DmC has intelligent combat, an engrossing story, a hyper-stylish mood, vibrant visuals, and nearly flawless execution.
DmC is just an incredibly well-made game with its only fault being it lasts about 10 hours. However, DmC is so compelling that I started a new playthrough immediately, which is the obvious intention of the developers what with four (four!) unlockable higher difficulties.
All cutscenes are skippable, although the acting is so good I find myself rewatching most the cutscenes. Death is very forgiving, and the pacing never bogs down. I didn't encounter a single glitch, and the HD textures make for a crisp, elegant world. The sound design is superb as well.
Basically DmC is a brilliant game that will last 20-30 hours if you desire to find all secrets and fully upgrade Dante. In my opinion Ninja Theory has taken DMC from niche-bizarro status to universal appeal through sheer quality of design. A must play for action game fans.