Devil May Cry 4 PC
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8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 190 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 171 out of 190
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 190
  3. Negative: 13 out of 190

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  1. Keirnoth
    Jul 9, 2011
    10
    This review is made strictly to answer one question: Is this a good PC port? In short, YES.

    Contrary to what popular game sites (such as 1UP) says, Devil May Cry 4 was actually ORIGINALLY developed on the PC platform and ported to the PS3 and X360. More importantly, unlike DMC3: SE, all the porting was done in-house, and it shows. Because of its native build on the PC, you'll see optio    ns that are reminiscent of PC-only games - ability to play the game in a window, high definition resolution support, antialiasing, aniscoptic filtering, and fine tuning over graphical options such as texture quality and shadow detail.

    Mind you, the control scheme almost REQUIRES a controller. This is not because it's a "dumbed down" game, but it is because the DMC series is ALWAYS controller-intensive. It's simply the nature of having an action game where you can do so many things at once. The game UI can be navigated with a keyboard and mouse, but gameplay will be VERY clunky on a keyboard, mainly because of keyboard ghosting issues due to the way the game plays. Just get yourself a controller. Any controller will do, not just an X360 controller.

    What's even better about this game is that the requirements aren't that steep either. If you have a PC setup that's 1-5 years old, you'll be able to run this game just fine on a Core2Duo with an 8800GT at near-max settings. The game runs at a smooth 60 fps or better, and it does not suffer from the slow load times of the X360 and PS3 versions.

    Plus the PC-only features - Turbo Mode (which many expert DMC4 players use) plus Legendary Dark Knight mode (where dozens and dozens of enemies spawn) are just icing on the cake. This is a PC version of a console game done right. A superior port in a sense, even though this game was originally was developed on a PC platform (despite the fact the PS3 and X360 versions came first).

