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 +====== Devil May Cry ======
  
 +===== Resident Evil 4 Glitch Origin =====
 +Devil May Cry originated as an early prototype for Resident Evil 4 directed by Hideki Kamiya, but was spun off into its own standalone franchise when the fast-paced action gameplay drifted too far from traditional survival horror. [([[https://www.engadget.com/2008-02-04-devil-may-cry-a-series-retrospective.html|Engadget]])]
 +
 +===== Onimusha Sword Juggling Glitch =====
 +Combat designer Hideki Kamiya created the signature air-juggle combat mechanics after discovering a bug in Onimusha: Warlords that kept enemies suspended in mid-air when struck repeatedly with a sword. [([[https://www.ign.com/articles/devil-may-crys-classic-combat-inspired-bug-onimusha|IGN]])]
 +
 +===== Divine Comedy Naming Origins =====
 +Protagonist Dante and his twin brother Vergil were directly named after 14th-century Italian poet Dante Alighieri and his guiding philosopher Virgil from the classic epic Divine Comedy. [([[https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/7/18253163/devil-may-cry-timeline-order|Polygon]])]
 +
 +===== The Tony Redgrave Prototype =====
 +Before being named Dante, the protagonist was codenamed Tony Redgrave during early production, an alias Dante later adopted as a mercenary pseudonym in the series' companion novels. [([[https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/devil-may-cry-review/1900-2818610/|GameSpot]])]
 +
 +===== Handcrafted Ebony and Ivory =====
 +Dante's signature dual handguns, Ebony and Ivory, were custom-built for rapid firing and featured detailed side engravings reading "For Tony Redgrave" and "CraftsmanshiP by Nell Goldstein." [([[https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/devil_may_cry|Nintendo Life]])]
 +
 +===== Hideaki Itsuno Production Rescue =====
 +Hideaki Itsuno was brought in as director late in the development of Devil May Cry 2 to restructure the project, completing the vast majority of its finished production in just four months. [([[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-dmc-boss-left-capcom-before-getting-stuck-making-devil-may-cry-6-or-7/1100-6534313/|GameSpot]])]
 +
 +===== Lucía's Artificial Demon Origins =====
 +Devil May Cry 2 co-protagonist Lucía was created artificially by corporate antagonist Arius as a demon clone before being adopted and raised by Clan Vie de Marli. [([[https://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/devil_may_cry|Nintendo Life]])]
 +
 +===== Rebellion Sword Debut in DMC2 =====
 +Dante's trademark sword Rebellion—a keepsake left to him by his father Sparda—made its official franchise debut in Devil May Cry 2 as his default melee weapon. [([[https://www.engadget.com/2008-02-04-devil-may-cry-a-series-retrospective.html|Engadget]])]
 +
 +===== Diesel Apparel In-Game Unlocks =====
 +Capcom partnered with fashion brand Diesel for Devil May Cry 2, allowing players to unlock alternate Diesel-branded streetwear outfits for both Dante and Lucía. [([[https://www.thegamer.com/devil-may-cry-2-diesel-costumes-unlock-guide/|TheGamer]])]
 +
 +===== Prequel Setting of DMC3 =====
 +Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening was designed as a narrative prequel to the original game, depicting a younger Dante opening his shop before officially adopting the name "Devil May Cry." [([[https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/02/26/devil-may-cry-3-dantes-awakening|IGN]])]
 +
 +===== The Four Core Combat Styles =====
 +Devil May Cry 3 introduced the iconic Style system, allowing players to switch tactical focus between Trickster (evasion), Swordmaster (melee), Gunslinger (ranged), and Royalguard (parrying). [([[https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/devil_may_cry_3_special_edition|Nintendo Life]])]
 +
 +===== Reuben Langdon Long-Running Stunt Role =====
 +Actor and stuntman Reuben Langdon provided both the voice and motion-capture performance for Dante starting with Devil May Cry 3, establishing the character's cocky physical flair. [([[https://www.polygon.com/2018/6/10/17446862/devil-may-cry-5-announcement-trailer-e3-2018|Polygon]])]
 +
 +===== Nevan the Lightning Guitar =====
 +The boss weapon Nevan obtained in Devil May Cry 3 functions as an electric scythe-guitar that fires lightning bolts and summons swarms of bats during solos. [([[https://www.gamesradar.com/devil-may-cry-3-cheats/|GamesRadar+]])]
 +
 +===== The Dimensional Edge Yamato =====
 +Vergil's signature weapon Yamato is a forged dark blade left by Sparda capable of slicing through the fabric of space itself to open dimensional rifts. [([[https://kotaku.com/devil-may-cry-weapons-ranked-1833112000|Kotaku]])]
 +
 +===== Lady and the Kalina Ann =====
