http://bit.ly/AmazonDevilMayCry4SpecialEdition The classic Devil May Cry 4 game originally
released on PS3 and Xbox 360 back in 2008 has returned for the Special Edition by Capcom.
It brings everything we can expect from an HD version with improved graphics and a few
new features.
But is it worth picking up an old re-released game for new fans or even for the hardcore
Devil May Cry Fans?
Let's find out in the Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition Review.
We're going to focus primarily on the new additions to the game as I'm sure there's
already a lot of reviews on the original Devil May Cry 4.
The clearest improvement in the Special Edition is the graphics upgrade.
It runs in 1080p 60 frames per second on Xbox One and PS4.
The PC version has no frame rate cap and you can definitely crank up the graphics.
It looks crisp, clear, and smooth.
There's still evidence that it's a last gen game from the textures, to the models, and
the level design.
But it's definitely a big improvement and it's a necessity for a modern HD remaster.
The biggest draw of the Special Edition are the new playable characters.
You can play as Nero and Dante who were in the original version.
But now you can play as Vergil, Trish, and Lady who all have different weapons, handling,
and special abilities.
Devil May Cry is all about the playstyle and how you handle the combos.
So playing as different characters definitely adds a new dimension to the game.
Players are really excited to play as Vergil who is based on his rendition from Devil May
Cry 3 Special Edition, combined with elements of his playstyle from DmC.
He has two different swords and special huge fist weapons.
His special abilites has him transform.
He moves fast and his sword play is really precise.
He's really a blast to play as.
Then there's Lady and Trish.
Lady specializes in long range firearm based combat.
Her signature weapon is the Kalina Ann which is a huge rocket launcher.
She has a grappling hook which lets her control enemies and also rappel up in certain platforming
sections.
She handles much differently from Dante and Nero.
She's more of a ranged weapons character.
Her melee attacks are very slow but deal a decent amount of damage.
Trish utilizes a Sparada Sword and her pistols.
Each of the three new characters also receive their own story cutscenes which makes it feel
like playing a different character has meaning and it's not just a re-skin.
However Lady can only play on Nero's missions and Trish can only play on Dante's missions.
Vergil can play on any mission.
That's a little confusing, but it keeps the storylines distinct and adds replayability.
For those who really love replaying the levels and grinding for high score, it's definitely
a great value to be able to play the different characters.
For the really hardcore, there's Legendary Dark Knight mode.
Which is an extremely high difficulty challenge.
They multiply the amount of enemies and also bring in tougher enemies even early in the
game.
You can see here side by side the difference in enemy count is huge.
And they are much more aggressive.
You definitely don't want to go in to Legendary Dark Knight Mode without experience and without
all of the upgrades.
I couldn't get far in Legendary Dark Knight mode, but I can see how it would be a lot
of fun for someone very experienced and it's actually easier to rack up combos since the
enemy count is higher.
The one downside is the additional DLC.
You're already re-buying an old game and then they want you to spend more money just to
unlock new modes and costumes.
This is so unnecessary, these things should really be included with the game.
The whole reason someone would buy this game is to replay levels with new characters and
challenges and they put a barrier to that by placing some of that content in the DLC.
And although the game is a pretty good package it's really just an excuse to get this game
out on the new consoles.
And to get it out on Steam a second time.
It's kind of ridiculous that the old one is there just five dollars cheaper than the original.
Despite those few quarrels I think the game is a good package and Devil May Cry 4 is a
fun game that rewards skill.
If you're a hardcore player, the extra characters and legendary dark knight mode add a new dimension
of depth.
If you're a new player this could be an easy way to check out the series seeing as it's
only about a $25 package depending on whether or not you can justify also purchasing the
DLC.
They made right decision keeping the price low and not overcharging for an HD remaster.
So you may want to give Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition a shot.
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