Ninja Theory has put out a host of details about their upcoming Devil May Cry game, which features Dante as a young man, rather than the white-haired badass he is in the earlier games.
The new Dante is described as "a young man with no respect for authority or society in general Dante knows that he is not human, but also that he is not like he demons that have tormented him throughout his life. Caught between worlds, he feels like an outcast."
According to the factsheet, Dante had a hard life, growing up in demonic orphanages and such.
"Dante grew up in various institutions, orphanages, youth correction facilities and foster homes but these were mostly operated by demons and often resulted in torture and violence. Dante has therefore developed a deep hatred of demons and authority in general but tries to stay incognito. He sides with the little guy, the victims of what he sees as an unfair society."
Dante equips himself with the Rebellion sword, given to him by his father Sparda. He also carries the twin pistols Ebony and Ivory.
Ninja Theory explains the design ethos behind the weapons:
"The design philosophy behind both Rebellion and Ebony & Ivory is to create the impression that they were crafted a long, long time ago and since their creation they have sent innumerable demons to their doom.
Ebony & Ivory have straight, clean looking barrels that make them look like contemporary firearms, while the addition of ornate embossing is used to give the guns a feeling of mystique and uniqueness. As you move into the grip you can see that the guns have a more fluid, liquid like look that adds further mystery and a demonic flavor to their design.
Rebellion is designed to look like a powerful sword, with the detailing in the handle giving it a feeling of historical significance coupled with a demonic heritage. The same design ethos that was used for the Ebony & Ivory grips is also true for Rebellion's hilt, making the weapons match stylistically.
Devil May Cry is set for a PS3 and Xbox 360 release later this year.
