Devil May Cry 4

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 593 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 483 out of 593
  2. Mixed: 77 out of 593
  3. Negative: 33 out of 593
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  1. RobbertJ.
    Jun 6, 2008
    10
    Best capcom port ever and also maybe best console game port in; performance, gameplay and graphics.
  2. CharlieP.
    Feb 1, 2008
    10
    This is gonna b amazing. The demo rocks and so will the game.
  3. RileyN
    Dec 31, 2009
    10
    At some points the game stumbles a bit with annoying enemies or ridiculous jump puzzles, but all of it is overshadowed by the sheer fun had in the combat sections. Legendary Dark Knight mode alone is worth the price of admission.
  4. JoshuaB
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    I must say the story actually had me in tears.. Great game play and godly story.. It may seem like a very in-complex story line at first but it gets quite deep by the end, I've played it 19 times and Still enjoying it also 1UP... UP yours!
  5. KaseyB.
    Mar 20, 2008
    10
    Probably one of the best games besides COD4 that I have played for the PS3 platform and a must have for hardcore shoot'em up fans.
  6. KrumKirov
    May 28, 2008
    10
    Really good game :) Everything that was expected and even more. Smashing graphics, stunning sound and control. Perfect, put simply.
  7. ShammyS.
    Jul 19, 2008
    10
    This is a flawless port. It is also one hell of a game period. This is also probably the first console port that is actually better than the console version, unless u have a crappy PC.
  8. AndreyG
    Jun 15, 2009
    10
    Excellent game overall. The story isn't too complex, but the gameplay is absolutely amazing and kept me entertained throughout the game. The only downside is that it's much harder to play without a gamepad, but otherwise the game is amazing.
  9. RahulS
    Aug 1, 2009
    10
    I don't believe comments of 1up. I just follows the views of ign and gamespot. This game rocks. I have been playing this game daily for a year now.
  10. JohnG
    Jan 31, 2008
    10
    Yes i thik this game is relly cool.but i hope comes out in feb.beacuse i went on the web I found out there different dates on the game when it comes out for pc.so i hope it stays the same in feb.
  11. TalD.
    May 26, 2008
    10
    I love this game! good graphics, just a good game.
  12. SrdjanS.
    Jul 13, 2008
    10
    Hey 1UP- shut the F*** UP! This game is pure quality- awesome game with awesome port. Fantastic graphics, animation, movies, art, game-play, audio tracks, voice acting, re-playability, optimization... This game has it A-L-L! Probably the best in particular genre until today!
  13. Ajores
    Jul 1, 2011
    10
    If you like action with a lot of flash, then DMC is the perfect series for you, and DMC4 is one of the prettiest and most fun in the series. This was a solid game with an entertaining story, and the art direction has some excellent detail ESPECIALLY in the character models. Console port or no, I'd still recommend a controller for your PC if you want to play this. I'd suggest this game forIf you like action with a lot of flash, then DMC is the perfect series for you, and DMC4 is one of the prettiest and most fun in the series. This was a solid game with an entertaining story, and the art direction has some excellent detail ESPECIALLY in the character models. Console port or no, I'd still recommend a controller for your PC if you want to play this. I'd suggest this game for anyone who likes good ol' arcade action.… Expand
  14. IRevolution
    Feb 6, 2011
    10
    I hadn't played Devil may cry untill this one ... and damn was it good... i played this game shortly after finishing Darksiders - while i'd compare both titles in very similar ways, Devil May cry's storyline and graphics were in a class of their own. not to mention the audio track and voice acting........... I never thought much of the DMC series... but i thoroughly enjoyed finishing thisI hadn't played Devil may cry untill this one ... and damn was it good... i played this game shortly after finishing Darksiders - while i'd compare both titles in very similar ways, Devil May cry's storyline and graphics were in a class of their own. not to mention the audio track and voice acting........... I never thought much of the DMC series... but i thoroughly enjoyed finishing this game, could not put it down... i used an xbox360 controller for PC to play the game also.... yes there are some annoying things in the game (puzzle) type things etc etc... but compared to darksiders its nothing at all. Get this game for the Storyline alone..... asif the graphics and sound arn't amazing enough. I'd be keen to see this game made into a movie, as I'd watch that too… Expand
  15. Dante-0
    Mar 12, 2011
    10
    This game is great. Good characters and good story. Very good game-play. demanding boss and the subordinate characters are well prepared. a lot of game-play modes and a long game.
  16. Keirnoth
    Jul 9, 2011
    10
    This review is made strictly to answer one question: Is this a good PC port? In short, YES.

    Contrary to what popular game sites (such as 1UP) says, Devil May Cry 4 was actually ORIGINALLY developed on the PC platform and ported to the PS3 and X360. More importantly, unlike DMC3: SE, all the porting was done in-house, and it shows. Because of its native build on the PC, you'll see    This review is made strictly to answer one question: Is this a good PC port? In short, YES.

