Devil May Cry 4

 PlayStation 3
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 552 Ratings

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  1. NehlaJ.
    Mar 1, 2008
    10
    I never played a fun game like DMC4 for a long time. Best game of the series, fast paced action with huge boss battles that will take your breath away and leave you counting the days for another sequel.
  2. HughH.
    Feb 25, 2008
    7
    I like this game, i really do but honestly it is the exact same gameplay as the other 3 installments to the point when i just get tired and need to soak my fingers and wrists in hot salt water. It's basically Devil May Cry 3 (except easier) with a easier to use character for 10 levels and then once you get used to him you get Dante with harder enemies and a combat system that is I like this game, i really do but honestly it is the exact same gameplay as the other 3 installments to the point when i just get tired and need to soak my fingers and wrists in hot salt water. It's basically Devil May Cry 3 (except easier) with a easier to use character for 10 levels and then once you get used to him you get Dante with harder enemies and a combat system that is perplexing to say the least. If you got carpal tunnel syndrome playing Nero than your wrists will fall off playing Dante. The story is always an afterthought in DMC games it's all about the combat but honestly, it gets a bit tedious. especially when backtracking for the entire second half of the game. Capcom, please take a cue from Hideo Kojima and try something a bit new next time. If DMC 5 is the same as this with another character I will be disappointed.… Expand
  3. ConradS.
    Mar 9, 2008
    8
    Very entertaining and enjoyable, I just hope this is not the best the console is capable of as it felt like a PS2 game with PS3 graphics.
  4. TimP.
    Feb 16, 2008
    10
    Amazing PS3 AAA title. Awesome Story & Gameplay , graphics are so good you'll find yourself distracted at times. Amazing Cutscenes. PS3 FTW!!
  5. JasonL.
    Feb 20, 2008
    7
    A new coat of paint for a series that is badly ineed of an overhaul. Now don't get me wrong this isn't a bad game, cool boss fights and a good variety of enemies but this is just the same old formula and was it just me or did they have less combos than in previous installments. I constantly feel as though I am doing the exact same 3 combos over and over again. Shoot a couple A new coat of paint for a series that is badly ineed of an overhaul. Now don't get me wrong this isn't a bad game, cool boss fights and a good variety of enemies but this is just the same old formula and was it just me or did they have less combos than in previous installments. I constantly feel as though I am doing the exact same 3 combos over and over again. Shoot a couple times slash with the sword and slam the enemy on the ground with the devil arm. Good game for big fans of the series, but casual fans like myself would probably be better off renting it.… Expand
  6. AlvinL.
    Feb 27, 2008
    10
    An amazing action game!!! Cheesy and sometimes absurd, but that's the charm of the Devil May Cry series. A must-buy if you like action games.
  7. Asdf
    Feb 4, 2008
    9
    The game is fun, and flashy. The gameplay is a bit repetitive at times, and is why it loses points on my rating.... Definitely worth buying though!
  8. R.White
    Feb 8, 2008
    10
    This is the best next-gen action game that I've played so far. Devil May Cry is one of my all time favorite game series, and I believe this one is probably the best yet. If not the best, then definitely just as good. I love this game and I say it's a must buy for action gamers.
