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Devil May Cry 4

First seen: 4 january 2008

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  • User Score (219)
    8.3 8.3 from 219 reviewers
  • Expert Score (123)
    8.3 8.3 from 123 reviewers
  • Gameplay (36)
    9.2 9.2 from 36 reviewers
  • Graphics (47)
    9.8 9.8 from 47 reviewers
  • Sound (46)
    9.2 9.2 from 46 reviewers
  • Storyline (3)
    9.0 9.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    9.2 9.2 from 3 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    9.2 9.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (13)
    8.9 8.9 from 13 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • terrific graphics, exciting gameplay, awesome combat, masterfully orchestrated cutscenes, outstanding presentation
  • cheer up, especially on harder difficulties, spectacular combos, fight same bosses 3x, some minor camera issues

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.

  • From the producer of Devil May Cry® and Resident Evil® 4
  • High-definition visuals moving at 60 frames per second
  • Blend of familiar and new: newcomer Nero clashes with veteran Dante
  • New…

Specifications

  • Genre
    Action
  • ESRB Rating
    M

Release Date

  • First seen
    4 January 2008

Devil May Cry is the new Xbox 360 game that follows the adventures of Dante, a half-demon, who hunts the demon leader Mundus who he believes killed his parents. While on his quest, Dante meets his demon twin, Vergil. He also meets and saves his future partner Trish. But after his defeat, Mundus vows that he will return and succeed in his ambition to rule the world.

The game is played by accomplishing missions to advance, by fighting demons or other enemies, succeeding in tasks, or even solving the occa…

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Devil May Cry is the new Xbox 360 game that follows the adventures of Dante, a half-demon, who hunts the demon leader Mundus who he believes killed his parents. While on his quest, Dante meets his demon twin, Vergil. He also meets and saves his future partner Trish. But after his defeat, Mundus vows that he will return and succeed in his ambition to rule the world.

The game is played by accomplishing missions to advance, by fighting demons or other enemies, succeeding in tasks, or even solving the occasional puzzle. Ratings that help speed up advancement are based on a player’s speed, props use, combat style or injuries.

Creativity and guts will allow the player to advance. Players can also use Dante’s “Devil Trigger” which transforms him into a powerful demon temporarily. But it will take skill and style to reach the highest levels and finally avenge the murder of his parents.

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Review Summary

Devil May Cry 4 is an action adventure in which the hero, Nero, fights against demons, devils, and various other sinister enemies. The theme of Devil May Cry 4 is a supernatural featuring many incredible attacks by Nero’s powerful "Devil Bringer" arm. Stylish action, terrific boss fights, and beautiful, melodramatic scenes will keep you rooted in your seat to continue playing or slaying demons. This new arm can grab onto distant enemies and pull them in, pick them up, and slam them around and also other …

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Devil May Cry 4 is an action adventure in which the hero, Nero, fights against demons, devils, and various other sinister enemies. The theme of Devil May Cry 4 is a supernatural featuring many incredible attacks by Nero’s powerful "Devil Bringer" arm. Stylish action, terrific boss fights, and beautiful, melodramatic scenes will keep you rooted in your seat to continue playing or slaying demons. This new arm can grab onto distant enemies and pull them in, pick them up, and slam them around and also other surprises. Devil May Cry 4 is challenging, though not quite tough. There are a number of gameplay choices for you to choose from. You have the option to choose one of two difficulties and you can also choose whether you want the game to perform automatically. The best parts of the game are the secret missions. The advanced graphics and techniques together with the visuals giving an attention to detail delight players as they explore new and exotic surroundings. Gamers state that Devil May Cry 4 with its superb action and style is a unique experience. Most reviewers state Devil May Cry 4 with its extraordinary action sequences highlighted by smooth controls and slick animations are all designed to amaze players. The actions are both stylish and beautiful. Though some reviewers find there are frequent repetitions in the environments and the fights, thus discouraging.

