Devil May Cry 4

Everything was great only thing it's not touching 3, still think 1 hit me the best..

How is this not a full 5???? my god its visuals and gameplay are UNSERPASSED! the story is amazing and the enemys are crazy! Neros arm is just so awsome to do crazy combos in the air with enemys! And yes you do get to play dante! around mission 9 or so! now you can switch from trickster to gunslinger IN GAME! And the red orbs are for items ONLY! Now you have Proud Souls for your moves and you can REPLACE ANY MOVE YOU WANT! Great stuff to add to this amazing game series!

DMC4 IS A AWESOME GAME! I BEAT THE OTHER 3 FOR PS2 AND NOW IM PLAYING THIS ONE. THE CONTROLS ARE LIKE THE OTHER GAMES AND THE GRAPHICS ARE SO ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!! MY HDTV MIGHT BE IT BUT THE GRAPHICS WILL PROBALLY STILL LOOK GREAT ON ANY OTHER TV BUT NOT AS GREAT. YOU WILL HAVE FUN WITH THIS GAME, TRUST ME!

Devil May Cry 4 is a game of contradictions. For every instance where the developer improved the DMC formula there is an opposing area where things have remained untouched since the original game dating back to 2001.

I'll begin with what players will likely notice first about DMC 4 - the graphics; simply put they are gorgeous. Throughout the game the player will be treated to an assortment of environments from urban to jungle and even arctic. Each area is rendered beautifully and I found myself stopping to admire the scenery several times. However, as much as the environments have improved graphically there is one glaring issue, they're still pre-rendered static backgrounds. Just like the original DMC on the PS2, the backgrounds provide no interaction, other than a few props like chairs and benches nothing in the environment can be affected by the player. No matter the level of destruction you render on your opponents - and some of the combos in the game are fantastically destructive - you'll never scratch the environment around you.

The pre-rendered backgrounds also present another problem - the camera. Although certain environments do allow the player to adjust the camera for a better angle of the action around them, many areas do not. You'll be stuck with the same fixed camera featured in games like Resident Evil. I can't for the life of me understand why Capcom loves these fixed cameras. The frustration of repeatedly failing to make a jump or accomplish a given task because of the poor camera is only amplified when you're faced with fighting multiple enemies. Often times you'll be completely blind as to where your enemy is, resorting to mashing the attack button in hopes of escaping the area alive. The camera in short is simply not up to par with the attention paid to the graphics.

The game includes 2 playable characters - Nero and Dante. Both have their unique weapons and combinations though Dante is clearly the more diverse character with access to far more weapons than Nero. Here again the graphics for the combinations are spectacular. The unfortunate part of the combo system is that it's mostly centered around a single button. There are some slight deviations based on what character your using but nothing very diverse.

As I mentioned the game features 2 characters. At some point in the story you'll switch control from one to the other. Without wanting to spoil anything I'll leave out most of the details, suffice to say though that it marks a huge disappointment in DMC 4. One you do advance far enough into the game to switch characters be prepared to travel back through the exact same landscapes only in reverse order. You'll be seeing the same environments and inexplicably battling the exact same bosses that you just defeated. I feel as though Capcom finished the game and realized that it was far to short to sell as it was and made the player trudge through the game again just to artificially lengthen it. To make matters worse you'll be fighting the exact same bosses a 3rd time before the game ends.

The music and sound effects in game are merely passable. There are moments where the soundtrack is actually quite good and fitting for the cut-scenes. However, when in combat the exact same terrible heavy metal track plays over and over again. It's aggravating having to listen to the same song time and time again.

Speaking of cut-scenes Capcom included an abundance of them throughout DMC 4. They are generally quite good in terms of graphics and voice acting, however, the love story infused with a generic betrayal/revenge subplot falls flat. I found myself caring less and less about the confusing story as the game progressed. It basically boils down to "kill the bad guys, save the girl". Nothing revolutionary here.

Aside from the revamped graphics and some slight online implementation in the form of leader boards and achievements there isn't much new to the series. I keep reading in various articles how western developers are pulling ahead of their Japanese counterparts and I think games like DMC4 are a prime example of why. Instead of changing the more trivial and frustrating aspects of the game Capcom has only wrapped them in a prettier layer. I lost count of how many times I stumbled into a new area in the game and was sealed into the room by a "ghost web". The only way to proceed was to destroy the enemies in the area. Why is there a need to even have something like that? There are many other ways Capcom will test a gamers patience as well. A confusing layout to some of the maps, random mazes that have no logical reason and don't fit into the game are everywhere. It seems like Capcom just threw these things in to lengthen the game. The worst part is that you'll have to clear these areas and mazes more than once since you're forced to play back through the same areas you cleared.

Devil May Cry 4 is worth playing and die hard fans of the original game will likely be satisfied but there are far better games out there. Try before you buy, even at a discount price, it may not be worth admission.

