Devil May Cry 4
 The DMC series has always been about high-flying action, super-fast combos and relentless enemies. With the fourth game in the series, Capcom has somehow figured out how to pack even more ridiculous action into the combat and has crafted some of the most amazingly choreographed cut scenes and boss battles to grace action gaming.
Capcom has taken the machine that is DMC and added more horsepower, injected fresh oil and slammed on the throttle. This game blasts out of the gate and doesn’t let up until the final showdown. But no matter how frantic the combat seems, there’s a method behind it all. Everyone struggles at first, but the realization that simple button mashing will not suffice comes soon, and from there, you either embrace the combo system... or turn away from the series. If you fall into the former category, there's certainly a lot to like. Nero's devil arm is a great addition to the combat. It can be used to smash foes into the ground or reel them in for the kill. The regular enemy encounters make you feel powerful, but there's nothing quite like destroying one of the bosses. |
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Dante's back as well with his brand of over-the-top swordplay.
If methodical combat isn’t your thing, you can still play DMC4 on the lowest difficulty and enjoy it, but this probably isn’t the game, or the genre, for you.
DMC4's graphics are clean and sharp and the art direction is solid. You'll never tire of watching Nero slash and splinter his way through hordes of demons. The world is deeply textured and does its job as a backdrop. If there were pedestrians walking around the streets or more movement in the environment, the world would feel truly alive, but as it stands, it seems mysteriously empty. Good thing there’s a horde of enemies around almost every corner.
While I can't say I actually cared too much about the contents of the story, I was surprised at the consistent tone that it provided for the action. It never gets in the way, but it does lend a certain feel to the entire game. Nero’s goal is so clear and important to him that it drives the action forward constantly.
Devil May Cry is a joy to control and a great way for the series to burst into this generation, swords swinging.
DMC4's graphics are clean and sharp and the art direction is solid. You'll never tire of watching Nero slash and splinter his way through hordes of demons. The world is deeply textured and does its job as a backdrop. If there were pedestrians walking around the streets or more movement in the environment, the world would feel truly alive, but as it stands, it seems mysteriously empty. Good thing there’s a horde of enemies around almost every corner.
While I can't say I actually cared too much about the contents of the story, I was surprised at the consistent tone that it provided for the action. It never gets in the way, but it does lend a certain feel to the entire game. Nero’s goal is so clear and important to him that it drives the action forward constantly.
Devil May Cry is a joy to control and a great way for the series to burst into this generation, swords swinging.