  9. EricP
    Mar 4, 2009
    8
    I would definitely recommend DMC4 to anyone who is a fan to the series already. It really is a rather welcomed change of pace to have a new character, Nero, in the stead of Dante. The skills that he brings to the table are just as good if not better. Anyone unfamiliar with the series might not understand what it's about at first but if you're into "Hack 'n' Slash" then I would definitely recommend DMC4 to anyone who is a fan to the series already. It really is a rather welcomed change of pace to have a new character, Nero, in the stead of Dante. The skills that he brings to the table are just as good if not better. Anyone unfamiliar with the series might not understand what it's about at first but if you're into "Hack 'n' Slash" then this game is for you. I wouldn't consider it a button mashing type of game because there is alot of timing and skill involved. However, don't get it twisted, buttons will be mashed. I haven't finished the game yet but I can comment on what I've played. The battle system is just about as flawless as DMC3: Special Edition but with improved skills and the addition of Nero's Devil Bringer which makes the game for me. A bit of forewarning, I found that alot of the time the camera angles were awkward and hindered gameplay. It makes it difficult when the camera runs into walls, is not controllable altogether, or doesn't show you what you want it to. There is variety enough of demons and bosses to keep things on the challenging side and difficulty modes hard enough to make you want to throw your controller at the nearest peson in the room or tear the hair right out of your scalp. The battle system is complicated and the skills vary enough to chain massive combos and unleash devasting attacks. Nero gets the Devil Trigger also, so it's like nothing is lost in transition from DMC3 to 4. The missions are laughable to say the least. It's nothing more than Kindergarten grade puzzles that insult your intelligence and interconnected battle areas filled with random crap here and there. But that's not why we play the DMC series though, is it? All in all it's a very convincing and welcome addition to the series boasting some awesome graphics nonetheless. Lets just hope the next addition will have 1080p rather than the 720p that this title was graced with. I give this game an 8/10 because it's not perfect, needs polishing in some areas, but overall is a great game with great replay value.… Expand
  10. AndrewL
    Jun 6, 2009
    10
    Endless hardcore sword-fighting madness. The devilbringer is nothing short of amazing. The fact you receive Dante as not just a playable character but a primary element to the story is so perfect. With a massive arsenal of fighting styles and attack combinations you'll never want to trade this one in. Playing this game makes you realize how amazing newer beat-em-up titles like Endless hardcore sword-fighting madness. The devilbringer is nothing short of amazing. The fact you receive Dante as not just a playable character but a primary element to the story is so perfect. With a massive arsenal of fighting styles and attack combinations you'll never want to trade this one in. Playing this game makes you realize how amazing newer beat-em-up titles like Bayonetta and Dante's Inferno are going to be, PS3 needs more games like DMC4.… Expand
  11. [anonymous]
    Jan 16, 2010
    8
    My rating is 8.5. It's nothing revolutionary, but it's fun. Adrenaline pumping, good story, great combat system and so on. I hated Fortuna Castle though, but you'll get through that part in an hour or so, after that, the game gets good.
  12. DanteA.
    Jan 21, 2008
    10
    Really people who are we kidding this games is GONNA rock!
  13. [Anonymous]
    Feb 1, 2008
    10
    Finally it's here, definitely the best iteration in the series. Reviewers complain it sticks to old formula -- but the truth is, why fix it if it ain't broke? Dante and Nero complement each other nicely, and the Devilbringer and Exceed System are quite awesome new additions.
  14. AlexQ.
    Feb 11, 2008
    10
    An absolutely perfect sequel to a superb series (not counting the second one).
  15. JaredJ.
    Feb 6, 2008
    9
    It's exactly what Devi May Cry fans expect from the seventh gen installment. Faster load-times up to 4 times shorter on the PS3 version make this one the superior of the two.
  16. JohnL.
    Mar 21, 2008
    10
    this was the first devil may cry game i have ever played and I was very impressed..it can be repetitive but thats where the fun of learning new moves comes in, this is one of the few games that feels like next gen, the scenery is breathtaking and the English dialogue can get annoying (I would have preferred Japanese) but it doesn't take anything away from how brilliant the game truly is
  17. BillH.
    Mar 27, 2008
    9
    This game is class but no game really gets 10 but you should get it now.
  18. DeonM.
    Jun 23, 2008
    9
    Game starts off slow with the enemies being a bit few, but whow! it panned out to be a great game and die hard fans like me wont rest until the bloody palace mode is conquered and all difficulties beaten- as I have already (:Whats better than slashing hordes of demons with ultra cool moves?
