History Fridge / DMCDevilMayCry

- Dante rebelled and lashed out at his abusers but humans inability to see the demons for what they are lead to them labeling him violent and unhinged, which left him isolated and unable to fit in, thus leading to the rude, selfish, violent Dante we meet at the start. Once Dante starts making an connection with Kat his attitude starts improving.
- Vergil internalized the abuse, believing his pain was deserved and adopting his abuser's logic and methods. As such he sees others as something to control or destroy because they're weaker than him and that means they deserve it. Unfortunately this prevents him from making genuine connections with anyone other than his twin since everyone else is either someone to control or someone to destroy.

* ''[=DmC=]: Devil May Cry'' was confirmed to take place in an alternate universe (eventually) from that of the games in the original continuity. Interestingly enough, ''Devil May Cry Volume 2'' (which takes place prior to the events of ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry2'' in the original continuity) features interdimensional travel between parallel universes as an important PlotDevice. Bonus Points for the fact that the primary alternate universe that Dante is in for most of the Novel is one where Mundus DOES rule the human world. Strange fate. Isn't it?

* ''[=DmC=]: Devil May Cry'' was confirmed to take place in an alternate universe (eventually) from that of the games in the original continuity. Interestingly enough, ''Devil May Cry Volume 2'' (which takes place prior to the events of ''Devil May Cry 2'' in the original continuity) features interdimensional travel between parallel universes as an important Plot Device. Bonus Points for the fact that the primary alternate universe that Dante is in for most of the Novel is one where Mundus DOES rule the human world. Strange fate. Isn't it?
* The style system in this game is mostly based on damage, but it makes sense; this Dante is a fighter, a survivor, he's punk-ish and unrefined. This Dante is angry at the demons who have caused him pain. It would make sense that brutally dismantling his enemies, and causing as much disorder on them as possible, in his view, is being stylish, because he's still in the process of maturing. Considering that he gains several of the old Dante's traits later on in the game, especially at the end where his hair permanently goes white, he starts to refine his fighting style (noticeable in his Aquila move-set), allowing more creative options, just like the old Dante.
** Can also lead to another case: The game is also easier because Dante has been fighting demons since he was a child, by ''necessity''. So he's already experienced in dealing with the common mooks by the start of the game, hence the easier difficulty as compared to the previous ''Devil May Cry'' titles.
* Another case is the full realization of the [[FauxSymbolism latent ideas]] introduced in the first ''Devil May Cry'' [[ExcusePlot that were never elaborated on]]. Mundus's name is derived from "Rex Mundi", which was a name that the Cathars used to refer to Satan based on their [[UsefulNotes/{{Gnosticism}} Gnostic-like beliefs]] that he was the true ruler of the physical world. Though in the case of ''[=DmC=]: Devil May Cry'', the creators choose to portray the resistance to Mundus (as the [[GodOfEvil Demiurge]]) and his associates (as the Archons) in political/socioeconomic terms (in this case making Mundus the representation of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominant_culture the Dominant Group Culture]]) rather than in a religious/philosophical way. Whether it is done successfully or not, your mileage may vary.

* Vergil didn’t just kill Mundus' child to provoke Mundus, he did it so that once Mundus died, he has no heir to take his place, giving Vergil a path to rule without any other king to get in his way.

* The style system in this game is mostly based on damage, but it makes sense; this Dante is a fighter, a survivor, he's punk-ish and unrefined. This Dante is angry at the demons who have caused him pain. It would make sense that brutally dismantling his enemies, and causing as much disorder on them as possible, in his view, is being stylish, because he's still in the process of maturing. Considering that he gains several of the old Dante's traits later on in the game, [[spoiler: especially at the end where his hair permanently goes white,]] he starts to refine his fighting style (noticeable in his Aquila move-set), allowing more creative options, just like the old Dante.

* [=DmC=]: Devil May Cry was confirmed to take place in an alternate universe (eventually) from that of the games in the original continuity. Interestingly enough, Devil May Cry Volume 2 (which takes place prior to the events of Devil May Cry 2 in the original continuity) features interdimensional travel between parallel universes as an important Plot Device. Bonus Points for the fact that the primary alternate universe that Dante is in for most of the Novel is one where Mundus DOES rule the human world. Strange fate. Isn't it?

