Man this news made reinstall DMC4:SE, played some Nero.
I had forgotten what a pain this game was to play. Like literal pain on my fingers. The hardcore might scoff at this, but I really hope a potential new DMCV is easier to play/control, i.e. doesn't make me have to use five fingers at the same time. This is why I'm a proponent of a soft-lock option (like Bayonetta) plus a dedicated launch button (like DmC). With someone like Nero it'd make it more comfortable to do exceed (while charging blue rose too, if these mechanic are even going to be in the game).
There are easier ways to do that with Nero. Luckily DMC4 allows customization of controls. I usually put L2 as blue rose charge, R2 for exceed, so both are manageable.
I hope they bring back controls customization akin to Automata or 4SE. There are only a few games left were practice and time spent is rewarding and not everything is easy access right out of the gate. Hopefully Itsuno has taken a hint from Souls franchise in how effort is rewarded.
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