I waited 10 years to play this game. The last DMC game from Capcom was in 2008.
And starting the game, holding your gamepad, and just loading into the title screen made me scream like a kid.

Lets start off with some basics that Capcom or DMC series never fails to impress me:

+ Combat - Yup, this is it, the pinnacle of hack and slash , all at the same time making your characters COOL AF while performing them. If you're an anime fan, you'll be right in the shoes of your power fantasy. The combat system is quite hard to get used to, at first and a lot harder to master, so pulling off those sick moves will make you grin like the grim reaper. But wait, there's also an "Auto" mode that enables complex combos to be chained with the press of buttons, if you're interested in an easier gameplay, but you lose the finer control on chaining the right combos.

Nero : The moves are so fluid, every time i played Nero, i paused each move just to see that they didnt even cut corners in the animations. Nero's devilbringers, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.... to see the intricate details of an arm that's mostly not even visible when in combat, is just amazing. You can see all the animations for each arm being unique and right, The gameplay mechanics integrated into that arm alone kept me just trying them out in open spaces again and again. The sword and gun play is as expected from Nero, Smooth and consistent, you never are afraid when being surrounded by enemies. They went overkill with the eXceed mechanic with a certain devil bringer, the red queen glows in fiery red exhausting flames and there's visible heatwaves surrounding it. Also, Nero is still cheesy and cringe-worthy as usual.

V : Playing V is the power fantasy of those that love the master-minion theme. Dude has the charisma of Daila Lama and the edgy attitude of an anime villain. You stand far back, you let your demonic pets do your job and they equate to a snarky hawk that spews electricity and a silent shapeshifting panther that can turn into any weapon that kills, then there's a giant golem that he can summon that fires death beams, so yea. Playing V is like conducting an orchestra, You press buttons, and the right buttons at the right time makes death rain on your foes. Just a joy as most hack and slash games have never had such an implementation where the character himself isn't involved as much. Again brilliant gameplay and character design, oh and did i mention, he READS A BOOK WHILE IN BATTLE to charge his ultimate?! His alluring charm also attracts all weebs to rise up and say "Yare Yare Daze".

Dante : Yo, this is the OG in my heart when it comes to hack'n'slash games. As we've all grown(DMC fans), Every adult has wanted a game character that not only is super strong and powerful, always saving the world and etc, but also at times weak, vulnerable , desperate and the raw desire to claim the "COOL AF" title and Dante is it. This mofo is the jack of all demonic trades, his controls,weapon sets, combo moves are some of the best in the FREAKING GAMING INDUSTRY. It was a sheer adrenaline rush every time you started combat with Dante. Capcom made a motorcycle into a freaking dual chainsaw, If you people remember your favorite weapons from DMC 3 and 4, well Spolier alert: an improved version of it is there. Overall 10 years of wait was totally satisfied when controlling this badass mofo. Every weapon mechanic while in combat is the extension of Dante's attitude which is an amazing feeling to capture and portray to players, so kudos Capcom.

+ Character Design - All the characters in the game are so well designed especially now that the game uses RE6, everything looks so much better. Even though the game will ride off its combat loop more, characters are still flushed out especially for a hack and slash game. Enemy and boss design are cool, but you wont be noticing them when you're launching them into the stratosphere and due to fast pace of each encounter.

+ World Design - Capcom isn't new to this world ending scenario nor are they not aware of how level designs work for hack and slash games. Tight linear areas with room to show off your moves, nothing complex and keeping you progress forward. Although this is first DMC that has been generous with the red orbs, its almost everywhere. RE6 engine provides nice backdrops and everything feels as expected.

+ Story - Well, as a fanboy and someone whose been playing all the DMC games till now, it was quite satisfying but not exhilarating to be honest, but quite satisfying is a high note for these type of games. First time players would be more disappointed as they would not feel the same connection to the storyline or characters. Imagine watching a soap opera from Season 3 instead of 1, You'll enjoy it but you wont get the full picture. There is a short reminder of the events of DMC in game, so that could help.

So for DMC fans, this game is a must play and most you would have pre-ordered just like me. And for the newer players, its an experience you rarely find in the gaming industry, a fun and thrilling roller coaster ride that can reduce your irl stress by button smashing(or calculating moves) and looking cool at the same time. You will not be disappointed. I hope this review was a good read.

Final Verdict:

11/10 for combat and 8/10 for Story = 9/10 for the game.

Edit:
forgot to add my budget specs: i5 4440, GTX 1060 6GB and 16 GB RAM. Game ran locked on max settings 60fps@1080p. And if you're wondering about the hours shown, i finished it on console and replaying it on PC. It takes about 20 hrs to complete the story and even more if your doing everything besides just the story.

Well well well, the Vergil DLC is here.

Vergil :
The alpha and omega of the series, it is truly a marvel seeing Vergil dominate the battlefield with such finesse. The weapons and moves reflect this ideology that less is more and calm is deadly. If anyone has played DMC4, this will feel like putting on familiar gloves in terms on control.
So every time I did some flashy moves or used DT on vergil, I recorded my gameplay, viewed it in half the playback speed and the details are all there. Just beautiful. A reminder that the new dlc isn't something of a new story, it's more of the same story with some added stuff here and there.