The next game series that I wish to talk about, is the Devil May Cry series. This game series released by Capcom, became an instant hit with the release of the original game on the PS2. A couple of years later, DMC 2 was released and was met with less than positive reviews.
Unlike the first game, which constituted fast paced button smashing with over the top acrobatics and a smooth, trash talking demon hunter named Dante who himself, is have demon due to his father's blood running through his veins.
The second game boasted a much older Dante, who for some reason or another lost his trash talk and who's moves became stiff and jerky (for lack of a better word), however he was still a sexy beast whom I had come to respect. Although, I almost never got back in to the series once the second game was released because I had a feeling the next game (if there was ever going to be one) was going to be the same as the second. I didn't realize just how wrong I would be.
In DMC 3: Dante's Awakening, we are taken back to when Dante had just opened up his shop. He hadn't met Trish yet, but he did meet another hunter who called herself 'Lady' and who eventually became a rival to Trish as seen in DMC 4.
In this game, you are out to stop Dante's twin brother Vergil from opening up the portal to hell. Along the way you find all kinds of nasty enemies that you must face. The battle system in this is a refreshment from the second game's system and returns back to its roots of fast paced button smashing, spectacular acrobatics and even new weapons to help you out in battle.
I do have the forth game, but haven't gotten very far in it yet. However, I can tell you, that it follows a character named Nero, who for some strange and odd reason resembles the legendary demon hunter, Dante.
For those of you who are new to the series, here is the chronological order in which the games should take place:
- Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
- Devil May Cry
- Devil May Cry 4
- Devil May Cry 2
And there you have it. For a small little factoid, I never got in to these sorts of games, UNTIL the DMC game came out. The funny thing is, I couldn't STAND games like
Parasite Eve,
Resident Evil or
Silent Hill. I STILL can't stand them, but for some reason or another, I can get in to the DMC games without fail along with its spinoff series
Bayonetta!
And now, I present to you, the top bosses that I found to be a pain in my ass when I first encountered them. For those of you who have played these games and if you are following my blog, if you reply, please do not bash my blogs and say things like "oh! that boss was easy! how could you have trouble with that one!?" or "maybe you just suck at games." I really hate that kind of negativity
so please, unless you have something nice or helpful to say, then DON'T SAY IT!!.
So *ahem* down below you will find my list! Enjoy!
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(DMC I: PHANTOM)
Phantom, when first encounted can appear intimidating especially when Dante knocks on his hard outer shell, but doesn't phase this hunter. This demon, prefers to take on the form of a spider with lava flowing throughout his body, which can melt anything and everything in his path. He also has a scorpion-like tail, hidden on his back that he releases if Dante is close by. This beast also spits fireballs and can also summon lava pillars to shoot up from the floor to the ceiling.
If not fully prepared for this battle (which can be difficult, especially since he is the first boss you encounter) it can end VERY quickly! In order to defeat him, you must land on his back, where his weak spot is, but becareful, his tail will also be poised for attack. A full frontal attack will not work on him either, as he will begin to shoot the fireballs and if you stand in one spot for too long he will then unleash the pillars of lava on you. So, its best to use plenty of acrobatic moves to defeat him and your sword works wonderfully if you are able to land on his back.
Once defeated he will melt a hole in the floor and flee. Collect what he left for you and then get ready to exit cathedral. once outside the door and after only a few steps, Phantom will bust through the door and chase you, use your devil trigger and run as fast as you can to the next door and enter to end the chase. You can fight him, but I wouldn't recommend it, as it is a narrow passage you are running in and he shoots fireballs like mad at this point. But don't worry, you will get your chance to face off against him again later in the game!
It should be noted, that as you depleate his life gauge he gets faster and I also believe he jumps around too! so be careful and use the pillars to hide behind. Once you complete the mission of defeating Phantom, the Cathedral will open up to a secret mission, where you must kill as many baby Phantoms as you possibly can in a certain amount of time. however, if you fail to meet the qualifications, the mission will end in failer. But, fear not, you can reenter and do it as many times as you wish. Unfortunately after a certain point in the game, you will no longer be able to access this secret mission.
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(DMC I: GRIFFON)
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Griffon, is is a twisted and demonic version of the legendary beast. This Demon, is one of the right hand minions of the demon known as Mundus and will follow him until his goal is complete.
