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First Devil May Cry 4 Review In: German GamePro: 85/100

January 04, 2008 in Reviews comments 17

The first review is out for the highly anticipated Devil May Cry 4 from Capcom, and the overall score the game received was a 85/100. However, since objective scoring is by far one of the most useless parts of the review, let's pay attention to what they said. Granted, it's from a German GamePro, so we can settle for just looking through the bullet points, unless someone wants to take a crack at the article/review, and all ten pages of it (All scans provided at source).

The full breakdown of the Pros/Cons list is in the quote.

In this same NeoGAF thread, there is also additional information about the game. The PS3 version will have optional Motion Sensing support, where you can control the camera by tilting the Sixaxis. The PS3 version will also require a 5 GB install, whereas the 360 version there will be no option for an install.

Laydown:

Graphics:
+Characters
+Beautiful animations and effects
- flickering shadows and edges
- sometimes too bright

Sound:
+ A good mixture of Rock and Classical music
+ directional/ambient effect
+ Good (English) synchro
- often repeating tracks

Controls:
+ Good controls
+ Camera
+ Lock On system
- A bit chaotic

Game design:
+ Non-stop action
+ Upgrade system
- Backtracking!
- No innovation
- Can become tedious

Story/ Game world:
+ Beautiful Setting
+ Cool cutscenes
- Story somewhat chaotic
- Bland main villain

Overall:
+ Main Game
+ Two Characters
+ Many side missions
+ Additional Goodies

Motion Sensing support

You tilt the Sixaxis controler to move the camera.
Akira_EX via neogaf.com »
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  • 0
    Guticb Jan 4, 08
    Sounds pretty good overall. Looks like I'm gonna be picking it up.
  • -1
    Donnelly Jan 4, 08
    85 out 100, huh?
    That's a lot worse than I expected this to score. I was expecting mid-90s. Although 85 isn't a bad score, it's just not what I expected from DMC4.

    That said, I'm still gonna pick this up on release date.
  • 0
    Akira_EX Jan 4, 08
    In retrospect, I shouldn't have put the review score in the title. The actual pros/cons make for a good game. Now, to actually play DMC 1-3 sometime soon.
  • 0
    tekmosis Jan 4, 08
    this is so on my "want" list. *drool* 85/100 not too shabby, either. Although, it's unfortunate to say this will be my first DMC experience >_>
  • -1
    Storm Jan 4, 08
    Start with 3, Akira, as that's a prequel, then work your way to 1-2.

    The Pros clearly outweigh the Cons, but can't say I'm too enthused about a bland antagonist or backtracking. Sounds like the soundtrack is as good as always, though. ^^

    Nothing beats Devils Never Cry from DMC3...well, nothing from the DMC series at least.
  • 0
    dmf_dynasty Jan 4, 08
    Ugh, sixaxis camera control is terrible. What if I'm not sitting up when I play? And I've never been a fan of backtracking. Just started Metroid Prime 3 and the backtracking is killing it. And the 5GB install is a drag too.
    • 0
      Akira_EX Jan 4, 08
      Don't worry. Sixaxis camera control is optional. At least, if I'm reading the thread correctly.
  • 0
    kik36 Jan 4, 08
    Well the Sixaxis camera control seems odd. As long as the option to shut it off exists (which it reads like it does) then should be great game. Would still like to play a demo first though.
    • 0
      Zero and X Jan 4, 08
      Its going to be on the 360 aswell, Iam sure it will have the option to turn it off.
  • 0
    Miss Razz Jan 4, 08
    I must admit, I'm a bit surprised with some of the "Cons" they listed. Some of them seem to be things that should have already been fixed with the series.

    But overall, that's a pretty good review. And I'll definitely be picking up this game when it's released.
  • 0
    Zero and X Jan 4, 08
    Ive been waiting for this game, Iam glad its gotten a good score, this makes me want it even more.
  • 0
    Seeker X Jan 4, 08
    quote
    - Backtracking!
    - No innovation
    - Can become tedious
    Exactly what I did not want to see, but I was expecting anyways...
  • 0
    Sonic Flash Jan 4, 08
    quote
    - Bland main villain
    More accurately, "Main villain looks 100% like the main character".
  • 0
    Shadow of Death Jan 4, 08
    Ehhh, not a HUGE fan of the DMC series (Beat 1, didn't play the other two)....I might get it though, eventually...

    I do hate gameplay that involves backtracking though....I can deal with som repetitive stuff (I play NIS games, it REQUIRES a lot of repetetive tasks, to do well in)
  • 0
    Sayyed Jan 5, 08
    Forced 5GB install. Oh *bleep* that.
  • 0
    Jaw Knee Jan 5, 08
    I absolutely HATE backtracking. But if I ever manage to pick up a PS3, or go over to my brother's and he has this game, I'll be sure to try it out.
  • -2
    Final Blade Jan 5, 08
    Personally i like the cons. Sure having an interesting boss would be nice but that isn't what DMC games is all about anyway. Most of the DMC games from what others tell me is that it lacked good story anyway. Sure i disagree since i a big time DMC fan but i get what they mean.

    Back tracking its not a problem to be honest. I don't see why most would see a problem with it. As for being tedious thats subject to opinion. Hell cons are all opinions anyway, besides backtracking. I mean what others find interesting and good, others will dislike. So don't listen to this. 85/100 is a great score, and a score which i felt it was going to get. But i can't wait to play this.

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