** Can also lead to another case: The game is also easier because Dante has been fighting demons since he was a child, by ''necessity''. So he's already experienced in dealing with the common mooks by the start of the game, hence the easier difficulty as compared to the previous Devil May Cry titles.
* Another case is the full realization of the [[FauxSymbolism latent ideas]] introduced in the first Devil May Cry [[ExcusePlot that were never elaborated on]]. Mundus's name is derived from "Rex Mundi", which was a name that the Cathars used to refer to Satan based on their [[UsefulNotes/{{Gnosticism}} Gnostic-like beliefs]] that he was the true ruler of the physical world. Though in the case of [=DmC=]: VideoGame/DevilMayCry, the creators choose to portray the resistance to Mundus (as the [[GodOfEvil Demiurge]]) and his associates (as the Archons) in political/socioeconomic terms (in this case making Mundus the representation of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominant_culture the Dominant Group Culture]]) rather than in a religious/philosophical way. Whether it is done successfully or not, your mileage may vary.
** Mundus is one of many {{Satanic Archetype}}s in fictional media who were originally supposed to ''be'' {{Satan}} himself (name and all), and one overarching theme in TheIlluminati conspiracy theories is the premise that Satan is the entire outfit's overarching leader, so yeah, it does make sense.

* Another case is the full realization of the [[FauxSymbolism latent ideas]] introduced in the first Devil May Cry [[ExcusePlot that were never elaborated on]]. Mundus's name is derived from "Rex Mundi", which was a name that the Cathars used to refer to Satan based on their [[UsefulNotes/{{Gnosticism}} Gnostic-like beliefs]] that he was the true ruler of the physical world. Though in the case of [=DmC=]: Franchise/DevilMayCry, the creators choose to portray the resistance to Mundus (as the [[GodOfEvil Demiurge]]) and his associates (as the Archons) in political/socioeconomic terms (in this case making Mundus the representation of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominant_culture the Dominant Group Culture]]) rather than in a religious/philosophical way. Whether it is done successfully or not, your mileage may vary.

** Can also lead to another case: The game is also easier because Dante has been fighting demons since he was a child, by ''necessity''. So he's already experienced in dealing with the common mooks by the start of the game, hence the easier difficulty.

* The style system in this game is mostly based on damage, but it makes sense; this Dante is a fighter, a survivor, he's punk-ish and unrefined. This Dante is angry at the demons who have caused him pain. It would make sense that brutally dismantling his enemies, and causing as much disorder on them as possible, in his view, is being stylish, because he's still in the process of maturing. Considering that he gains several of the old Dante's traits later on in the game, [[spoiler: especially at the end where his hair permanently goes white,]] he starts to refine his fighting style, allowing more creative options, just like the old Dante.

* FridgeBrilliance: [=DmC=]: Devil May Cry was confirmed to take place in an alternate universe (eventually) from that of the games in the original continuity. Interestingly enough, Devil May Cry Volume 2 (which takes place prior to the events of Devil May Cry 2 in the original continuity) features interdimensional travel between parallel universes as an important Plot Device. Bonus Points for the fact that the primary alternate universe that Dante is in for most of the Novel is one where Mundus DOES rule the human world. Strange fate. Isn't it?
* FridgeBrilliance: The style system in this game is mostly based on damage, but it makes sense; this Dante is a fighter, a survivor, he's punk-ish and unrefined. This Dante is angry at the demons who have caused him pain. It would make sense that brutally dismantling his enemies, and causing as much disorder on them as possible, in his view, is being stylish, because he's still in the process of maturing. Considering that he gains several of the old Dante's traits later on in the game, [[spoiler: especially at the end where his hair permanently goes white,]] he starts to refine his fighting style, allowing more creative options, just like the old Dante.
** Can also lead to another case of FridgeBrilliance: the game is also easier because Dante has been fighting demons since he was a child, by ''necessity''. So he's already experienced in dealing with the common mooks by the start of the game, hence the easier difficulty.
* Another case of FridgeBrilliance is the full realization of the [[FauxSymbolism latent ideas]] introduced in the first Devil May Cry [[ExcusePlot that were never elaborated on]]. Mundus's name is derived from "Rex Mundi", which was a name that the Cathars used to refer to Satan based on their [[UsefulNotes/{{Gnosticism}} Gnostic-like beliefs]] that he was the true ruler of the physical world. Though in the case of [=DmC=]: Franchise/DevilMayCry, the creators choose to portray the resistance to Mundus (as the [[GodOfEvil Demiurge]]) and his associates (as the Archons) in political/socioeconomic terms (in this case making Mundus the representation of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominant_culture the Dominant Group Culture]]) rather than in a religious/philosophical way. Whether it is done successfully or not, your mileage may vary.

