Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11741 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Capcom
• Released on: 2008-02-08
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

Customer Reviews

Brutal, Brilliant Stuff
This has been one of the most exciting prospects for the PS3 for a long time. Now its finally here it delivers in every way possible.

Nero, the lead character during the majority of the game, does his job well. He makes the game more accessible for newcomers and provides just enough variation from Dante to keep fans getting bored. The most striking difference being the Devil Arm, a grappling hook used to chain combos together. However, his fighting style can feel pretty limited for series regulars. Dante becomes playable at just the right time, and all of his fighting styles from DMC3 are present, adding a whole new depth to the combat. The story makes the changeover necessary rather than an afterthought. Although one small criticism being that Dantes levels involve backtracking through previous stages. This does seem lazy, but they're designed well.

Later levels also put to rest fears this will be the easiest Devil May Cry. The harder modes are absolutely brutal. The bosses are on a scale never really seen before, nearly all are truly intimidating the first time you face off. Another high point are the games cinematics. Gloriously over the top and superbly animated.

DMC 4 is easy to pick up but difficult to master. There's tons of replayability; despite the game itself being quite short. Outstanding stuff.

You get what you give with this game.
You can not deny that the Devil May Cry series (minus the second installment) is one of the most fun and challenging to date. You will be happy to know that the 4th game does not disappoint in any way.

Although being an action/adventure type game, this series has always leaned more towards the action side. DMC4 is no different.

Gameplay has basically not changed from the last games, and if you are comfortable with the last 3, you will have no problem with this one. Of course there are some differences, the major one being that for the majority of the game you won't actually play as Dante, the series protagonist. To start with you take control of a new guy, Nero. He may look and act just like the young Dante, but his fighting style can be utilised in a completely different way. The most obvious addition to your armoury is the use of a demon arm that can grab enemies from afar and smash them down to the ground, causing heavy damage. Nero's sword is very similar to the Gunblade from Final Fantasy 8, but instead of a gun, it has a throttle like that of a motorbike that allows the player to power up each move he/she makes.

PSW made a big fuss over how much harder this game is compared to it's prequels (which were not easy). Now that I have passed on the message, I recommend that you put yourself completely and wholeheartedly into this game. You get what you give in this series. High grades and a furious experience are the rewards you reap when you know your enemies, learn the combos, and really knuckle down to the challenge. This game can be tough, but it is exactly the type of challenge that makes you feel great when you overcome it.

The limited edition of this game comes in a very nice tin box, with a plastic sleeve, packing extra design. Not dissimilar to the Twin Peaks season 1 european box (if you have it). Inside is an interesting art book that is worth a look. Obviously this is not a necessary purchase, but a nice touch for collectors and fans of the series.

I issue caution, that hours will fly by while playing this game.

Devil May Cry
This has to be the first Playstation 3 game I've bought which I haven't gotten fed up of in a week or less. With decent agmes being far and few between at this current stage, Devil May Cry 4 comes along and boasts itself a success. Itself being the fourth in the series - which shouldn't be a problem for new interested gamers who haven't previously played a Devil May Cry game. The installation of the game onto the hard drive is a very long process (I mean long, it took about 20-30 minutes), but it is filled with atmospheric music, pictures and even the storyline up until now from each of the previous three games. The installation times allows you to read through this two or three times before it is finished, giving you a good chance for it to stick in your mind. Having said that, it is not completely necessary even to read it if you don't want, as the story is a new one with a new main character: Nero. Previous characters do appear, namely Dante and a few others - which is where the previous story comes in handy, as previous names get mentioned throughout the game.

The tutorial at the start of the game allows easy access to the game, and walks you through all of the moves step-by-step in detail giving you an apportunity to try it all out before you move to the next step. Again, if you would rather skip the tutorial this can also be done. The controls are wonderfuly set up, and extremely fun to play. The battle system is simple, yet effective, and a lot of fun. There are two options in regards the battle system. One being the easy mode where you string a series of attacks together using just one button using timing. The other option is a form of combining buttons to attack giving it a more challenging feel for more hardcore gamers.

The game is relatively short, from about 7-12 hours. A shame is that 2 hours or so of this will be backtracking through previous levels later on in the game when you gain control of Dante. This can be a little frustrating at times, but the level design is wonderful, and the graphics are some of the best to date (especially on High Definition format). By the playing introduction to Dante about halfway into the game, you may find it a little frustrating using him because his battle abilities are very different. The timing is all very different, and he doesn't have the all-strong devil arm that Nero controls - meaning you may find yourself tapping away on the circle button having no effect and getting hit repeatedly by the enemy. As well as being a pain, this can also be good because it's almost like starting a new part of the game, and gives the game a great little twist with more things to learn. His introduction to the game is excellently timed and provides the game with extra lifespan and longevity.

The storyline is compelling, with beautiful characters, and some very impressive cut-scenes. Some of the boss's are so wonderfully designed, it really shows off the graphic capabilities of the Playstation 3. The game really benefits from being played on a High Definition television or Projector, as it seems the game was simply designed to be played on a large scale, detailed setup.

There is plenty of replayability. You gain a rank and grade for you fighting skills and orb collecting abilities for each of the missions. The better your grade, the more orbs you get, and the better the rewards. This is also a great addition for people who want to get everything from the game, in a lot of cases you may find yourself going over missions over and over trying to top youir previous score. This is in no way tedious, because the game is so much fun, and it is incredibly addictive trying to top your high score.

I would definitely recommend this game, whether you are new to the series or returning from previous games. It shows of the true power of Playstation 3, with beautiful graphics and design, and provides endless fun which will keep you up until the early hours of the morning. The collectors edition comes with a nice steel case and sleeve as well as a full colour art book which is a nice addition, however probably not worth the extra £10 unless your a big fan of game art. A fantastic purchase, and highly recommended.