First look at DmC Devil May Cry gameplay

New information regarding the reboot to the popular Devil May Cry series surfaced at E3.

DmC will be developed by Cambridge-based company Ninja Theory, with several changes expected to freshen up the franchise.

Players will still take control of Dante but he now has an altered appearance with shorter hair and a different face.

Dante also has a new set of powers. As well as regular moves he will be able to use angel or demon attacks to pull off different combinations and strategies. Angel attacks will pull Dante towards an enemy, while demon attacks pull enemies towards him.

Using these new attacks will be key to progressing in the game as some enemies will require a combination of moves to defeat.

In another first for a Devil May Cry franchise you will be able to control the view camera affording you the best views of the action.

Despite the new additions there will be some familiar features for long-time fans of the series, such as the franchise’s signature scoring system. This allows players to mix up attacks as an on-screen meter ticks steadily upwards before awarding you a grade based on how well you’ve done.

DmC Devil May Cry is set for release on 15 January next year.