 +Human demon hunter Lady wields a customized multi-purpose rocket launcher named Kalina Ann, which was named in honor of her late mother. [([[https://kotaku.com/devil-may-cry-5s-director-tells-us-how-they-made-combat-1833642299|Kotaku]])]
 +
 +===== Nocturne Guest Appearance =====
 +Dante made a famous guest appearance as a boss and recruitable party member in Atlus's 2003 RPG Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax. [([[https://www.thegamer.com/devil-may-cry-trivia-facts-fans-never-knew/|TheGamer]])]
 +
 +===== Kazuma Kaneko Devil Trigger Art =====
 +Renowned Shin Megami Tensei character designer Kazuma Kaneko created the unique Devil Trigger form illustrations for Dante and Vergil featured in Devil May Cry 3. [([[https://www.thegamer.com/devil-may-cry-every-game-ranked/|TheGamer]])]
 +
 +===== Nero and the Devil Bringer =====
 +Devil May Cry 4 introduced new protagonist Nero, a knight of the Order of the Sword who wields the Devil Bringer—a demonically mutated right arm capable of grappling distant foes. [([[https://www.gamesindustry.biz/capcom-confirms-february-release-date-for-devil-may-cry-4|GamesIndustry.biz]])]
 +
 +===== Exceed System Engine Revving =====
 +Nero's sword, the Red Queen, features a motorcycle-like throttle grip that players can "rev" using the Exceed system to coat strikes in high-damage flames. [([[https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-devil-may-cry-4/|Destructoid]])]
 +
 +===== Real-Time Style Switching On The Fly =====
 +While Devil May Cry 3 required players to select a style at statues, Devil May Cry 4 allowed Dante to switch between all four core styles instantaneously using the D-pad mid-combo. [([[https://www.gamesradar.com/devil-may-cry-4-review/|GamesRadar+]])]
 +
 +===== Pandora's 666 Transformations =====
 +The Pandora weapon in Devil May Cry 4 is a magical briefcase that can transform into 666 distinct heavy weapon configurations, including a missile turret and a rocket launcher. [([[https://www.pcgamer.com/devil-may-cry-4-special-edition-review/|PC Gamer]])]
 +
 +===== Ninja Theory's DmC Reboot =====
 +Capcom partnered with Cambridge-based developer Ninja Theory to create DmC: Devil May Cry in 2013, reimagining Dante with a darker visual aesthetic inside Limbo City. [([[https://www.pcgamer.com/dmc-devil-may-cry-review/|PC Gamer]])]
 +
 +===== Angel and Demon Mode Stances =====
 +DmC: Devil May Cry allowed Dante to seamlessly switch between fast-striking Angel weapons and heavy Demon weapons while holding trigger buttons during combat. [([[https://www.siliconera.com/dmc-devil-may-cry-filled-my-dark-soul-with-light/|Siliconera]])]
 +
 +===== Electronic and Industrial Metal Score =====
 +The soundtrack for DmC: Devil May Cry was composed by Dutch electronic music trio Noisia alongside Norwegian aggrotech and industrial metal band Combichrist. [([[https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/dmc-devil-may-cry-pc-review|Rock Paper Shotgun]])]
 +
 +===== RE Engine Photorealism Upgrade =====
 +Devil May Cry 5 was built using Capcom's proprietary RE Engine, applying advanced 3D scanning and photogrammetry to render character models and clothing with hyper-realistic fidelity. [([[https://www.3lateral.com/portfolio/devil-may-cry-5|3Lateral]])]
 +
 +===== Nico's Modular Devil Breaker Arms =====
 +After Nero loses his demonic arm, arms craftsman Nico constructs customizable "Devil Breaker" mechanical prosthetics that break upon taking damage or executing shockwave moves. [([[https://www.engadget.com/2018-08-21-devil-may-cry-5-release-date-xbox-ps4-steam-march-2019.html|Engadget]])]
 +
 +===== The Mega Buster DLC Collaboration =====
 +Devil May Cry 5 included a special DLC Devil Breaker called the Mega Buster, enabling Nero to hop around with Mega Man's signature jumping and firing animations. [([[https://destructoid.com/neros-devil-breakers-a-short-devil-may-cry-5-guide/|Destructoid]])]
 +
 +===== V's Familial Summons =====
 +Playable character V in Devil May Cry 5 fights indirectly using demonic familiars—Shadow, Griffon, and Nightmare—which were modeled after boss enemies from the original 2001 game. [([[https://www.eurogamer.net/devil-may-cry-5s-third-playable-character-is-v|Eurogamer]])]
 +
 +===== Music Intensity Tied to Style Rank =====
 +The battle music in Devil May Cry 5 features a dynamic scaling system where vocal tracks intensify and reach peak choruses only when the player achieves higher Style Ranks like S, SS, and SSS. [([[https://www.vg247.com/devil-may-cry-5-review|VG247]])]
 +
 +===== Sparda and Rebellion Fusion =====
 +In Devil May Cry 5, Dante unlocks his ultimate weapon, Devil Sword Dante, by using the shattered remnants of Rebellion to absorb the legendary sword Sparda into his own demonic essence. [([[https://gameinformer.com/review/devil-may-cry-5/a-stylish-return-to-form|Game Informer]])]
 +
 +===== Dr. Faust Hat and Red Orbs =====