I think the only downfall of this game in my opinion, is that like the first it is capable of being beat in five or six hours much like the first one in the series. However, I liked this game very much the game is fairly challenging; totally worth the time for anyone who is a fan of the series. They finally took and integrated the various stuff from some of the previous games

This game is cool and delivers the action to your heart, I bought the ps3 for this game,
Excellent Graphics,
Good Story ( DMC3 better)
Some of the Demons show some kind of being smart and tries to kill in many ways
Addition of Nero is good, while keeping Dante, I prefer if Dante was given more missions to play them,

A must buy for any action adventure gamer

Devil May Cry makes its appearance on the next gen consoles with a style and gameplay that many fans of the series will be familiar with - you know the adage, if it ain't broke why fix it? For those unfamiliar with the series, Capcom introduced the series in 2005 on the PS2 with a game that many consider to be the best in the series. The series then fell off the map with a couple of hastily produced sequels and now we're given the fourth installment. So, does Devil May Cry live up to its reputation?

Story:

Nero takes the lead and his motivation for the acts that follow is his love Kyrie. The adventure begins in the gothic style town of Fortuna, where our new protagonist is on his way to hear his love sing at the local church. However, prior to reaching his destination, he is ambushed by demons and we quickly learn that our hero is anything but ordinary as he decimates them as only a devil hunter can. Upon reaching the church, we meet Sparda, the leader of the Order of the Sword, who begins to address the congregation when Dante crashes the party and fires a bullet into his head at point blank range. So begins the beautiful cut scenes that are speckled throughout the game.

Gameplay:

As I stated earlier in my review, Devil May Cry plays similar to the previous games in the series - you hack-n-slash your way to acquiring the best score and in the quickest amount of time while collecting red orbs to upgrade your abilities. For those who played Devil May Cry 3, Nero is markedly different than Dante. The biggest being Nero's Devil Bringer.....this arm is context sensitive and will aid in crushing minor enemies -to- ripping the throat out of major demons. Of course, the damage this arm inflicts can be increased with the system aptly named Exceed. By charging it up the damage that it unleashes is truly brutal. Nero is a welcomed addition to the series, but some may criticize the fact that Dante is only available for limited use....only seven missions with one being a tutorial.

Graphics and sound:

The graphics, like most next gen games, are incredible...with only minor shortcomings....mostly the shadow engine - the way the game adds shadows does distract from what otherwise is a beautifully rendered game. The sound does a superb job conveying the emotions of the scenes by delivering unique scores that fit the scenario well.

Final thoughts:

Devil May Cry 4 is a great addition to the series and is one of the better games in the respective genre. The gameplay is remarkable (not quite 3 but far above 2) that will introduce new gamers to the series and reward the veterans of the series that had to suffer through part 2. This is an addictive game with high replay value that will keep the gamer occupied for weeks.

I am a fan of the first and third Devil May Cry so I was looking forward to the this one especially after seeing gameplay and video trailers. After playing it though, I am kind of disappointed.

You start the game playing as Nero, a character with a demon hand, chasing the infamous Dante, son of Sparda and main character of the first three Devil May Cry games, for about 13 stages and the rest you play as Dante. There are about 20 stages total.

Well the stages where you play as Nero and Dante are the same stages. Basically, you travel up the map as Nero and come down the map as Dante. The bosses you played as Nero are the same bosses you play as Dante. It feels like you only have half a video game. Also, when playing as Dante the game feels way easier then playing as Nero. The last two stages you play through the same bosses a third time as Nero. The gameplay and graphics are decent and the story is ok, but I have no desire to replay this because of the repetitiveness.

graphics: 9/10, 720p grr. But nonethless very impressive graphics. Some camera angles are very annoying.

sound: 8/10, Not bad, music kinda sucks though. Seems like they play the same metal song during each combat scene. I had to turn it off.

gameplay: First DMC game I ever played and i picked it up very fast. shouldnt be too tough for newcomers.

PROS: lots of action, good story, good graphics
CONS: JUMPING PUZZLES, are you kidding me, what is this 1988 on a NES? I don't mind a challenge but some of the jumping puzzles are just terrible. The worst part is the camera can get in the way. Not too sure on replay value either. You could easily get through the content in 20 some hours.

Summary: Not as good as Assassin's Creed. Not worth 60 bucks. But definately worth 40.

Simply said Great game have replayed it several times. The graphics are great the music is great and I really cant think of a single negative thing about it.

I know that title isn't exactly awesome but it fits the Devil May Cry series perfectly. This is not deep storylines or emotional cutscenes or ultimately sympathetic characters; this series is about keeping enemies afloat with a wave of bullets before you bring down your sword right on their head. I really only finished the first one and haven't bothered with the next 2 but since I have a shiny new Playstation 3, a whole new wave of games I have to try show up. So after the mandatory and hefty 5 GB install (more on that later), I was set for my adventure of sword-and-gunplay awesomeness with flaws that bugged me incessantly.

Story: Instead of playing as series regular Dante, you now control Nero, a member of the Order of the Sword, attending church with his friend/love interest Kyrie. Just then Dante shows up and proceeds to assassinate the leader before taking off. The Order tells Nero to go after Dante and make him pay for his crimes but there's more to it than that and Nero and Dante try to get to the bottom of it all.

