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Devil May Cry 4

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Special Features

High-definition visuals moving at 60 frames per second
Blend of familiar and new - newcomer Nero clashes with veteran Dante
New characters and environments
Signature blend of guns and swordplay
Deep combo system rewards stylish dispatching of enemies
Unique "Devil Bringer" arm opens up a range of combo options
Distinct set of weaponry and moves for Nero and Dante
Exceed System allows Nero to charge up his sword with a throttle effect, revving up to three levels with powerful attack options
New active style change system for Dante allows him to switch styles and weapons on the fly, producing crazy combo possibilities

Review

Devil May Cry 4 immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with a familiar hero. As the new leading man, Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic, his powerful "Devil Bringer" arm.

With the advanced graphical capabilities of the next-gen systems, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. Dynamic action and undeniable style combine with explosive fighting options and a gripping story to produce the incomparable experience that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.

Customer Reviews

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I don't understand why it has so much hype?

SamsSales | 13/09/2008 | See all SamsSales' reviews (25) »

Well I suppose I do, because of the other DMC games.

But when I got this, I put it on the hardest mode, and breezed through it. You have manual and automatic modes, to be honest they both seem the same.

The cut scenes are really good though, I loved watching them they were very well animated.

But for me, if you want to play a game like this, get ninja gaiden, that one was so much better.

This is still worth giving it a little whirl though, many people do like this it just isn't for my taste in gaming. I'd recommend lending it first though, completing it. Then seeing if you want to savagly attack this game doing it on all hard modes. Because of the lack of online gaming with this, (it doesnt exist) is also a reason why I would advise lending it first.

Devil May Cry: But not if he see's this game!

mattthebassguy | 13/09/2008 | See all mattthebassguy's reviews (3) »

This is pretty much the best game I've played ever. The campaign is fun, challenging and has many different aspects to it. I do agree that lot's of the game included mashing a lot of buttons to rake up some serious damage, but generally you need some skill to beat it.

The story is fun, witty and dramatic and the graphics and gameplay are just fantastic, a must buy for fans of Devil May Cry, Xbox 360 or video games alike!

A blend of old and new

xXx666GoKu666xXx | 03/09/2008 | See all xXx666GoKu666xXx's reviews (2) »

Devil May Cry 4 - The newest part of the series. Old veterans coming back from the previous installment, DMC 3, will feel themselves to be oddly familiar with the game as they get their hands on it.

You start the game as the young'in Nero. While he has a completely different gameplay style compared to DMC 3's Dante, Capcom has really busted it's ass to make Nero and his moves and weapons (which there are only 3 of) fit the frantic action-packed twitchfest that the DMC series is. I would never call myself a true Devil May Cry veteran, but I was kicking ass and enjoying it after 5 minutes of starting the game with Nero, and that says a lot more than I care to type about how well Capcom has made him fit the game. I was impressed.

At one part of the game you will switch over to Dante, who still has all 4 styles (and one "hidden" style) from DMC 3; trickster for evasion and mobility, swordmaster for wailing on demons, gunslinger for long-ranged action and royal guard for... whatever it's good for. He still plays as good as ever, and is now packed with the ability to change between his styles and all his weapons on the go. This makes dealing with the different kinds of enemies a lot easier (or harder if you're not used to juggle your styles and are not willing to experiment or try out different tactics) and instead of hindering the gameplay, I felt it added another layer of complexity and awesomeness into it. And it impresses the ladies.

Understandably, the story is never an important element in games like these and isn't supposed to be, yet DMC 4 has some interesting and quirky supporting characters and events. The main story is about the olde damsel in distress-situation, but that is besides the point (which is to kick ass). While it isn't Shakespeare-quality, I found myself to be interested in how the plot turned out even though most of it was pretty obvious. The cutscenes are as cool as ever, even when they're not as over the top as in DMC 3, and there's a lot of humor involved.

The game has lots of replayability in the form of 5 difficulty settings for the main game and a few extra game modes, notably the Bloody Palace that was introduced way back in DMC 2. Newcomers to the series will be pleased to hear that the difficulty threshold was lowered with a new, easier difficulty setting, and fans of the series making a comeback can start from a higher difficulty without unlocking it.

There are some negative points to the game, though; for example, the puzzles. This game is purely about kicking ass, not jumping over spikes and watching your health get chipped away when you bail and have to start over. Sure, the secret missions are a staple of the series, but Capcom should realize that puzzles should be kept out of the main game. Also the music gets a bit repetitive, and I felt this to be a problem in DMC 3 as well.

Some people and reviews complain about camera issues, but the camera is actually another strategic element in the game. Hostiles outside your viewing angle cannot attack you, so pushing demons and what have you out of your sight and rotating the camera is actually just the thing that keeps you from dying.

All in all, Devil May Cry 4 is definitely worth the purchase for the modern man (and woman), especially if you are a fan of the series and/or games that involve kicking ass. Capcom has definitely proved that the DMC series can handle different kinds of characters and gameplay mechanics, and that has left me yearning for more. It's not a perfect game, but then again, what is? 4 stars, almost 5. It's worth the low, low price, buy it now.

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