 +The Dr. Faust hat weapon in Devil May Cry 5 allows Dante to perform dance moves while consuming and generating red orbs as tactical ammunition. [([[https://www.siliconera.com/devil-may-cry-5s-dr-faust-is-the-ultimate-risk-reward-weapon/|Siliconera]])]
 +
 +===== The Cavaliere Chainsaw Motorcycle =====
 +Obtained after defeating Cavaliere Angelo, Cavaliere is a heavy motorcycle weapon that Dante can split into dual giant chainsaw blades during combat. [([[https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/devil-may-cry-5-released|Rock Paper Shotgun]])]
 +
 +===== Vergil Playable Across Special Editions =====
 +Vergil was added as a playable character in Special Edition releases of DMC3, DMC4, and DMC5, featuring his distinct Judgment Cut End move. [([[https://www.siliconera.com/devil-may-cry-5-special-editions-vergil-pays-tribute-to-the-past/|Siliconera]])]
 +
 +===== Madhouse Anime Series Integration =====
 +Madhouse produced a 12-episode anime series in 2007 titled Devil May Cry: The Animated Series, taking place between DMC1 and DMC4 and introducing young Patty Lowell. [([[https://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/06/15/the-history-of-devil-may-cry.aspx|Game Informer]])]
 +
 +===== Viewtiful Joe Crossover Cameo =====
 +Hideki Kamiya included Dante as a playable unlockable character in the PlayStation 2 port of his stylish side-scrolling beat 'em up Viewtiful Joe. [([[https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/07/20/a-new-hope-for-viewtiful-joe|IGN]])]
 +
 +===== Project X Zone Tactical All-Stars =====
 +Dante and Vergil featured as a cooperative pair unit in Bandai Namco's tactical crossover RPGs Project X Zone and Project X Zone 2 alongside characters from Sega and Nintendo. [([[https://www.vg247.com/video-game-franchises/devil-may-cry|VG247]])]
 +
 +===== The Tragic Nelo Angelo Reveal =====
 +The mysterious dark knight Nelo Angelo in the original game is revealed to be Dante's mind-controlled twin brother Vergil, corrupted after being defeated by Mundus. [([[https://gameinformer.com/2022/08/27/season-6-devil-may-cry-5-video-gameography-series-finale|Game Informer]])]
 +
 +===== Mundus and the Ancient Sparda Betrayal =====
 +Over 2,000 years prior to the events of the series, the demon king Mundus attempted to invade the human world before his second-in-command Sparda rebelled to protect humanity. [([[https://www.gamesindustry.biz/video-games/devil-may-cry|GamesIndustry.biz]])]
 +
 +===== Trish Created in Eva's Likeness =====
 +The demon Trish was created by Mundus to resemble Dante's late mother Eva in a failed psychological plot to lure Dante to Mallet Island and kill him. [([[https://www.vg247.com/dmc-devil-may-cry-review|VG247]])]
 +
 +===== Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Roster =====
 +Dante, Vergil, and Trish were added to Capcom's fighting game roster starting in Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, featuring aerial combo mechanics true to the action series. [([[https://www.gamesradar.com/dmc-devil-may-cry-definitive-edition-review/|GamesRadar+]])]
 +
 +===== Dante's Signature Culinary Preferences =====
 +Canonical lore across games and anime establishes that Dante eats almost exclusively olive-free pepperoni pizza and strawberry sundaes to manage his finances and tastes. [([[https://kotaku.com/devil-may-cry-5-the-kotaku-review-1833077591|Kotaku]])]
 +
 +===== PC Debut of Legendary Dark Knight Mode =====
 +Legendary Dark Knight mode—which dramatically multiplies enemy density on screen—originally debuted in the PC port of Devil May Cry 3 before becoming a staple of Special Editions. [([[https://www.pcgamer.com/devil-may-cry-5-review/|PC Gamer]])]
 +
 +===== The Bloody Palace Survival Mode =====
 +Introduced in Devil May Cry 2, the Bloody Palace is a multi-floor survival tower challenge mode testing player combo efficiency across 100+ increasingly difficult waves. [([[https://www.destructoid.com/devil-may-cry-5-special-edition-makes-one-of-2019s-finest-games-even-better/|Destructoid]])]
 +
 +===== Heavy Metal Audio Influences =====
 +Music supervisors designed Devil May Cry's visual tone and aggressive soundtrack around industrial and heavy metal subgenres to complement high-speed stylish action. [([[https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/overthinking-games-devil-may-cry-5-and-its-tangle-of-heavy-metal-influences|Rock Paper Shotgun]])]
 +
 +===== Multi-Million Global Franchise Milestone =====
 +Spanning five mainline games, re-releases, and spin-offs, the Devil May Cry franchise stands as one of Capcom's flagship series, establishing the modern character-action subgenre. [([[https://www.eurogamer.net/devil-may-cry-5-review-an-unashamedly-old-school-retooling-of-an-action-classic|Eurogamer]])]
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