Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Ultradragonflam
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    With 5 playable characters DMC4SE has the highest number of playable characters even surpassing Bayonetta2.
    Featuring technical combat that is only as deep and rewarding as your gaming might, and with extra features like turbo and Legendary Dark Knight mode that allows a horde of enemies for you to plough through while looking like the most stylish thing ever, DMC4 SE is the pinnacle of    With 5 playable characters DMC4SE has the highest number of playable characters even surpassing Bayonetta2.
    Featuring technical combat that is only as deep and rewarding as your gaming might, and with extra features like turbo and Legendary Dark Knight mode that allows a horde of enemies for you to plough through while looking like the most stylish thing ever, DMC4 SE is the pinnacle of technical hack and slash sharing it's throne with Bayoneta2 or maybe even arguably better.
    And at a cheap price of $25 the deal is all win-win.    … Expand
  2. videogamefan64
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    DMC4 is very much a case of two steps forward three steps back in my eyes. The core gameplay the most important aspect of dmc is at its peak so far but the level design, boss design, story and structure are all inferior to dmc 3. Nero is the new protagonist on the block and gives a familiar play style to dante with his own weapon and moveset. The main differentiator however is instead ofDMC4 is very much a case of two steps forward three steps back in my eyes. The core gameplay the most important aspect of dmc is at its peak so far but the level design, boss design, story and structure are all inferior to dmc 3. Nero is the new protagonist on the block and gives a familiar play style to dante with his own weapon and moveset. The main differentiator however is instead of styles nero has a devil arm that can be used to grab demons from close or long range. His sword also has a rev feature if you hit the left trigger at the right time when hitting an enemy your next attack will be stronger. These small tweaks add plenty of depth and uniqueness to playing as nero. Dante makes his playable return and his ability to now switch all weapons, styles and guns on the fly adds huge versatility to playing dante giving extreme combo potential not possible in previous games even if dante has less varied weapons than dmc 3. The combat system tasks you taking out enemies as stylishly as possible and the ranking system does a great job pushing you towards this goal that is overly satisfying to accomplish. The story is bland which is fine but the only new character worth anything is nero who is clearly less sure of himself than dante but still likeable. The main problem with this game is the recycling of content present in the campaign. You basically play the game twice once as nero and then as dante in slightly remixed levels. You fight the same bosses three times in one run. While playing as dante is as awesome as ever I wish he had more unique stages. The game has high replay value with different difficulties and ranks but the main replaiability comes in the other playable characters. Vergil makes his return and is as cool as ever and Lady and Trish make their first playable appearances all with unique abilities. Lady utilises guns and a grappling hook with very little melee options while trish plays a bit like DMC1 Dante but more polished. The final challenge is the bloody palace which has a hundred floors and has a timing system where the more stylish you are the more time you will receive. This being playable with all characters gives you plenty to play around with. DMC4 gets the important stuff right but fumbles a bit in the details.… Expand
  3. Digiclone
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    story: we have a change of protagonist and we are introduced to a lot of new things, but the essence and quality remains as the sparda lineage advances

    gameplay: we have fewer variations of weapons and combos compared to previous games, some bosses also seem uninspired, but it is fun to master the combat style of nero and face some bosses that stand out. art: it is more beautiful    story: we have a change of protagonist and we are introduced to a lot of new things, but the essence and quality remains as the sparda lineage advances

    gameplay: we have fewer variations of weapons and combos compared to previous games, some bosses also seem uninspired, but it is fun to master the combat style of nero and face some bosses that stand out.

    art: it is more beautiful than the previous games, from the graphics to the aesthetic of the scenarios and enemies.

