Sliding across the bar room floor, gun in hand, pizza in mouth, shouting “WOOHOO!” Yes, this is the Dante I remember. Before Ninja Theory attempt to recreate one of the PlayStation 2's most influential franchises, Capcom is giving us one more glimpse at a series that stands in stark contrast to recent game design trends.

Before games got serious and seriously easy, Devil May Cry challenged players in both their button-mashing and perception of what a 3D action-adventure could be on modern hardware. A decade later, with hardware even more advanced, these games remain important in both terms of gaming history and ageless design.