DEVIL MAY CRY 5
Re-V-ling the new character’s animal magic
FORMAT PS4 / ETA 8 MAR / PUB CAPCOM / DEV CAPCOM
‘The man with the cane’ has emerged from the shadows, revealing himself to be a wearing William Blake fan who goes by the name of V. And he’s not alone, as he saunters in to join Dante and Nero as the final playable protagonist. V’s fighting style is radically different from the white-haired pretty boys’. Instead of resorting to firepower or swordplay, V takes a slightly indirect approach… though you shouldn’t underestimate him with that cane, he can be lethal.
V has enlisted the help of three demonic familiars which can keep enemies at arm’s length in combat. Leading the charge is the gigantic Nightmare. This staggering being gives the stone-chomping Goliath seen in Nero’s demo earlier this year some serious competition, possessing a light beam attack much like that of the aforementioned cathedral-crasher. Winged fellow familiar Griffon does more conversational heavy lifting – and we’re not just talking about carrying V across town as he spits poetic verse. This chatty raptor specialises in aerial combat, pelting bolts of thunder at enemies. Lastly, Shadow boasts feline agility and the ability to shapeshift into a number of blades for pin-point accurate attacks. Between these three familiars, you can wear down enemies so V can finish them off with a strike of his cane.
V, despite giving Dante the job that takes him to Red Grave City, has a bone to pick with the youngest son of Sparda. It’s not clear exactly why V bears the older gunslinger such ill-will but it may have something to do with the sword of Sparda he’s got his eye on.
CRYING WOLF
Alongside more details about this new face, Capcom also revealed the Bloody Palace mode will be making its return as a free post-launch update. A series mainstay, this fast-paced elimination mode pits you against waves upon waves of enemies and bosses - the perfect baptism of fire to hone your demon slaying talents, and master the character action combat. This is joined by new online functionality for the main game. The Cameo System gives you the option to pop into other devil hunters’ worlds for some intense fights – definitely a useful feature should you find yourself struggling. If your otherworldly guest impresses with their skills, you can bestow them with the ‘Stylish!’ rating.
We’re looking forward to getting reacquainted with Ebony and Ivory, not to mention all of the new toys Capcom has collected together, next month. Who knows, maybe you’ll bump into team OPM kicking demon behind in the streets of Red Grave City – let’s rock, baby!
“V HAS ENLISTED THE HELP OF THREE DEMONIC FAMILIARS.”