    music: maintains the quality standard of the franchise.    … Expand
  4. martirale
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    8/10 - DMC4 es genial, el modo de juego alternando a los protagonistas (Nero y Dante) me parece bastante buena, por momentos se siente medio enredada pero en términos generales muy bien lograda (aunque en DMC5 corrigen muchos de estos «errores» y la historia es menos enredada pero sí más variada). Las batallas son brutales y la posibilidad de jugar con Trish, Lady y Vergil además de Nero y8/10 - DMC4 es genial, el modo de juego alternando a los protagonistas (Nero y Dante) me parece bastante buena, por momentos se siente medio enredada pero en términos generales muy bien lograda (aunque en DMC5 corrigen muchos de estos «errores» y la historia es menos enredada pero sí más variada). Las batallas son brutales y la posibilidad de jugar con Trish, Lady y Vergil además de Nero y Dante es un buen plus que tiene este título.… Expand
  5. SupersayianElli
    Jul 24, 2018
    9
    As my first Devil May Cry game I am thoroughly impressed and can't wait to play the earlier games and the newly announced DMC 5. With 5 characters to play in total I can't wait to try all the new combos with each character.
  6. frederik1478
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Devil May Cry 4 is just simply amazing the comfort is genius. and the game introduced My favourite playable character in any game Nero . Thing that keep this came back from greatness is that it feels not finished . Lucky the next game Improved it all
  7. AlexvaderII
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Devil May Cry 4 volvió con una entrega que me tomo por sorpresa porque pensé que en lo jugable ya no se podía mejorar mas y que equivocado estaba, en esta entrega podemos cambiar los estilos de pelea de Dante con un solo botón al igual que las armas y de esta manera podremos ejecutar combos muy frenéticos.

    La historia esta bien pero esta un poco trillada con eso de "salvar a la chica" y por supuesto tiene otro aspecto que no mencionare para no dar mas espoilers pero en general la historia esta hasta cierto punto correcta. Por otra parte se nota el salto grafico que tuvo la saga desde la entrega del Devil May Cry 3 a la actual.

    Hay nuevos enemigos y el usar al nuevo personaje Nero con su brazo de demonio es genial, tanto así que hubiera querido que a Dante también se le diera algo similar. Aun así el usar a Dante es lo mejor del juego pero entre los puntos negativos tengo que decir que no me pareció acertado el regresar por los mismos escenarios y pelear básicamente contra los mismos jefes con los cuales peleo Nero.

    En resumen el juego es un buen exponente de acción pero se quedo muy por debajo de Devil May Cry 3 en muchos aspectos.

    NOTA: Es una buena excusa volver a jugar a este juego con una mayor resolución y con el uso de personajes como Lady que es en el único juego en el que hasta la fecha la podemos usar y con personajes como Vergil que es siempre espectacular y Trish que se agradece la variedad para volver a adentrarnos en esta gran aventura.    … Expand
  8. Lupitayoh
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Combates a la orden del día, mas fáciles que los del tercer juego pero muy disfrutables, el apartado gráfico lo veo igual al del ps3...pero supongo que no tengo buen ojo para distinguir esas cosas, si te gusta el hack & slash..es indispensable...
  9. k3llist
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    How i love this game! Thanks Capcom for this music, style, characters and faSSSt gameplay.
  10. Metamand
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    DMC 4 is brutal. So many characters to play with, great story, bloody palace is great, the graphics are stunning after all this time. So many hours of fun.
  11. CHAD13
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    muito divertido o jogo recomendo, capcom obrigado por fazer jogos incriveis
  12. Aleg666
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ЭТО ШЕДЕВР!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  13. Cody1999
    Feb 20, 2020
    8
    If you haven't played DMC4 this is your chance, while it's not perfect, it carries on the tradition of devil may cry with over the top action, epic boss fights, not to mention 5 different playable characters.
  14. AC95
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    This game ist perfect in my opinion, i played all Devil May Cry Games even the last one, and this is by far the best Devil May Cry i loved it on the Playstation 3 and love it even more on the Playstation 4 the Graphics and gameplay looks better and Vergil is just a badass, all hail the Demon King.
  15. Genei_no_Miria
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    The original DMC4 combat wise was the deepest stylish action game on the market 7 years ago and the only game that came out since then that could rival it was bayonetta, but in my opinion DMC offers a faster gameplay with more freedom.

    Capcom did a fantastic job at porting the game to next gen hardware, but they didn't stop there they also added 3 new playable characters(some of them    The original DMC4 combat wise was the deepest stylish action game on the market 7 years ago and the only game that came out since then that could rival it was bayonetta, but in my opinion DMC offers a faster gameplay with more freedom.

    Capcom did a fantastic job at porting the game to next gen hardware, but they didn't stop there they also added 3 new playable characters(some of them like lady and trish are long time dreams coming true to me with their character specific movesets) to the roster that are just as diverse or more so than nero was in the original game for the asking price of 25 bucks, which is more than just fair considering other remaster that offer far less for more.

    While the limited budget and the rushed out of the gate story campaign remains the same(meaning that you play through the same level with dante and nero, only with different enemy waves and some added chapter specific features to dante) story wise this game still is a worthy even if underwhelming successors of the DMC franchise that would have deserved proper continuation at a proper finances. But now the chance is here for us to show our support for this genre and if you can afford it please do so.