Graphics: I always found Capcom to be quite stellar when it comes to presentation and while the art style isn't as beautiful as Folklore or as immensely detailed as Metal Gear Solid 4, this game is still quite the powerhouse when it comes down to the graphics. From its art design style with castles, ruins, picturesque landscapes to the fluidity of the action and cutscene direction, this is quite a great looking game on the PS3. Added bonus is that the mandatory install which takes a good 20 minutes drastically reduces load times with at best 2-3 seconds of a "now loading" screen. Sweet.

Sound/Music: The music has always been a mixed bag in terms of what it does and what it feels like the game should be doing. At times, the game takes on an operatic approach with organs, pianos and choirs in Latin but then when action hits, it brings out a cheesy metal song. Sure it fits what you're doing but having sweeping music only to be replaced by music worthy of bad Slipknot and it's just bizarre. Voice acting in Capcom games tend to be hit-or-miss as well, as if the whole game is one big, stylish and impressive B-movie with one-liners (unfunny ones at that) and a villain who stutters and it's quite funny in a bad way.

Gameplay: The Devil May Cry series is all about the combos and the moves like God of War. From all the moves you can purchase to upgrades, your character will be flying up and down the screen as you bring the proverbial smackdown to your enemies. Gunplay and swordplay effortlessly shift back and forth and using the Devil Bringer, which basically acts like Scorpion's "get over here!" from Mortal Kombat. Instead of going over to your enemy, you can grab them from afar and smack em around. Instead of Dante who received new weapons to shift back and forth from, Nero keeps his sword and guns but he just gets more stuff to do with them.

The problem is is that the moves and upgrades are rather hefty price-wise and you will frequently go through the process of "orb farming" where you replay a level to get better ranks and more Proud Souls to use to upgrade which can get very repetitive and the more Souls you get is depending on how good at combos you are. From Deadly to Sick Smokin' Style, you have to be very adept at slinging together combos without getting hit so if you're a bad player, you're going to be pretty small on upgrades. Also at times, Capcom has gameplay ideas that just don't work and for those wondering if the game is as famously difficult as the third can rest easy (though it's still maddening sometimes), it does a couple things that irk me. Jumping puzzles are sometimes imprecise and with enemies respawning should you fall, it gets kind of boring and quite irritating. The other is that you'll get a board game where you move a character across a board but considering how it's played, it feels like a game stretcher to make the game seem longer than it is.

At a certain point in the game, we get to play as Dante and he's basically the same though there's some changes. Dante can now shift into different modes from Gunslinger which focuses on weapons and bullets whereas Trickster basically allows you to dodge enemies more efficiently and the new weaponry gets added upon completing certain missions. However, not to spoil but basically Dante is Nero's levels backwards and you even fight the same bosses...3 times. It might be a next-gen title but it's also burdened by gameplay choices.

I'd play the game since it's one of the more well-known and popular PS3 games but I wouldn't consider it my favorite and it's more a game I like than absolutely love. I don't mind playing through it and even wanted to get to the end but I didn't feel it was good enough to purchase but that's me.

I love this game. So much fun to kill demons with that big sword.......

This game is so good, i just finished without turning off my PS3. It is hard to understand the negative reviews for this game. Devil May Cry is action packed, especially when you learn all the combos. The special hidden area are the good test for your combos. The game flows so smooth, i just forgot dinner and lunch.

This the best graphics that you find in a cross-platform game. It is slightly lower than MGS4 and Uncharted. Fantastic eye catching art style. Both heroes of the DMC4, play very distinctively. If you have played previous DMC, playing as Nero is such a refreshing experience. The Devil Bringer is a nice mix. It is not just a weapon, it solves boss battles with a different strategy. This is not a hack and slash button masher. If you want to play the game that way... you can set combo to automatic. But please dont do it. Learn the combos it is so much more satisfying and fun to play.

Compared to Zelda and RPG puzzles, I love puzzles like these. It is very similar to Uncharted/God of Ware in that manner. You will never get lost or have to look for online guides. The narration is so perfectly done with a frenetic pace, time will just fly by.

There are few things very old school like fixed camera, have to back track the same area and fight the same monsters. But you will be happy to do so as you need the extra souls for items purchase. One of the few game developers who have mastered the art of pacing.. the stage never over stays its welcome period. When ever you leave the area.. you always have a feeling you might have missed some thing. Finding all the hidden souls is a fun challenge by itself for the Mario star collectors.

Especially with the lower price tag.

I am a huge fan of DMC series, this chapter showed a improvement in graphics, animation, difficulty (less than DMC3 that was too hard, this one is really fun to play even in the most difficult level) and sound quality, but unfortunatelly did not improve much on game play, combos are really fun with grat animations but lacks on defence, strategy zero, killing enemies depends on how quick you push buttons, even the counter move is useless and difficult to timing, things that put ninja gaiden sigma and heavenly sword on top of my list of action games for PS3.

This game is so much fun to play action packed game worth buying for your ps3 system.

This game is way better than the other games in every way. If you were a fan of the other games then you will definately love this game.
The graphics are better and the controls( though they'vechanged a little bit) are easy to get used to.

