Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition (PS4, XBOX ONE, PC)

EoinMcLovin

DMC4SE is currently in development for the PS4, Xbox One, and yes, the PC, and set for a release this summer. It will be a digital release, but you can expect a tremendous amount of content and replayability at a great value.

DMC4SE is a heavily enhanced version of the 2008 stylish action classic, featuring:

Three new playable characters, making for a total of five playable characters—the largest playable roster in the series’ history.
Vergil – Dante’s ice-cold twin brother and master of the iaijutsu sword fighting style. As described by the game’s director, Hideaki Itsuno, Vergil will have a fully upgradable move set based on his rendition in Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition, with elements of DmC Devil May Cry’s Vergil added in, making this the definitive version of the character. He will also feature a new “Concentration” mechanic, which makes his attacks get more powerful the more flawlessly he fights. Vergil will be playable on any mission.
Trish – Resident badass since her first appearance in the first Devil May Cry’s opening cutscene, Trish does away with the need for weapon switching, instead utilizing the versatile Sparda sword, her pistols, and her bare hands in a variety of inventive ways. Trish allows players to fight with relatively few buttons, but is still quite a deep character with an awesome move set. Trish will be playable on Dante’s missions.
Lady – Playable for the first time, Lady specializes in long-range, firearm-based combat, making the game feel completely different. Her signature weapon, the Kalina Ann, features a grappling hook which allows her to traverse environments similarly to Nero, among other applications. Lady will be playable on Nero’s missions.
Legendary Dark Knight Mode – First introduced in the PC version of Devil May Cry 4, this mode pits players against an absolutely tremendous number of enemies, meaning you’ll have to adjust your combat strategy.
Enhanced visuals – 1080p support and up-res’d textures, while preserving the game’s 60fps framerate.
Bonus costumes and skins.
Numerous minor tweaks to game tempo and balance.

Generic Dreadhead

This forum the last week.... I seriously.... I dunno... remastered.... enhanced..... next gen..... my brain is melting

EoinMcLovin

Cormac... wrote: »

This forum the last week.... I seriously.... I dunno... remastered.... enhanced..... next gen..... my brain is melting

Yeah there are too many games being remastered

Penn

While I generally agree that in some cases the whole "remaster" thing is going too far...

F*CK YEAH DMC4!!!!

F*cking loved this game, and the addition of not only Vergil, but Lady and Trish (playing as Trish was pretty much the only good point of DMC2) too. Brilliant. I don't even care, this is one remaster I'm definitely looking forward to.

cloud493

Yes yes yes all of this in my face nom nom.

Robert ninja

I was watching the trailer closely. It looks as though they're playing Frankenstein with the extra playable characters' movesets. I know we only saw a few seconds of each but they're definitely borrowing from Dante and Nero's animations.

• Vergils Forced Edge uppercut looks like Dante's Rebellion ranged attack in Swordmaster style
• Vergil's Yamato attack while airborn looks like Nero's 22,2 attack while airborn except perhaps performed from ground and repeats more.
• Trish borrows Vergil's f2 (spinning attack) from DMC3
• Lady performs Dante's f3 from Gunslinger style, the shotgun stinger.

Still hyped, but I sure hope this isn't just a moveset mix-n-match job with pallet swaps. Will probably still buy it just because DMC is one of my most favourite series ever (1-4) and I'll take any reason to boot this up on my computer again. I currently use the DMC4 debug on the regular version to play around with slowing down time and hopping between levels in Bloody Palace. No longer have to play 79 levels just to fight Credo as Dante! I hope they add something like that natively to this SE.

I usually still launch the game every few weeks for a scrap especially with the crazy monster spam mode.

That MT Framework engine performs so damn well. I get a very reliable 120fps @ max graphics setting and it looked and played amazingly on last generation consoles. I think there's even some kind of mobile version of the game it ran so well on low end hardware.

Wow, this worrying trend is getting even more common
3 "remasters" in one week

K.O.Kiki

To all those crying about remasters, remember there are other folks (like me) who never touched those games in the first place but can now experience them for the first time.

Penn

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Wow, this worrying trend is getting even more common
3 "remasters" in one week

Well, this game was announced a while back. This is just the first info/trailer we've gotten.

I'm really hoping this remaster does well, as hopefully it means Capcom will return DMC to this continuity for the next game instead of continuing with DmC. I enjoyed DMC4 far more than DmC. And given how old DMC4 is, plus the new features such as new playable characters and mini-story for Vergil, I have no issues with this game being remastered. I don't think it's comparable to most other remasters which are just re-releases of games which were only out about a year ago and just including all the DLC.