    If you are new to the genre keep in mind that these types of games require many hours to master just like fighting games(like street fighter for example).    … Expand
  16. Novashine
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game is technically perfect, the frames transit smoothly, every command INSTANTLY responds to your prompt and looking SSStylish, not only because of the sheer amount of combat-related content packed into it, but also because of the massive replay value you get if you try to play all the characters and see what works.
    The first playthrough will take you 10 hours, but that is when the    This game is technically perfect, the frames transit smoothly, every command INSTANTLY responds to your prompt and looking SSStylish, not only because of the sheer amount of combat-related content packed into it, but also because of the massive replay value you get if you try to play all the characters and see what works.
    The first playthrough will take you 10 hours, but that is when the true fun of the game begins, when you increase the dufficulty. The game then forces you to utilize your massive arsenal and when you do, when you learn, the victory is extremely satisfying and rewarding
    Unlike the Souls games and Bloodborne where there in only one mechanic for you to memorize, DMC4SE gives you a huge arsenal of weapons and combo freedom for your pleasure only.    … Expand
  17. Molkwerum
    Jul 19, 2015
    8
    The game exceeded all my expectation.

    The game is action paced and surprisingly deep for an hack and slash. The characters are interesting and have a very nice design. The new playable characters are a great add-on. That being said, the game has the option to pay for upgrades (blue orbs, 300k red crystals, difficulties). Note that these can be unlocked during gameplay but the idea    The game exceeded all my expectation.

    The game is action paced and surprisingly deep for an hack and slash. The characters are interesting and have a very nice design.

    The new playable characters are a great add-on. That being said, the game has the option to pay for upgrades (blue orbs, 300k red crystals, difficulties). Note that these can be unlocked during gameplay but the idea left a bad taste in my mouth.    … Expand
  18. Saix7
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    How I miss the glory days of the old Dante! This brings back so many memories of playing the previous installments on my PS2! I've enjoyed every new game in the series even DmC.
    GamePlay - What can I say. . . It's absolutely awesome! Fun and addictive hack n slash action that will bring you back to the days when this genre was quite popular. A rewarding combat system that grades you    How I miss the glory days of the old Dante! This brings back so many memories of playing the previous installments on my PS2! I've enjoyed every new game in the series even DmC.
    GamePlay - What can I say. . . It's absolutely awesome! Fun and addictive hack n slash action that will bring you back to the days when this genre was quite popular. A rewarding combat system that grades you based on your style, the new Legendary Dark Knight mode to challenge your skill and new characters to keep to slashing for hours!
    Overall: If you miss and enjoy the hack and slash action, then this is the game for you! With new content, upgraded visuals and new characters you will definitely get your money's worth with a more than reasonable price tag.
    (Also, Vergil is back! Come on!)    … Expand
  19. DesiredMe
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    DMC4SE is even better than I imagined. A general menu and orb transfering innovation is great! And, ofcource, there are 3 new characters , one of which motivates me not to leave the game forever .
  20. Meija-deus
    Oct 29, 2015
    9
    A new edition of an old game with more characters just like DMC3:SE. Except this time its based on an old game not as good as DMC3 but introduces 3 new characters instead of 1. It still has all the flaws of the original. Your enjoyment of this game and the original DMC4 hinges on how you feel about running around in the same environments and having to face repeated boss fights. InA new edition of an old game with more characters just like DMC3:SE. Except this time its based on an old game not as good as DMC3 but introduces 3 new characters instead of 1. It still has all the flaws of the original. Your enjoyment of this game and the original DMC4 hinges on how you feel about running around in the same environments and having to face repeated boss fights. In addition, the game doesn't perform as well as the original. Despite these flaws, the game is still tons of fun. The combat is the best it has been imo. Dante was really fun in the original once you got used to his style switching and some of the weapons he later got and Nero was a good character for beginners while still having some depth in his combat. In this edition, you will get them both along with new characters that feel different enough compared to each other. Besides that, the story was alright, not as good as DMC3 and lacked and awesome antagonist like said game. Its 5 playable characters and bloody palace mode will give the game plenty of replayability if you enjoy the combat the DMC series is known for. The combat is really good and really fun but may need some getting used to (especially Dante).… Expand
  21. goga12309s
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Превосходное переиздание культовой игры, 5 играбельных персонажей это очень сильно, ровно так как и новый вид игры, безусловно один из лучших слэшеров за всю историю, новые режимы игры так же не могут оставить игрока без положительных эмоций, Devil May Cry 4 special edition отличная игра, которую стоит попробовать всем.Превосходное переиздание культовой игры, 5 играбельных персонажей это очень сильно, ровно так как и новый вид игры, безусловно один из лучших слэшеров за всю историю, новые режимы игры так же не могут оставить игрока без положительных эмоций, Devil May Cry 4 special edition отличная игра, которую стоит попробовать всем.
  22. tensa2341
    Jul 1, 2015
    9
    I am a huge DMC fan and did love the new DmC: Devil May Cry but this brings back hell of old memories for me. The moment when Nero was running through streets, fighting the demons as Kyrie was singing in the background, waiting upon for Nero to arrive; god that gave me chills. The graphics still look goood to this day though not a "Next Gen" term. It's very acceptable to look at and runsI am a huge DMC fan and did love the new DmC: Devil May Cry but this brings back hell of old memories for me. The moment when Nero was running through streets, fighting the demons as Kyrie was singing in the background, waiting upon for Nero to arrive; god that gave me chills. The graphics still look goood to this day though not a "Next Gen" term. It's very acceptable to look at and runs buttery smooth. The gameplay hasn't really changed all that much except with a few new playable characters like Vergil, Lady, and Trish with their own movesets that gives more replayability to the game. Plus new game mode and skins gives the game more rendition to go back over and over again. If you are looking for a Hack/Slash game on the 8th generation or go back into old DMC style fighting then this is your game.