    Basically, if you're worried about the effects of consolitis that has been plaguing games like these, no need to fear. This game will take advantage of what your PC has and allow you to take on the demons with style! Capcom has proven with DMC4 and many of their PC releases after this title that they are more than capable of making PC versions of their console hits that take advantage of what the PC has to offer!    … Expand
  2. RobbertJ.
    Jun 6, 2008
    10
    Best capcom port ever and also maybe best console game port in; performance, gameplay and graphics.
  3. MichaelS
    Aug 30, 2009
    7
    While DMC4 offers solid combat, it also offers a lot of pointless walking or jumping around, occasionally in maze-like environments to add to the tedium. I don't mind repeating boss fights, since the bosses are very well done, and the original DMC had prepared me for repeating encounters. However, I don't recall DMC1 diluting its combat sections quite so heavily. I suppose I am disappointed that, 3 games on, the game hasn't actually improved overall. Good, but not great.… Expand
  4. CharlieP.
    Feb 1, 2008
    10
    This is gonna b amazing. The demo rocks and so will the game.
  5. RileyN
    Dec 31, 2009
    10
    At some points the game stumbles a bit with annoying enemies or ridiculous jump puzzles, but all of it is overshadowed by the sheer fun had in the combat sections. Legendary Dark Knight mode alone is worth the price of admission.
  6. JoshuaB
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    I must say the story actually had me in tears.. Great game play and godly story.. It may seem like a very in-complex story line at first but it gets quite deep by the end, I've played it 19 times and Still enjoying it also 1UP... UP yours!
  7. vantz
    Dec 6, 2011
    0
    Relative to the 1st and 3rd dmc, dmc4 is a bad game. Uninteresting story, bad design, broken gameplay, annoying backtracking... all things the older games excelled at.
  8. [Anonymous]
    Jul 20, 2008
    3
    Above average gameplay buried in a mountain of shlock. If they had cut 80% of the long, corny, and frequently irrelevant cutscenes and instead put those resources into improving the gameplay, especially the buggy platforming elements, it could have been great. As it is, it's painful.
  9. KaseyB.
    Mar 20, 2008
    10
    Probably one of the best games besides COD4 that I have played for the PS3 platform and a must have for hardcore shoot'em up fans.
  10. KrumKirov
    May 28, 2008
    10
    Really good game :) Everything that was expected and even more. Smashing graphics, stunning sound and control. Perfect, put simply.
  11. Abdullah
    Jul 13, 2008
    9
    I really don't know why 1up gave it such a low score. The game is pure art. Great graphics and gameplay. A must have for all DMC fans.
  12. ShammyS.
    Jul 19, 2008
    10
    This is a flawless port. It is also one hell of a game period. This is also probably the first console port that is actually better than the console version, unless u have a crappy PC.
  13. AndreyG
    Jun 15, 2009
    10
    Excellent game overall. The story isn't too complex, but the gameplay is absolutely amazing and kept me entertained throughout the game. The only downside is that it's much harder to play without a gamepad, but otherwise the game is amazing.
  14. RahulS
    Aug 1, 2009
    10
    I don't believe comments of 1up. I just follows the views of ign and gamespot. This game rocks. I have been playing this game daily for a year now.
  15. Armalyte
    Jan 26, 2010
    9
    On the PC there are very few games like this. Excellent graphics, perfect sound compartment, menus full of features and goodies. So, if you like the genre and do not own a PSX 2, better buy it NOW! (Requires absolutely the Xbox controller to fully enjoy it)
  16. JohnG
    Jan 31, 2008
    10
    Yes i thik this game is relly cool.but i hope comes out in feb.beacuse i went on the web I found out there different dates on the game when it comes out for pc.so i hope it stays the same in feb.
  17. TalD.
    May 26, 2008
    10
    I love this game! good graphics, just a good game.
  18. SrdjanS.
    Jul 13, 2008
    10
    Hey 1UP- shut the F*** UP! This game is pure quality- awesome game with awesome port. Fantastic graphics, animation, movies, art, game-play, audio tracks, voice acting, re-playability, optimization... This game has it A-L-L! Probably the best in particular genre until today!
  19. Ajores
    Jul 1, 2011
    10
    If you like action with a lot of flash, then DMC is the perfect series for you, and DMC4 is one of the prettiest and most fun in the series. This was a solid game with an entertaining story, and the art direction has some excellent detail ESPECIALLY in the character models. Console port or no, I'd still recommend a controller for your PC if you want to play this. I'd suggest this game for anyone who likes good ol' arcade action.… Expand
  20. IRevolution
    Feb 6, 2011
    10
