>>714784928Itsuno was never capable of replicate the magic of the original DMC1.
The fact every single tool/weapon has a purpose in the game, is the main reason DMD never got better than in DMC1.
Nightmare is wonderful and one of the most unique bosses ever, DMC1 will actively punish you if you are playing wrong and Nightmare has no mercy, all the orbs will carry the amount of attacks and damage received into the next battle, break too many orbs, make yourself the whole battle even harder.
Bayonetta is a good frame of reference for a what if DMC2 was made by Kamiya, and man I have to say, shame we don't live in a world where Kamiya is creating more adventures for Dante.