    Ps. The micro-transactions ruins the game experience but not a whole lot    … Expand
  23. SexyTractorDsco
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Very comfy game. It's fun to style on demons. Nero still my main. Vergil is fun to use tho.
  24. Dionysus777
    Jul 5, 2015
    9
    Another great game polished up even more. Played back in the day on 360 and after not playing for a few years its like new again. 1 of the best action games out there. Runs smooth very short load times. Best game you can buy for $25. Im the super devil play it or burn heathens.
  25. RobertoKerro
    Jul 27, 2015
    9
    Devil may cry 4 special edition is great and all but it could have done so much more. I love the game and have been playing the hell outta it but still slightly disappointed DMC3 Special edition still has more content and I wish they looked at that game and use some of the ideas from that.

    The positives 5 playable characters Dante, Nero, Vergil, Lady and Trish Legendary dark knight    Devil may cry 4 special edition is great and all but it could have done so much more. I love the game and have been playing the hell outta it but still slightly disappointed DMC3 Special edition still has more content and I wish they looked at that game and use some of the ideas from that.

    The positives
    5 playable characters Dante, Nero, Vergil, Lady and Trish
    Legendary dark knight mode (Spawns huge waves of enemies)
    Hours of game lasting
    Turbo mode (game speeds up by 20%)
    Costumes for each character
    Autosave
    Updated visuals
    60fps (kinda had this already though)

    Negatives
    Going through the same missions for every character.
    DLC ( Quick unlocks that should really just be a cheat code.)
    Its pretty much the same game with new characters.

    What they could have done to make it better.
    Add more costumes ( I had my hopes up for a DMC1 Dante costume but that went out the window)

    Change the background music for the new characters (Im pretty bored of the same music DMC3 done this so i dont know why this didnt)

    New enemies or a new boss ( Like DMC3 the jester bosses they should've done something like that.)

