My love of Devil May Cry.

Way back in 2001, a little game was released by Capcom named Devil May Cry. I just so happened to be patrolling the local blockbuster for new releases when I spotted this little gem. Guy with a sword? Check. Shotgun? Check. Made by Capcom? Sold.Little did I know this game would lead to countless hours of demon slaying fun. Not only did it have one of the best combat systems i’ve ever played, it had the most bad ass demon slayer ever born. He slices, he dices, all while spitting out some of the coolest dialouge in gaming. The man has no fear, and isn’t afraid to make you a fool. I mean, just look here:

This just screams “I’m going to hurt you so hard you’ll be eating dirt and begging for seconds.” But, just in case you don’t belive me, I am going to break down why he is the best demon hunter around. Here are my top five reasons to love Dante:

1. “The man is very near immortal.”
Dante is half-demon himself. Because of this, he can take more punishment then any normal human being. He has taken countless pointy objects through the chest. He’s been nearly burned alive, electrocuted, and had a motocycle thrown against him. He has been shot in the FORHEAD POINT BLANK. At this he merely smiles. Then proceeds to make you wish you were never born.

2. “He is a master of many weapons.”
He can use guns, swords, numchuku, scythes, lasers, gauntlets, you name it, he can wield it. He has a Shoryuken. He can even kill you with an electic guitar solo. Literally. I’m not kidding. He WIELDS A GUITAR. However, the coolest weapon he has so far is Pandora’s Box. Check for yourself.

3.”Style is his middle and last name.”
If it isn’t done with flash, it isn’t worth doing. He has caught bullet’s with his teeth, taken down demons the size of buildings, surfed missiles, and used a motorcycle as numchuku. Ladies lust after him. Men want to be him. Enough said.

4.”He has the best family EVER.”
His father? Only one of the most powerful demons to ever exist. He was so powerful, he sealed off his own power in the demon world, and closed the gate. His legacy still lives 1000 years later. He is legend. Yet we cannot forget his twin brother, Vergil. The man is just as amazing as Dante himself. When Devil May Cry 3 was released, he nearly stole the show with his icy cool demeanor, scornful taunts, and smooth battle style. It’s not often you can look at your overpowered, jacked up demon destruction machine, look at the final boss, and say “I wanna be THAT guy.”

5.”When it just isn’t enough, go Demon.”
Getting piled on by worthless demons? Devil Trigger. Boss being a cheap bastard? Devil Trigger. Someone going through the 10 items or less lane with a full cart? Devil Trigger. We are all familiar with the idea of powering up to defeat our gaming foes. But when you are already an unstoppable force of annihilation? Not many do better than Dante. Not only does he get a speed boost an major powerup, his look changes all together. Every devil may cry game has given us a different devil trigger, but i’m partial to Devil May Cry 3’s overall design.

There you have it. If you aren’t seriously considering marrying Dante THIS INSTANT, you have no soul.