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| Topic Started: Feb 4 2008, 02:12 PM (200 Views) | |
| Android 17 | Feb 4 2008, 02:12 PM Post #1 |
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The number of games that have had to face their comparison to God of War in recent years is hard to estimate, so for the sake of formality I'll set my meter on ''ridiculously many''. Though, you'd almost forget that Kratos in his own right was ''borrowed'' from other models, among which the not-so-universally-loved Devil May Cry. With the many restrictions around the game before it comes out, it wouldn't be a lot of help if we'd start laying out bits of the plot. What we already know is that the story kicks off with a ceremony of the Order of the Sword, and the fact said ceremony is rudely disrupted by Sparda junior, which we see erupt into a confrontation slash tutorial between Dante and the freshly squeazed main character, Nero. And that where we hit the last station of the information railway, because according to the press-schedule we're not allowed to reveal plotlines or special thingies about characters in this review. But, we are allowed to cut away around the don't's laid onto us by saying the story really is nothing more than nextgen-graphics blasted onto the known themes of episodes 1-3. So, not surprisingly, this quadruple demonic tearfest (take that, professional comedians!) lets us meet with another collection of goofy characters that embrace masks and hidden agendas more often than shunning them, and of course would love nothing more than for Hell to reach a boiling point. And when you say those last sentences the first thing that comes to mind is Sanctus, the ''top dog'' of the Order of the Sword. The fact that this dude isn't really a sane person in any known sense of the word speaks for itself, hence why he's already being slaughtered by Dante in the opening sequence. Do note that this short-lived, fatal event is certainly not going to stop Sanctus from making more appearances, as his effective part in the plot stretches out a whole lot further than being turned into a shiskebab. Of course that becomes obvious sooner than you would want it to, as our nestor quickly releases a few of his henchies onto the mortal realm. One of those henchies is Credo, Sanctus' highest general. A quick glance tells us Credo isn't necessarily evil to the bone as much as he is ignorant and slow-minded. It's only when people make it clear to him what's going on and he realises what kind of foul things are happening in the Order he turns his back in it abruptly. But of course by that time the evil has already been done and the gates of Hell are once again wide open. Another goon from Sanctus' stable, which could be called CredoČ, is named Agnus. This stuttering and pretty insane scientist usually resides in his underground (where else?) laboratory, where he handles orders to turn the most trivial stuff into the most ridiculous creations. The grotesque asshole gives his babies structured names, by the way, among which Gladius, Chimera and Bianco Angelo, which makes us wonder whether someone at Capcom had a spare Verbarium Latinum lying around somewhere. All good and well, Agnus may supply his cut-ups with overdone names, when speaking of design each of these beasties look pretty amazing. Whoever still frowns after seeing the infected tanks and helicopters in the unworthy DMC2 has nothing to fear this time around, because the monsters and demons are from an entirely different level. Take for example the beforementioned Gladius; a winged reptile that at first floats through the air gracefully, only to swoop down and pierce into the ground as a sword, which conveniently explains the beastie's name. Sweet bonus to Nero's capabilities, of course, that he can use that demonic hand of his to pull those fuckers right back out of the ground to throw them at another opposing beastie that just so happens to threaten his ability to breathe. Another sweet example in the game is the Scarecrow.They might remind you of the Bloodthirsty puppets from DMC, but it is slightly different. Rounder of its shape, made from brightly colored rags and equipped with imposing chopping knives on either an arm or leg. Aside from that the Scarecrow sometimes gets help from the Chimera creatures, which serve as parasites to other creatures in the game. Mostly they just swerve over thr floor until they can find a qualified host to cling on to. If a Chimera manages to hitch a ride with the first Scarecrow it deems close enough, they immediately form a close harmony which results in something beautiful for the both of them. Think a flesheating plant growing from the Scarecrow and heightened resistance to Dante or Nero's attacks. Of course these and other low-leveled demons are only a slight part of your worries, because the game of course requires you to just downright tough giants like Berial, Echidna, Bael, Dagon and The Savior. Who just so happened to be present at Belgium's GamePower Expo (me) and visited the OPM stand (also me) was able to meet one of them and was left with a very clear image of the size we're talking about here. So, almost unneededly said, you'd better pimp your character out before you start handling the bigger, if not oversized issues. As we're used to by now, Devil May Cry 4 offers a lot of opportunities to collect a few orbs, which you can later trade in