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Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition Review

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9 years ago

March 16, 2015

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Capcom and developer Ninja Theory have just released Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition, an updated version of the reboot (that sounds weird to say out loud), but is it any good? Well, for those of you who have already played DmC, you already know the answer to that. But first, a little about the story.

What can be said about the story other than you’ve seen this one a thousand times before and you’ll see it a thousand more times. We have your typical angsty, Hot-Topic goth young adult Dante who is what adults see as a “cool youth.” He’s fitted with a leather jacket and tucks his leather pants into his untied boots, so you know he doesn’t care! He drinks and parties and is introduced into the game by getting fellatio in the back of a limo by two girls, so you know he’s a ladies man. Oh and he also is nearly immortal and kills demons, so he is kind of like the badass with a heart of gold. It’s not long before an ancient demon in the form of a rich business tycoon hell bent on destroying mankind discovers Dante’s existence and orders him to be eliminated. However, there is a secret order called “The Order” (okay, seriously? They couldn’t think of anything to call it?) ran by his twin brother Vergil and shows Dante who he truly is. He receives help from Kat, his potential love interest who is a pale chick who wears all black and spray paints symbols for Dante to enter and exit Limbo (where the battles take place). This turns Dante’s ‘I don’t care’ attitude around and they set out to save the world. So at its root, the story is pretty unoriginal with every cliche from the genre tossed in there for good measure. I personally find struggles in playing as a thick headed dude whose only concerns are beer and pussy, but luckily the turn his personality will be taking is a welcome one. Vergil himself also goes through an obviously telegraphed change, but I won’t spoil that. You’ll be able to guess it within moments of meeting him. Overall, it’s a story you won’t really care about, but more go through the motions with. It’s not that I don’t care about the characters, I just don’t relate to them. Sure, Dante acts like a spoiled, loud mouth brat, but after the first two levels, his heart begins to show and you start rooting for him.

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Having said that, it’s a pretty damn awesome game! Returning players are going to be pleased that plenty has been tweaked or added to the game to make it feel fresh again. The game is slightly more difficult and enemies may react differently than players remember and once the game is beat, even more tweaks can be made and the games difficulty can be ramped up to insane levels to make the game as challenging as you please. There are even bonus missions, like Vergil’s side story. Others included are unlockable skins for both Dante and his weapons to keep it interesting. The main story mode itself shouldn’t take you more than 10 hours, even with some sidetracking for hidden goodies, but once you beat the game, you’ll most likely be tempted to play through the levels again to unlock every hidden door or find every Lost Soul. So no worries, there is plenty of replay to be found. If you were to look at DmC simply, it would seem like a button masher, which it arguably is, but Dante has plenty of moves to unlock, all which control wonderfully. I think that is one of the best things about DmC are the controls. They feel smooth and fluid and respond incredibly well, which is essential when you are slaying demons and platforming.

As you upgrade Dante’s weapons and skills, the game will present more challenges for you to overcome, which you will learn as you progress. Enemies will also become more challenging with different techniques and armor or have very specific vulnerable parts that need to be hit. No worries, however, as these challenges increasingly become more difficult, the game will teach you how to use each of these tricks and gradually how to combine them and use them. It’s a very smart thing for the game to do, as some games lately seem to toss you in the thick of it and tell you, “sink or swim.” This is an old school method of gameplay that I have sorely missed.

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Capcom also boasts the game plays at 60fps, so it’s fast as hell and you won’t miss a beat of it, as well as the graphics being sharpened. It’s a very nice presentation to look at and the sound effects give some joy as you slice and blast your way through demons. Fans of nu metal and club/techno remixes will get a kick out of the soundtrack as it plays pretty much nonstop., but as for people like me, I found solace in knowing that you are able to shut the music off.

Ninja Theory handled developing a great game well. Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition has a price tag of $39.99 and for as much as I did enjoy the game, I think that’s slightly a bit much. I would say if it were ten dollars less it would be a definite buy, but as it is, I would wait for a sale or a slight price drop. In the end, the game is an absolute blast with plenty to do and plenty to make you come back for, bonuses and challenges, that looks and plays fantastic, but the paper thin, cliched story tends to make it a little uninteresting.

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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt

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7 hours ago

April 17, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.

In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.

This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.

Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.

“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”

The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”

The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.

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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time

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9 hours ago

April 17, 2024

Timothy Rawles

It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?

It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.

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Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.

Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.

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The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.

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The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.

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Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Returns with a New Friend, Plus New Life-Size Prop from Spirit Halloween

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11 hours ago

April 17, 2024

Cameron McFarland

Halloween is the greatest holiday of them all. However, every great holiday needs amazing props to go with it. Luckily for you, there are two new amazing props that have been released, which are sure to impress your neighbors and frighten any neighborhood children who are unfortunate enough to wander past your yard.

The first entry is the return of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton prop. Home Depot has outdone themselves in the past. But this year the company is bringing bigger and better things to their Halloween prop lineup.

This year, the company unveiled its new and improved Skelly. But what is a giant skeleton without a loyal friend? Home Depot has also announced that they will release a five-foot tall skeleton dog prop to eternally keep Skelly company as he haunts your yard this spooky season.

This bony pooch will be five feet tall and seven feet long. The prop will also feature a posable mouth and LCD eyes with eight variable settings. Lance Allen, Home Depot’s merchant of decorative Holliday gear, had the following to say about this year’s lineup.

“This year we increased our realism within the animatronics category, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites. Overall, we are most proud of the quality and value we are able to bring to our customers with these pieces so they can continue to grow their collections.”

But what if giant skeletons just aren’t your thing? Well, Spirit Halloween has you covered with their giant life size Terror Dog replica. This massive prop has been ripped out of your nightmares to appear frighteningly on your lawn.

This prop weighs in at almost fifty pounds and features glowing red eyes that are sure to keep your yard safe from any toilet paper throwing hooligans. This iconic Ghostbusters nightmare is a must have for any fan of 80s horror. Or, anyone who loves all things spooky.