Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Jul 11, 2015
    73
    A very good action game, with a great combat system an a brilliant set of characters. Unluckily this remaster edition doesn't add enough content to be really compelling to the ones who already played it in the past, so it's mainly recommended to those who skipped it originally.
  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Aug 22, 2015
    70
    The design flaws that held DMC4 back on release frustrate even more today, and even a raft of new content can't boost this to SSS status. [Issue#127, p.86]
  3. Jul 6, 2015
    70
    Fans of the series will have the most fun with this, but for others who haven't played any of these games, will most likely have serious problems with the fixed camera and backtracking. The combat is very good but for me, everything else is nothing but frustration.
  4. Jul 1, 2015
    70
    This remake still has some of the problems the original game had, but all in all it's nice fighting game that leaves all competitors behind. The addition of three new characters and improved graphics are also very nice.
  5. Jun 29, 2015
    70
    A good special edition of a good game, it's hardly essential, but a definite treat for the fans.
  6. Jun 24, 2015
    70
    If you pick up Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition, know that you're essentially getting a prettier version of a 2008 experience. That may sound extremely obvious, but, over the last seven years, character action games have changed greatly, making some of DMC4's choices feel absolutely dated.
  7. Jun 23, 2015
    70
    If you've never played Devil May Cry 4, or miss the glory days of the series where Dante was fun, combat was deep and challenging, and things weren't so stupid edgy and serious, this low-priced special edition offers fun aplenty.
  8. 70
    Although the excellent combat of Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition remains as enticing as ever, the various troubles that plagued the original release (sloppy camera, lazy backtracking), only feel more egregious this time around.
  9. Jul 14, 2015
    60
    There are elements of greatness here—the bosses are exceptionally inspired and some of the level themes are great—but so much of DMC4 is antiquated.
  10. Jun 23, 2015
    60
    If you played and loved it in 2008, then it's worth picking up for the power trip of playing as Lady. Alternatively, if you've beaten Ninja Theory’s faster, prettier DmC reboot and still have an irresistible urge to combo something, then, flawed though it is, Devil May Cry 4 will deliver.
  11. Jun 23, 2015
    60
    If you're dying to see how Vergil fares against the Order of the Sword or feel the need to test the extreme difficulty, take the leap. Just be warned that some aspects of the game would have been better left in the past.
  12. Aug 10, 2015
    55
    Little more than a time capsule giving players a glimpse into a series that stubbornly refused to improve along with its competition.
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 185 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 17 out of 185
  1. Jun 25, 2015
    10
    True Dante and Vergil are back and kicking ass.Plus lady and Trish.Still crazy and fast.Forgot about DMC.Forgot about new Dante.This isTrue Dante and Vergil are back and kicking ass.Plus lady and Trish.Still crazy and fast.Forgot about DMC.Forgot about new Dante.This is comeback.If you are fan of slashers you must buy it. Full Review »
  2. Jul 15, 2015
    8
    not bad but not the best problem is I see weird contrast lines in screen every where really distracting out side areas look bad but in side ofnot bad but not the best problem is I see weird contrast lines in screen every where really distracting out side areas look bad but in side of building looks good.not remastered good enough.i like being able to play as vergil from beginning hes the only one worth playing hes got the best sword combat unless you prefer gun combat then go for every one eles.does not have leaderboards which sucks.and to unlock hard from beginning you have to buy dlc 1.49.or play through to unlock it. Full Review »
  3. Oct 10, 2015
    10
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