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 gets 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.
Standout Features
- Nero: This time players gets cast as Nero, a member of the Order of the Sword who worships Sparda, in addition to playing as the previous games' protagonist, Dante.
- 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.
- Trickster: 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.