Dante encounters this beast out in the open and is the boss whom you fight just before Nelo Angelo I believe. He can DEFINATELY be a pain in the ass! especially since he flies and shoots lightning at you! He also has a wind attack that can be devistating if not avoided at the right time. The one attack that I hated, was the electrical bursts that he would send in your direction. He also charged at you if I remember right.
During the battles conclusion, two pillars end up coming together pressing the Griffon in between them. He even pleads to Mundus to show him mercy and is met with his own sacrifice. Dante, can't believe how evil and twisted Mundus is and finds his cruel, evil ways to be rather quite repulsive and furthers his resolve in hunting him down and preventing his resurrection in to the mortal world.
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(DMC I: NELO ANGELO)
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Quite possible the most challenging out of all the bosses is Nelo Angelo. My theory is that sometime after the events of DMC3, Dante's brother Vergil, who got trapped in the underworld at the end, was found by Mundus and brainswashed in to becoming his slave and one of his generals (Gryffon and Phantom also being two of his top generals).
Nelo Angelo uses all kinds of moves, that can be extremely devistating all the while he teleports around the battlefield. Upon defeating him, he flees the scene allowing the player to continue. you fight him once or twice more in the game, the final time, he doesn't have a helmet and the player can see his face, though it is unrecognizable as Vergil, Dante realizes the connection after he sees the pendant lying on the ground.
The other time you fight him, is when the boss Nightmare (see below), absorbs you and you have to face him again. He can be a pain in the ass then as well.
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(DMC I: NIGHTMARE)
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This freaky looking creature, loves the dark and is encountered on Mallet Island in the Cathedral portion of the game and during the second half of the game where everything is covered in darkness and shadows and where the player had prevously fought Phantom.
This demon is encountered 3 times in the game and each time he becomes harder to defeat. He is able to absorb the player and send them to an area in which they must face a miniboss of an opponent that he had faced previously. So, the first time you run in to the Nightmare, if you are absorbed you will fight Phantom, during the second encounter the miniboss will be Griffon and on the third and final encounter you will face off against Nelo Angelo.
This creature can also send out smaller creatures to attack you and distract you so that it can absorb you, however, if you get sucked in to it, and defeat the mini bosses you will deal a substantial amount of damage to the boss as well.
Besides absorbtion, it can also fire a blue ray at you and cause significant amount of damage in just one shot. Its true weakness, is the blue orb that opens up on its back when it is about to fire the cannon. Do your best to get on its back and hack away. After a while, it will reabsorb the orb and you must wait for it to reappear before you can hack at it again.
As a couple of side notes, try to keep the room lit as much as possible. If it goes dark, it only makes Nightmare even more powerful, so you must slash at the runes on the wall and when the light seems to be waining, go back and hack again..(I think that is how the orb appears too, I could be mistaken...) for the second note, Nightmare cannot be defeated by continueally fighting the minibosses. it must be defeated by hacking at the orb on its back.
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(DMC I: MUNDUS)
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The Final boss of the first DMC game and its main antagonist. Mundus wants nothing more than to see hell on earth and allow his minions to rule over the world.
Dante learns, that Mundus had been sealed away by his father, Sparda, many years ago and had rebelled against the forces of hell and defended mankind. However, in order to seal away Mundus, Sparda had to seal away his own power in order to save not only his family, but also the entire human race.
Now Mundus, free from his prison seeks vengence upon Dante for the simple fact that he has his father's blood in his veins. And since Dante is standing in his way of destroying all of humanity, Mundus intends to take his life as well.
If I remember right, Mundus has three different forms. You even get a hint as to whom you are going to face in the game in the second half when you have to go through the much more twisted and demonic castle at night. If you can remember the rather large angel statue that was in the main level that you first enter, you will notice in the dark castle (as I call it), that it is no where to be found.
The final part with mundus, has him trying to grab you as the portal is beginning to close. this time, he appears to be grotesquely dismembered and rather disgusting actually lol XD. eventually Dante sends him back through the portal and he and Trish (which I didn't mention much) escape in a red bi-plane that is located in the castle.
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anyway, I think I will stop the bosses for the DMC universe right here for now. As I come across more that I despise I will probably add to them. =^-^= and right now, I can't remember many of the bosses for two, three and I have yet to fight a boss on DMC 4.
So, Until next time! Keep gaming and no matter what, never give up!
Blessed be and Merry Meet!