The biggest downfall the game has is that you do not start out playing as Dante, but some new kid named Nero. However, once you start playing as Nero you'll find out just how cool he is too. In some of the gaming mags I've read the reviewers liked playing Nero more than Dante. I personally like playing Dante more, but hey, Nero is still very cool.

The only other thing left to say about the game is that it's a true DMC game. The story and attitude of the characters are all there. The beautiful women and strange demons are in the game too. If you own a PS3 then buy this game. If you are getting a PS3 then get this game. If you own a XBox 360, then this is the only good game you can play!!!!

It's a really great game. the graphics are really realistic, a little too realistic on the females part. They made the females really skanky. You don't get to play as dante much, but you do get to play as nero. Obviously because the game is more about nero than dante and i thought it was supposed to be the other way around. It doesn't seem anything like the anime and the secret missions can get frustrating at times. Overall it's a good game to rent, but I wouldn't buy it only because they went to far with the females. It's NOT something for someone under the age of 18 that's for sure and people thought asassins creed was too much.

Graphics: If you play in with your normal audio/vid cables it looks very good but once you plug it in on a HD monitor or TV with your HDMI it just looks amazing. The game does not lag at all and is rich with particle effects and great cutscenes.

Sound: Like every other DMC game the sound effects are very realistic and adecuate for what you see is happening in the game. Music is amazing (if you like heavy rock/electronic music) and gives you the same feeling of the other DMC games.

Gameplay: The gameplay is great, control responds quickly and you have a huge array of button combinations to unleash your cool combos. Like most of the DMC games, DMC4 requires practice and skill to play so the learning curve can be a little steep. Therefore, if you are a TRUE DMC fan you won't be disappointed.

When it comes to the content of the game I can say it's full of great story lines and great twists, also since its a Mature game there will be some sexy scenes involving voluptuous women but I see that as a good thing being a 27 year old male. Also I've heard comments that the secret mission are too hard. I consider the Secret missions challenging and you are someone who like to work for something and have a challenge then these are just amazing and fun. if you are someonw who just likes to play games to see the end of them the just play the game in easy/automatic and skip every single secret mission for they are not needed to beat the game.

Bottome line is, if you are a true DMC fan or if you are someone that likes challenges then you have tons of hours of challenging playtime! This game gets a 5 out of 5 from me, its simply the best.

I had high hopes for this "Next Gen" version of Devil May Cry, and on visuals and fun it does not fail. The new character Nero is a blast to play as and Dante is fun as always and also bring a new toy with him Pandoras Box which is also awesome. The levels and bosses are done rather well despite one big problem, most of them you have to retraverse through the levels as Dante and fight the same bosses, are you kidding me? But that is by far my biggest gripe about the game as it is filled with all the Devil May Cry goodness that were in the other games.
If you like action games and don't mind back tracking and fighting the same bosses (Nero and Dante do control a bit differently than one another making fights a little less repeatitive) then I say pickup this game, cause it is a solid action game.

This game looks awesome. Much better than the 360/ps3 versions. I dont run anything fancy (core 2 duo e4500 2.2ghz and nvidia geforce 8600gt 2gb ram) gand I have smooth frame rates and everything just looks stunning overall at 1440x900. my only complaint is that this game shoulda been released on pc when the 360/ps3 versions were released. anyways, if u have the system to run it, this game is a must buy!

Capcom went out of there way to bring this onto the PC. Framerate and resolution surpasses the console counterparts. A great game just got much better.

I don't get it. This game is just bad. A friend gave me his copy after he beat it. He loved the game. Maybe it's because I just finished Metal Gear, GTA4, Uncharted, Mario Galaxy, Bioshock & Ratchet but I can't get into this at all. Despite the okay graphics, it just feels dated. It's boring, generic and repetitive, with dull storytelling. The menus and presentation are atrocious. Maybe I'm missing something, a lot of people liked Assassin's Creed too, and well that was terrible. There are so many better games you could be playing than this, if you must, rent it, but don't spend money on this.

i must first say that ive played all the devil may cry game. this game is just the game i was waiting for. nero is a new character to devil may cry, but he fits in perfectly. his move is just nice to used once u know when and how to used them. dante is my favourite character he is fast, powerful & his weapon & fighting styles are what makes him such an aggressive character. the bosses are big, but nuttin that cant be defeated. all in all great, sound, polished graphics, nice levels, a fair enough story with lot of time to power-up ur charcater & a decent replay value.

THIS GAME WAS GOOD. I LIKE IT. THE CGI WAS GOOD. I ENJOYED PLAY THIS GAME. ALSO THIS GAME WAS FUN.

Okay, so we rented this game, and I was a bit leery. I haven't played any of the previous DMC's so I don't know the back story or how much fun they were... but this game was a trip! I am a button masher, I admit it, if things are coming at me with swords, or guns or whatever, my instinct says "Mash all of the buttons and hope something happens!" the good thing about this game is that it works! I was flying all over the place an destroying the bad guys.

So why not a 5 star game? Well the story was a bit convoluted, and the critters I was demolishing with my sword and demon arm were fairly repetitive... but it was a blast. The graphics were very good. The music was heavy metal-ish which didn't bother me because it felt like it went with the game.

