Guys, I've finally done it! Jackpot!
New DMC5 player here. I can't believe how cruel the timing for the ground version was at the start. It took me 2 full hours to learn how to chain Judgment Cut back to back. It's such a weird but ultimately exhilarating experience. I can't believe how it barely has any real progression (at least in my case). It went from 1 and a half hours of "nothing is coming out no matter what I press" to "neuron activation" once it clicked.
For context, I completed the campaign yesterday, and I've never played a DMC game before. I got this game because I solely wanted to play as Vergil, but I learnt that I needed to complete the entire campaign with the original cast if I wanted to experience the story normally first, so I only got to truly try the character now.
Please don't tell me that this isn't even the hardest thing to do as Vergil. Actually do, I'm up for the challenge.