Vergil, Dante's broody twin brother, makes his gameplay return in Special Edition after an absence. The same is true in the new Special Edition.ĭevil May Cry 4 Special Edition goes beyond the scope of the original release by introducing (or reintroducing) three characters to the game. This, as well as the three projectile and three melee weapons that Dante has to choose from during combat, made him a beast of a character in Devil May Cry 4. As you can imagine, the combat potential this improvement created is astronomical, as it lets you perform some insanely stylish combos and attacks. The original Devil May Cry 4 improved the system by letting you switch styles on the fly. For example, the Royal Guard style gives Dante a powerful parry and counter ability, while the Trickster style gives him tremendous ground and aerial mobility.ĭevil May Cry 3 restricted you to choosing just one style per mission. Each style is useful, and grants him incredible control over his enemies.
He has four base styles, plus a bonus fifth that you earn late in the game, that greatly improve his combat abilities. With precise timing, you can strengthen each attack in your combo, turning Nero into a flaming whirlwind of sword slashes.ĭante, the series' mainstay, uses an enhanced version of Devil May Cry 3's style system. This automatically powers up Nero's next attack. With this move, called EX-act, you automatically fill one charge of the Exceed gauge by tapping the Exceed button as your attack connects with an enemy.
What makes Exceed truly interesting is that you can charge your sword during an attack. The sword can be charged up to three times. Repeatedly tapping the Exceed button fills a gauge next to Nero's health bar, which signals that the sword is being powered up. His Red Rose sword can be coated with a fiery substance that changes his next few attacks into explosive versions of the moves you select. Two mechanics that debuted in the original DMC4 flesh out the combat: Style-switching and the Exceed System.Įxceed is unique to Nero, one of the protagonists. They give you the tools to not only defeat your enemies, but also to utterly dominate them, and the ever-present Style Gauge judges your performance to encourage aggressive and varied offense. The Devil May Cry games are challenging action titles with a focus on style and combat flourishes.
It's one of the best PC games you can buy, and is also available for PlayStation 4 ($306.98 at Amazon UK) and Xbox One ($306.98 at Amazon UK). Overall, Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition is a rock-solid action game that is well worth picking up for fans of the series and action buffs alike. Some of the weaker aspects of the original release, like the repetitive story campaign, remain and slightly tarnishes an otherwise brilliantly polished title. The game includes the Legendary Dark Knight enemy horde mode that was added to the original PC port, as well as three new playable characters, improved visuals, and subtle gameplay tweaks.