I agree. I've never played a DMC game and was excited because of the hype. After playing the demo, I'm completely disinterested.

Wow did this demo ever disappoint. Static environments, unrefined controls, last-gen jerky animations...
It all hearkens back to old-school DMC, which I suppose appeals to the fans. But for newcomers to the series, they aren't going to be impressed or enthusiastic. The demo showcases only the drudgery that is linear progression and forced combat in predictable situations. For the fans though, it's all about the combat. Anyone who's played DMC before will know that you advance in skills and styles and just go to town, and have fun doing it. But the demo shows nothing of this.
What a shame. Capcom could have taken the opportunity to make improvements aside from a little graphics update....