    I hadn't played Devil may cry untill this one ... and damn was it good... i played this game shortly after finishing Darksiders - while i'd compare both titles in very similar ways, Devil May cry's storyline and graphics were in a class of their own. not to mention the audio track and voice acting........... I never thought much of the DMC series... but i thoroughly enjoyed finishing this game, could not put it down... i used an xbox360 controller for PC to play the game also.... yes there are some annoying things in the game (puzzle) type things etc etc... but compared to darksiders its nothing at all. Get this game for the Storyline alone..... asif the graphics and sound arn't amazing enough. I'd be keen to see this game made into a movie, as I'd watch that too… Expand
  21. Dante-0
    Mar 12, 2011
    10
    This game is great. Good characters and good story. Very good game-play. demanding boss and the subordinate characters are well prepared. a lot of game-play modes and a long game.
  22. MelonPan
    Jul 26, 2012
    9
    The level design is still terrible, but the combat has been seriously ramped up. The skill cap for playing as dante has been blasted clear into space with the ability to swap between all four stances and all of your weapons on the fly. I frequently find myself watching amazing dante players doing incredible things, and wondering how many fingers they have that they can do all these things.
    If dante is too much to handle, nero is the perfect second choice. It's much easier to bring nero to his full potential and still feel awesome about it. There's not as much memorable music in this game (virgil battle 2, how I miss you) and dante only spends half the time being crazy, surrendering part of the spotlight so you can see nero being a whiny **** for the other half. But overall, if you're a fan of incredibly complex combat, over the top action, and cheesy satire that's so good it's almost self-aware, I strongly recommend this game    … Expand
  23. AlexRazerX
    Dec 20, 2012
    10
    I'm writing this because I've had it with all the "Professional Critic Reviews" ,they're all a bunch of bribed **** ,especially IGN ! This game is simply a master piece .It has one of the most EPIC and beautiful stories told in games I've seen ,the best character writings and designs and astonishing gameplay ,It overwhelms in content and it isn't the longest game ever created but is definitely one of the games worth every second of your time ,why should somethings like Mass Effect or Assassin's Creed have so much glory and this should be so underrated ,sure it has a few repetitive levels but I think it was purposely done that way, so the Story could be told the way it was intended to be .This is simply a mind blower.The Port for PC is simply one of the best Ports I've ever played and it even has more content (Legendary Dark Knight Difficulty and Turbo Mode) .I give this game a 11 out of 10 because it was done with the purpose of being good and not just for making money .I urge you BUY THIS GAME ,it's sold on Steam ,Amazon ,GameStop ,If you want to go all digital like me I recommend Steam otherwise it's basically sold everywhere ,and YES the PC Version is the BEST ! It has some of the BEST 10 out of 10 gameplay ,10 out of 10 story and especially the soundtrack is a 10 out of 10 !!!!… Expand
  24. Bumble-Reviews
    Jan 27, 2013
    3
    The PC version of this game is terrible. With awful graphical issues as well as terrible resolutions and aspect ratios, I never thought that I would say the console versions are superior.
    My review of the console versions follow. Unlike it's incredibly exciting and stylish predecessor, Devil May Cry 4 feels like a boring chore. I'll admit, the combat is incredible... only when you posses     the character Dante. Other wise you play as the incredibly uninteresting and unexplained Nero who has your typical hack n' slash move set. With Nero, you can button mash your way through the first sets of levels. Compared to Dante, Nero has a underwhelming move set. Although, unlike Dante, Nero has Devil Bringer. As you can guess, it brings enemies closer to him for some interesting aerial maneuvers, but not enough to keep you interested. As for Dante, this is where the game shines. Luckily, they removed the feature from Devil May Cry 3 in which you are forced into picking one Style for the mission. Now, you can switch instantly with the d-pad, and can pull of some sick combos. Unfortunately, you are only backtracking through Nero's levels, which gets really repetitive. However, this game has some of the best boss battles in the series, as well as the toughest. Berial was interesting, but the best ones were Credo and The Savior. Credo in particular. Sadly, with an awful story line, the game doesn't convey enough emotion for me to care about most of these characters, and the boss battles I'm fighting. While in Devil May Cry 3, I actually felt like the dual between Dante and Vergil was important, and I wanted to beat it. The puzzles in this game are very simple, and feel like pointless padding. Especially since the focus is combat, where this game succeeds. I'd talk about the story, but it's virtually non-existent. Overall, it's a very underwhelming title in the series, considering that it only gets somewhat good half way through the game. Not worth it. Mediocre. Collapse… Expand
  25. Archaeoteryx
    Jan 4, 2013
    10
