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[ZombiePlatypus]

I mean the games were always over the top and Dante was always ridiculous. His redesign in the reboot was different but it's not like the OG Dante design was something understated.

I would totally be down for DmC 2,or a new Devil May Cry with a total, new redesign again.

 

[Mushroomer25]

Because people hate change.

 

[Ouren]

first post best post

 

[dcelw540]

I know and sadly I don't think we'll see a sequel to it

 

[Cipher Peon]

I thought he was WAY better! Favorite character design in gaming and maybe in any media whatsoever. So badass and relatable. Glad his redesign was as 11/10 as it is.

I'd LOVE a DmC 2 sooooooo much! It would make me SUPER happy

 

[Eggbok]

Because the og reboot Donte looked like a crack head. That's where it all started, then he morphed into Bieber.

 

[VoltySquirrel]

Because people hate change.

/thread

DmC is also probably the second best game in the series. It certainly had the best art/environment design.

 

[entremet]

I think it was if it ain't broke don't fix it thing.

Dante is a pretty iconic character.

Also new Dante had that outdated I'm trying to be too edgy vibe.

 

[Markitron]

I like the series, but could never see the appeal of Dante. Changing him didn't bother me all that much

 

[Skittles]

Would actually love a DmC2, ninja theory definitely learned from their mistakes as evidenced by the HD remake. I think they would do a fantastic job on a sequel, but I doubt it will happen

 

[joe2187]

Most people were pissed it was a reboot and not DMC5

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

OG Dante was cheesy in a wink-wink nudge-nudge kind of way. It's an over-the-top, stylish Kamiya-style design that at least made him stand out a bit and have a memorable appearance and humourous persona.

Reboot Dante was just some dude who lacks the same iconic sort of presence. The above, Japanese-style action cheese is what made the series originally appealing and unsurprisingly, throwing it all out the door alienated people who came to the series for exactly that.

 

[post-S]

Guess promoting a game by insulting the serie's fanbase turn out to be a bad idea

 

[Lights and Waves]

He's hot af and much more interesting. The original Dante is dated and just another generic pissed off anime dude.

 

[Dresden]

Didn't have white hair.

 

[kadotsu]

/thread

DmC is also probably the second best game in the series. It certainly had the best art/environment design.

Yeah it goes:

DmC: Definitive Edition
DmC

 

[potatohead]

Not in line with my expectations for the series, especially after being a really big fan of Dante and Nero in DMC1 and DMC4.

/engage flame shield

 

[Warxard]

OG Dante was cheesy in a wink-wink nudge-nudge kind of way. It's an over-the-top, stylish Japanese-style design that at least made him stand out a bit and have a memorable appearance and persona.

Reboot Dante was just some dude.

DMC4 Dante is just Poochie
DMC3 Dante is just some MegaTen protagonist
DMC1, 2 and DmC Dante are the best in the series

And Viewtiful Joe Dante

Guess promoting a game by insulting the serie's fanbase turn out to be a bad idea

Ironically it turns out Ninja Theory had more respect for the DMC IP than Capcom judging by recent events

 

[Teknoman]

Because of his general attitude and art style. Its not because people hate change. No one complained about how younger Dante in DMC 3 looked versus DMC 1.

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

People don't realize there was character development thru out the game, they judge him by how he is in the first couple hrs, not how he is by the end of the game.

 

[Se7enSword]

Reboot Dante is just some street punk.

None of OG Dante's stylishness, wisecracks or flashiness.

 

[James Scott]

Don't like his new design, but I'm also not familiar with the old character (DmC is my first DMC game).
Doesn't seem as light hearted as DMC3/4's Dante which is the one people like

 

[HardRojo]

I really enjoyed DmC and for some reason enjoyed this version of Dante. The night club level was amazing and made the game for me.

 

[Mass Effect]

I don't mind nu-Dante at all, but I definitely prefer the original, especially his personality.

Yeah it goes:

DmC: Definitive Edition
DmC

ah you trying to start some shit

 

[buddha0991]

DMC4 Dante > DMC1 Dante > DMC2 Dante > DMC3 Dante > DmC Dante

I actually like DmC but eh

 

[Holy Order Sol]

He was not DMC Dante and DMC4 made it seem like we were getting a new arc at the time.

 

[theSlacker]

There were people that were mad at the redesign, and I can see where they were coming from since it was a full downgrade imo as well. But the bigger issue I had was the change of gameplay. Giving a series that had always been a full 60 fps with amazing character control to a dev that just couldn't do that that were going to use an engine that also couldn't do that on the systems they were targeting.

Of course my point of view can be completely disregarded by claiming "lol you just didn't like his hair color/are nostalgic/hate change".

Edit: I'm also a little surprised that someone hasn't posted a "fuck yu" image yet.

 

[mollipen]

Also new Dante had that outdated I'm trying to be too edgy vibe.

Did you play through the game? That's not really who he was by the end.

 

[Northeastmonk]

The original Dante could be more mystic. The new Dante is just a modern day punk in a cyber demon world. It didn't give you a whole lot of themes besides throwing him into a world of limbo. Where's the cryptic hour glass or a guy who doesn't need to make a joke or act like a mean CEO?

I think the new DmC was good, but it didn't replace the classic. He doesn't really hit that peak if you ask me. He does a good job, but limbo and his overall goals don't really sync. It's like cheering for a young adult than a man who sorta roams around fighting knights and his brother.

 

[Warxard]

Because of his general attitude and art style. Its not because people hate change. No one complained about how younger Dante in DMC 3 looked versus DMC 1.

Yes they did. A LOT of people complained especially after DMC2

 

[Illucio]

He was a punk ass bitch who was designed as he was because the creators was targeting the frat boy demographic and they thought this Dante was edgy and realistic.

