Devil May Cry bores me...

[SKELTON S. SKELETON]

I have no idea why Heavenly Sword gets so much hate (IGN failed to mention the block system so I assume they didn't know how to block) but regardless, Enslaved was an awesome game. It's story and characters were utterly amazing so with the budget they have now plus guidance from the 'awesome' capcom I have faith in them.

the reason heavenly sword gets so much hate from just about everyone has nothing to do with the blocking. the game had okay art direction that actually aided it's conveyance of the game world
things the game did not have: a good combat system
it's one of the few times i'll agree with yahtzee entirely on something but heavenly swords combat system is a lot of hitting buttons and watching mariko flounder in directions and swing her Things around in pre set patterns that don't really alter your strategy or matter at all.