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That's fair I guess - I wouldn't say the combat is soulslike but it does have DMC elements and I played DMC5 to death. Interestingly, Clives main look is (quite clearly) Dante-inspired IMO. The colour scheme, the leather trousers... .

The dodge/counter window is huge though compared to games like that which is why I think it can be considered a bit easier.

I did play SMT Nocturne on the PS2 many years back, I can't say I got into the franchise much after that. Funnily enough, speaking of Dante, I think he made a cameo/crossover in Nocturne?