    Contrary to what popular game sites (such as 1UP) says, Devil May Cry 4 was actually ORIGINALLY developed on the PC platform and ported to the PS3 and X360. More importantly, unlike DMC3: SE, all the porting was done in-house, and it shows. Because of its native build on the PC, you'll see options that are reminiscent of PC-only games - ability to play the game in a window, high definition resolution support, antialiasing, aniscoptic filtering, and fine tuning over graphical options such as texture quality and shadow detail.

    Mind you, the control scheme almost REQUIRES a controller. This is not because it's a "dumbed down" game, but it is because the DMC series is ALWAYS controller-intensive. It's simply the nature of having an action game where you can do so many things at once. The game UI can be navigated with a keyboard and mouse, but gameplay will be VERY clunky on a keyboard, mainly because of keyboard ghosting issues due to the way the game plays. Just get yourself a controller. Any controller will do, not just an X360 controller.

    What's even better about this game is that the requirements aren't that steep either. If you have a PC setup that's 1-5 years old, you'll be able to run this game just fine on a Core2Duo with an 8800GT at near-max settings. The game runs at a smooth 60 fps or better, and it does not suffer from the slow load times of the X360 and PS3 versions.

    Plus the PC-only features - Turbo Mode (which many expert DMC4 players use) plus Legendary Dark Knight mode (where dozens and dozens of enemies spawn) are just icing on the cake. This is a PC version of a console game done right. A superior port in a sense, even though this game was originally was developed on a PC platform (despite the fact the PS3 and X360 versions came first).

    Basically, if you're worried about the effects of consolitis that has been plaguing games like these, no need to fear. This game will take advantage of what your PC has and allow you to take on the demons with style! Capcom has proven with DMC4 and many of their PC releases after this title that they are more than capable of making PC versions of their console hits that take advantage of what the PC has to offer!    … Expand
  17. OmnipotentGamer
    Aug 5, 2013
    10
    One of the best ports ever. DMC 4 is loads of action packed fun with loads of replay value, if you are looking for a good hack-n-slash game on PC you have found it.
  18. AlexRazerX
    Dec 20, 2012
    10
    I'm writing this because I've had it with all the "Professional Critic Reviews" ,they're all a bunch of bribed **** ,especially IGN ! This game is simply a master piece .It has one of the most EPIC and beautiful stories told in games I've seen ,the best character writings and designs and astonishing gameplay ,It overwhelms in content and it isn't the longest game ever created but isI'm writing this because I've had it with all the "Professional Critic Reviews" ,they're all a bunch of bribed **** ,especially IGN ! This game is simply a master piece .It has one of the most EPIC and beautiful stories told in games I've seen ,the best character writings and designs and astonishing gameplay ,It overwhelms in content and it isn't the longest game ever created but is definitely one of the games worth every second of your time ,why should somethings like Mass Effect or Assassin's Creed have so much glory and this should be so underrated ,sure it has a few repetitive levels but I think it was purposely done that way, so the Story could be told the way it was intended to be .This is simply a mind blower.The Port for PC is simply one of the best Ports I've ever played and it even has more content (Legendary Dark Knight Difficulty and Turbo Mode) .I give this game a 11 out of 10 because it was done with the purpose of being good and not just for making money .I urge you BUY THIS GAME ,it's sold on Steam ,Amazon ,GameStop ,If you want to go all digital like me I recommend Steam otherwise it's basically sold everywhere ,and YES the PC Version is the BEST ! It has some of the BEST 10 out of 10 gameplay ,10 out of 10 story and especially the soundtrack is a 10 out of 10 !!!!… Expand
  19. Archaeoteryx
    Jan 4, 2013
    10
    Played the old Devil may cry games a long time ago, decided to revisit some good DMC times, i didn't think it would be that good but i was surprised by the awesome storyline/game-play/graphics they really did a good job on this game. i would rate it 9.5/10 but they don't have that option :/ and its too awesome to be 9/10.
  20. DRiVER_helsinki
    Dec 24, 2013
    10
    DMC 3 is a terrible port and the PC version of DMC 4 runs great and has some extra ♥♥♥♥
    Devil May Cry 4 is a massive showcase of what we could have if we were a better industry.
    The combat system is deep, complex, and is freeform enough at the same time to have the possibility for tournaments. Everything your character can do can link to 90% of everything else he can do.
  21. NyanKo
    Feb 8, 2014
    10
    I really love this game, still playing till today, Exceeding every demon, having fun being stylish! But there's still some problems, I can't still beat the game with zero damage.
  22. cristyx66x
    May 8, 2014
    10
    on PC is great to play it .. but you sometimes stop to enjoy it because of the keyboard but when you add the ps3 controller/other one....than the FUN begins
  23. RuiMina
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    I love the game and the story, and i love this Dante, the way is older and legendary, so great, still in love, and it has an awesome soundtrack, and one of the most epic boss battles i ever seen!
  24. 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. *Nice graphics *Nice music/sound effects *Tons of unlockables *Heavy replayability value. Bad: *Repetition of bosses and levels. *"Sandbox" syndrome.    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.
    *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 the better game, handsdown, even though Vergil is missing...    … Expand
  25. TOLD
    May 30, 2022
    10
    dmc4 is VERY GOOD game! The first part of the game is better than second but 2 part too not Bad, And Nero's ist is very good!
  26. Abdullah
    Jul 13, 2008
    9
    I really don't know why 1up gave it such a low score. The game is pure art. Great graphics and gameplay. A must have for all DMC fans.
  27. Armalyte
    Jan 26, 2010
    9
    On the PC there are very few games like this. Excellent graphics, perfect sound compartment, menus full of features and goodies. So, if you like the genre and do not own a PSX 2, better buy it NOW! (Requires absolutely the Xbox controller to fully enjoy it)
  28. MelonPan
    Jul 26, 2012
    9
    The level design is still terrible, but the combat has been seriously ramped up. The skill cap for playing as dante has been blasted clear into space with the ability to swap between all four stances and all of your weapons on the fly. I frequently find myself watching amazing dante players doing incredible things, and wondering how many fingers they have that they can do all theseThe level design is still terrible, but the combat has been seriously ramped up. The skill cap for playing as dante has been blasted clear into space with the ability to swap between all four stances and all of your weapons on the fly. I frequently find myself watching amazing dante players doing incredible things, and wondering how many fingers they have that they can do all these things.
    If dante is too much to handle, nero is the perfect second choice. It's much easier to bring nero to his full potential and still feel awesome about it. There's not as much memorable music in this game (virgil battle 2, how I miss you) and dante only spends half the time being crazy, surrendering part of the spotlight so you can see nero being a whiny **** for the other half. But overall, if you're a fan of incredibly complex combat, over the top action, and cheesy satire that's so good it's almost self-aware, I strongly recommend this game    … Expand
  29. Picard
    Feb 7, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is overall well designed. Gameplay is fast, especially with Nero, and while basic enemies are not much of a threat even at higher difficulties, many enemies force the player to learn their strengths and weaknesses and adjust approach accordingly. This is especially important for boss battles, as each boss is different in terms of moveset, overall capabilities as well as feel of the battle. Nero has a Devil Bringer which gives a set of new options and compensates for his limited moveset compared to Dante. While it is possible to go through much of the game simply by button mashing it, this only works up to the Credo boss fight at lover difficulties, and at higher difficulties does not work at all. At Dante Must Die difficulty, enemies gain the Devil Trigger, which makes even game's standard mooks threatening (albeit only when in groups), and forces the player to often cancel out combos in order to evade attacks from the side. Nero also serves as a good introduction to gameplay for new fans, allowing them to adjust before switching to comparably more complex and harder to play Dante.

