Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 278 Ratings

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  1. Ridongs
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Well, the game is more awesome then was back in 2008, after playing this I really wish to see Devil May Cry 5.
    The combat is great, the new characters are amazing, more bonuses were added.
    Overall 10/10
    As a Devil May Cry fan I like this game.
    gamespot is a troll
  2. Maneinarr
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    10/10

    Good: * Solid gameplay. Precise hitbox, precise timing, precise animations. Versatile. Variant. Challenging (even for real- non casual- gamers). Rewarding. Inmersive. FLAWLESS! *Solid story. *Likeable characters. *5 badass playable characters: Dante, Vergil, Nero, Trish and Lady!!! *Nice graphics *Nice music/sound effects *Tons of unlockables *Heavy replayability value.    10/10

    Good:
    * Solid gameplay. Precise hitbox, precise timing, precise animations. Versatile. Variant. Challenging (even for real- non casual- gamers). Rewarding. Inmersive. FLAWLESS!
    *Solid story.
    *Likeable characters.
    *5 badass playable characters: Dante, Vergil, Nero, Trish and Lady!!!
    *Nice graphics
    *Nice music/sound effects
    *Tons of unlockables
    *Heavy replayability value.

    Bad:
    *Repetition of bosses and levels.
    *"Sandbox" syndrome.
    "Unforgiving with casuals.

    And even with all it's flaws IT'S STILL A 10/10... why don't you try comparing this review with the one I did on DmC? There is no point in doing it, that's why! This is even sicker than the standard edition... pity they didn't listen the community in regards needing more missions with different designs... the positive reviews on this game would skyrocket...    … Expand
  3. AdeptaSororita
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    Devil May Cry is just beautiful, a stunning game that will please from start to finish. Its a solid 9 out of 10 and will keep you coming back for more
  4. KoKop0
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    positives : cut-scenes for each playable character... all of them are entertaining some are goofy and funny and self-aware combat is insanely good!!!!

    one of the best hack and slash games you gonna play negatives : you will need fix unfortunately to adjust graphic options because Capcom are too lazy to patch the game ,but trust me its worth it and very easy to make it work    positives : cut-scenes for each playable character... all of them are entertaining some are goofy and funny and self-aware combat is insanely good!!!!

    one of the best hack and slash games you gonna play

    negatives : you will need fix unfortunately to adjust graphic options because Capcom are too lazy to patch the game
    ,but trust me its worth it and very easy to make it work perfectly!
    there is no point of interest on map or where to go next etc. and you will get lost lol

    R&G are so unfair in those dice levels

    that flower monster shouldn't have been in the game it isn't fun.. and whoever made "lost woods" section is the worst man lol    … Expand
  5. KingJailson
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Excelente devil may cry, e um excelente remaster que fizeram para a nova geração.
  6. Fatryon
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    Increíble juego, la jugabilidad y enemigos que se esperarían de un DMC, la parte mala? Tener que pasar los niveles y jefes 2 veces con cada personaje, pero con la gran diferencia entre el gameplay de cada uno se hace fácilmente pasable
  7. infernal1611
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition - it's the same game, but only with 3 additional game characters.
    What else should a true fan of the game?
    10/10, o my God, 10/10!
    p.s. in Russia the game is worth US $ 11.5
  8. Captain_Chaos
    Aug 21, 2016
    8
    I've been a huge DMC fan for a long time and I purchased 3 and 4 each upon their original release, in 4's case, for the 360, as I did not own a PS3 at the time. This special edition marks the first time I've played the series on PC, as my copy of DMC3 for pc straight up did not ever work. It's safe to say this is a better port then that one. I also got it at a very respectable sale price.I've been a huge DMC fan for a long time and I purchased 3 and 4 each upon their original release, in 4's case, for the 360, as I did not own a PS3 at the time. This special edition marks the first time I've played the series on PC, as my copy of DMC3 for pc straight up did not ever work. It's safe to say this is a better port then that one. I also got it at a very respectable sale price.

    While this release suffers from a total lack of mouse support outside of the interface menus, forcing you to juggle between movement, attacking and the camera (though you can fairly safely leave the camera controls alone), the controls are solid, reminding me of nothing if not the PC port of Samurai Warriors 4-II. As for the game itself, if you aren't familiar with Devil May Cry, then this game is a pretty good place to start. Combat pits you against groups of enemies and large, hard-hitting bosses, and is fast and sometimes unforgiving, with a focus on rapidly damaging enemies with varied moves: guns, melee, grabs and the limit-break-like "Devil Trigger" to build up a style combo meter. Taking damage imposes a harsh penalty on this combo, so "high level" play is all about dealing and avoiding damage. I still think the third game is better, but this title offers the greatest variety of playable characters and special modes. It's a shame that half the stages are simply the first half in reverse.

