I love Devil May Cry , though the only game I played in the series religiously was Devil May Cry 3. Even still, hearing that Capcom and developer Ninja Theory are rebooting the franchise with what we all assume is a prequel has made me extremely excited. After watching the trailer that debuted here at the Tokyo Game Show several times in a row, I just can't get over how many awesome things happen in the span of just a few seconds. Despite how much hate the project is already massing on the oh-so-kind internet threads, I think the appropriately titled DMC will rock.

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From what I can tell, the main complaint that everyone seems to be focusing on is the change to Dante's character design. Well it is shocking at first, I think it makes total sense, especially when you consider the direction that the developers are taking the series. Even though I'm a Devil May Cry advocate, the series started to feel stale to me when I hit the fourth game. This franchise needs a twist, and that's what Dante is getting. His emaciated body and unstable mannerisms displayed in the trailer hint at a character unversed in his demonic powers. This is clearly an origin story and I think it'll be fascinating to see a dangerously imbalanced hero wield such incredible weapons.What confuses me about the fan reaction thus far is that people seem to think the developers are changing Dante too much, but all the things that make him a fun character remain. He's powerful, over-the-top and he's a total badass. It's clear as day when he puts out his cigarette on the head of an enemy, and when he uses what looks like the classic Ebony and Ivory pistols to deal with his opponents.But what most sold me on the trailer are the scenes depicting Dante's captivity in a mental institution. The enigmatic voice pressing Dante for answers could be a story-telling device for us to learn more about Dante's past and his life before he was the cocky lady killer we all know and love.The footage that features Dante's transforming weapon is also enticing. This could inform us that DMC will feature a more complex combat system where players can string together huge combos with tons of different weapons.Of course, my nerd explosion reached critical overload when the trailer shows Dante levitating off city walls and tearing through the environment. If this is a gameplay mechanic as well as a cutscene highlight (and you know it will be), you might as well put me down for a pre-order.Overall, I think the trailer is really well put together and it was a great way to tease the project. I encourage anyone who immediately dismissed the changes to take another look and realize that the core Devil May Cry concepts will very likely remain the same. After all, all the Devil May Cry games always feature Dante lounging around as a fundamental item on his "badass checklist." (think about the openings to both DMC 1 and 3). The fact that the trailer ends with Dante smoking against the skyline of a menacing city is a nod to all the fans out there.So I'm excited. Why aren't you?