Is this a must buy? Not really, but I would at least rent it for a fun time.

Note to parents - There is some language in here I would cringe if my 6 year old heard... and there are some cut scenes that appear to have a lot of sexual innuendo (one actually looked like a lesbian scene) and boobies do bounce on the overly large breasted women in this game. You have been warned.

I must admit it has taken me awhile to complete DMC4 (mainly due to GTAIV coming out and me being held hostage by it), but I finally completed it last night. After the largest (4GB, 30 minutes) install I had witnessed, I easily got into the action and controls of the game through its Stage 1 tutorial-style level. I wasn't blown away with the graphics at first (as the other DMC's were all great looking on the PS2), but once outside of the church, it was breathtaking. Even the textures in the real-time cutscenes were rendered so wonderfully (pay attention to the detail in the clothing).

The game features 20 stages, with a majority played as Nero and some played as Dante. (I don't believe this is a spoiler as anyone reading articles up to the release would know that.) The stages are varied from castle interiors, to snowscapes, to jungles, etc. Each of these locales pushes the PS3's graphics and audio.

Nero's controls are simpler than Dante's but just as easy and/or hard, depending on timing, and unique in some regards. His devil empowered hand and its attacks are perhaps the most unique, as he can grab enemies close or from afar and throw them to the ground. (I found it a quick and easy way to dispose of many enemies. Very useful with fighting some boss characters as well.) For the most part though, Nero and Dante have many similar moves, except for Dante's four styles of fighting, which greatly double or triple his move set. (Ironically, I still found myself using only one of his styles--Swordmaster.)

The variety of enemies is very good and many are introduced as if they are mini-bosses who are very tough until you learn their attacks, how to avoid them, and their weak spots. (There is one made of electricity which is very difficult at first.)

The boss characters are all very unique and different and some require multiple attempts to defeat, though if it takes more than 2-3 times, I'd be surprised. However, herein lies the only problem with DMC4--the boss characters and the last 40% of the game.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS (though I doubt it).



Once you start playing as Dante, Stage 11 or 12, I believe, the repetition begins. You literally play the game backwards from where you left off with Nero, encountering all of the same levels and bosses. (New cutscenes are the saving grace.) Ironically enough, some boss battles were more difficult with Dante than with Nero. I felt the lack of creativity and the repetition of having to fight the same bosses (and the bosses don't even attack differently) a second time as Dante was very weak. (Not to mention, when you play as Nero again in the last few stages, Nero has to fight ALL of the bosses AGAIN--come on, this isn't the 80's or 90's with "fight the same boss charactes over and over." It may not seem like a substantial gripe, but when you pay $59 for a game, you want 20 stages of original material, not 12-14 stages of original, before you have to go back through all of it. (Going back through is what repeated playthroughs and difficulty levels are for.)

All in all, DMC4 is a great addition to the series and looks beautiful on the PS3 (and being the first cross-platform game I have played where PS3 owners didn't have to settle for a subpar version with framerate issues).

This is definately a game to add to your collection, IF you don't mind a game where they kind of took the easy way out for creating about 30% of the stages by using serious repetition.

The graphics and actions in this game are awesome. However, the story is really lacking. It resembles the modern Castlvania games too much, but not in a good way. The writer has a difficult time getting me interested in the development of the story. In other words, I feel so indifferent towards the characters I wish not to help them but leave them be. Another thing I find very frustrating with this game is that the camera will turn you around when you enter a new location. For example, if you are heading North, once you are in the new area you are facing South or any other random direction. The confusion lies in this doesn't happen all the time. As a result, it makes you disoriented when you know clearly in your head where you are supposed to go. The map is also a bit misleading. At times, it shows a closed up area that I am able to go through. Sigh! I was totally captivated by the graphics when I played the demo. When I actually played the real game, I feel such disappointment.

I really expected a little more out of this game after playing the demo, but unfortunately this game is not that great. It does not offer any new gameplay elements that an older generation console could not also do. The story is pretty lame, such as when Nero can not get a control panel to work, so he gets an idea and steps back from it. He shoots it with his gun, the light changes from red to green, and then it works as he expects it to. Stupid!

The graphics are very good, especially the in game graphics. Fans of the series may enjoy this game, but new players should play one of the true next gen games like Uncharted: Drake's Fortune instead with a way better written, more compelling story.

Never received the game from the seller. But, at least I got my money back. Cool beans.

when I firts bought this product I thought of it as just another adventure game...but the truth was that it really did surprise me! the game contains amaizing graphics that only a PS3 game could and the levels are very good regarding the difficulty and the missions. Very good game that I recommend to all the players that love adventure games!!

I guess I'm getting old (32) but since purchasing the PS3 a year and a half ago I haven't found one awesome game.

The cut scenes are boring unless your into japanese anime (ani-ghey). They are excessively long.