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  1. Devil May Cry 4

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    28 February 2008
    Overall 8
    7.8
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 7
    7.0
    Sound 7
    7.0
     

    Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus ruled from 54 to 68, focusing much of his attention on diplomacy, trade, and increasing the cultural capital of the empire. He ordered the building of theatres and promoted athletic games. In 68 a military coup drove Nero into hiding. Facing execution, he reportedly committed forced suicide. Read more

  2. Devil May Cry 4

    Reviewer: Evil Avatar
    17 February 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    For the first time in the series you start off not playing as Dante. Instead you play as Nero, a young guy who has been infused with the Devil Bringer that he hides from Kyrie (Kee-ree-ay, not Ki-ree), a girl he really likes. The Devil Bringer constitutes Nero’s right arm and has a lot of special powers tied to it. The biggest power you will be using throughout the game is Nero’s ability to grab an opponent from far away and then slam him down with the Devil... Read more

  3. Devil May Cry 4

    Reviewer: Fragland
    18 February 2008
    Overall 9
    8.9
    Gameplay 9
    8.5
    Graphics 10
    9.5
    Sound 9
    9.0
    Storyline 8
    8.0
     

    is a great game for those that want pure and uncut action. The game may have its downsides (despite the heavily polished graphics there almost nothing new to the game), but you'll love to forgive them. The fundaments of the game may be the same for quite some time, they still stand tall. And as some people tend to say: old wine tastes best. Read more

  4. Never mind the devils -- it may be you who's crying after playing this gorgeous but oh-so-tough fighter.

    Reviewer: Yahoo
    8 April 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Dismissing the game out of hand is easy: the plot is silly, the standard enemies don't vary much, and the level design amounts to little more than battle venues linked together with bland, featureless corridors and the occasional crap puzzle. But that'd be missing the point completely, and it only takes one hit to see why. Nail an encounter just right, ripping through your enemies with all the ferocity of a tornado in a knife warehouse, and you'll understand. You'll sit... Read more

  5. Devil May Cry 4

    Reviewer: Video Game Generation
    19 April 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Whether you’re a noob or a veteran DMC- fan, DMC4 is an excellent addition to any collection. From its beautiful graphics to its polished audio effects and music, DMC4 is a work of art. Sure, it’s not perfect, but even when you’re playing through the same levels again, using a different character does change the experience. Character #2 plays nothing like Nero and, with the weapons you pick up along the way, there’s defiantly a lot of chances for variance.... Read more

  1. All style, no substance

    Reviewer: AO, J&R
    28 March 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    In Devil May Cry, you start off playing as Nero. You don't get to play as the main character, Dante until halfway through the game. Luckily, Nero is a fun character to play with, so not being able to play as Dante for a while is not unbearable. This game is all about style, with little else. The story is laughable, the characters other than Dante and Nero are forgettable. But I have to give it up to the devs, the boss fights in the game are EPIC!! Read more

  2. Devil May Cry 4

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    24 September 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Devil May Cry 4 may be the best in the series (in my opinion of course). The story is good, the graphics are great, and a lot of the fight cutscenes are awesome. Nero is the main character and he has an additional move over Dante, the grab. It adds a lot to the gameplay. However, Dante is still the best to play as in my opinion. The packaging for the Collector's edition is similar to Lost Planet CE's: a nice metal case. Overall a must buy. Read more

  3. Another great DMC game

    Reviewer: Charles D. IV "college student", Amazon
    5 October 2009 See Product at Amazon ($29.99)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    By the fourth installment, I thing everyone should have the picture by now. DMC is DMC and can never be anything else. Dark castles, over the top cut scenes, and the best action game controls ever. BOTTOM LINE: No need for an extensive review .... if you like DMC and DMC 3, then this game is for you. If you didn't like those games, maybe COD or Gears would be more up your alley. Read more or see product

  4. "Excellent game with the storyline that continues the DMC saga."

    Reviewer: CNET
    11 March 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Devil May Cry 4 is one game that'll pull you right into the storyline even if you never played any of the previous DMC-series games. The graphics and gameplay of DMC4 are the main elements that makes it a great game. The music is nice, could be better though but it's still nice. Capcom continues the good work. Read more

  5. Flawed but fun.

    Reviewer: kariyanine, 1UP
    14 June 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    f you had asked me at the beginning of this generation which Capcom series I was most excited to see upgraded, I undoubtedly would have said Devil May Cry. Despite being a huge fan of the Resident Evil mythos, the gameplay of Devil May Cry has always grabbed my attention more. While are their core both games are quite similar (exploring 3D environments, solving insane and illogical puzzles, experience over-the-top narratives), something about the uber-stylized fast paced... Read more

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