier chapter in Dante's history, before the original Devil May Cry, to the fateful clash between Sparda's twin sons, divided by the divergence of their chosen paths. Along the way, Dante encounters formidable foes and unusual characters including a mysterious man named Arkham and a female hunter named Lady whose mission is to take down all demons, including Dante. These precursory events disclose the complex roots of Dante's character and reveal insight into his clouded past.

Devil May Cry 3 preserves the fast-paced action that has made the series so popular. In addition to its strong roots, the game increases the intensity of gameplay with a new "style" system, which adds an additional level of depth. Depending on preference, players can choose to use short-range, long-range, defensive or evasive play styles. Each system has its own range of gameplay features and players can choose to power up their favourite style for increased special attack abilities. The range of options available in Devil May Cry 3 immerses players in a non-stop, thrilling adventure

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Adam Doree
Director, Kikizo.com