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| From: Capcom
Category: Video Games
List Price: £49.99
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 565
Platform: Playstation 3
Genre: action-games
Rating: To Be Announced
Media: Video Game
Number Of Items: 1
Age: 11 - 18 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 5055060925003
EAN: 5055060925003
ASIN: B000E6DYXK
Release Date: February 8, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: In very good condition have completed game so am now selling
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For a game that started off as an aborted Resident Evil sequel, the Devil May Cry series hasn't done too badly for Capcom. The third game, in particular, was renowned as one of the very best action games of the last generation of consoles and this fourth iteration is aiming not to spoil that success. It is happy to mess with the story formula though, since you don't actually control Dante the demon hunter at all, but a new character called Nero. Dante does make an appearance though, initially as an enemy, as well as a new love interest named Kyrie.He may not be half demon, but Nero has a very similar range of weapons and powers to Dante, including a magical right arm that gives him his "Demon Bringer" powers. The series' success has always been down to its incredibly deep combat system that mixes acrobatics, melee combat and gunplay into an almost balletic whole, which makes most rival games seem moribund by comparison. This has tended to make the games quite complex for first time players though, but this new sequel is promised to be more accessible and yet oddly possessing a higher difficulty level than earlier games (none of which were exactly walkovers). Stunning graphics have also always been a hallmark of the series and in that area Devil May Cry 4 certainly doesn't seem likely to disappoint. What's been shown so far includes not only gigantic bosses and highly detailed characters, but also some pretty amazing gothic architecture - most of which is a lot more interactive (i.e. destructible) than usual. As an early visitor to the PS3 it looks like Devil May Cry will continue to be the premier action series on Sony's consoles.
HARRISON DENT
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 Devil May Cry June 7, 2008
Mr. J. C. Hull (North Wales)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
NEXT GEN DMC4 HITS NAIL ON HEAD February 9, 2008
Mr. J. L. Willis (Worcester, UK)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
Brought this game on the day of its release after much consideration to go fo rthis or turok. After playing both demos i decided to go for Devil as the graphics were so much better... man i was not disapointed.
As soon as you start playing the cut scene action is breathtaking, Nero, the new addition to the era is very favourable, arrogant and dam right kick ass. I can't immagine the time and effort capcom but into these visual effects but i can assure you, they are amazing.
And as for gameplay.. The game lets you deicde the difficulty, whether it be "Human" or "Devil Hunter", with the latter being the more difficult. Once in game, the fighting combo's, and style of the moves are awesome.. the player can surely unleash some kickass power against the strange demons, with infinite long destructive combo's. Nero has a "devil" arm which can also conjure some wiked grapple attacks.
Graphically i have to score this equally one of the best games released as far on the ps3. It's up there with "Drakes" and "call of duty 4" without a shadow of a doubt. you will not be disapointed.
I can only pick a few faults with the game.. Firstly beatin the crap outta baddies sometimes gets a lil repeitive, and the game is interwindled with puzzling riddles. Sometimes your patience can get tested, and the controller ends up in 5 different peices, but as they say, "slow and steady wins the race". Secondly the game doesn't have free roam which means the user is limited and gameplay is sometimes monotonous.
One downer i must point out is that when you play the game for the first time.. it has to "install game data" which not only hoggs 5GB of memory, but also takes about 30 long minutes. Damn!!
As a unbiased reviewer i have the game, and have played through the first 5 missions and i have one word for it. Incredable
Whether your new to the DMC series, or if your a devoted fan, this game will not disapoint. Devil May Cry 4 is one of the most worthy game of the awesome ps3 as yet.
Cant wait intil Resident Evil 5 comes out in late March :D
The 4th instalment in the DMC series proves to be the best since the 1st February 10, 2008
R. Fisher (west midlands uk)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
The fourth instalment in the ever-popular Devil May Cry saga sees players thrust into the role of series newcomer Nero. Nero witnesses everyone's favourite demon hunter Dante savagely murder the leader and followers of the church order, setting Nero on a revenge driven rampage.
When it was first announced no one was overly thrilled by the news of a new lead character but when you start to play you realise just how slick and excisable Nero is with his powerful demon arm which gives the player the ability of throws for this first time in the DMC saga this opens up powerful combos to decimate the demon hordes. Business as usual then.
For 13 of the 20 levels you'll be playing as Nero but the time comes to play as Dante everything's flipped, just after you become confident with Nero's tactics its Dante time. It's a little bit of an uneasy transition but when you get stuck in with Dante you become an unstoppable menace. His four styles are back trickster, sword master etc but now you can switch between them on the go rather than being confined to the 1 style for the whole level like DMC3 with gives you the ability to build up some stylish combos
DMC4 certainly looks the part with some stunning visuals particularly the ludicrously entertaining over the top cut scenes and epic scrapes with screen filling bosses particularly mission 18 which shows God Of War 2 epic bosses up in terms of visceral and game play thrills its truly jaw dropping.