    In addition to fighting style-juggling series mainstay Dante and grab-happy newcomer Nero, this release includes Vergil, using an improved version of his moveset from DMC3's special edition. Also included is Trish, playable once again but now with her own unique moveset that evokes the Ifrit and Sparda moves from the first game, as opposed to in 2, where she was simply a reskin of Dante. However, I found Lady, playable here for the first time, the most enjoyable character by far: She uses improved versions of Dante's "gunslinger" moves for her pistols and shotgun, as well as her signature rocket launcher, Kalina Ann, with an expanded moveset from it's appearance in 3.

    In addition to the range of difficulty modes for the story mode and the Bloody Palace arena mode, this release includes a "Legendary Dark Knight" mode where the story levels are populated by a much greater number of enemies then there would be normally.

    Without the cutscenes the campaign is actually rather short, though the additional difficulty modes and alternate characters offset this to a degree. Still, there are both more varied and longer games out there.

    While arguably easier to play on console, this is regardless the most complete version of DMC4 and a good buy for series veterans, newcomers, people without a console and action gamers in general. Plus, the difficulty is a good middle ground between, say, God of War, and Dark Souls, if you were looking for something a little less punishing then the latter.    … Expand
  9. Tosaver0324
    Aug 18, 2021
    8
    Devil May Cry 4 is one of the best examples of the hack and slash genre. You can control 5 different characters in the game and all of them are very fun (vergil tax). The level design of the game always repeats itself. Attempts to extend the game slowed the pace. Boss battles are good and the music isn't bad.
  10. davitolucena
    May 13, 2023
    8
    um dos melhores jogos da capcom da setima geraçao feitos vale apena sor achei ruim uma coisa que foi a demora dessa versao chega no PC
  11. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    9/10.......................................................................
  12. Zallen
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    "Дьявол может плакать по творческой импотенции Хидэаки Ицуно 4" на 6 часов сюжетки.

    Из минусов: - сюжет, пресный унылыч с элементами пиздастраданий. - локации, самый душный дизайн в серии, настолько, что в игру просто не хочется перепроходить. - бэктрекинг, сначала проходишь игру 1 раз за одного персонажа, потом беги назад за другого персонажа, проходя те же самые душные локи,    "Дьявол может плакать по творческой импотенции Хидэаки Ицуно 4" на 6 часов сюжетки.

    Из минусов:
    - сюжет, пресный унылыч с элементами пиздастраданий.
    - локации, самый душный дизайн в серии, настолько, что в игру просто не хочется перепроходить.
    - бэктрекинг, сначала проходишь игру 1 раз за одного персонажа, потом беги назад за другого персонажа, проходя те же самые душные локи, которые становятся еще душнее, убивая тех же боссов и почти тех же самых мобов, чистый кайф...
    - боссы, их мало, да и по колоритности и сложности весьма уступают боссам 3ей части.
    - мобы, 80% скопировано с первой части DMC.

    Из плюсов:
    - боевая система, единственный жирный плюс, боёвка сделала шаг вперед в серии, играть фулл прокаченным персонажем одно удовольствие, зрелищность и пафос комбо приемов зашкаливает, а с некоторыми "фишками" разваливать мобов даже мемно, геймплей становится весьма веселым, но опять же, это только при полностью прокаченном персонаже, новичку, да и просто по началу игры прокачка и боёвка может показаться весьма топорной и дрочной.
    - special edition, добавлены новые полноценные персонажи, со своими приёмами и фишками, что отдельный кайф для фанатов боевой системы, а также "читы" для новичков, чтоб не душиться прокачкой и разучиванием приемов. Плюс увеличена комфортабельность игры, добавлены удобства по типу `автосейв после миссий` ВААААУУУ.

    P.S. оригинальная игра 7мь на 10ть, но спешл эдишн накидывает балл.

    8мь "трясущихся сисек" из 10ти.    … Expand
  13. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  14. hekoh
    Feb 2, 2023
    8
    DMC 4 is not the best game on the saga, but it's still pretty good. Also the special edition adds a new game mode and 3 playable characters, which, if you are a fan of the saga, it's and awesome addition. (btw, check out combo mad videos, the things you can do at high level on this game is crazy)
  15. Naked_Snakee
    Mar 27, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.

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72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. CD-Action
    Sep 18, 2015
    75
    DMC4SE does not improve the gameplay as much as DmC: Definitive Edition did, it does not offer the spectacle God of War is famous for, but I assure you that in no other game building combos is so much fun. [09/2015, p.42]
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Aug 9, 2015
    60
    A fun distraction buck lacks enough depth to keep your attention for too long. [Aug 2015, p.65]
  3. PC Games
    Jul 28, 2015
    75
    Devil May Cry 4 has not aged that well. Too much backtracking, boring riddles and the dull levels affect the fun overall. The gameplay instead still feels fresh and the action is really cool in 60fps. The new characters in the Special Edition are also really good, but when you play the story with them, they do not appear in the cut-scenes which looks weird. Overall Devil May Cry 4 is still a good game, but if you have played it before, you definitely do not have to buy the Special Edition. The new elements do not affect the game that much.
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