9 Best Heated Character Rivalries In Gaming History

2. Dante Vs. Vergil

Two immortal, demonic brothers, both hyper-stylised and wielding oversized swords infused with energy from hell - what else are they going to do, but continually duel each other for all of eternity?

Though we got a feel for what a Dante vs Vergil fight could be when going up against his "trapped" form, Nero Angelo, in DMC 1, it was prequel Devil May Cry 3 that really cemented the rivalry and almost sportsmanlike chemistry between the "Sons of Sparda".

Gunfire is exchanged, Matrix-like slow-motion highlights the athleticism of the pair, and all-round "Dante vs Vergil" is a spectacle the series would only showcase in more fun ways going forward.

At the close of DMC 5, it seems like the pair are on the same page, almost taking an "Oh, you!" approach to their history. After all they are brothers, and as visibly ageing characters, it shifts the dynamic to more of an intense MMA fight between two legends, followed by a handshake, rather than one needing to obliterate the other.