The actual gameplay is decent it is pretty much like a fighting adventure game. the puzzles are pretty weak and gets repetitive (jump puzzles mostly). there is a lack of content and mostly you just replay all the same levels to unlock stuff.

wish i didn't get this one!!! it will be going up for sale very soon.

it's a amazing game you have to play, awesome graphic, sound, etc. no doubt is't the better game of capcom

By the time I really got into the game they change the main character. All the combos you've spent hours and hours perfecting go away and you start playing as another character. It just annoyed me so much that I sold the game.

The title says it all which is good and bad. The combat system is essentially the same as DMC 3 but tweaked, ok the whole game is essentially
the same as DMC 3 except for graphics which do not disappoint. Really that is a double edged sword, DMC vets like myself may be a little disappointed by the same old style but newcomers may love it. Honestly I skipped or did not pay attention to the story line on any of the games because its just so corny but the gameplay made up for that. This time around though the graphics are the only thing that has really changed- the bosses are kinda weak in that a 2 year old can figure out how to finish them off, gameplay is
REALLY WEAK considering it has not been changed so what does that leave you with? I know some people will disagree but really think has it changed at all from the standard hack and slash gameplay? Then comes dante which really feels like an afterthought, they just threw him in to make the die hard fans happy but kinda feels weak compared to nero. Honestly I am very disappointed with this game considering how awesome the original DMC was then how DMC 3 upped that so much(I pretend DMC 2 doesnt exist at all it was blasphemy to the DMC name) then comes this which feels dull and uninspired. All I have to say is rent it first(its totally worth the rent) if you can look past these things or are new to the series you probably will have a blast. Now im not saying this game sucks or anything like that just it really feels like capcom has ONLY upped the graphics and thats it.

This game has always been visually stunning and continues this trend with the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions.

The one thing that's nicer about the PS3 version is that you can install the game for quicker load times. Otherwise, they're visually identical (as far as I can tell).

The gameplay has had some new features added that increase the diversity of the battles - that is, you can now grapple enemies and certain points on the map. This adds to the intensity of combos you can execute. The enemies are still as freaky as ever and the action goes pretty quick.

You should know that if you do not try to play with combos and styles of fighting, this game may seem repetitious. The combos are part of what add to the game - otherwise, you're just hacking and slashing. Some of the boss fights require you to be creative in order to not take damage. Kudos to Capcom for making sure we use our heads when playing.

I do not think it's necessary for you to have played through the previous Devil May Cry games to enjoy this one. And if you use the PS3 version and install it, they give you the back-story to catch you up. Great game!

This is one of the best games to come out this year so far and i hope the next sequal turns out to be really good.The great thing about this game is that its easy to pick up and play.Its perfect for someone new in the series.Devil May Cry 4 does get harder as the difficulty goes up.But so far easy pick up and play.Good action sequences and very awesome voice acting.Must buy for anyone new to the series and wants a good action/adventure game.

Pros:
- Beautiful, next gen graphics
- Same old addictive combat system
- Gorgeous cut scenes
- Accessible difficulty
- A few neat boss battles

Cons:
- Nothing really new in terms of gameplay
- Short
- Easy
- Backtracking/Boss repeats

The latest in Capcom's Devil May Cry series, DMC4 introduces some new elements but keeps a lot of the styles and conventions that made Devil May Cry popular in the first place.

The story this time revolves around Nero, a member of The Order of the Sword, a group of holy knights that protects the world against demons. Nero sees Dante, the hero of the previous games, kill the holy leader of their order in the middle of a crowded sermon. After fighting Dante - the story's introductory battle, which ends in Dante leaving with a smart remark - Nero must protect the city from the incursion of demons that have overrun it. The mystery of the occurrences and the truth behind Dante's purpose runs deeper as the story progresses.

As mentioned, the main character is Nero, not Dante. However, for the most part, Nero is similar to Dante and Vergil - a white haired pretty-boy in a long coat with a sword and a gun. Nero has three main weapons - his sword, the Red Queen, his dual-barrel revolver, the Blue Rose, and his glowing demonic arm, the Devil Bringer. Each has its own purposes and abilities. The Red Queen is used for most of the game's combat. Besides combo attacks and the like, it can also be "revved up" like an engine (the sword's hilt resembles a motorcycle's handle) to increase its damage. The Blue Rose isn't as damaging as either of the other two weapons, but can be used to wear down enemies - particularly bosses - from a distance. The Devil Bringer is used for throws, but also functions as a grappling hook for use in certain areas and against large enemies. Fans of Dante need not fear, as he is playable as well in parts of the game, using the weapons and styles he possessed in previous games.

DMC4 has a lot of callbacks to old games - moreso than the others do, anyways. The presence of the female leads from DMC 1 and 3 ties connections to those games (the other ones simply acted like they weren't there, similar to Bond Girls) and the introduction of the almost hilariously sexualized Gloria adds a new face to the series. Despite the difference in character styles, Nero and Dante play fairly similar apart from a few differences. This makes Nero familiar to fans of Dante, and Dante familiar to people who have played only this game and played Nero. Finally, the difficulty options are classified as "Normal" and "Devil Hunter", the latter being for people who have played the previous games and are used to the difficulty level established by it.