Of course its as hard as ever and will present a challenge to everyone in particular your scrap with Dante on level 10 which is as hard as diamond tipped nails and may result in ps3 pads been flung across the room. Be warned
There's a few minor niggles: the camera angles for the most part are fine but on the odd occasion they prove problematic and enemies sometimes seem to disappear through walls. Also when you finally get to play as Dante a lot of his levels are retreads of Nero's, which is a bit disappointing.
On the whole it's a challenging, slick,satisfying and constantly thrilling game that deserves a place in everyone's collection, get it in.
Devil May Cry 4 Kicks Ass!! February 12, 2008
Mr. R. Moore (UK)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've been a fan since the 1st game which in my view was the best in the series, until that is, I played the 4th. Although you play a different character called Nero - which I had doubts with, we all remember Raiden in MGS2 right?? well this thankfully doesn't follow the trend of crappy new heros. Nero's devil arm ability brings a whole new dimension to the game that actually makes it more enjoyable i.e. the fact that you can grab enemies from a distance and drag them within your melee radius so you can continue combos with greater ease makes it GREAT FUN! I havent played it in the easier mode called 'Human' but rather 'Devil Hunter' due to being an experienced fan so I cant say for sure how easy it is in the other. You play 10 missions as our reluctant and somewhat lethargic hero Nero who's only interest initially is to obey his orders to track and kill Dante who slains "his holiness" of a clan that worships Sparta (Dante's demon-knight father who defects from the demon world and helps the humans fight back, subsequently sealing the demon world portal to the human world and freeing them from terror). From mission 11 onwards though, you get to play Dante who carries the same 'modes' from DMC3 i.e. sword master and trickster. This again is a joy to play for 7 more missions before returning to Nero to finish the fight for a further 3 missions. The graphics are sublime and the fluiditiy of gameplay is rewardingly responsive with several (and sometimes contextual) combos to learn and master with sadistically satisfying results. There is also the return of secret missions which test your skill in a variety of ways i.e. stay alive without getting hit or using the buster move x5 without touchiing the floor - great fun!! It's not all positive though, the camera angles do interfere with fluidity because they will flick 90 degrees - or sometimes 180 thus reversing the directional controls and confusing things temporarily. This however is minor comapared to the game's overall greatness! If you hevent playes DMC1 then OMG you're missing out! DMC2 is shameful and disapointing but DMC3 regains the respect the series desrves and DMC4 compliments is nicely.... here's to DMC5!!!!!
Exactly What I Wanted February 28, 2008
I. D. Clarke (Wales)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When Devil May Cry came along on the PS2, it ruined things for everyone. How could there possibly be a better game with so much off the wall action? Then Capcom did it again, three times. But where to start with DMC4? This game is everything i'd come to expect from the previous installments but in all it's HD glory.
I'll start with an issue that most people seem to moan about. The 25-30min install time. Alright, a bit annoying if you're chomping at the bit to play it (if you haven't bought it by now im guessing you're not) but it does vastly reduce load time and gives a lenghty reminder of the story in the first three games while you wait.
Considering myself reasonably adept at DMC games and having two weeks to practice on the Demo before hand, i chose to play this through in 'Devil Hunter' first time. Make no mistake, this game is hard (though not comparable to DMC3) and first time players will need to go through this on 'Human Hunter' to get to grips with the combos. It wasn't hard for the sake of being hard though, it feels like a challenge. Any other game i would have put it down long before the end.
DMC4 obviously brings in a new character Nero and you can execute some stunning combos in conjunction with his devil arm. But it felt like Nero was made as a kind of training character for people who hadn't played a DMC game in preperation for Dante, and if you've been a loyal Xbox fan you might not have. The possibilities with Dante's combos are endless where as you run out of ideas quickly with Nero. Nero feels like you can only attack one enemy at a time where as Dante will hit anything and everything. Nero is fun, but it's so plainly obvious that Dante is superior.
One little touch i did enjoy was the game telling you how anyone on your friends list is doing. you sign into the network after the game starts and a little message will tell you who is on what chapter, difficulty and any achievements they've unlocked. I'm not normaly one for the achievement malarky, but i liked this.
DMC4 also has a lot more story going on, and it's not half bad. I wont say anything about it though, spoilers and all. Dante's cheesy lines know no bounds but i, and probably many other fans wouldn't have it any other way. You'll be pleased to know Nero follows suit with cringe worthy one-liners.
On the surface of things, DMC4 is just DMC with fancy graphics. But that's all it needs to be. Ever.
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