    There are some problems. Story is not very original, but it is adequate insomuch as it provides an excuse for the game itself, as well as for its primary downside - namely, huge amount of backtracking. When playing as Dante, player is forced to replay all of the levels previously done with the Nero, facing same enemies and same bosses. All bosses except for Sanctus are actually fought three times, which becomes jarring; this is only somewhat compensated for the fact that Dante has to use different tactics compared to Nero to take them down. None of these however are major enough to seriously impact the quality of the game, and Dante's playstyle is different enough that his part of the game does not feel simply as a reprise of Nero's.    … Expand
  30. lhmillan
    Jan 27, 2018
    9
    One of the best hack'n'slash games that i've ever played. We got here a nice story, with two great protagonists, they, Nero and Dante, both with different combos, in the same scenarios, both of them charismatic and an awesome gameplay with a great variety of enemies plus a great graphic and excellent boss battles. This game is almost a masterpiece. I think that Lady and Trish deservedOne of the best hack'n'slash games that i've ever played. We got here a nice story, with two great protagonists, they, Nero and Dante, both with different combos, in the same scenarios, both of them charismatic and an awesome gameplay with a great variety of enemies plus a great graphic and excellent boss battles. This game is almost a masterpiece. I think that Lady and Trish deserved their own campaing, but that is no a problem when you make an excellent game like this. The port of this game is really great, i had absolutelly any bugs on my gameplay.… Expand
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#49 Best PC Game of 2008
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#32 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#21 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. 1UP
    58
    A port that doesn't have anything new or interesting for PC gamers. Sure, it's Devil May Cry 4, and by golly, its enhanced high-res visuals sure look swell. But if you're going to port a game to the PC, you should take advantage of the most versatile platform out there. DMC4 fails to do so.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    74
    Its story, while not being complicated or particularly mysterious, remains fun and interesting enough to see you through to the end, which is saying something because it isn't what many would consider to be a short game. What Capcom has produced isn't the pinnacle of console-to-PC quality, but it isn't anything to be laughed at either.
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  3. GameStar
    81
    Devil May Cry 4 may not be a very subtle game, but it sure is a lot of fun. Ripping whole armies of demons to shreds at breathtaking speed or watching a mighty end boss giving kudos to you in "over the top" cut scenes - things like these create that special feeling of power. There are some weak spots like (levels are re-used, a few annoying mini games and riddles), but action fans should give it a go anyway.
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