Devil May Cry 4 · RAWG · Courtesy of RAWG
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Devil May Cry 4 is an action adventure game developed by Capcom Production Studio 1. It is part of the Devil May Cry franchise and utilizes the MT Framework engine. The title supports single-player game modes and is rated Mature by the ESRB.
The game was released in 2008, with specific dates cited as January 22 and January 31. It is available on platforms including PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. Genres associated with the work include hack and slash, beat 'em up, and action.
Critical reception includes a Metacritic score of 78 and a RAWG rating of 4.13. Other metrics list a review score of 85 out of 100, an IGDB rating of 79 based on 449 counts, and a critic rating of 81 from seven critics. The game has sold 3,000,000 units.
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Game data
Metacritic 78- Released
- 2008-01-22
- User rating
- 4.13 / 5
- Genres
- Action
- Platforms
- PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
- ESRB
- Mature
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Game details · IGDB
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 …
- Released
- 2008
- Genres
- Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
- Game modes
- Single player
- Engine
- MT Framework
- Franchise
- Devil May Cry
- Developer
- Capcom Production Studio 1
- Publisher
- Capcom
Key facts
- Developer
- Capcom
- Publisher
- Capcom
- Director
- Hideaki Itsuno
- Producer
- Hiroyuki Kobayashi
- Writer
- Bingo Morihashi
- Composers
- Tetsuya Shibata Kento Hasegawa Akihiko Narita
- Series
- Devil May Cry
- Engine
- MT Framework
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Microsoft Windows Android iOS Shield Android TV
- Release
- January 31, 2008 PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 JP : January 31, 2008 NA : February 5, 2008 AU : February 7, 2008 EU : February 8, 2008 Microsoft Windows NA : July 8, 2008 AU : July 10, 2008 EU : July 11, 2008 JP : July 24, 2008 Android , iOS WW : February 3, 2011 Shield Android TV WW : 2016
- Genres
- Action-adventure , hack and slash
- Mode
- Single-player
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- video game
- Country of origin
- Japan
- Publisher
- Capcom
- Series
- Devil May Cry
- Followed by
- DmC: Devil May Cry
- Director
- Hideaki Itsuno
- Composer
- Tetsuya Shibata
- Producer
- Hiroyuki Kobayashi
- Developer
- Capcom
- Platform
- Android
- Game mode
- single-player video game
- Game engine
- MT Framework
- Official website
- www.capcom.co.jp/devil4
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- publication date
- 2008-01-31
- input device
- touchscreen
- distributed by
- App Store
- operating system
- iOS
- units sold
- 3000000
- language of work or name
- Russian
- review score
- 85/100
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Encyclopedic overview
Devil May Cry 4 is a 2008 action-adventure game developed and published by Capcom. It was released for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows platforms. It is the fourth installment in the Devil May Cry series and is written by Bingo Morihashi and directed by Hideaki Itsuno. The story follows Nero, a young man possessing demonic powers who is on a mission to stop the series' main character, Dante, after he assassinates the leader of the Order of the Sword. The player assumes the role of both Nero and Dante as they fight enemies using their demonic powers and a variety of weapons.
Devil May Cry 4 is the first entry in the series to be released simultaneously for multiple consoles. During its development, Capcom focused on each version achieving the same visual quality using the MT Framework game engine. Around eighty people formed the team that created the game. Nero was introduced to attract the new gamers. Dante's popularity with gamers proved challenging because the developers needed to use him as a supporting character in the story.
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