    Played the old Devil may cry games a long time ago, decided to revisit some good DMC times, i didn't think it would be that good but i was surprised by the awesome storyline/game-play/graphics they really did a good job on this game. i would rate it 9.5/10 but they don't have that option :/ and its too awesome to be 9/10.
  26. Korja
    Jan 15, 2013
    10
    Plenty fun game that'll get your fingers hurting trying to that SSS rank, addicting gameplay that will keep you coming back for more. Crazy cutscenes, fun gameplay, 10/10.
  27. pavilion76
    Feb 26, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome, one of the few I have played through to the end. The PC port is awesome although, I wouldn't know if it is better on any other system. As far as game play, I prefer this over DMC3, simply because this one allows you to play as both Nero and Dante, and that when you get to Dante you can switch styles at will. The biggest minus for me was the backtracking. Dante did offer fresh new funny awesomeness, but its still backtracking just the same, the bosses don't change so you can beat them all first go with Dante.… Expand
  28. ZigZagoon
    Sep 2, 2008
    5
    Pure homerism above. An average game and an average port. I wasn't impressed at all. But if flashiness and combos is all it takes to enthrall the above audience, so be it. People who like more from their games look elsewhere.
  29. Cthulhu
    Feb 28, 2008
    8
    The game was kinda dissappointing for a hardcore DMC fan. Dante's part in the game was too small, and I could see some "Japanization", like the holy knights. Oh yeah, what's with Credo's beard?
  30. [anonymous]
    Dec 22, 2009
    8
    Not as good as previous DMC games, but the improved visuals and smooth gameplay somewhat makes up for that. This is a properly done port, runs well and isn't buggy (download the free benchmark/demo just to be sure it will run well on your PC.) It's obviously a console-type game, but it's good. Just make sure you have a gamepad.
  31. cambria
    Oct 16, 2010
    8
    This game has great graphics, a decent storyline, and a fairly slow start. I noticed this at first and almost gave up, but give it a few missions! It gets captivating, and you will find yourself deeply engrossed. For some reason, despite having a compatible controller, I can only control the menu by keyboard, so it is a little annoying to go back and forth, but no biggie. I haven't read anyone else having this problem either, so it may be isolated. The ratings of the public alone says volumes about this game; 50 positive, 3 negative user scores by oct 15, 2010. Excellent title.… Expand
  32. oblivion2011
    Jul 3, 2011
    6
    I became so distracted with flustering with the camera controls and the game controls that i've lost all interesting for the plot and game itself.
  33. faraaz11
    Oct 25, 2011
    8
    This is actually a very good game,though it lacks some weapons and stylish moves like in devil may cry 3.The graphics of this game is very astounding.So it's a must have/played game.
  34. LeyendaV
    Jun 20, 2012
    7
    Esta entrega supuso una gran bocanada de aire a la saga, algo que venía necesitando. Han pulido un poco más lo que respecta a la historia, y sin perder los gags propios que caracterizan a Devil May Cry.
    Si bien el ritmo esta bien llevado, la jugabilidad hace que se torne repetitivo, y uno se puede terminar cansando antes de lo debido.
  35. prohodil_mimo
    Feb 5, 2013
    7
    Before this game I was read-only (watch-only, to be precise: anime, cut-scenes from previous parts and so on) fan of this universe. And I'm definitely glad, that my close relationship with it begun due to this game. The setting ranges from pretty good to awesome, except, maybe, sewers, that part was just strange. The music is quite good, the fighting tense but passable, and the Dante... I fear, Capcom will never surpass themselves with this character.… Expand

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Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. 1UP
    58
    A port that doesn't have anything new or interesting for PC gamers. Sure, it's Devil May Cry 4, and by golly, its enhanced high-res visuals sure look swell. But if you're going to port a game to the PC, you should take advantage of the most versatile platform out there. DMC4 fails to do so.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    74
    Its story, while not being complicated or particularly mysterious, remains fun and interesting enough to see you through to the end, which is saying something because it isn't what many would consider to be a short game. What Capcom has produced isn't the pinnacle of console-to-PC quality, but it isn't anything to be laughed at either.
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  3. GameStar
    81
    Devil May Cry 4 may not be a very subtle game, but it sure is a lot of fun. Ripping whole armies of demons to shreds at breathtaking speed or watching a mighty end boss giving kudos to you in "over the top" cut scenes - things like these create that special feeling of power. There are some weak spots like (levels are re-used, a few annoying mini games and riddles), but action fans should give it a go anyway.
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