Robert ninja

This isn't even a remaster, it's a Special Edition. Happened with DMC3 too FYI and that was PS2 > PS2 (did eventually get HD collection again as well as PC release, however). Which makes me realise it's actually sad to see that PS3/360 are not getting this special edition. If DMC4 could run on last generation then so can the special edition all it's doing is adding new characters. Just leave out the LDK mode and you're good to go. I wonder why they've skipped last gen... more people own em' than they do current gen. Just CAPCOM being stupid CAPCOM again I guess.

If they're 'remastering' in terms of graphics then it isn't impressive if the trailer is any indication. Definitely not looking as good as it does on my computer in that trailer. Perhaps it was the console version or just youtube compression or something like that.

DMC4 doesn't need much remastering anyway and there's not a lot you could do for it. It looks super good to this day on all platforms. Even higher res textures work feels like time better spent on the new characters and actual content.

K.O.Kiki

Looking forward to this now.

martineatworld

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

To all those crying about remasters, remember there are other folks (like me) who never touched those games in the first place but can now experience them for the first time.

In fairness you can still experience them for the first time without a HD remaster...

Penn

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_2awzbZV0M

Retr0gamer

Bad Horse wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_2awzbZV0M

No, F*ck you Ninja Theory.

tok9

Also for those complaining... this was announced ages ago. It was announced when the DMC remastered was announced.

K.O.Kiki

Bad Horse wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_2awzbZV0M

The only acceptable version.

Robert ninja

super_furry

Is DMC4 thought of as the highlight of the series? I really enjoyed the DMC reboot on the 360, having not played any of them since DMC2.

Penn

super_furry wrote: »

Is DMC4 thought of as the highlight of the series? I really enjoyed the DMC reboot on the 360, having not played any of them since DMC2.

DMC3 is generally considered to be the best, probably followed by DMC1.

DMC4 is flawed, no two ways about it. But it's still a hugely enjoyable game. A worthy sequel to DMC3 (though it doesn't reach the same heights).

The hype for DMC4 is partially to do with the chance of a return to the original DMC continuity.

kunst nugget

I played the reboot and enjoyed it a lot. I also picked up the original DMC4 for €3 in Tesco a while ago. I must give it a go now to see what the fuss is about.

johnny_ultimate

Yeah DMC3 definitely the highlight and the one to play. DMC4 carries over many of the strengths but is an altogether blander game with some regrettable structural choices. Hard to describe, but it also felt like a much 'colder' game than the third to me. Bayonetta, of course, was the best DMC follow-up of them all

kunst nugget

So is the Devil May Cry HD Trilogy worth a punt or am I better off plugging away at Bayonetta and DMC4? I'm just wondering have they aged well. It's about a tenner on the PS Store at the moment.

K.O.Kiki

kunst nugget wrote: »

So is the Devil May Cry HD Trilogy worth a punt or am I better off plugging away at Bayonetta and DMC4? I'm just wondering have they aged well. It's about a tenner on the PS Store at the moment.

It's definitely worth it, game is still hugely playable.

Penn

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

It's definitely worth it, game is still hugely playable.

DMC1 and DMC3 are definitely worth it.

DMC2... Well let's just say that whatever people's opinions of DMC4 and DmC (the reboot) are, neither are as bad as DMC2. DMC2 is a pile of sh*t. Seriously, don't waste your time with it. Play DMC1, then DMC3, then DMC3 again.

Retr0gamer

I always wondered what the US version of DMC3 was like. apparently the Japanese one was too easy on normal, the US version had the difficulty ramped up a bit too much while the EU got a version that was in the middle and is what the later SE edition was based on, or so I believe.

K.O.Kiki

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I always wondered what the US version of DMC3 was like. apparently the Japanese one was too easy on normal, the US version had the difficulty ramped up a bit too much while the EU got a version that was in the middle and is what the later SE edition was based on, or so I believe.

AFAIK:
For DMC3 original:
JP Normal = US Easy = PAL Easy
JP Hard = US Normal = PAL Normal

gizmo

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

It's definitely worth it, game is still hugely playable.

I had been meaning to pick that one up, any idea if there's an advantage to either the 360 or PS3 versions?

Robert ninja

^ Never heard of any platform differences in performance or graphics between the 2 last generation console versions.

360 version has achievements while PS3 doesn't have trophies... the game came out before they were implemented. Instead it has the trophies implemented into an internal system so you can still unlock em' they just won't be tied to your PSN account.

Beyond that they should be identical.

EoinMcLovin

Fun-filled stylish action romp Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition, which is coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, will release in North America and Europe starting June 23, 2015 for $24.99/ €24.99 / £19.99. Additionally, those who pre-order the game will receive bonus costumes for Lady and Trish when the game is released. PlayStation 4 users will also receive a custom theme.