* Another case of FridgeBrilliance is the full realization of the [[FauxSymbolism latent ideas]] introduced in the first Devil May Cry [[ExcusePlot that were never elaborated on]]. Mundus's name is derived from "Rex Mundi", which was a name that the Cathars used to refer to Satan based on their [[{{Gnosticism}} Gnostic-like beliefs]] that he was the true ruler of the physical world. Though in the case of [=DmC=]: Franchise/DevilMayCry, the creators choose to portray the resistance to Mundus (as the [[GodOfEvil Demiurge]]) and his associates (as the Archons) in political/socioeconomic terms (in this case making Mundus the representation of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominant_culture the Dominant Group Culture]]) rather than in a religious/philosophical way. Whether it is done successfully or not, your mileage may vary.

* FridgeBrilliance: The style system in this tame is mostly based on damage, but it makes sense; this Dante is a fighter, a survivor, he's punk-ish and unrefined. This Dante is angry at the demons who have caused him pain. It would make sense that brutally dismantling his enemies, and causing as much disorder on them as possible, in his view, is being stylish, because he's still in the process of maturing. Considering that he gains several of the old Dante's traits later on in the game, [[spoiler: especially at the end where his hair permanently goes white,]] he starts to refine his fighting style, allowing more creative options, just like the old Dante.

* FridgeBrilliance: The fighting mechanics of the game rewarded players for being aggressive moreso that being creative, but it makes sense; this Dante is young, punk-ish, and unrefined. It would make sense that being aggressive, to him, is being stylish, because he's still in the process of maturing. Considering that he gains several of the old Dante's traits later on in the game, [[spoiler: especially at the end where his hair permanently goes white,]] he starts to refine his fighting style, allowing more creative options, just like the old Dante.

* The fighting mechanics of the game rewarded players for being aggressive moreso that being creative, but it makes sense; this Dante is young, punk-ish, and unrefined. It would make sense that being aggressive, to him, is being stylish, because he's still in the process of maturing. Considering that he gains several of the old Dante's traits later on in the game, [[spoiler: especially at the end where his hair permanently goes white,]] he starts to refine his fighting style, allowing more creative options, just like the old Dante.

* I remember how the fighting mechanics of the game rewarded players for being aggressive moreso that being creative, but then it hit me; this Dante is young, punk-ish, and unrefined. It would make sense that being aggressive, to him, is being stylish, because he's still in the process of maturing. Considering that he gains several of the old Dante's traits later on in the game, [[spoiler: especially at the end where his hair permanently goes white,]] he starts to refine his fighting style, allowing more creative options. Also, when acquiring new moves, they also allow more creative options for combat.

* Another case of FridgeBrilliance is the full realization of the [[FauxSymbolism latent ideas]] introduced in the first Devil May Cry [[ExcusePlot that were never elaborated on]]. Mundus's name is derived from "Rex Mundi", which was a name that the Cathars used to refer to Satan based on their [[{{Gnosticism}} Gnostic-like beliefs]] that he was the true ruler of the physical world. Though in the case of [=DmC=]: DevilMayCry, the creators choose to portray the resistance to Mundus (as the [[GodOfEvil Demiurge]]) and his associates (as the Archons) in political/socioeconomic terms (in this case making Mundus the representation of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominant_culture the Dominant Group Culture]]) rather than in a religious/philosophical way. Whether it is done successfully or not, your mileage may vary.