The graphics are phenomenal in this game, especially in the cutscenes - this actually leads to some parts where the in-game fighting seems drastically overshadowed by the cutscene fighting. As a whole, the game is very nice to look at, with plenty of cool effects to add to the stylish combat system that DMC loves. The sound is pretty good, with a rock-and-roll soundtrack during fight scenes, but it's nothing particularly exceptional. On another technical note, while the installation on the PS3 version does take 20 minutes at the beginning, I noticed almost no loading time during the rest of the game - the entire thing was smooth and seamless.

The gameplay, style, and graphics in this game are all fantastic. Capcom definitely knows what people want from a DMC game, and 4 delivers. The only mitigating factor is, even with the "normal" difficulty level, DMC4 can still get insanely hard at times (outside of combat as well as in it). But, as a whole, DMC4 is a solid package with a lot to love, and if you're willing to invest the time and effort it's worth it.

9/10

This is the same as the rest of the series gameplay-wise. This one isn't quite as hard as number 3, well much easier really.

The big difference here is the graphics. The game opens with a cutscene thats about 7 minutes long, by the end I was in the mood to keep watching the movie rather than starting the game it was done so well.

I am admittedly not to far in the game right now, but it appears that the guns are 99% useless in this sequel. The guns might have been weak in previous games, but they could be upgraded to some nail drivers, here they are just a way to pause the mobs for a fraction of a second.

Overall, this is the best game of the series that I have played. Keep in mind the genre is a little limited conceptually, but the amazing graphics and an actually interesting story in the cutscenes and unique combo animations for larger mobs and especially on the bosses are making me play much longer than I usually would when it comes to button mashing and never ending enemy types of games.

UPDATE:

I beat the game on easy after about 8 hrs spread out over 2 days. A very fun game and it held my attention much more than average, in fact the first game I have played to the finish on the ps3. But, it is kind of short. After 4 bosses, or 4 levels, you switch from the new character nero to the staple character of the series dante and simply replay the 4 levels and boses over again in reverse order. After this reversi switch, there is one boss level and one other, then the game is over, meaning that all of the game content is experienced in the first few hours of playing...

The new character nero and his devil arm make the game fun, the old dante levels are just a grind, in the end the game is great fun but a rental is all that is needed to experience the game. also, the free demo on the playstation network is actually about 1/5 of the game content.

I think the game is definitely fun and would recommend anyone who is familiar with the previous DMC games to purchase. The graphics are also impeccable and so vivid, but then again would you expect less than that on the PS3 Console!

Complex, fun, and rewarding combat system completes a great game with amazing visuals and a pretty good story. The cut-scenes are fantastic and the game has a very balanced feel throughout. This is a very well made game with a few minor flaws.

I own every Devil May Cry and i've followed and loved the entire series... well.. almost loved every one except for DMC3... I liked it the least due to ... well.. it's lack of new and interesting features.

However, DMC4 holds it own.

-Graphics are fantastic.
-Cutscenes are awesome.
-I have beaten the game yet because guitar hero 3 and COD4 is still very addictive... but the story so far has been good.
-New Features and moves are cool as well.
-Gameplay is good.
-Have ran into many bugs...( bugs = problems, such as graphic, A.I issues and etc )

The Bad:
-Well,.. the most annoying thing is the save points. Maybe its just me, or my PS3.. or whatever.. but... my save points seem to only exist in the beginning of the stage...
-I haven't ran into this yet (im only on the 4th stage)... but i've read about it... and from past DMC experience... is the Big Boss Formula. Repeating the same Boss's throughout the game... I know that DMC isn't the only game that does this... but it's getting really really tiring. I will credit any game that steers away from this and dis-credit any that sticks to it.

Pros: Great graphics; appealing gameplay; great characters (females are sexy!); nice ambiental sounds/music

Cons: Camera can lead to frustration when trying to access tight places (ie.: corners); loading a game will resume from the last checkpoint only; takes 15 good minutes to install the game

this is one fun packing game. if you liked dmc3, you will love this. i could not stop playing. just a few minor cons though: a) too little collectible weapons, i wish this game would have more weapons to collect b) not enough gameplay with dante, just a few missions with him. c) it's in 720p not 1080p, but the graphics look pretty good so it doesn't really matter. other than that, it's a super cool game. love the cutscenes, love the new character "nero". get it now if you love hack and slash action/adventure.

This is strictly a review of the storyline in DMC4. I have not played this game, but I have seen every cutscene from it and let me tell you: it is amazing. The graphics are very sophisticated, the voice acting was very well done, and from what I've heard, the gameplay is pretty good, if not redundant. The plot is very different from the first 3 DMCs (although it HAS to be better than DMC2), and that is a good/bad thing. It's good because the guys at Capcom are trying something new, but I have to say: I was disappointed. The question every single DMC fan was asking was, "How is Nero related to Dante?" Cause obviously they are very similar in appearance. I'll tell you now, this question is NOT answered. Even if you get the secret ending that is pretty weird, it is not answered. Several times it is mentioned that Nero had the blood of Sparda running through his veins, but we never find out how he and Dante are connected. Also, this game seemed much shorter than DMC1. There were much fewer cutscenes, but it was very well done all the same. There are two scenes in the last part of the game with Dante, that are absolutely hilarious. They are just so random and clever, it puts a new light on Dante. The storyline was lacking, because the whole plot is Nero trying to get his "love" back. I wished that he and Dante had had more contact during the game, like a few more talks or ANYTHING! We see Dante enough, but he seems to be kind of controlling the game, even though Nero is the protagonist. Nero seems like kind of a throwaway character. They didn't use his potential, and he was just kind of hanging out there instead of propelling the DMC storyline.

