Devil May Cry 4

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Publisher: Capcom

Platform: Xbox360

Category: Action / Adventure

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Release Date: 08/02/2008

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Number of Players: 1

Devil May Cry 4 Description

In Devil May Cry 4 (DMC4) players control a formidable young Holy Knight in the Order of Maken named Nero, who witnesses his leader's slaughter at the hands of Dante. Nero believes Dante to be a demon, and must therefore be vanquished: he has after all sworn an oath to annihilate all demons. Nero finds that he has get to grips with his newly-discovered power (more of which later) as his allegiance and beliefs are tested. Is Dante the real villain of the piece, however? In a quest to continue the series' legacy of furiously-paced action, DMC4 pulls out all the stops with the inclusion of a new combat system that incorporates Nero's 'Devil Bringer'. This new feature enables the player to deliver overwhelming damage to opponents with non-stop combos, all the while gaining new power for Nero's right arm. The Exceed system - a propellant which makes Nero's sword strike harder and faster - is also a new aspect of gameplay in DMC4. Nero is the character with whom you will start your adventure in DMC4, as Dante only becomes available as a playable character after certain goals are accomplished. Both Nero and Dante are bestowed with powerful weaponry, of course, and a host of special and powerful moves, such as Red Queen and Blue Rose. We don't want to give too much away, but suffice to say that DMC does not look/sound like the flogging of a dead horse at all. The series has come on strong for the new breed of console, and DMC4 will keep PS3 and 360 owners fascinated and engrossed for quite a while. If you don't 'get' DMC4, you probably have a demon in your soul.

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Reviewed by: Mr Lovedog	Date: 25/02/2008	Rating:
Buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!! and if you rent it you wont be sending it back for a while. I was so pleased when I heard DMC was coming to the 360. The previous 3 games had all been on Sonys console, and apart from the poor DMC 2 were top notch games. Firstly, the graphics are top notch, and very similar in style to Ninja Gaiden. Secondly, the game is a decent length. You get to play as the new character in the franchise, Nero, for the first half of the game, and as the original anti-hero Dante for the second half. In total there are 20 levels, plus a heap of secret missions to complete during the main game that reward you with vital powerups which you are going to need for the harder difficulty levels. There is plenty of replay value too, completing the game multiple times rewards you with harder difficulties, and an unlockable blood palace game that has 100 levels. One of the best things about replaying the game on the harder difficulty levels is that you carry over all your purchased upgrades, skills etc. You can even unlearn some of your of more help dealing with troublesome bosses. Fans of the DM series, and newbies alike who like a good hack and slash like the superb Ninja Gaiden will love this one.

Reviewed by: Lloydy	Date: 29/06/2008	Rating:
Simply Awesome

Reviewed by: Manatassi	Date: 08/04/2008	Rating:
I have never been a huge fan of this particular genre of game, but Devil May Cry 4 has certainly softened me toward its charms. Visually this game is stunning, sumptuous, detailed and varied environments fill every part of the world of DMC4. The real attraction of the game is however the fighting, which is superbly balanced yet far more accessible than any previous DMC game. Be warned however, if you are not particularly skilled at fighting games, this game is HARD. I started out over ambitiously and ended up having to switch down to Human (easy) difficulty. Once you get your mind round the fighting system this game becomes a joy to play. The only substantial drawback is however, the amount of backtracking that is involved through certain sections of the game. Despite this the combat system and the, Completely over the top storyline really pull this game through. Certainly worth renting even if you haven't liked the genre in the past.

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