Yeah, I like the story in DMC3 as well. Plus, you're absolutely correct. It's good that they went on their separate paths unlike some who was enlightened and then fought along side each other. Their individualistic nature as well as their independence from one another was good...and as stubborn as Dante is, his humanity showing (when trying to save Vergil) just made it nicer. Brothers, always will be brothers no matter the difference. And Vergil plunging through hell alone and trying to take on Mundus by himself shows that his need for power had a reason.
Dante still and always will be my favorite. xD And this includes entire gameverse. XD He's pretty different. Flamboyant, showy...arrogant yet backs it up, but over all, badass good guy who isn't THAT idealistic and pretty much is aware of how real things are in actuality. That and his personality's just refreshing. Get a laugh every time. XD