Although Dante is often the main playable character , the player also controls other characters .
As the series progresses a demon emperor , Mundus , is found to be responsible for the murder of Dante 's mother and the enslavement of his brother .
Although Dante is often the main playable Dante , the player also controls other characters .
As the series progresses a demon emperor , Mundus , is found to be responsible for the murder of Dante 's mother and the enslavement of his brother .