So this game is good, but I'm not getting best charaction action of all time talk here. It's very safe. It's a better version of DMC4. The combat mechanics are fun, but the enemies are brain dead combo fodder.
But DMC is mostly a combo styling game. The level design is non-existent, the environments repetitive, and there is a serious lack of bosses, which is where the game shines.
The Bayonetta and Ninja Gaiden (Xbox 1 and 360 only) games are much better packages. I do like the game, but the series doesn't really do anything new here.
Obviously, if you love that combo heavy mechanics, which many absolutely love, I get the appeal. It's a deep well of experimentation here. I just hoped they improved the campaign, which has been a weakness with this series.