Devil May Cry 4
About the Game
Devil May Cry 4 is the second sequel to the original Devil May Cry game. This time players get cast as Nero, a member of the Order of the Sword who worships Sparda, in addition to playing as the previous games' protagonist, Dante.
Story & Setting
The game follows the story of Nero in which witnesses the assassination of the leader of the Order of the Sword, Sanctus, by no other than Dante.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Overall gameplay with Nero is still hack-and-slash but with fresh attack styles and techniques. Dante joins later in the game for some levels of his own. His gameplay stays mostly intact with the four attack styles: Trickster, Sword Master, Gunslinger, and Royal Guard. The cut-scenes run at 120 frames per second while the console sequences are run at 30.
Modes & Ways to Play
The Windows version adds the Legendary Dark Knight mode with a large number of enemies on the screen along with the Turbo mode at a faster speed.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Custom Soundtracks and Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Devil May Cry 4 | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 1 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 1 | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Capcom Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 1 | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 1 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | CE Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 1 | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | CE Europe Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 1 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | CEG Interactive Entertainment GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Hungary | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 1 | Hungary | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | CD Projekt Magyarorszag Kft. | Hungary | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Russia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 1 | Russia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | 1C Company | Russia | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Custom Soundtracks | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Capcom | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Capcom | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Capcom | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Capcom | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-31 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-05 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-07 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-08 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-08 | France | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-08 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-15 | Hungary | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-29 | Russia | MobyGames |
| 2008-01-31 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2008-02-08 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2008-02-05 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 5, 2008 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 31, 2008 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| February 8, 2008 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 4976219024549 | Japan | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 013388330041 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000P297E8 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 59131861 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5055060960981 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214710772 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000OM8W86 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5055060961018 | France | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5055060961063 | Russia | MobyGames |
| upc | 013388330041 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000P297E8 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 59131861 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4976219024549 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5055060961063 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4976219024549 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5055060961063 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5055060960981 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5055060961056 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
