This game is so entertaining,I must have spent countless hours just dishing out all sorts of crazy looking visually stunning attacks on the most grotesque nasty vile pieces of demon garbage I've ever seen.This was my first ever DMC game and it kinda makes me wanna play the rest of the games in the franchise but I'm crossing my fingers that we get some remakes for the more beloved entries.Each character in DMC5 is packed with all sorts of moves and have unique varying playstyles.Nero has a powerful revolver like gun and his powerful trusty close combat sword,the unique traits Nero has that sets him apart are his exceed gauge that let's him power up his sword to allow for even more crazy attacks then we move onto his devil breakers.Devil breakers house all sorts of differentiating powers,varying from riding on a rocket while knocking out enemies,slowing enemies down and healing yourself.They break easily as they're very fragile but you can always buy more at the shop or find them laying around casually on the ground or in secret areas so make sure to keep your eyes peeled.V's playstyle is very strategy based like,he has his pet demons play for him.He's equipped with both a long and close range demon that can fight at the same time as long as you know what you're doing.Straying far from them will help V himself not take damage but if you get close you can help your pets heal the health they've lost much faster,I've seen some folks online not loving his gameplay like the others but I was a strong fan and thought it was a nice change of pace from the aggressiveness of Nero.V also has a third demon that can be summoned when the purple DT gauge is ready,a ferocious golem of darkness ready to wipe out demons in an instant.Use him when you're faced with a horde of enemies and you're all out of tricks.Finally there's my fav character in both gameplay and overall badassness,Dante!This dude has so many weapons to choose from and so many moves to use.I must have put over 80 hours into the game already and I guarantee you there's probably still a move I haven't used while playing as him,He has a sword just like Nero but he's got way more melee and long range weapons to help him wage war on demons,I'm in love with his gameplay.He's also got a unique feature in that he has 4 different styles to choose from and those styles will affect what the circle button will do,Trickster,Gunslinger,Swordmaster and Royal Guard,choose the one that best suits your playstyle or or combine all 4 to whip out some dangerous combos.DMC5's action is just the beginning,during a fight you also gotta try and maintain your stylish ranking so you can get more red orbs.More red orbs you get the more abilities you can purchase from the shop,and the more abilities you acquire then the more mayhem you can unleash on demons.You should always try and experiment with different abilities and not just use the same attacks that work well for you.I enjoy games where the combat feels rewarding,getting better stylish ranks feels glorious and the rocking soundtrack this game carries just pumps me up to the max.Some of the demons have weaknesses that can make them easier to defeat,don't just mash the button and get damaged.Try and find out how to defeat those monsters faster.The boss fights that wait for you in the majority of the levels are monumental.They are intimidating beasts but thankfully they have a health gauge so you'll know when they're gonna kick the bucket.The game's story is batshit crazy and filled with badass cheesy one liners,it's nothing spectacular and it's not on the way to win any storytelling awards but it reminds me of those action movies I saw growing up in the 2000s.This is peak action gaming at it's core and that's all I need to be happy