* Another case of FridgeBrilliance is the full realization of the [[FauxSymbolism latent ideas]] introduced in the first Devil May Cry [[ExcusePlot that were never elaborated on]]. Mundus's name is derived from "Rex Mundi", which was a name that the Cathars used to refer to Satan based on their [[{{Gnosticism}} Gnostic-like beliefs]] that he was the true ruler of the physical world. Though in the case of [=DmC=]: DevilMayCry, the creators choose to portray the resistance to Mundus (as the [[GodOfEvil Demiurge]]) and his associates (as the Archons) in political/socioeconomic terms (in this case making Mundus the representation of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominant_culture the Dominant Group Culture]]) rather than in a religious/philosophical way. Whether it is done successfully or not, your mileage may vary. JesseMB27.

* FridgeBrilliance: DmC: Devil May Cry was confirmed to take place in an alternate universe (eventually) from that of the games in the original continuity. Interestingly enough, in Devil May Cry Volume 2 (which takes place prior to the events of Devil May Cry 2 in the 0riginal continuity), features interdimensional travel between parallel universes as an important Plot Device. Bonus Points for the fact that the primary alternate universe that Dante is in for most of the Novel is one where Mundus DOES rule the human world. Strange fate. Isn't it?
* Another case of FridgeBrilliance is the full realization of the [[FauxSymbolism latent ideas]] introduced in the first Devil May Cry [[ExcusePlot that were never elaborated on]]. Mundus's name is derived from "Rex Mundi" which was a name that the Cathars used to refer to Satan based on their [[{{Gnosticism}} Gnostic-like beliefs]] that he was the true ruler of the physical world. Though in the case of DmC:DevilMayCry, the creators choose to portray the resistance to Mundus (as the [[GodOfEvil Demiurge]]) and his associates (as the Archons) in political/socioeconomic terms (in this case making Mundus the representation of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominant_culture Dominant Group Culture]]) rather than in a religious/philosophical way. Whether it is done successfully or not, your mileage may vary. JesseMB27.

** Mundus is one of many {{Satanic Archetype}}s in the media who were originally supposed to ''be'' {{Satan}} himself (name and all), and one overarching theme in TheIlluminati conspiracy theories is the premise that Satan is the entire outfit's overarching leader, so yeah, it does make sense.

** Mundus was originally supposed to ''be'' Satan (name et al), and one overarching theme in TheIlluminati conspiracy theories is the premise that Satan is the entire outfit's overarching leader, so yeah, it does make sense.

* Another case of FridgeBrilliance is the full realization of the [[FauxSymbolism latent ideas]] introduced in the first Devil May Cry [[ExcusePlot that were never elaborated on]]. Mundus's name is derived from "Rex Mundi" which was a name that the Cathars used to refer to Satan based on their [[{{Gnosticism}} Gnostic-like beliefs]] that he was the true ruler of the physical world. Though in the case of DmC:DevilMayCry, the creators choose to portray the resistance to Mundus (as the [[GodOfEvil Demiurge]]) and his associates (as the Archons) in political/socioeconomic terms (in this case making Mundus the representation of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominant_culture Dominant Group Culture]]) rather than in a religious/philosophical way. Whether it is done successfully or not, your mileage may vary. JesseMB27.

* Another case of FridgeBrilliance is the full realization of DMC1's [[FauxSymbolism latent ideas]]. Mundus's name is derived from "Rex Mundi" which was a name that the Cathars used to refer to Satan due to their [[UsefulNotesGnosticism Gnostic like beliefs]] that he was the true ruler of the physical world. Though in the case of DmC:DevilMayCry, chooses to take the resistance to the demiurge in a political rather than a religious/philosophical way. Whether it is done successfully, Your Mile May Vary.

FridgeBrilliance: DmC: Devil May Cry was confirmed to take place in an alternate universe (eventually) from that of the games in the original continuity. Interestingly enough, in Devil May Cry Volume 2 (which takes place prior to the events of Devil May Cry 2 in the 0riginal continuity), features interdimensional travel between parallel universes as an important Plot Device. Bonus Points for the fact that the primary alternate universe that Dante is in for most of the Novel is one where Mundus DOES rule the human world. Strange fate. Isn't it?