Speaking of costumes, hit the jump to see ‘em! We’ve also got a spiffy new trailer showcasing gameplay for all five of the game’s awesome playable characters, as well as some new screens.

http://www.capcom-unity.com/gregaman/blog/2015/05/12/devil-may-cry-4-special-edition-release-date-pricing-gameplay-trailer-and-costumes

Retr0gamer

Robert ninja wrote: »

^ Never heard of any platform differences in performance or graphics between the 2 last generation console versions.

360 version has achievements while PS3 doesn't have trophies... the game came out before they were implemented. Instead it has the trophies implemented into an internal system so you can still unlock em' they just won't be tied to your PSN account.

Beyond that they should be identical.

Capcom's MT framework usually meant games were very close across 360 and PS3 but the 360 had an advantage over PS3 for DMC4. Digital foundry should have a better summary.

K.O.Kiki

So... where/when can I pre-order the Steam version?

cloud493

To playasia to get a physical copy!

Robert ninja

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

So... where/when can I pre-order the Steam version?

Uh... on steam? http://store.steampowered.com/app/329050/



Not pre-ordering though. Never do... why so eager to spend money for something I won't get yet?

This will probably be great but can't help but be wary for literally anything CAPCOM does these days so yet another day or so of waiting to see how the steam version is. Wish they'd sell it on GOG.

K.O.Kiki

Robert ninja wrote: »

Uh... on steam? http://store.steampowered.com/app/329050/



Not pre-ordering though. Never do... why so eager to spend money for something I won't get yet?

This will probably be great but can't help but be wary for literally anything CAPCOM does these days so yet another day or so of waiting to see how the steam version is. Wish they'd sell it on GOG.

In this case I'll pre-order because it's a (relatively) known quantity - the PC version already exists & is known to run well, and it includes fluff DLC :pac:

Plus it comes out the day before my birthday :pac:

cherryghost

The original one on PC already supports 1080p, hi res textures. Honestly if you own a PC copy already don't even bother with this 'remaster'

Penn

cherryghost wrote: »

The original one on PC already supports 1080p, hi res textures. Honestly if you own a PC copy already don't even bother with this 'remaster'

But then you don't get Vergil, Trish or Lady . It's not like the SE is just a graphical upgrade

Robert ninja

Yeah I don't even consider it a remaster and in fact would love it if they left the graphics alone overall apart from direct X update. It's all about the new characters, really. I'm really digging the price but too bad previous owners get no discount on steam. I guess that's beyond CAPCOM's comprehension.

cherryghost

Robert ninja wrote: »

Yeah I don't even consider it a remaster and in fact would love it if they left the graphics alone overall apart from direct X update. It's all about the new characters, really. I'm really digging the price but too bad previous owners get no discount on steam. I guess that's beyond CAPCOM's comprehension.

Exactly. For Console users its a new experience to an extent, for PC users its a few new characters.

K.O.Kiki

Robert ninja wrote: »

Yeah I don't even consider it a remaster and in fact would love it if they left the graphics alone overall apart from direct X update. It's all about the new characters, really. I'm really digging the price but too bad previous owners get no discount on steam. I guess that's beyond CAPCOM's comprehension.

The entitlement is strong with this one. :pac:

Robert ninja

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

The entitlement is strong with this one. :pac:

I don't own the previous game on steam, I would get no discount. It's fairly nice to reward loyal customers with discounts to paid updates of games, though. Think Metro Redux and the like.

But I guess I should stop being entitled, right?

In other news...2 costumes seem pre-order exclusive. This seems like a really dumb decision for a 7 year old game that has always been starved for new content and now has content behind a pre-order wall. CAPCOM's going all out, as usual.

Penn

Anyone playing?

Finished the Nero/Dante story last night. Starting Vergil's now (wanted to refamiliarise myself with the game & story by playing Nero/Dante first).

Vergil seems the business. The concentration bar and requirements are great, as is Vergil's general demeanor. Nothing but style.

The game holds up too after 7 years. Sure, not graphically, but gameplay is still fluid, combat is varied and the game is still fun. The backtracking for Dante is still a bugbear though.

bugs

Bad Horse wrote: »

Anyone playing?

Finished the Nero/Dante story last night. Starting Vergil's now (wanted to refamiliarise myself with the game & story by playing Nero/Dante first).

Vergil seems the business. The concentration bar and requirements are great, as is Vergil's general demeanor. Nothing but style.

The game holds up too after 7 years. Sure, not graphically, but gameplay is still fluid, combat is varied and the game is still fun. The backtracking for Dante is still a bugbear though.

Liking it so far. Some small but welcome changes to the core game (reduced time before run kicks in, etc).
Vergil is fun but breaks the game a little, his combo damage is ridiculous.
Clocked 200+ hours into the original but not sure this will hold my attention as much. Nice to revisit though.