  19. JosefH
    Jan 21, 2010
    9
    If the game-play would've stayed the same as it is in the beginning, and just moved on with that, this score would probably be a 7 at best. However; playing as Dante for 7 levels upped that score. They are the best 7 levels I have ever played in a Hack and Slash/action Adventure/Whatever you'd like to call it, and to this day I am daring others to top it. Dante's five If the game-play would've stayed the same as it is in the beginning, and just moved on with that, this score would probably be a 7 at best. However; playing as Dante for 7 levels upped that score. They are the best 7 levels I have ever played in a Hack and Slash/action Adventure/Whatever you'd like to call it, and to this day I am daring others to top it. Dante's five styles switch seamlessly between each other, allowing the combos to flow smoothly, in smoking sick style. I am disappointed to only give this a 9, as that's the same score as I give Devil May Cry 3, and I much prefer this, but it is far from perfection. The graphics are good, nice and smooth, the lighting effects are all brilliant, the fighting systems all work very well, and the story is more than just bearable, it might even be considered good by some, but the game doesn't quite have the excitement and 'badass' feel that Devil May Cry 1 and 3 brought to the table, and the loss of that edge in exchange for Dante's twin brother (they are EXACTLY the same character) for a few cool lines is a little poor. Still a very good play, and worth a buy.… Expand
  20. JacobS.
    Jan 14, 2008
    10
    This game blows everything else out of the water! This is the only series that has given me 100 percent satisfaction in gameplay AND storyline. It's just perfect!
  21. Nicolaas
    Jan 28, 2008
    8
    This game is like you burn your fingers, fighting demons and other kind of creatures. Grafisch looks very good at the intro's and lesser in the gameplay, but i must say it looks very good and also the light effect in some area's. The gameplay you can expect from a game like this. This is the kind of game Japanese people get weird. It is like you playing a manga story on your This game is like you burn your fingers, fighting demons and other kind of creatures. Grafisch looks very good at the intro's and lesser in the gameplay, but i must say it looks very good and also the light effect in some area's. The gameplay you can expect from a game like this. This is the kind of game Japanese people get weird. It is like you playing a manga story on your televison under your control. Slashing ,hitting and updgrading your powers, skills and go on. Levels are from area to area and goes on. Never played Devil May series but it feels like an 3D 2D castelvania game. The game is not mine kind of game but I love it in some ways. This game is a must have for people who loves this genre.… Expand
  22. JesseEB
    Feb 12, 2008
    10
    The game is about as fun as video games get! Yeah the camera can suck sometimes but thats the nature of the beast and easily forgivable. If you don't have it then all I have to say to you is "I'm sorry!"
  23. FredB.
    Feb 17, 2008
    9
    Devil May Cry is back! It looked as if it was headed in the wrong direction but this game is solid. Great game play that is not to difficult to learn and the graphics are top notch. Great game, get it if your a fan and get it if your not!
  24. JeremyM.
    Feb 18, 2008
    10
    This game really got me somewhere. The story is once again full of mysterious characters, sacrifices, love, and tons of twists and turns to keep you guessing. The over-the-top action cut-scenes are presented with such a masterful graphics engine and level of choreography there will be times where you're completely distracted in action. But that's not even the best part about This game really got me somewhere. The story is once again full of mysterious characters, sacrifices, love, and tons of twists and turns to keep you guessing. The over-the-top action cut-scenes are presented with such a masterful graphics engine and level of choreography there will be times where you're completely distracted in action. But that's not even the best part about this game. Nero brings over a table of moves that we've never seen before, pushing the style of action in a Devil May Cry game forward to places we never though possible, and the way he alters strange items in these worlds to either get by a puzzle or use it to his advantage in a critical battle will definitely set a new high for action gaming. You definitely haven't seen AND won't see anything like this before.… Expand
  25. White
    Nov 19, 2010
    7
    Even though that i love DMC series, and i love this game there is some backdrops that cant be highlighted, the backtracking, too short , luck of bosses, luck of different enemies, few enemies in battles and compared to DMC3 slow fighting system.