    Regardless I love Devil may cry 4 special edition and I would recommend it to the fans who have been waiting for a classic DMC game ever since the reboot.    … Expand
  26. Darkvenom39
    Mar 14, 2018
    10
    WOWOWOWOW Im in love with this game best DMC ever !!! though i wish there was more dante and nero or the option to at least play the story just as dante or just as nero. I bought this on ps4 with the bundle it comes with and im not complaining this is amazing !!! the game comes with a variety of characters to play with and loads of options also... And damn vergil is so damn fun and OP iWOWOWOWOW Im in love with this game best DMC ever !!! though i wish there was more dante and nero or the option to at least play the story just as dante or just as nero. I bought this on ps4 with the bundle it comes with and im not complaining this is amazing !!! the game comes with a variety of characters to play with and loads of options also... And damn vergil is so damn fun and OP i just adore playing with him !!! Gameplay feels clean and intensive better than dmc 3 and the story and nero are very interesting and well made also the graphics on the ps4 dont feel much outdated at all and look very great !! Overall you get me just try this game out and see why is needs a lot of love !!!… Expand
  27. Crematum
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    This is a pretty solid re-introduction of DMC4. I've been playing the original for hundreds of hours, and the revised version has a lot of small improvements and adjustments making it a perfect game in the series, including more fluid animation, game modes, textures and particles, etc, all working flawlessly. And of course, playing new characters is the most fun. I would recommend this toThis is a pretty solid re-introduction of DMC4. I've been playing the original for hundreds of hours, and the revised version has a lot of small improvements and adjustments making it a perfect game in the series, including more fluid animation, game modes, textures and particles, etc, all working flawlessly. And of course, playing new characters is the most fun. I would recommend this to play anyone - both new to the series, wanting to experience something new, and to the veterans, searching for new challenges. People still do upload their awesome combo videos on Youtube, and I, as a part of small but strong community, will support the series no matter what. Thanks for this, Capcom.… Expand
  28. DiogoBranco
    Aug 13, 2015
    8
    Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition is an amazing game nonetheless, the graphical improvements are notable and the smooth 60 frames per second just make the game experience so good that you can´t stop playing it.
    The story of DMC4:SE is interesting and truly captivating and emotional, some missions in the game don´t make much sense but it´s nothing too bad so we can let it slide. The combat    Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition is an amazing game nonetheless, the graphical improvements are notable and the smooth 60 frames per second just make the game experience so good that you can´t stop playing it.
    The story of DMC4:SE is interesting and truly captivating and emotional, some missions in the game don´t make much sense but it´s nothing too bad so we can let it slide. The combat and gameplay are fast and exciting and are a joy to play, there is so much variety and possible combos that the game feels new every time you play it. Special Edition comes with the addition of three playable characters, Trish, Lady and Vergil, there was a lot of effort put in to these characters and we can see it, each one of them has different move sets and a large variety of combos and weapons to their disposition.
    My only issues with this game are the automatic cameras, it's so weird because there are sections were you can control the camera but then that control is taken away from you and you have to adapt in a split second for the automatic camera, the second issue are the puzzles in the game, they make no sense at all and my third and final issue are some of the boss fights, basically you´ll have to defeat the same bosses twice, once with Nero and once with Dante that was a lazy choice from the producers and I didn't like it.
    Lastly, I wouldn't cal it an issue, With these new playable characters they could have added different cutscenes but instead we get a different beginning for each character and a different ending, with no cutscenes through the mission, that was so lazy from Capcom.
    Nevertheless at only 24,99 euros, this game is a must buy for veteran fans of the series, and even for newcomers, pick this game up.    … Expand
  29. TheOddBoy
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Pre Ordered it 30 days on psn before it was released, i was so hyped , the whole time
    and i was not dissapointed
    ITS **** AWESOME
    but.. i beated all of it in 3 days
  30. BLK99
    Jun 22, 2017
    9
    Este es un buen juego, aunque sea un remaster, el añadido de Vergil es interesante, unas mecanicas nuevas para este personaje y lo demas si es recicle de Dante.
    Pero los DMC siempre han sido divertidos, es una lastima que hoy en dia, se hable mas de bayonetta, cuando DMC es anterior, quisiera que apereciera una continuacion o un reboot de esta serie de DMCs no la de ninja theory, no es    Este es un buen juego, aunque sea un remaster, el añadido de Vergil es interesante, unas mecanicas nuevas para este personaje y lo demas si es recicle de Dante.
    Pero los DMC siempre han sido divertidos, es una lastima que hoy en dia, se hable mas de bayonetta, cuando DMC es anterior, quisiera que apereciera una continuacion o un reboot de esta serie de DMCs no la de ninja theory, no es por odio, si no que creci con esta saga.    … Expand
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. SpazioGames
    Oct 21, 2015
    75
    The combat system is still great, and the new characters are a good addition, but Capcom didn't work too much on the graphics, nor on the structural problems of this fourth chapter in the action stylish saga created by Kamiya. Still a must have for action fans who didn't play the original, of course.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 5, 2015
    70
    While the game feels padded and the animation creaky, DMC4's crisp combat wins through. [Sept 2015, p.95]
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Aug 17, 2015
    94
    The game is as fun and challenging as it was back in the day, and the updates and additions are sweet enough to make even stingy DMC fans shell out.
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