 

[Burning4]

Because Dante was corny and over the top in a cheesy B movie kind of way. Dante was "cool." Except for DMC2 Dante, who was criticized for being dark and brooding unlike his previous and eventual later versions. He also wasn't Dante. The new Dante traded this cartoony badassness for a more "edgy" kind of cool, which didn't read as cool at all. He was in your face with a fuck you attitude that came straight from the edgiest of 90's comic books. New Dante probably still reads Spawn and thinks it is the raddest shit ever.

 

[buddha0991]

Yes they did. A LOT of people complained especially after DMC2

I personally even find DMC3 Dante to be the worst of the old Dante's, even though I love 3.

 

[Seventy70]

I don't really get it either. Old Dante was cringe worthy as hell. I'm convinced that most of the people saying he was edgy in the new one haven't even played the game.

 

[mollipen]

He was a punk ass bitch who was designed as he was because the creators was targeting the frat boy demographic and they thought this Dante was edgy and realistic.

But that's... not at all who he was in the game.

 

[Smooth Operator]

Yeah it goes:

DmC: Definitive Edition
DmC

 

[Warxard]

He was a punk ass bitch who was designed as he was because the creators was targeting the frat boy demographic and they thought this Dante was edgy and realistic.

This is objectively false.

 

[MrHoot]

Honestly I think the treatment done to Vergil is way worse than to Dante. He went from a focused, DETERMINED and upright rival to just being...kinda there...and kind of a wimp.

I don't have that much of a bone to pick with new Dante/Donte. But I'm glad to see him gone tho. He had a few good or chuckle worthy moments but nothing that stuck

Old Dante was frankly ridiculous and silly, but it was kind of part of the jest. The world of devil may cry was always kinda colourful as it was violent and he kinda fit that mould. He revelled in the over the top without taking himself too seriously (at least in 3 and 4 which are people's favourite if I can recall). When they tried to make him more serious, aka DMC2, people didn't like it either. So it's not like you're seeing a first OP.

The problem with new dante is that it seems so much like adults trying to be edgy teens and serious in a story about a half-demon half angel fighting giant Bill O'Reilly heads. He was basically at the image of the cliche "anti establishment" plot: sloppy, slurring his lines, often witless when it came to dialogue that took itself more seriously that it should've. I can see the angle they were going for tho but it just felt like they were trying way too much to appeal to a pre-conceived notion of what the demographic for these games were. He was just "some sassy/cocky asshole with short dark hair and an attitude", like many other gaming protags that came out at that time except this time WITH SCREAMO

Didn't help that there was a plethora of things outside of Dante's design that didn't sit well with the fans as well at the same time, making the hatred more visceral. People hated him not only because of his looks but mostly because of what he represented.

Again, I don't think he's as bad as new Vergil, but I don't see him as particularily good either

Imma quote Coffee Dog actually because he summarized it super well

Dante went from being in on the joke to being the joke itself.

 

[hal9001]

Something something...weboos...western...dudebro...anime...

 

[Ushojax]

The design makes me cringe the same way the FFXV character designs do, it looks like something designed by 40 year old who still thinks they are 25.

The original Dante was cheesy but it was aware of the cheese at all times, the DmC version is not camp enough and tries too hard to be cool. OG Dante is cut from the same cloth as RE4 Leon and Bayonetta, DmC Dante is just a bore.

 

[Zero-ELEC]

People didn't like pre-released DmC!Dante because he look emaciated and was smoking and stuff. People then kept hating on him even after they changed his look, because reasons. While I could care less, it's not by much.

Spoiler

DMC2!Dante has the best design, shut up.

 

[Kriken]

DmC Dante felt like he was trying to be "Hey look how edgy I am" and it annoyed me. I never played the original DMC games, but the impression I always got from videos was Dante from the original was more a punk who wanted to have fun and spout a few one liners.

 

[theSlacker]

Yes they did. A LOT of people complained especially after DMC2

I remember a lot of people complaining about how bad two was after two. Not so much about how 3 Dante looked. Gameplay of 3 was just too on point to care much about his look anyway. Something that I'm sure would have been the same about new Dante if the gameplay was actually good.

 

[bananafactory]

Because people hate change.

This.

I love original Dante but I liked DmC Dante too, maybe just as much. I think the fact he was so goofy and extreme maybe was too much for some people

 

[Zeta Oni]

Because at the end of the day, there was no reason for DmC to be an entry in the Devil may Cry universe.

It didn't need a reboot.

Dante didn't need a redesign.

If felt like change for changes sake, and I actually enjoyed the gameplay of DmC.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

"Fuck you"
"Fuck you"
"Who the fuck are you"
"I'm your prom date you ugly sack of shit"

here's your oscar now dang

I really like the narrative of how people only dislike DmC because "muh white hair", though. Has a whole hell of a lot more to do with it than that.

 

[Seventy70]

DmC Dante felt like he was trying to be "Hey look how edgy I am" and it annoyed me. I never played the original DMC games, but the impression I always got from videos was Dante from the original was more a punk who wanted to have fun and spout a few one liners.

Yup, not edgy at all.

 

[Coffee Dog]

Dante went from being in on the joke to being the joke itself.

 

[zeitgeist]

I thought the game was cool and the design and trippy world was great but the new version of Dante is like, Shadow the Hedgehog lame.

 

[Momentary]

Donte was trying way too hard to be edgy and was serious about it. He definitely didn't have that campy feeling that the original Dante had.

He felt like some kind of bad 90's EXTREME character. That, and he looked like he was on drugs.

Yup, not edgy at all.

Don't know if you were trying to prove that he's edgy or what, but this fails. This is a classic line with oozing with cheese. The edge on this is about as sharp as a foam roller.