Devil May Cry 4

Platforms

• PC

  Jul 8, 2008

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  NA

  playscore

  NA

  0 Critics

  8.7

  3.33K Players
• PlayStation 3

  Feb 5, 2008

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  8.1

  playscore

  8.7

  3 Critics

  8.3

  5.77K Players
• Xbox 360

  Feb 5, 2008

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  NA

  playscore

  NA

  0 Critics

  8.5

  32.1K Players

14 critic reviews · 22 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Games Radar+

  9.0

  The combat itself is a lot of fun. It's worth noting here that the game's difficulty is nowhere near as ridiculous as DMC3's; if anything, it's too easy. If you still find yourself frustrated, though, you can simplify things by switching to an automatic combo system, or using three automated level-up paths instead of manually picking out improvements for Nero and Dante. The carnage here is the best and most over-the-top the series has pulled off to date, and whether you're playing as Nero or Dante (which you will for the last 40 percent of the game), each brings something new and cool to the table.

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  IGN

  8.0

  Regardless of how much weight you put on each category, the action gameplay is accessible and possesses quite a bit of depth if you're willing to put in the time. The higher-resolution graphics on the PC shine and flow smoothly, and the fact that a gamepad is the best way to go shouldn't turn you off. This type of game couldn't really work any other way. So while it's not without flaws, it's still one of the better pure action experiences on the platform.

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  Video Gamer

  8.0

  It's a crying shame, because with a little more effort, DMC4 could have been a genuine contender for 2008 game of the year. As it is it's a brilliant, addictive, just plain cool hack and slash action game which goes some way to bringing the series back to its initial lustre. There are some high quality contenders to the throne - the God of War and Ninja Gaiden series' spring to mind - but there's something uniquely appealing about DMC.

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  GameSpot

  8.0

  Recycled content and some pacing inconsistencies aside, Devil May Cry 4 is a great game, and it delivers a lot of quality action that will please fans without alienating those new to the series. If you liked previous entries, you'll find what you're looking for here; and if you were turned off by Devil May Cry 3's insane challenge, you'll feel a lot more comfortable this time around.

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  IGN

  8.7

  Though the focus might be more on Nero than Dante, and could've been named something else with a Dante cameo, DMC4 still has everything that fans expect of the game over the top fight sequences, tons of replayability and an experience with an excellent production value. Whether it's on the PS3 or the 360, action fans are going to get one incredible experience with this game, and if you own either system, you'll have a great time.

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  Game Trailers

  8.6

  Devil May Cry 4 is totally saved by its combat system. It’s deep and rewarding, no matter what level of player you are--making hacking and slashing your way through waves of repetitive enemies still fun. The rest of the game is beginning to show its age, but the weapon and character customization are addictive enough to motivate old devil hunters to learn new tricks.

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  Cubed3

  8.0

  If Devil May Cry 4 weren't blatantly unfinished, it's entirely possible it could have ended up as the definitive DMC title. Nero's grapple and charge-based playstyle makes for a nice change of pace without abandoning the series' hectic combat. Dante is better than ever, having access to all of his DMC3 styles at the drop of a hat, offering the most gameplay variety the series has ever seen. From a pure gameplay perspective, it's the ideal Devil May Cry, but the non-stop backtracking in the second half holds it back from reaching the heights it so narrowly missed.

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  Euro Gamer

  7.0

  Good looks and dumb fun will only get you so far. Capcom has always clung to archaic game engines way past their sell-by date, and cranked the sequel handle a little too quickly, reusing tired elements until the cries of derision become too loud. This bout of monster mashing is still fun, yes, but Devil May Cry has now reached the point where it desperately needs to evolve into the 21st century as with Resident Evil 4, or fade from the spotlight like Dino Crisis.

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  Game Watcher

  7.3

  Overall the game is a fantastic addition to the PC and it’s great to see Capcom continuing to bring their latest catalogue to this platform. It would be difficult to really get away with calling this a complete port to the PC as while the control scheme suffers if you’ve no gamepad at hand; the meat of the game is clearly at home the moment it’s installed.

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  IGN

  9.0

  In doing so, you'll discover that Devil May Cry 4 is a game that actually does deliver a genuine, honest-to-goodness, chest-fluttering surge of adrenaline. In that respect it's the ultimate action game, blessed with its own inimitably strange sense of style. It's polished and slick, it's got gargantuan-sized gods, near-musical interludes, and infernal, flaming bosses. It's nothing short of brilliant.

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