Games: Devil May Cry 4

If you enjoyed DMC3 then the latest release Devil May Cry 4 on PS3 is definitely worth a look. It immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with a familiar hero. As the new leading man, Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic, his powerful “Devil Bringer” arm. Dynamic action and undeniable style combine with explosive fighting options and a gripping story to produce the incomparable experience that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.

This sequel is a challenge, it’s by no means an extreme one. In fact, you’re given an excellent number of game-play choices that help you tailor the challenge to your preferences. You can initially choose one of two difficulties (and if you want to cry like a little girl, you can unlock several more), and you can even choose whether you want the game to perform some combos for you automatically. No, you aren’t apt to find Devil May Cry 4 to be excessively tough on your first play-through, though it is no walk in the park either. However, it is generally excessive–not that that’s a bad thing. Stylish action, terrific boss fights, and beautiful, melodramatic cut-scenes will inspire you to push forward, and they serve as an appropriate reward for a well-played sequence of demon slaying.

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It isn’t surprising that a game featuring the charmingly insane Dante would be so over the top, though the series’ famed antihero is not the real star this time around. Don’t worry; you’ll still get to play as Dante, and he brings with him a good selection of weapons and fighting styles, just as Devil May Cry fans would expect.

But you’ll spend the majority of the game as newcomer Nero, who has a selection of impressive and elegant moves of his own. Nero is an excellent character, capable of delivering a few wisecracks, a brooding glance, and a heartfelt plea of love to his beloved Kyrie in a few moments’ time. He’s clearly cut from the same cloth as Dante, though it’s a bit disappointing that the game doesn’t explore this connection in more detail. Nevertheless, you’ll want to follow Nero’s exploits as he struggles to learn the truth about his own religious organization, The Order of the Sword, and Dante’s apparent murder of its leader.

 

 

Online leader-boards, challenging achievements on both platforms, and a host of unlockables (including an action-only survival mode) will keep stalwart fans coming back for more. Devil May Cry 4 is a great game, and it delivers a lot of quality action that will please fans without alienating those new to the series.

 

Via Test Freaks

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