 Noting the similarities between Nero and Dante, Metro said that Nero's other skills (his swordsmanship and the Devil Bringer) made him unique.IGN ranked the Devil Bringer the ninth-best weapon in the "Devil May Cry" series, since Nero could attack any type of enemy with his arm.A Dual Shockers reviewer enjoyed Nero's combat, which added depth to the series because it differed from Dante's.