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Devil May Cry 4

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9.2 User Score:

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Game Info

Publisher: Capcom Entertainment

Developer: Capcom Production Studio 1

Genre(s): Action

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)

Release Date: July 8, 2008

Summary

Fear resonates in the underworld as a new protagonist crosses paths with a familiar hero who seemingly inexplicably slaughters countless people. Long ago the Dark Knight Sparda awoke to justice and rebelled against the dark emperor, to wage a one-man war to save humanity. Thousands of years later, a religious organization worships this renowned savior and has taken it upon themselves to rid the world of all demons. Residing in Fortuna, a castle city on the coast, this "Order of the Sword" has an elite group of "Holy Knights" dedicated to carrying out this very creed. Rising among the ranks, a young cynical warrior named Nero witnesses Sparda's legendary son Dante slaughter countless "knights". Has the renowned devil hunter turned his back on mankind? What does this encounter mean for these two individuals and why has destiny brought them together? In Devil May Cry 4, players control the formidable Nero who comes to grips with his newly found power as his beliefs and allegiance are tested. Continuing the legacy of fast paced action synonymous with the series, Devil May Cry 4 pushes the envelope of excellence even further with the inclusion of a new combat system that incorporates Nero's "Devil Bringer". This new feature has players delivering overwhelming damage to enemies with non-stop combos, while gaining new power for Nero's right arm. Good things come to those who wait as PC owners will benefit from having more modes and more visual customization options to help enhance their demon-slaying action. Turbo mode turns-up the action to insane speeds, while Legendary Dark Knight Mode harnesses advanced PC processing power and fill the screen with an unbelievable number of enemies for extra difficulty. Moreover, familiar enemies from the console versions will show-up in new locations in the PC version. [Capcom]

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What The Critics Said

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GameShark

The graphics and sound are both stellar on a variety of levels, but the biggest reason the game is entertaining is the combat itself. Even its status as a port does little to harm things, and overall Devil May Cry 4 is a shining example of what the series has to offer.

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PTGamers

Devil May Cry 4 represents what kind of conversions the PC should always get – superior visuals and refined controls, all extremely polished.

Gamers.at

Thanks to the Devil Bringer, the amount of fun you’ll have with the gameplay skyrockets and the new turbo-mode brings even more twists to the already sublime action. DMC4 may well commit the sin of backtracking through levels, but its barely noteworthy a sacrilege this time around, due to the fact that the gamer then controls a different character. [Issue#15]

Worth Playing

Devil May Cry 4 is a great capstone to the trilogy, and the PC port takes exceptional advantage of the graphical potential of many gamers' PCs, while leaving the top-notch console gameplay untouched.

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2404.org

It is when it tries to do something else other than combat that the game stumbles.

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GameZone

A great title with plenty of action to keep you busy and enough eye candy to melt your corneas for a while.

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PC Zone UK

While slightly linear, obviously console-led, and a little repetitive, if you suspend your disbelief and let the game take you on a ride, you'll find your pulse pounding like a kettle drum. [Sept 2008, p.64]

GameStar

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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ActionTrip

The gameplay is addictive, leaving plenty of room for experimenting with tons of cool moves and fighting styles.

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Play (Poland)

Excellent and demanding slasher with beautiful visuals and wondrous heroes. Capcom did finally get its act together and the PC version no longer is just a pale specter of its console original. There is so many fighting moves that most gamers will probably never discover all of them. [Aug 2008]

Total PC Gaming

The game plays brilliantly. [Issue#10, p.52]

GameSpot

Plug in your gamepad and brace yourself: Devil May Cry 4 on the PC is every bit the equal of the console versions.

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IGN

The action gameplay is accessible and possesses quite a bit of depth if you're willing to put in the time. The higher-resolution graphics on the PC shine and flow smoothly, and the fact that a gamepad is the best way to go shouldn't turn you off.

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VideoGamer

Capcom has done nothing to make it more appealing for those who have passed on the series in the past, has been very brave with its decision to replace Dante with Nero, and, in many areas, been extremely slack in terms of game design, but, on the whole, DMC4 will leave fans with a smirk the great demon hunter himself would be proud of.

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PC Format

A fun hack-em-up, but like inferior designers who use mirrors to make a room look bigger, this is half the game it pretends to be. [Sept 2008, p.106]

Cheat Code Central

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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LEVEL (Czech Republic)

Twenty missions with two heroes and four different combat styles sound good but many missions take place in the same areas just other way round. Yet Devil May Cry 4 is an appealing addictive game for any player. Joypad required – keyboard+mouse controls for masochists only. [Aug 2008]

Eurogamer

This bout of monster mashing is still fun, yes, but Devil May Cry has now reached the point where it desperately needs to evolve into the 21st century as with "Resident Evil 4," or fade from the spotlight like "Dino Crisis."

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PC Gamer

Not too shabby, for a console port. [Oct 2008, p.64]

PC Gamer UK

Deal with all these niggles and there's an undeniably fun core of stupidly acrobatic, combo-heavy fighting. DMC4 doesn't move the series on, but when it's firing on all cylinders it's still enough to make you snigger with glee.

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1UP

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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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 48 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Armalyte gave it a9:
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)

Joshua B gave it a10:
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!

Riley N gave it a10:
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.

[anonymous] gave it an8:
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.

Michael S gave it a7:
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.

Rahul S gave it a10:
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.

Andrey G gave it a10:
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.

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