I like the juxtaposition between the tone of the cutscenes and the setting, plus I simply enjoy the gothic architecture/aesthetic, it was one of my favorite things about the original game, the melding of traditional horror themes with action mechanics. If anything though I expect them to move further away from horror in DMC5 though considering their increased focus on the Japanese market and apparent want to attract the Sengoku Basara audience. I enjoy the gameplay too much now to stop playing regardless of what direction they go in thematically.
Agreed on all points. I'd love to see a more DMC1 style return to the game; but if I was directing the art, I'd want eclectic. Vegas Strip, South American jungle, shopping mall, French chateaux, etc. DMC 3 brought some of this to the table, but strip club and Leviathan aside, everything else lacked sufficient diversity. DMC 1 nailed environment variety given the game's short length and perfect pacing.
But at the end of the day, I don't care that much as long as the combat's fun, enemies are diverse and complex, and the chatacter designs don't make me cringe.
Most important note for DMC 5 aside from level design is the need for better bosses. More Credos, less Saviours.
...Also, bring back Shadows.
