Those who bought DMC at launch: Why?

[ps3-sales!]

DigitalDevilSummoner said:

I don't want to step onto JayWood's territory but are we already talking about a flop ?

In japan, during the same time period as DMC 4, DmC sold half as much* (on the PS3 alone, far worse on the 360)
In the UK, during the same time period as DMC 4, DmC sold just one third what DMC 4 did.

Note the absence of any other major title launching at the same time.

*While DMC 4 and DmC pre sales were the same, meaning Capcom failed to attract their goal, the casuals.

To this day:

DMC HD Collection: 0.74 m


http://www.siliconera.com/2013/01/25/dmc-devil-may-cry-may-have-failed-to-attract-casual-fans-in-japan/
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-01-21-uk-chart-dmc-devil-may-cry-horns-its-way-to-top-spot
http://www.vgchartz.com/gamedb/?name=devil+may+cry+hd

To be a bit fair, Dmc is clearly more western influenced than DMC 4. With that said I don't think it'll sell well.