for the necessary uprgrades. First method: Shake them out of your opponent's pockets. Second method: Trash the fuckin' house and see what's in it for ya. Then it's a matter of walking past the right statue or wait to complete the mission, trade in your goodies, and presto, your guy has some extra hair on his balls already! Piece of advice is to get the Air Hike as soon as possible for both Dante and Nero, as a lot more stuff just seems to go automaticly with that double jump in your pocket. It is, however, strange that the supplementary skills are divided between the two main characters. The performance Dante gives in the game is shorter than Nero's, yet his arsenal of skills counts 83 new maneuvers, yet Nero has to handle himself with a total of 43 tenchniques. The second point where Nero gets fucked in the ass (as they so eloquently put it) is concerning the department of Defense, who were apparently too lazy to make him some goodies. Because whereas he has his Devil Bringer (which can be used both as a grappling device and a weapon to draw enemies closer to yourself) which gives him a slightly more diverse (yet still thinner) move-range than Dante, for the rest he will have to manage with his Red Queen sword and Blue Rose gun, or later in the game the Yamato (as used by Virgil in DMC3). Dante's arsenal on the other hand: Ebony & Ivory (the now-famous revolvertwins) Coyote-A (his shotgun), Rebellion (a freakishly large butcherknife), Gilgamesh (killer footwear, comes with matching gloves), Lucifer (spiked shoulderpiece), plus Virgil's Yamato as well and the bouncer of all weapons which will prove to outfantasise any sci-fi nerd. A lot more is not to be told about that last toy, of course, not as long as we obey to Capcom's written word, but we'll just go ahead and tell you the thingy can take a total of 666 shapes. Coincidence? Of course not. Note, though: As far as we've been able to count, don't take that number too literally. Nevertheless, this is a spicy collector's item and the consequence of that is that Nero's hobo-esque gear and Dante's ability to reserve a room in his mansion for Objects of Death, Doom, and Other Unpleasant Shit shouldn't even be allowed to be compared. Enfin, every start is a difficult one and althought Nero was shunned as new hero by the conservative gamers, I believe he does pretty well as the person to fill Dante's shoes. So don't expect big surprises or miracles from the game in any aspect whatsoever, and try to view Devil May Cry 4 as what it is: A no-pretention shitload of action with a huge wink that you can take for what it is, or depending on your taste, discard to just play the game. After playing Devil May Cry 4, the conclusion was simple. This game has become exactly what it should've been: a mix of fucked up action, pretty predictable intrigues of love and betrayal, absolutely ridiculous cutscenes and the most ignorant dialogues ever. In short, a rock of bullshit that ever normal gamer will not be able to get enough of, even after the credits roll.
Playtime: 4/5 Graphics: 17/20 Music/Sound: 17/20 Gameplay: 54/60 88% |
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| Adam1 | Feb 4 2008, 03:08 PM Post #2 |
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I played the demo, and I expected more. |
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| Android 17 | Feb 7 2008, 04:15 AM Post #3 |
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That's a bit why it's called a ''demo'', methinks. |
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| Alex | Feb 7 2008, 05:42 PM Post #4 |
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I was a big fan of Devil May Cry 1 - 3 but I played the demo for 4 the other day and I was really, really disappointed. The movement seemed so choppy like jumping and there were hardly any attacks, even with it only being a demo I just knew the game would be really repetitive. I won't be getting this game, mostly because I still have so many games that I need to get/play such as Mass Effect, The Orange Box, Dynasty Warriors 6, and Lost Odyssey. Then with GTA 4 coming out later I just don't have time for a possibly mediocre game like DMC4. |
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| Adam1 | Feb 7 2008, 10:30 PM Post #5 |
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Exactly, I liked Mass effect and orange box. But I played those ages ago. |
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| typhoonchaos | Feb 7 2008, 10:56 PM Post #6 |
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This was a triumph.... I'm making a note here... Huge Success! |
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| Adam1 | Feb 7 2008, 10:57 PM Post #7 |
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The cake is a lie. Also Half life is way over rated. |
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| gaara | Feb 7 2008, 11:12 PM Post #8 |
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ok piccolo im the one who IMed u |
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| veryold17 | Feb 8 2008, 12:00 AM Post #9 |
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Funny thing is that everyone says how great the orange box and mass effect was and the game that really pulled me in was Assassin's Creed. Atlier takes the title of ultra badass over Dante and Nero anyday. |
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