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I also appreciated that this add-on wasn't just a collection of skill tests or other such random bits and bobs. As Downfall starts, Vergil actually dies from his injuries and is immediately sucked into hell to do battle with his inner demons.Īlthough the premise may sound a bit cheesy, the attempt to give some insight into Vergil was handled well enough, and was consistent with what was established beforehand. Those who've rolled credits on the campaign will remember that it ended with Dante's twin brother limping away from the final conflict, seriously wounded. Released on March 5, DmC: Devil May Cry-Vergil's Downfall is story-based downloadable content (DLC) that begins immediately after the ending of DmC: Devil May Cry and continues the plot of Ninja Theory's superb revamp right where it left off. WTF Why isn't Mission 5 the final mission? HIGH Seeing that Vergil has his own fully-developed skill trees.