[...]One of the best games out since Uncharted last year. Everything is good from the story to the action. The combo system is very deep but it can be handled by "noobs" also due to the automatic combo system that is implemented. For the con, there are some parts of the game which feel hard as heck and sometimes feel like you can't get through them. Other than that I really can't find another fault with this game.

An excellent addition to my library and I recommend this to all PS3 owners.

_____________________

Carbonfrost Systems
www.carbonfrost.com
_____________________

DMc is classic, old-school, combo-lovin' fun. The Human difficulty and Automatic combo options create an accessability that is open to gamers of all skill levels. The item collection, powerup options, and high score leaderboards make for some serious replayability. My favorite game ever is Castlevania: SoTN. The entire time I was playing DMC4, it seemed sort of like a spiritual successor. Castle Fortuna is almost as fun to hack and slash through as Dracula's castle in Castlevania. A must-buy for action/adventure fans.

Firstly, let me say that this game is wonderful, as the title of my review would lead you to believe otherwise. I have followed the DMC series since it's initial release in October of 2001, through the horrendous disappointment that was DMC 2 in 2003, and the controller-shattering goodness that was DMC 3 in 2005, so, it's safe to say that I had HIGH expectations (as most did/do) for this sequel. For fans of the original and the prequel, nostalgia will abound, both in good and bad ways, but for some gamers requesting an NG or GoW experience, well, you're not going to find that here. Instead, you're going to find gorgeous graphical presentations on BOTH systems, well done but sometimes cheesy voice acting, some back-tracking (think classic DMC and you'll get it), and completely offensive (as compared to defensive) gameplay filled with enough challenge to satisfy fan boys and newcomers alike.

My biggest complaint about Devil May Cry 4 is also my biggest praise: Old School. For whatever reason, the developers decided that recycling levels and bosses would be a great idea, and, in theory, it is, because you are using two different characters who play, suprisingly enough, rather differently during a majority of the confrontations . My first thought was that Nero is the "Richter Belmont" stand-in for the "Alucard" Dante, and I wasn't too far off. The possibilities of heavy-hitting, nasty looking combos out of Nero are almost endless, thanks to the inclusion of the whip-like Devil Bringer, whereas Dante, with the ability to switch weapons AND styles on the fly leaves ample opportunity for, we'll call it, ecclectic devil destruction. Seriously, the combat in this game is fast, fluid, and aggressive, and may take some getting used to for newcomers to the series. Don't think that I'm equating it to a Dynasty Warriors experience, but more like NG sans the defensive tactics.

The sound in the game, while not top quality or reinvented, fits the experience perfectly. Techno-Rock + Goth-Classical Music certainly add to the experience, considering the locales, which I'll get to later. If you're wanting a brief summary of the music for this game, just listen to any other DMC soundtrack and you'll be right at home. Also, the voice acting in this game is fabulous, in part due to the recruitment of Johnny Young Bosch as Nero, who, after Trigun, Bleach, and Wolf's Rain, to name a few, has had more than enough time to master the honing of paper characters into vocalized existence. Dante is played by the same voice actor that played him in DMC 3, so not much has changed in that dept. My only complaint comes in the form of the translation from Japanese to English, as some of the phrases uttered by the characters come off as silly, childish, or simply confusing. Outside of this, being a fan, I couldn't ask for anything more.

Graphically speaking, this game is pretty. It may not be Uncharted pretty or Mass Effect pretty, but, for a beat-em up game, they are more than enough to satiate the pixel gods. Character-wise, the game is polished and flowing, with hardly any aliasing, clipping, or tearing involved. Location-wise, the game shines, as each location, although there are few, evokes a distinct feeling once entered and explored. What I'm trying to say is that each locale has it's own vibe, that, if you let it, will suck you in, that is, until the back-tracking begins (again, remember old school DMC). My biggest complaint about the graphical presentation of this game comes in the form of shadowing. In some stages of the game, it resembles the blocky, almost super-deformed style of the original DMC, whereas, in others, the shadows are cast almost haphazardly, not appearing in their natural position at all. All in all, however, the graphics are truly a beautiful aspect of the game that do not hinder the enjoyment level of this game in many ways.

Overall, this game is a must buy for any action-adventure fan. Notice that I did not bash the game for the 20 minute install time (PS3 Only) or the fact that, in essence, this game is DMC 1 Redux. If you loved, missed, ranted, or raved about the old style of DMC, well, then you're in for a suprise, as Devil May Cry 4 delivers on all fronts with a retraced but enhanced formula that, while good and bad, has influenced games like God of War and Ninja Gaiden since the series' original inception in 2001. In the immortal words of some guy I'll never meet:

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."