Devil May Cry 4 (2008)
Genres:Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Themes:Action, Fantasy, Horror
Game modes:Single player
Story:Devil May Cry 4 is the second sequel to the original Devil May Cry game. It immerses the player 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. With the advanced graphical capabilities of the PC, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. 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.Show more
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Devil May Cry 4 was an amazing stylish action game from 2008 that offered (and arguably still offers) the deepest combat in the series at the time. Personally it was my favorite in the series when I first got into it, and to this day remains one of my most played across its various releases. The game basically kept the series alive with how the hardcore fanbase took to its mechanics and all the crazy tech until its Special Edition release in 2015 replaced it in the eyes of many. Beyond the combat, it has a great over the top style and graphics that hold up wonderfully, backed up by a killer soundtrack. The original PC port also offered a Turbo Mode like DMC3SE that sped the game up 20%, and a new difficulty in Legendary Dark Knight which massively increased the enemy count per fight. It's also got 20 save slots which is way better than Special Edition's single save, and generally runs better on older machines (honestly even newer ones in my experience). I'd love to see the game's original PC port preserved as it's a fantastic way to play the game today.
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