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Devil May Cry 4

 

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  • User Score (221)
    8.3 8.3 from 221 reviewers
  • Expert Score (109)
    8.3 8.3 from 109 reviewers
  • Value for money (8)
    8.4 8.4 from 8 reviewers
  • Ease of use (5)
    8.8 8.8 from 5 reviewers
  • Sound quality (14)
    8.3 8.3 from 14 reviewers
  • Gameplay (67)
    8.1 8.1 from 67 reviewers
  • Graphics (74)
    8.8 8.8 from 74 reviewers
  • Sound (52)
    8.4 8.4 from 52 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    8.4 8.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (10)
    7.7 7.7 from 10 reviewers
  • Lifespan (10)
    7.7 7.7 from 10 reviewers
  • Playability (2)
    8.5 8.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Appearance (3)
    8.1 8.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Replay value (2)
    8.9 8.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Atmosphere (2)
    8.5 8.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (2)
    8.3 8.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Game depth (2)
    8.3 8.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Funfactor (7)
    8.8 8.8 from 7 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Gamecell

    Gamecell
    9.0/10
    14 July 2008

    So Devil May Cry 4 leaves me wanting more just like the first 3 did. It plays great, looks great and sounds great. Read more

    • Looks consistently impressive, Unique combat style, Same great DMC feel, Some great boss fights
    • More original gameplay ideas needed
  2. OXM 360

    8.0/10
    14 February 2008

    Grinding is often a dirty word in videogaming. A phrase coined for titles whose gameplay is solely about levelling up your character. Read more

    • Stylishly stunning, Fun fighting system, Massive 'whoa' factor, Music kicks ass
    • Weak second half
  3. GameSpot

    5 February 2008

    Online leaderboards, challenging achievements on both platforms, and a host of unlockables (including an action-only survival mode) will keep stalwart Read more

    • Extraordinary action sequences highlighted by smooth controls and slick animations, Nero is a great new character with some terrific new moves, Bea...
    • Environments and boss fights are repeated far too often, Puzzles and platforming aren't much fun and chop up the pace too much., Environments and b...
  4. GamingTrend

    9.0/10
    10 December 2011

    Christmas came and went, and Devil May Cry 4 never made it's appearance. That might have made some gamers sad; it was excellent planning by Capcom to... Read more

    • Balanced and intuitive combat, Excellent presentation, Camera supports gameplay, Skill purchase system keeps things fresh and flexible, Offers two ...
    • Balanced and intuitive combat, Excellent presentation, Camera supports gameplay, Skill purchase system keeps things fresh and flexible, Offers two ...
  5. RealGamer

    18 July 2008

    When the original Devil May Cry was released on the PlayStation 2 back in 2001 it quickly became an instant hit, obviously in the years to come it was Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Set Free The Devil Inside!

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: MrBrightside1987, Ciao
    13 May 2011

    Devil May Cry 4 Devil May Cry 4 is an action game and it has been developed by Capcom. The Devil May Cry series of games have always been one of my... Read more

    • Lots of combos and some pulsating action will keep you entertained all the way through this !
    • The game only has a couple of niggles .  The biggest is there isn't any mutliplayer options at all !
  2. Must Try

    Bestbuy
    10/10
    Reviewer: 4thHorseman, Bestbuy
    22 September 2011

    This game is easily one of the funnest games I've ever played. It's fast paced, tons of moves, great graphics, and characters that's impossible to... Read more

    • Pretty much everything
    • Repetitive
  3. Top Game

    Game Seek
    10/10
    Reviewer: Peter Rosek from 34225 Baunatal, Game Seek
    15 December 2011

    Play as Dante and Nero.Super Story and Great Action.One of the Best Games Ever.Buy this Game. Read more

  4. Combat Heaven

    Amazon
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Rheazblaze, Amazon
    21 November 2011

    What we have here is a bunch of characters that seem to believe they are better than all that and seem to want to show it. Read more

  5. "Much better than Ninja Gaiden 2"

    8.0/10
    1 September 2008

    If you liked the original devil may cry you will love this. bottom line. Good balance between action and puzzles and the games moves forward at a nice... Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Devil May Cry 4

The Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth instalment of the Devil May Cry series.

Features

In Devil May Cry 4, the player controls both Nero and Dante, the game’s protagonist and the series’ title character respectively and fights enemies in close combat using firearms, swords and other weapons. Other characters in Devil May Cry 4 include Lady and Trish from previous games, along with new characters such as Kyrie, Credo, Gloria and Agnus. In this game, players must complete missions t…

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Devil May Cry 4

The Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth instalment of the Devil May Cry series.

Features

In Devil May Cry 4, the player controls both Nero and Dante, the game’s protagonist and the series’ title character respectively and fights enemies in close combat using firearms, swords and other weapons. Other characters in Devil May Cry 4 include Lady and Trish from previous games, along with new characters such as Kyrie, Credo, Gloria and Agnus. In this game, players must complete missions to enter the next level, occasionally solving puzzles or gathering items. Performance in a mission is graded from D being the bottom grade through C, B, A and S being the highest grade, of which are based on items used, Red Orbs gathered, time taken, and the amount of Style points accumulated. Each style point grade has its own tag-word. Players use Proud Souls to purchase new abilities while Red Orbs are used to buy items. Proud Souls are rewarded at the end of missions and the amount varies depending on how well the player performs with S rank.

Review Summary

Devil May Cry 4 is an action adventure in which the hero, Nero, fights against demons, devils, and various other sinister enemies. The theme of Devil May Cry 4 is a supernatural featuring many incredible attacks by Nero’s powerful "Devil Bringer" arm. Stylish action, terrific boss fights, and beautiful, melodramatic scenes will keep you rooted in your seat to continue playing or slaying demons. This new arm can grab onto distant enemies and pull them in, pick them up, and slam them around and also other surprises. Devil May Cry 4 is challenging, though not quite tough. There are a number of gameplay choices for you to choose from. You have the option to choose one of two difficulties and you can also choose whether you want the game to perform automatically. The best parts of the game are the secret missions. The advanced graphics and techniques together with the visuals giving an attention to detail delight players as they explore new and exotic surroundings. Gamers state that Devil May Cry 4 with its superb action and style is a unique experience. Most reviewers state Devil May Cry 4 with its extraordinary action sequences highlighted by smooth controls and slick animations are all designed to amaze players. The actions are both stylish and beautiful. Though some reviewers find there are frequent repetitions in the environments and the fights, thus discouraging.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

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  • Problem saving devil may cry 4

    I have problems saving the game, I'm up to level 9 and have played this same level a few time and have defeated Credo (Angel) and tried to save is every time it has failed, I have plenty of memory on the xbox360 console. I have tried automatic save and also manual save neither have worked, please can anyone help?

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