  26. Justblazex
    Jan 15, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You play as a new character named Nero and halfway through the game you start to replay some levels as Dante. Nero's Devil bringer which is arm that can reach out and grab enemies. This was a very nice feature but you Nero keeps the same weapons with him throughout the whole game. Dante though gets some other weapons but nothing to really run home about. You can't replay Nero's levels with Dante and you get about like 5-6 levels that you can play as Dante. I liked the 3rd one a little better this ones story was a little weak. they also re used the bosses too many times. If you're a fan of the DMC series I recommend you give it a try its not bad just doesn't live up to the greatness of the other games and if you just like sword combat games with a little gunplay and some sick action combos then give it a try too… Expand
  27. Guivera
    Mar 2, 2011
    8
    Devil May Cry 4 is a great addition to the series, and does not disappoint. Great cutscenes and storyline, great fighting mechanics and boss battles, and great graphics and sound. The only thing that stops this game from being truly great is the somewhat repetitive hack and slashing, and the fact that the game makes you bactrack through levels you've already been through. That and notDevil May Cry 4 is a great addition to the series, and does not disappoint. Great cutscenes and storyline, great fighting mechanics and boss battles, and great graphics and sound. The only thing that stops this game from being truly great is the somewhat repetitive hack and slashing, and the fact that the game makes you bactrack through levels you've already been through. That and not being able to choose which character you prefer to play as hold this game back. Overall, however, the game is very solid.… Expand
  28. Thief
    Mar 3, 2011
    10
    While not the best game in the series, it is the best looking a smoothest running one. The DMC franchise is pure gold, and this one is no different. I love the nearly endless combonations of attacks that can be stylishly put together in a mad dash to devastate your enemy. I only have one warning, and that is not to take the game lightly. Even on its easier difficulties, this game will spitWhile not the best game in the series, it is the best looking a smoothest running one. The DMC franchise is pure gold, and this one is no different. I love the nearly endless combonations of attacks that can be stylishly put together in a mad dash to devastate your enemy. I only have one warning, and that is not to take the game lightly. Even on its easier difficulties, this game will spit you out against the wall and follow it up with a curb-stomping. Learning the dodge mechanics and the new EX-attack system will turn the tables on your enemies, leaving you the one doing the curb-stomping... and following it up with a barrage of bullets to the skull.… Expand
  29. BasilZero
    Jun 11, 2012
    8
    Devil May Cry 4 brings forth high fast action with a storyline that isnt perfect at best but pretty damn good along with a cast of characters amazing visuals and gothic style, decent music and sound effects and nostalgic moments. You will enjoy this game if you loved the original Devil May Cry and Devil May Cry 3. Action hero players and demonic genre lovers will love this game as well!
  30. WanderingShadow
    Apr 3, 2012
    9
    This game is major badass. Not only did it have great characters and voice acting, it contains excellent gameplay and is easily the best one since the first. The first DMC game was great, but had a few cheesy moments. The second one sucked, and the third was pretty good. This one owns 2 and 3, and only beats 1 because it barely had any cheesy moments.

    When I first heard there was going    This game is major badass. Not only did it have great characters and voice acting, it contains excellent gameplay and is easily the best one since the first. The first DMC game was great, but had a few cheesy moments. The second one sucked, and the third was pretty good. This one owns 2 and 3, and only beats 1 because it barely had any cheesy moments.

    When I first heard there was going to be a Devil May Cry 4, I found out that Dante would no longer be the main character, but Nero would, a new character who looks a lot like Dante and Vergil. I was a bit surprised and thought I would be in for a disappointment. When I finally played it, I found Nero an incredibly different and refreshing character, and I'm glad Dante was at playable for part of the game.

    Devil May Cry fans won't be disappointed with the game, and even people who have haven't played the first three should enjoy this game.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 63
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  1. GameSpot
    80
    The newest entry in the revered series features plenty of awesome action, a great new character...and a bit of repetition.
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  2. G4 TV
    60
    Devil May Cry 4 is also nothing close to the full next-gen transformation that the moody, gothic world of Capcom’s demons deserved.
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  3. PSX Extreme
    90
    Devil May Cry 4 plays exceptionally well. It may not be revolutionary, but it sure won't leave you bored. If anything, Devil May Cry 4 is perhaps even more addictive than the last, thanks to a rather enjoyable, well-done story.
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